Intro to the Engineering Design Process

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Question 1: Is the Engineering Design Process used to discover new scientific facts?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. It is used to invent a new product or process, not to discover science facts. 

Is one of the first steps in the Engineering Design Process to test a prototype?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. A function test is one of the last steps in the process.  

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During a brainstorming session, is it OK to suggest invention ideas that might be a little silly?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. A ‘silly’ idea might turn out to be a great idea.  

Does the word 'constraints' mean limits?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. It’s limits us like a budget (money), time, laws and resources.

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Do engineers design products using computers?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. There are many programs to help make very detailed drawings (like blueprints).

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Is a prototype a product that it’s OK to destroy during the testing step?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. Its purpose is to test it, and if it is destroyed during the test that’s OK.  

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If a new product fails the function test, is the Engineering Design Process always over?  

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

No. If the team wants to continue and has resources, they can. 

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Is it good to criticize flawed ideas or work done by others?

• No

• Yes

Answer explanation

Yes. Constructive criticism is done with the purpose of preventing a dangerous product failure.