Engineering and Technology Vocabulary

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What is a limit to the design process; a limitation or restriction?

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Constraints

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What branch of engineering converts raw materials or chemicals into more useful forms for the purpose of solving a problem?

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Chemical Engineering

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What is a full scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments?

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Prototype

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What is something you are trying to solve?

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Problem

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What is the ability or power to create?

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Creativity

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What is the process of designing and building structures, such as bridges and buildings?

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Civil Engineering

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What is the branch of engineering that deals with the design and construction of machines?

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Mechanical Engineering

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What is the systematic approach to solving problems in engineering?

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Engineering Design Process

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What is a specific requirement or standard that a design must meet?

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Criteria

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What is the term for a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or structures?

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Engineer