Engineering Design Process Quiz

What is the engineering design process?

• A random guess-and-check method

• An ongoing, iterative method to solve problems

• A one-time solution that never changes

• A way to memorize facts

What does “iterative” mean in the design process?

• Done only once

• Repeated steps to improve solutions

• Avoiding mistakes

• Skipping steps

What is design?

• The best use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to solve a problem

• Only drawing pictures

• Only building physical products

• Something only engineers do

Which of these is an example of design in everyday life?

• Selecting clothes to wear

• Sleeping

• Watching TV

• Eating lunch

What is the difference between criteria and constraints?

• Criteria are limitations; constraints are guidelines

• Criteria are guidelines; constraints are limitations

• They mean the same thing

• Criteria are optional, constraints are extra credit

Which of these is the first step of the engineering design process?

• Brainstorm ideas

• Define the problem

• Test and evaluate

• Generate a solution

What should you consider when defining the problem?

• Who, what, when, and how the problem should be addressed

• Only how much it will cost

• Only what you personally like

• The fastest solution available

What is the purpose of brainstorming solutions?

• To find one quick answer and stop

• To generate many possible solutions and evaluate them

• To skip constraints

• To avoid teamwork

What does “testing and evaluation” involve?

• Checking if the solution solves the problem and meets criteria and constraints

• Moving to the next step without checking

• Asking only for opinions

• Making the solution look good but not work

What happens after testing and evaluation?

• The process ends no matter what

• The problem is refined, and the process can repeat to improve solutions

• You throw away the design if it’s not perfect

• Nothing, you’re done