Prototyping Key Concepts

The purpose of a prototype is:

• To finalize the product design

• To test and validate ideas before full-scale production

• To manufacture products in bulk

• To market the final product

How do prototypes contribute to engineering design?

• They help test and improve ideas before final production.

• They are used only for decoration.

• They replace the need for any design process.

• They eliminate the need for teamwork.

Fill in the blank: Multiple methods are used to create ________.

• prototypes

• documents

• databases

• algorithms

A prototype is a ________ representation of an idea used for testing and evaluating.

• mock

• real

Fill in the blank: A prototype focuses on ________.

• iteration

• finalization

• documentation

• deployment

Which of the following is NOT an approach to developing a prototype?

• Sketches

• Blueprints

• Drawings

• Cooking recipes

Fill in the blank: Use ________ measurements to assemble a prototype design.

• precise

• random

• approximate

• inaccurate

Fill in the blank: Iteration provides room for ________ and opportunities for engineers to correct and improve design.

• error

• perfection

• completion

• stagnation

Fill in the blank: Run a number of tests to ensure the ________ of the product.

• safety

• color

• price

• weight

Fill in the blank: Communicated once all tests and evaluations are completed, presenting results communicates ________ need for design.

• immediate

• delayed

• optional

• minimal