Engineering Design Process Quiz

Engineers must build a model of a design to find out how well it actually works. What is another word for this model?

• prototype

• conclusion

• product

• design

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A company decides to design and produce a new type of ice skate. Which of these should the company do first?

• Evaluate the new skate design.

• Identify a need for new skates.

• Build a prototype of the skates.

• Test the design of their new skates.

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Before Wendy builds her prototype, she is sketching what it will look like. Which step of the engineering process is Wendy carrying out?

• thinking of ideas

• keeping good records

• designing a solution

• testing the prototype

Themba will build a bookcase for his room. Which decision does not need to be made before he starts building?

• how tall the bookcase should be

• how wide the bookcase should be

• what color he should paint the bookcase

• how many shelves should be on the bookcase

Sarah and Lily are testing their prototype of a paper airplane. It rises up at first but then crashes to the floor. What should they do next?

• Start over.

• Redefine the need.

• Keep better records.

• Redesign the prototype.

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Four students used craft sticks to build a bridge. It should hold a 5-kilogram (kg) weight without breaking. They tested their prototype, and it broke under the 5 kg weight. Now what should they do?

• Lower the goal to 4 kg.

• Conclude that they cannot reach the goal.

• Rebuild the same prototype and test it again.

• Redesign the bridge and make a new model.

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What is the main source of heat James prefers to use for his greenhouse?

• Electric heater

• Sunlight

• Gas heater

• Wood stove

James has a problem. He wants his plants to grow in the winter. His solution was to create a greenhouse. What is one way James could test his solution for his problem?

• By asking his friends

• By reading a book

• By observing the plants in the greenhouse over time

• By researching greenhouses online

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Micah wants to test whether aluminum or plastic is a better material to use to make a cup of coffee. What should Micah describe in his experiment to determine the better material for a coffee cup?

• The color of the coffee cup

• The size of the coffee cup

• How well the materials can hold coffee and stand up to heat

• The price of the coffee cup

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What is Micah looking for in a good coffee cup?

• A cup that is colorful

• A cup that is lightweight

• A cup that retains heat well and is durable

• A cup that is cheap

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