Visual and Functional Analysis Techniques

The video tutorial guides students through Activity 3.1.1, which involves reverse engineering a solar-powered calculator. Students will disassemble the calculator and perform visual, structural, and functional analyses. The tutorial provides detailed instructions on conducting each analysis, including the materials needed and tips for effective presentations. Students will work in groups to document their findings and prepare a digital presentation, highlighting the design principles, functions, and material properties of the calculator.

What is the primary objective of the reverse engineering activity?

• To create a new software for calculators

• To design a solar panel

• To understand the internal workings of a solar-powered calculator

• To build a new calculator

Which of the following materials is NOT mentioned as necessary for the reverse engineering activity?

• Solar calculator

• Reverse engineering toolkit

• 3D printer

• Calipers

What is a key component of conducting a visual analysis?

• Writing a code

• Taking pictures or making sketches

• Building a prototype

• Conducting interviews

In a visual analysis, what should be included with each image?

• A user manual

• A list of materials

• A description of the visual design principles

• A cost analysis

What is the first step in performing a functional analysis?

• Identifying the product's name and company

• Disassembling the product

• Creating a marketing plan

• Writing a user review

During a functional analysis, what should you do if you don't know a component's name?

• Ask a friend

• Search online

• Make a logical guess

• Skip it

What is the main focus of a structural analysis?

• Understanding the product's market value

• Identifying and documenting each part of the product

• Creating a new design

• Testing the product's durability

Why is it recommended to type the information in the product disassembly chart?

• To improve typing skills

• To avoid handwriting errors

• To easily share and print the information

• To save paper

What should be researched about the materials used in the calculator?

• Their properties and contribution to functionality

• Their origin

• Their market price

• Their color

What is the final deliverable of the reverse engineering activity?

• A digital presentation of the analysis

• A video tutorial

• A new calculator design

• A written report