Engineering Design Process

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What is a prototype?

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A design model used to test and evaluate a concept.

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What is a criteria?

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Goals or requirements that a design must meet.

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What are the different types of engineering roles?

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Mechanical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Systems Engineer.

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What does invention mean?

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To create something new.

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In what step of the design process do we complete a decision matrix?

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Step 3.

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What is the engineering design process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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What is brainstorming in the design process?

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A method to generate a wide range of ideas and solutions.

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What is a design brief?

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A document that outlines the problem, criteria, and constraints of a project.

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What is testing in the engineering design process?

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The phase where prototypes are evaluated to see if they meet the criteria.

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What is iteration in engineering design?

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The process of repeating steps to improve a design.