Clinic I - Assessment Unit 1

What is the term for repeating steps in the design process to improve a solution?

• Brainstorming

• Iteration

• Optimization

• Ideation

What type of thinking is essential for innovation and problem-solving in engineering?

• Linear thinking

• Critical thinking

• Creative thinking

• Analytical thinking

What is the purpose of a design brief?

• To document the design process

• To present the final solution

• To identify a problem and outline criteria and constraints

• To evaluate the solution

What is a decision matrix used for?

• To document the design process

• To compare conceptual design solutions

• To present the final solution

• To evaluate the solution

What is the term for a graphical model that includes dimensions and details needed to build a working model?

• Design brief

• Decision matrix

• Graphical model

• Working model

What is the term for a representation of a designed object that functions according to the design?

• Design brief

• Decision matrix

• Graphical model

• Working model

What is the term for a list of recommendations to improve a design solution?

• Design brief

• Decision matrix

• Graphical model

• Project recommendations

What is the term for sharing carefully planned information to an audience?

• Design brief

• Decision matrix

• Formal presentation

• Project recommendations

What is the term for a collection of documents selected for a particular purpose, including student reflection?

• Design brief

• Decision matrix

• Project portfolio

• Project recommendations

What is the term for specific, concise design requirements that describe what the design solution must do to meet stakeholders’ needs?

• Design brief

• Decision matrix

• Measurable criteria

• Project recommendations