Chapter 4- Defining Problems and Brainstorming

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Which of the following steps is not part of the problem definition stage? Brainstorming, Generating criteria and constraints , Identifying the problem, Writing the problem statement

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Brainstorming

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The problem statement should address who will be ____ the solution.

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Impacted by

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In order to not limit your creativity, what should not be included in a problem statement? Options: The function of the problem, The intended user, The origin of the problem, Potential solutions

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Potential solutions

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Which of the following are the conditions that are in all engineering design problems? Common constraints, Common criteria, Specific constraints, Specific criteria

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Common constraints

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Which brainstorming technique relies heavily on the ability to brainstorm without being critical of ideas and depends on a group producing a large quantity of ideas? Options: Brainstorming web, Free association, Freewriting, The future process

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Free association

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Generating ideas is the first step in solving a problem.

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False

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The problem statement should describe the function of the problem that needs to be solved.

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True

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The location of the problem is unimportant to the solution.

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False

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The constraints of how much money, materials, and time are involved are addressed after brainstorming is complete.

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False

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The problem statement should not state why or how the problem needs to be solved.

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True