WIND 1. The Engineering Design Process

Which of the following is NOT one of the four important steps in problem-solving described by George Polya?

• Understand the problem

• Make a plan

• Carry out the plan

• Ignore the problem

In the Informed Engineering Design Process, what is the first step?

• Develop a prototype

• Clarify the specifications and constraints

• Test and evaluate

• Communicate your achievements

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What is the first step in the informed engineering design process?

• Develop a prototype

• Clarify design specifications and constraints

• Communicate your achievements

• Generate alternative designs.

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Which step involves making a physical model of the solution?

• Research and investigate the problem

• Develop a prototype

• Redesign the solution with modifications

• Choose and justify the optimal design.

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In which step do you rate and rank the alternatives against the design specifications and constraints?

• Communicate your achievements

• Generate alternative designs

• Choose and justify the optimal design

• Redesign the solution with modifications.

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Why is good documentation important in engineering?

• It helps in organizing thoughts

• It is not necessary

• It makes the process slower

• It is only for beginners.

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What tool do engineers use to capture their predictions and test results?

• Calculator

• Journal

• Computer

• Phone

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What is the fixed cost for all wind turbines in the KidWind Challenge?

• $150,000.00

• $200,000.00

• $250,000.00

• $300,000.00

What is the maximum allowable blade span for the wind turbine design?

• 150 mm

• 250 mm

• 370 mm

• 400 mm

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What is the definition of 'Photosynthesis'? A) The process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods B) The breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen C) The movement of water through a plant D) The process of cell division

• The process by which plants use sunlight to synthesize foods

• The breakdown of glucose in the absence of oxygen

• The movement of water through a plant

• The process of cell division

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