Unit 1 REVIEW

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of engineering?

• To conduct scientific experiments

• To solve problems and create solutions using scientific and mathematical principles

• To study natural phenomena

• To develop new mathematical theories

The Engineering Design Process is used to:

• Increase human knowledge and understanding of the world

• Prove theorems about technological processes

• Provide solutions to human needs and wants

• Understand human endeavors better

In engineering, what does the term “prototype” refer to?

• A final product ready for mass production

• An early sample or model built to test a concept or process

• A detailed technical drawing

• A computer simulation of a design

By defining the problem, the designer clearly identifies what humans:

• feel

• think and believe

• understand

• like and want

All engineers must have a Ph.D. to practice professionally.

• True

• False

The engineering design process is always linear and never requires revisiting previous steps.

• True

• False

Engineers never need to consider the social and ethical implications of their work.

• True

• False

Which of the following lists the correct 6 steps in the engineering design process?

• Define, Research, Imagine, Prototype, Experiment, Tweak

• Ask, Design, Build, Operate, Test, Sell

• Research, Design, Build, Test, Market, Sell

• Imagine, Plan, Build, Test, Operate, Improve

Once you've figured out what problem you want to tackle, you need to _____

• do your research
• design your solution
• build a prototype
• test your solution

The process of checking to see if a solution to a problem already exists is part of which step in the engineering design process:

• research

• prototype

• experiment

• tweak