PAE(02/12/25): Risks and Benefits of Design Solutions Quiz

What is a design solution?

• A random idea for decoration

• A plan or creation that solves a specific problem

• A method to increase costs

• A way to complicate a process

What is an example of a design solution mentioned in the text?

• Designing a new type of clothing

• Creating a new recipe

• Designing bridges to connect places

• Writing a novel

What must engineers ensure when designing bridges?

• They are aesthetically pleasing

• They can handle heavy traffic and weather conditions

• They are the longest in the world

• They are made of gold

What is a suggested design solution to fix traffic congestion according to the learning material?

• Building more bike lanes and implementing a public bike-sharing system

• Increasing the number of cars on the road

• Expanding highways and roads

• Reducing public transportation options

What are some potential risks engineers face when designing something?

• System failure, cost overruns, environmental harm

• Increased efficiency, reduced costs, improved safety

• Enhanced durability, better aesthetics, faster production

• Lower energy consumption, higher profits, less maintenance

What is a possible consequence of building a dam?

• Improved water quality

• Increased agricultural yield

• Risk of flooding nearby areas

• Enhanced fish population

What is a potential risk involved in designing a new airplane?

• Structural failures during testing

• High fuel consumption

• Excessive noise production

• Limited passenger capacity

What is one benefit of using solar panels according to the text?

• Increases electricity bills

• Reduces electricity bills

• Increases pollution

• Decreases sustainability

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit assessed by engineers?

• Sustainability

• Cost reduction

• Improving safety

• Increasing complexity

Which benefit is considered most important for a new design according to the text?

• Cost

• Sustainability

• Safety

• Aesthetics