Engineering Design Process Text/Questions

What are the three main phases of the engineering design process?

• Define the problem, develop ideas, optimize the design solution

• Plan, build, test

• Research, design, market

• Brainstorm, select, finalize

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the engineering design process?

• To guide engineers in solving problems creatively

• To create marketing strategies for products

• To manufacture products in a factory

• To write computer programs

According to the reading, what might engineers do during the second phase of the engineering design process?

• Brainstorm, sketch, model, and test materials

• Manufacture the final product

• Advertise the solution to customers

• Dispose of failed prototypes

Suppose an engineer is not satisfied with the test results of a design solution. What should they do according to the engineering design process?

• Return to earlier phases and repeat steps as necessary

• Abandon the project completely

• Skip to marketing the solution

• Ignore the test results and proceed

What does the diagram illustrate about the engineering design process?

• It consists of three main phases that guide engineers from problem definition to solution optimization

• It is a one-step process

• It is only used for building bridges

• It never involves testing or improvement

What is the first phase of the engineering design process?

• Defining the Problem

• Brainstorming and Research

• Testing Solutions

• Building Prototypes

Why do engineers need to understand the criteria and constraints of a design solution?

• To guide the design process and evaluate the success of the solution

• To avoid working in groups

• To make the process faster

• To reduce the number of ideas

What is the main focus during the second phase of the engineering design process?

• Developing ideas for possible design solutions

• Defining the problem

• Building the final product

• Testing the solution

What is an example of a problem engineers might try to solve, as mentioned in the text?

• How to reduce pollution

• How to write a novel

• How to cook a meal

• How to paint a picture

What is the purpose of brainstorming in the engineering design process?

• To develop ideas for possible design solutions

• To finalize the design

• To test the prototype

• To manufacture the product