Engineering Design Process Flashcard Review

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What are constraints in the Engineering Design Process?

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Constraints are any factors that limit or restrict a design.

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What is a key characteristic of the engineering design process?

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Sometimes steps are repeated or blend together.

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Is it acceptable to make mistakes during the Engineering Design Process?

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Yes, making mistakes is okay.

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What two elements define any engineering problem?

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Criteria and constraints.

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During which step of the design process do you retest the solution or product?

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Need any changes.

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Identifying the problem.

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What is the purpose of brainstorming in the Engineering Design Process?

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To generate a wide range of ideas and solutions.

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How do engineers evaluate their designs?

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By testing and analyzing the performance against criteria.

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What is prototyping in the Engineering Design Process?

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Creating a working model of a solution to test its feasibility.

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Why is documentation important in the Engineering Design Process?

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It helps track progress, decisions, and changes made during the process.