Ch5 - Researching Designs

After the brainstorming stage of the idea generation step of the engineering design process, engineers sketch and ____ different potential solutions.

• Analyze

• Research

• Improve

• Test

In the sketching process, once the visualization of the object is developed, the engineer begins to ____ rough shapes.

• Refine

• Block out

• Detail

• Outline

Which of the following do engineers do to develop an understanding of the problem and the potential solutions?

• All of the answers.

• Review the mathematical and scientific principles used in a potential design

• Look at how solutions have been solved in the past

• Survey potential users of the design

Which of the following are often used by multiple engineers working on similar problems?

• Historical research

• Experiments

• Discussion forums

• Library research

During the research stages of engineering design, engineers make sure they have the appropriate materials and ____ techniques available to complete the potential solution.

• Brainstorming

• Refining

• Production

• Sketching

Which of the following is a record of all the different analyses performed through the engineering design process?

• The engineer's notebook

• A thumbnail sketch

• Experimental research

• A discussion forum

Which of the following is a reason to use reverse engineering to solve a problem?

• All of the answers.

• Find different applications for a product

• Make improvements to the current product

• Research future design solutions

Another term for refined sketches is thumbnail sketches.

• True

• False

An outline is the basic shape of an object.

• Yes

• No

Experimental research includes field visits and discussions with other engineers and professionals.

• True

• False