Engineering Design Quiz

How does a design team know what problem to solve?

• Through a series of interviews/questions/brainstorming process

• By randomly selecting a problem

• By copying solutions from other teams

• By using only technical drawings

Why is empathy an important skill in engineering design?

• It helps engineers come up with solutions that truly help the user

• It allows engineers to work faster

• It reduces the cost of the project

• It ensures the use of advanced technology

How do engineers communicate designs and solutions?

• By verbally communicating and presenting their ideas

• By writing lengthy reports

• By using only email communication

• By avoiding technical meetings

What is a decision matrix and why is it used?

• A formatted layout to help organize projects

• A tool to increase project costs

• A method to avoid brainstorming

• A way to eliminate team discussions

What techniques do engineers use to visually present design ideas?

• Technical Drawings, Computer-Aided Design, and Physical Models

• Only verbal descriptions

• Only written reports

• Only digital presentations

What advantages does Computer-Aided Design (CAD) provide over traditional paper and pencil design?

• Allows for real-world constraints and 3-D visualization

• Reduces the need for technical skills

• Increases the cost of design

• Limits creativity

What would happen if engineers did not follow accepted dimensioning standards and guidelines?

• More errors, design flaws, and less quality

• Faster project completion

• Increased creativity

• Lower project costs

What are the differences between manufacturing processes?

• One focuses on looks, the other on optimization

• Both focus on cost reduction

• Both focus on speed

• One focuses on digital design, the other on physical models

What properties should be considered when evaluating material choice for a product?

• Expense, strength, durability, flexibility

• Only color and texture

• Only thermal conductivity

• Only intended use

What data should be collected in a testing process?

• Information about the environment and testing outcomes

• Only the cost of testing

• Only the time taken for testing

• Only the system's state before testing