Engineering Design Process Quiz

Which part of the design brief describes who will use the bridge?

• Client

• Target Consumer

• Criteria

• Constraints

Which part of the design brief sets limits such as materials, time, and budget?

• Constraints

• Criteria

• Design Statement

• Problem Statement

Which of the following is an example of a criterion?

• The bridge must hold at least 200 g

• Only 100 popsicle sticks may be used

• Project must be finished in one week

• Glue is the only fastener allowed

Which of the following is the bridge type you are researching?

• Beam

• Suspension

• Truss

• Cantilever

Why is brainstorming important in the design process?

• It helps create many ideas before choosing the best one

• It skips testing to save time

• It guarantees the bridge will never break

• It is the same as building a final model

Which shape is most effective in truss bridge design?

• Triangle

• Square

• Circle

• Hexagon

What should be included in a graphical model?

• A paragraph of reflection

• A sketch with dimensions

• A research article

• A test result chart

Which best explains why students justify their design choice in writing?

• To show how their design meets the criteria and constraints

• To describe what went wrong during testing

• To replace the need for a sketch

• To avoid making a prototype

Why is prototyping important?

• It lets you test an idea before making the final design

• It replaces brainstorming

• It means copying another group’s work

• It prevents iteration

What data should be recorded during testing?

• Favorite bridge design

• Maximum weight before failure

• The name of each group member

• How long the glue took to dry