Exploring the Engineering Design Process for Students

Why is it recommended to watch the previous video on engineering specialties before this one?

• It has a discount code for a worksheet.

• It contains a quiz that is required for this video.

• It provides background knowledge needed for this video.

• It introduces the narrator of this video.

What is one major difference between historical and modern communication methods?

• Letters were only for business, now video calls are only for personal use.

• Letters were more reliable, now video calls often fail.

• Letters were free, now video calls are expensive.

• Letters took a year to arrive, now we can have instant video calls.

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Function check

• Aim

• Design

• Brainstorm

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In the cooking scenario, what does Susie do during the brainstorming step?

• She sets the aim for the dessert.

• She writes down every possible idea for the dessert.

• She buys ingredients.

• She tests the dessert.

What is the purpose of making an example product in the engineering design process?

• To discard the design if it fails.

• To finalize the product for mass production.

• To test the design and make improvements.

• To sell the product immediately.

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What is the aim set by Angie's clients for the art museum project?

• To have a museum with at least 50,000 square feet and a dome like the state capital.

• To build the museum within two years.

• To design a museum without any budget constraints.

• To create a virtual reality simulation of the museum.

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What is the final step in the engineering design process?

• Function check

• Example

• Design

• Brainstorm

What is the aim of SpaceX's Starship project?

• To have Starship and its booster land after launch.

• To build the largest rocket ever.

• To create a rocket that can travel to Mars.

• To design a rocket that can carry the most cargo.

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What does 'back to the drawing board' mean in the context of the engineering design process?

• To start a new project from scratch.

• To finalize the design without testing.

• To make minor design changes and test again.

• To abandon the project entirely.

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Why is it important for a design team leader to welcome concerns and constructive criticism?

• To ensure the product is safe and to avoid costly recalls.

• To make the team members feel valued.

• To reduce the number of prototypes needed.

• To speed up the design process.

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