What is one of the main characteristics of a complex engineering problem?

• Only requires one discipline to solve the problem

• Involves broad or conflicting technical issues

• Can be solved with simple solutions without in-depth analysis

• Does not require team involvement or collaboration

What usually distinguishes complex engineering problems from simple problems?

• High design complexity and analysis

• Only involves one variable

• Does not require decision making

• Direct solutions are available from manuals

The initial stage in the design engineering process usually starts with…

• Design verification

• Identifying problems and system needs

• Prototype testing

• Collecting final results

What is the most effective approach to handle complexity in complex engineering problems?

• Breaking the problem into smaller components, such as subsystems for analysis

• Avoiding interactions between system components

• Using trial-and-error approaches without theoretical models

• Focusing on direct solutions without considering long-term effects

The initial step in ensuring a problem is truly real is…

• Immediately seeking solutions to the problem

• Collecting relevant data and information about the problem

• Making assumptions about the root cause of the problem

• Involving outsiders without understanding the problem deeply

What is the most important thing to do when gathering information about a problem?

• Collecting all data without filtering relevant information

• Identifying the main causes and understanding the context of the problem

• Relying on a single source of information

• Making assumptions based on initial observations

Why is understanding user needs important in determining the needs of a system?

• Because user needs reflect the main goals of the designed system

• Because users always know the best solutions

• Because it is part of the project report

• Because it reduces system development time

What technique is most effective for identifying needs based on problems?

• Using team assumptions without involving users

• Making unilateral decisions by the project team

• Conducting interviews, surveys, and direct observations

• Ignoring user feedback during the design process

The following are processes in identifying user needs, except…

• Defining the scope

• Collecting raw data

• Interpreting the finished data

• Organizing needs based on hierarchy

What is the definition of specifications in the context of capstone design projects?

• Final project report

• List of unresolved issues

• Process of creating solutions before understanding needs

• Requirements that must be met by a design to successfully meet user needs