CBA Review DM 1

1. Based on the logic presented in the decision matrix above, which is the best design idea for modeling a puzzle cube?

• Dice

• Sugar Cubes

• Foam Blocks

• Linking cubes

2. Which of the following tools is used by engineers and scientists to document their brainstorming, sketches, design ideas, solutions, and testing results?

• Digital or paper portfolio

• Engineering or scientific Notebook

• Isometric or cartesian paper

• Design Brief or decision matrix

3. What is the role of a team manager?

• a. To document the team’s process as they work on a solution

• b. To test the model and give feedback based on results

• c. To make sure the team works together and all requirements are met

• d. To present the team’s work and final design solution

4. Examine the ruler below. What is the length of the three-block construct measured to the red line?

• 2.3 in

• 2 and 3/4 in

• 2 and 3/8 in

• 2 and 1/2 in

7.1  The Design Team…Showed and described their solution to the group in charge of building the studio. They explained the process they followed to arrive at their solution.  What design process step does this show?

• Step 1: Define a Problem

• Step 6: Present Solution

• Step 5: Evaluate Solution

• Step 4: Build and test

7.2  The Design Team…Brainstormed ideas for possible solutions. They sketched their ideas, compared them, and identified the best possible solution to pursue.  What design process step does this show?

• Step 2: Generate concepts

• Step 3: Design a Solution

• Step 4: Build and test

• Step 1: Define a problem

7.3  The Design Team…Built and tested their solution. They used the mounting brace they created to attach the camera to the mount. During the test, they determined any flaws to the design. What design process step does this show?

• Step 1: Define problem

• Step 2: Generate concepts

• Step 3: Design Solution

• Step 4: Build and test

7.4  The Design Team…Evaluated the design opportunity. They asked questions, did research, and determined the design requirements for their solution. What design process step does this show?

• Step 1: Define Problem

• Step 3: Design Solution

• Step 4: Build and Test

• Step 5: Evaluate Solution

7.5  The Design Team… Created detailed technical drawings to use to produce their solution. What design process step does this show?

• Step 3: Design Solution

• Step 4: Build and test

• Step 5: Evaluate solution

• Step 6: Present Solution

7.6  The Design Team… Used the test results to identify any modifications that they needed to make to improve their design. Once they identified these modifications, they returned to the previous steps of the process and made and tested these modifications. What design process step does this show?

• Step 4: Build and Test

• Step 5: Evaluate Solution

• Step 1: Define Problem

• Step 2: Generate Concepts