Engineering and Design Process

Once you have realized there is a problem (empathy), but before you start brainstorming solutions, you must...

• define the problem.

• design your solution.

• build a protoype.

• test your solution.

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A model that lets you test out your design is called...

• protoplasm.

• an archetype.

• a prototype.

• a proton.

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Who solves problems using science, math, and technology?

• scientists

• engineers

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Juan is going to design a kite. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan should do in the design process?

• Build a prototype and test it.

• Define the problem and research different types of kites.

• Patent the design and sell it.

• Make improvements to the design and then share with an authentic audience.

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A technology company has identified the need for a smaller laptop computer that weighs less, but they do not have enough knowledge about how to build it.  What would be the next logical step engineers would take to design and produce this laptop computer?

• Build a new type of laptop battery.

• Research current laptop technology.

• Build a prototype computer.

• Empathize with the needs of the consumer.

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A factory produced a new type of refrigerator designed to use less electricity. The machine was manufactured and sold to the public at Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart. After several months, reports showed that this refrigerator was not working correctly. Which choice below is the most likely cause?

• The proper cost analysis was not performed.

• The designers did not accurately define the problem.

• They did not rigorously test and modify the prototype.

• The designers did not brainstorm/ ideate before buiding.

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Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following might he do during his research step?

• Look up current scooter designs online.

• Talk to professionals who work at the local scooter shop.

• Conduct a survey about what people are looking for in a scooter.

• All of the above

What is the first step in the Engineering and Design Process?

• Define the problem

• Brainstorm solutions

• Build a prototype

• Test the prototype

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Which of the following is a key component of the Engineering and Design Process?

• Trial and error

• Random guessing

• Systematic testing

• Ignoring feedback

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In the Engineering and Design Process, what is the purpose of creating a prototype?

• To finalize the design

• To test and refine the design

• To market the product

• To discard the design

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