Design & Modeling Semester Test

Based on the logic presented in the decision matrix above, which is the best design idea for modeling a puzzle cube?

• Dice
• Linking Cubes
• Sugar Cubes
• Foam Cubes

Which of the following tools is used by engineers and scientists to document their brainstorming, sketches, design ideas, solutions, and testing results?

• Engineering or scientific notebook
• Isometric or Cartesian graph paper
• Design brief or decision matrix
• Digital or paper portfolio

What is the role of a team manager?

• To document the team’s process as they work on a solution
• To test the model and give feedback based on results
• To make sure the team works together and all requirements are met
• To present the team’s work and final design solution

Examine the ruler below. What is the length of the three-block construct measured to the red line?

• 2-3/8 in
• 2-3/4 in
• 2.3 in
• 2-1/2 in

Why is a design brief an important tool to use in the design process?

• A design brief organizes your sketches, models, and brainstorming.
• A design brief is used to identify the criteria, constraints, and deliverables.
• A design brief is a tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria.
• A design brief is an iterative, problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

A design team is working on creating a new energy-efficient light. They have completed the following steps: Ÿ They asked questions, did research, and determined the design requirements for their solution. Ÿ They brainstormed, sketched their ideas, compared them, and identified the best possible solution to pursue. Ÿ They created detailed technical drawings, including CAD drawings, to use to produce their solution. What is the next step of the design process that they should complete?

• Develop and Test Solution
• Present the Solution
• Evaluate Solution
• Design a Solution

Which of the following behaviors can negatively impact team success?

• Group members listen to each other and everyone's ideas are heard
• Group members feel free to disagree, but all feedback given is helpful
• Group members focus on the ideas of those with the best grades in the class
• Group members understand their tasks and help each other achieve goals

Which of the following best describes why sketching is an effective communication tool?

• Designers can color parts of a sketch to show texture and communicate an object’s appearance
• Sketching allows designers to accurately communicate details of their ideas with lots of information at once
• Using sketches to communicate ideas makes the design neat and pleasing to the eye
• Sketching tells a story about the design, such as how it might be used or where it will be made

Which sketch might a designer or engineer use to communicate their design with dimensions?

• A perspective sketch
• A multiview sketch
• An isometric sketch
• A thumbnail sketch

What is the length of the four blocks (to the line)?

• 2-13/16 in.
• 2-13/8 in.
• 2.13 in.
• 2-11/16 in.