Engineering Design Process Quiz

Rodrigo, Tristain, and Marcos are part of a university project team tasked with designing a more efficient recycling bin that can automatically sort recyclables from non-recyclables. What should be their first step in the engineering design process?

• Start building the prototype immediately.

• Identify and define the specific problem they are trying to solve.

• Choose the best material for the recycling bin.

• Test different sorting mechanisms.

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During a project meeting, Gael, Jesse, and Bryan discuss various potential solutions for improving the efficiency of a smart recycling bin. Which of the following approaches best demonstrates strategic thinking?

• Selecting the first idea that someone suggests.

• Evaluating each idea based on feasibility, cost, and effectiveness.

• Deciding to use the most expensive technology available.

• Choosing a solution that is easiest to implement.

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Imagine Jesse and Arianna are working on a new smartwatch design. After selecting a feasible solution, their next step is to create a prototype. What is the primary purpose of this prototype in the engineering design process?

• To finalize the product design.

• To market the product to potential investors.

• To test and evaluate the functioning of the design.

• To sell the prototype as the final product.

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The prototype of the automatic sorting recycling bin, developed by Alex and Ethan, is now ready. What should the team do next to move forward in the engineering design process?

• Start mass production of the prototype.

• Test the prototype under different conditions to evaluate its performance.

• Patent the design immediately.

• Present the prototype in a science fair.

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After testing their new app's sorting algorithm, Kyle and Arianna found that it is not as efficient as expected. What should be their next step according to the engineering design process?

• Discard the entire project.

• Ignore the results and proceed to production.

• Analyze the test results and identify areas for improvement.

• Sell the prototype to recover costs.

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After receiving feedback on their prototype, Alex and Jesse decide to iterate on their design of an automatic sorting recycling bin. Which of the following is a critical aspect of this step?

• Changing the entire concept of the automatic sorting system.

• Making minor adjustments to improve efficiency and retesting.

• Redesigning the recycling bin to be used for another purpose.

• Starting from scratch with a new brainstorming session.

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Once the recycling bin prototype designed by Rodrigo and Ethan meets all the design criteria after several iterations, what is the final step in the engineering design process?

• Abandon further testing and iterations.

• Document the design process and results comprehensively.

• Keep the final design confidential.

• Immediately start another project.

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How should Arianna and Kyle communicate their final software development project to the stakeholders involved?

• By preparing a detailed report including design specifications, iterations, and test results.

• By giving an informal verbal summary of the project.

• By only showing the final software without any supporting documentation.

• By sending an email stating the project is completed.

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In preparing their final engineering project report, Rakan and Alex include diagrams, data charts, and a detailed description of each step in the design process. What is the purpose of including such detailed documentation?

• To fulfill a university requirement.

• To provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of the project for future reference and replication.

• To make the report longer and more impressive.

• To confuse the competitors.

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After completing their robotics project, Bryan and Ethan discuss what they learned from the engineering design process. Which of the following is a likely conclusion they might draw about the importance of testing and iterating the prototype?

• It is an unnecessary step since the first design is always the best.

• It helps in identifying unforeseen problems and improving the design.

• It is only useful for mechanical projects, not electronic ones.

• It increases the cost and time of the project without much benefit.

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