Engineering Wonders: Solving Problems

What is considered a bigger problem than forgetting to do your homework?

• Finding a lost toy

• Deciding what to eat for dinner

• Inventing a spaceship

• Choosing what to wear

What do engineers primarily focus on?

• Designing and building solutions

• Playing video games

• Writing novels

• Creating art

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What is the first step in the Engineering Process?

• Building a prototype

• Defining the problem

• Testing the solution

• Brainstorming ideas

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Why is defining the problem important in engineering?

• It helps in avoiding work

• It makes the problem go away

• It sets the stage for finding a solution

• It is not that important

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How does an engineer start solving a problem?

• By taking a break

• By asking questions

• By guessing the solution

• By ignoring the problem

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What was the specific problem the engineer needed to solve in the canyon example?

• How to build a bridge

• How to fly across the canyon

• How to swim across the river

• How to climb down and up the canyon

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What is a key skill for engineers when defining a problem?

• Asking a lot of questions

• Guessing

• Jumping to conclusions

• Ignoring details

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What was NOT a solution for crossing the canyon?

• Swimming across

• Climbing down and up

• Flying across

• Building a bridge

What makes a problem solvable according to the video?

• When it is defined in a specific way

• When someone else solves it

• When it is too complicated

• When it is ignored for a while

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What does the process of defining a problem help to avoid?

• Solving the problem

• Making the problem bigger

• Never solving the problem

• Having fun

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