Understanding the Engineering Design Process

Liam and his team are working on a project to improve the efficiency of a solar-powered car. What is the primary goal of the engineering design process in their project?

• To create a detailed budget

• To develop a solution to a problem

• To conduct market research

• To write a technical report

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• Limitations or restrictions that mu
• A list of potential solutions
• A detailed project timeline

Why is it important to evaluate design solutions?

• To ensure the solution is the most cost-effective

• To determine if the solution meets the design criteria and constraints

• To finalize the project budget

• To create a marketing strategy

How can iterative design improvements benefit a project?

• By reducing the number of team members

• By allowing continuous refinement and enhancement of the design

• By eliminating the need for testing

• By increasing the project cost

Mia and her team are working on a school project to create a new type of eco-friendly water bottle. What is the first step in their engineering design process?

• Testing the prototype

• Defining the problem

• Building a model

• Evaluating solutions

What is a key characteristic of the iterative design process?

• It is a linear process with no feedback loops

• It involves repeating steps to refine and improve the design

• It requires only one prototype

• It is completed in a single phase

Which of the following is a method to evaluate design solutions?

• Brainstorming

• Prototyping and testing

• Sketching ideas

• Conducting interviews

How does identifying design constraints influence the design process?

• It limits creativity and innovation

• It helps focus the design efforts on feasible solutions

• It increases the complexity of the project

• It eliminates the need for testing

Which step in the engineering design process involves generating multiple ideas to solve a problem?

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  Mind mapping

• Brainstorming solutions

• Testing the prototype

• Evaluating the final product