Understanding the Engineering Process

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Testing the prototype

• Identifying the problem

• Building a model

• Communicating the results

Which of the following is a basic concept in the engineering process?

• Photosynthesis

• Brainstorming

• Photosynthesis

• Evaporation

In the engineering process, what is the purpose of creating a prototype?

• To finalize the design

• To test and evaluate the design

• To market the product

• To identify the problem

Which term describes the process of generating multiple ideas to solve a problem?

• Prototyping

• Brainstorming

• Testing

• Evaluating

What is the final step in the engineering design process?

• Building a prototype

• Communicating the results

• Identifying the problem

• Testing the solution

Which of the following is a simple procedure in the engineering process?

• Conducting a market analysis

• Drawing a sketch of the design

• Writing a research paper

• Developing a business plan

Which of the following is an example of a constraint in the engineering process?

• Unlimited budget

• Limited materials

• Infinite time

• No restrictions

What is the role of testing in the engineering process?

• To skip unnecessary steps

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a solution

• To finalize the design without feedback

• To avoid making changes