The Design Process Quiz

involves

bringing a group of people

together to generate many

different ideas.

• Thinking

• Brainstorming

• Define the Problem

• Prototyping

Can be described as looking at evidence to form a conclusion about something.

• Test and evaluate

• Defining the Problem

• Brainstorming

• Detective Work

May require going to the

library, using computer databases,

writing letters, performing

experiments, and asking questions.

• Communicate Results

• Research

• Develop a Design

Develop Ideas refers to

• Brainstorming

• Developing multiple ideas that will

  solve the problem and meet the

  requirements.

• Defining the problem

• Thinking about things

When choosing the best idea, you can (select all that apply)

• Optimization – Making improvements

  to the design idea for better

  performance or increased safety

• List the strengths and weaknesses of

  each alternative.

• Trade-off – Giving up one desirable

  trait for another (i.e., giving up on using

  a certain material so that the object is

  more affordable)

• Let the winning idea be decided by flipping a coin

Examples of models or prototypes include: (select all that apply)

• Realistic drawings or renderings

• Scale models or mock-ups

• Tesla

• Brainstorming notes

A prototype is a...

• mini version of something

• working model; it looks and

  functions just like the finished product.

• rough draft

Models of design solutions must be... (blank) and (blank).

(Choose 2 answers)

• Tested

• Recylced

• Evaluated

• The size of an SUV

What term has this definition - "After studying all test data and

evaluating design solutions, you

may need to make changes."

• Research

• Develop Ideas

• Testing and Evaluating

• Improve Design

What step of the Design Process has this definition, "Share your design ideas with

others to prove the design is

worthy of manufacturing."

• Communicate Results

• Proving yourself

• Meeting with your boss

• Testing and Evaluating