Engineering Design Process

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What is the Engineering Design Process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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What is a constraint in engineering?

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A limitation or restriction on the design process, such as time, budget, or materials.

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What is a criterion in engineering?

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A standard or principle by which something is judged or decided.

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What is the main job of engineers?

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To solve problems using scientific and mathematical principles.

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What type of engineer designs buildings and bridges?

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Civil engineer.

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What type of engineer works with machines and mechanical systems?

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Mechanical engineer.

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What type of engineer focuses on chemical processes and materials?

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Chemical engineer.

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What is prototyping in the engineering design process?

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Creating a working model of a design to test and evaluate its effectiveness.

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What does it mean to optimize a design?

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To make a design as effective or functional as possible by improving its performance.

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What is the purpose of testing a prototype?

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To gather data and feedback to improve the design before final production.