Ch5 - Researching Designs

Front

After the brainstorming stage of the idea generation step of the engineering design process, engineers sketch and ____ different potential solutions.

Back

Research

Front

In the sketching process, once the visualization of the object is developed, the engineer begins to ____ rough shapes.

Back

Block out

Front

Which of the following do engineers do to develop an understanding of the problem and the potential solutions?
- Review the mathematical and scientific principles used in a potential design
- Look at how solutions have been solved in the past
- Survey potential users of the design

Back

All of the answers.

Front

Which of the following are often used by multiple engineers working on similar problems? Historical research, Experiments, Discussion forums, Library research

Back

Discussion forums

Front

During the research stages of engineering design, engineers make sure they have the appropriate materials and ____ techniques available to complete the potential solution.

Back

Refining

Front

Which of the following is a record of all the different analyses performed through the engineering design process? The engineer's notebook, A thumbnail sketch, Experimental research, A discussion forum

Back

The engineer's notebook

Front

Which of the following is a reason to use reverse engineering to solve a problem?

Back

All of the answers.

Front

Another term for refined sketches is thumbnail sketches.

Back

False

Front

Is an outline the basic shape of an object?

Back

Yes

Front

Experimental research includes field visits and discussions with other engineers and professionals.

Back

False