Design Evaluation and Testing Concepts

The video tutorial covers the process of designing tsunami warning systems as part of an engineering internship. It introduces the design cycle, emphasizing iterative testing and analysis. Students learn to use Tsunami alert data sheets to track design versions and evaluate their effectiveness. The tutorial also guides students on submitting their designs for feedback and highlights the importance of balancing different design criteria.

What is the primary purpose of the Future workspace in the internship?

• To track personal progress

• To communicate with other interns

• To submit final designs

• To access digital resources and daily messages

Which step in the design cycle involves creating a model of the design?

• Analyze

• Plan

• Test

• Build

What is the main goal of iterative testing in the design process?

• To test as many designs as possible

• To reduce the cost of the design

• To finalize the design quickly

• To improve the design based on previous results

Why is it important to record all test results, even if they are weak?

• To ensure all designs are tested equally

• To impress the Project Director

• To learn from what doesn't work

• To fill up the data sheets

What should students prioritize when analyzing test results?

• The design with the lowest cost

• The design with the most features

• The design with the highest warning time

• Patterns in the data that affect performance

Which criterion is important for ensuring people have enough time to evacuate?

• Lowering the 50-year cost

• Reducing design complexity

• Maximizing warning time

• Minimizing false alarms

What is a trade-off in the context of design evaluation?

• Choosing the cheapest design

• Sacrificing one criterion to improve another

• Testing multiple designs simultaneously

• Ignoring weak test results

Why is it important to mark the strongest design with a star?

• To highlight it for the Project Director

• To remember which design to submit

• To show it has the lowest cost

• To indicate it needs further testing

What should students do if they change their mind about the design submission?

• Wait for feedback before resubmitting

• Contact the Project Director

• Make changes in the Future workspace

• Submit a new design form

What is the final step students must complete before the end of the workday?

• Communicate with team members

• Submit the design form

• Review all test results

• Check for unfinished tasks