#1 Gateway Exam Review

A ______________ is a new product, system or process that has never existed before and is created by study and experimentation.

1.  A/an _____________________ is an improvement of an existing technological product, system or method of doing something.

  What types of engineers use the design process?

1. What is Engineering? Using s_________________ and t_______________ to solve   

 problems. 

• solutions and testing

• science and testing

• science and technology

• solutions and technology

1. The design process is used to plan s ____________________ to problems and is an interactive process.  

1. What makes a good problem statement?

Choose all that apply

• A clear description of the problem

• Provides solid solutions to the problem

• Answers questions, but leaves room for solutions

• Does not give solutions

Create a detailed design using technical drawings and models

• Define Problem

• Generate Concepts

• Design a Solution

• Build and Test

• Evaluate Solution

 

Identify and investigate the problem, ask questions, look at prior solutions, validate, justify and document problem

• Define Problem

• Generate Concepts

• Design a Solution

• Build and Test

• Evaluate Solution

 

Test design, collect and analyze data.  If date is flawed, return to a previous step to modify

• Define Problem

• Generate Concepts

• Design a Solution

• Build and Test

• Evaluate Solution

Research past solutions, brainstorm new ideas, compare and narrow down ideas, all team members encourage contribute in brainstorming

 

• Define Problem

• Generate Concepts

• Design a Solution

• Build and Test

• Evaluate Solution