Exploring the Engineering Design Process

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Imagine

• Create

• Define

• Evaluate

During the 'Define' stage, what do engineers do after identifying the problem?

• Create prototypes

• Conduct research

• Brainstorm solutions

• Test the solution

What is the main focus during the 'Imagine' stage?

• Cost of ideas

• Feasibility of ideas

• Number of ideas

• Quality of ideas

Why should even bizarre ideas be documented during brainstorming?

• They are easy to implement

• They are cost-effective

• They are always the best solutions

• They can inspire better ideas

What do engineers do during the 'Evaluate' stage?

• Test solutions

• Compare and assess ideas

• Create models

• Define the problem

What is created during the 'Create' stage?

• Research papers

• Prototypes or models

• Brainstorming lists

• Evaluation reports

What is the goal of creating models or prototypes?

• To visualize the solution's function

• To brainstorm new ideas

• To finalize the design

• To conduct market research

What happens during the 'Test and Refine' stage?

• Prototypes are created

• The problem is defined

• Solutions are brainstormed

• Designs are tested and improved

What might engineers do if a design solution does not meet the goals during testing?

• Finalize the design

• Skip the testing phase

• Start the process over

• Proceed to manufacturing

Is the engineering design process always linear?

• Yes, it follows a strict order

• No, it skips some stages

• No, stages can be revisited

• Yes, it never changes