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Mastering the Engineering Design Process

Authored by Hugh Broderick

Instructional Technology

12th Grade

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Mastering the Engineering Design Process
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A team is designing a new water bottle. They have identified the problem and researched existing solutions. What should be their next step in the engineering design process to ensure their solution is effective and innovative?

Immediately start manufacturing the bottle

Brainstorm and develop multiple possible solutions

Test the existing water bottles

Survey customers about their favorite colors

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

You are tasked with improving the energy efficiency of a school building. After gathering data and identifying the main sources of energy loss, what reasoning process should you use to select the most effective solution?

Choose the cheapest option without analysis

Compare the potential impact, feasibility, and cost of each solution

Select the first idea that comes to mind

Ignore the data and proceed with traditional methods

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A group of students is designing a bridge for a local park. They have created several prototypes. What evidence should they use to decide which prototype to develop further?

The prototype that looks the most attractive

The prototype that best meets the criteria and constraints based on test results

The prototype that is the easiest to build

The prototype that uses the least amount of material

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the redesign phase of the engineering design process, what strategic approach should a team take if their initial solution failed to meet the requirements?

Abandon the project entirely

Analyze the failure, identify specific weaknesses, and modify the design accordingly

Repeat the same process without changes

Blame the testing equipment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A team is working on a new smartphone case. They have defined the problem, researched, and brainstormed ideas. How should they plan their prototype testing to ensure reliable results?

Test only one prototype and ignore the rest

Develop a testing plan that includes multiple prototypes, controlled variables, and clear evaluation criteria

Test prototypes randomly without a plan

Ask friends for their opinions only

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When evaluating the results of a prototype test, which reasoning process is most appropriate to determine if the design meets the original criteria?

Compare the test data to the established criteria and constraints

Focus only on the positive outcomes

Ignore the data and rely on intuition

Select the prototype with the lowest cost regardless of performance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A team is designing a solar-powered car. After testing, they find the car does not travel as far as expected. What should their next step be, based on strategic thinking in the engineering design process?

Discard the project

Analyze the test data to identify specific performance issues and revise the design

Ignore the results and continue as planned

Reduce the size of the car without analysis

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