Engineering Design Process Quiz

What was the purpose of the video recorded by the teacher?

• To discuss the engineering design process

• To share a personal story

• To announce a new competition

• To introduce a new course

What was the main requirement for the competition announced by the National Science Foundation?

• A prototype model

• A live presentation

• A 10-page research paper

• A 90-second video or written portion

Why is it important to start with the problem rather than the solution in the engineering design process?

• To save time

• To ensure the problem is well understood

• To avoid unnecessary research

• To impress the judges

What criteria should be considered when selecting a problem to solve?

• Personal interest

• Popularity of the problem

• Ease of solution

• Availability of resources and time

What was the initial idea proposed to address the problem of accident detection in Michigan?

• Installing more traffic lights

• Building new roads

• Using video cameras to capture and analyze data

• Hiring more traffic police

What is the purpose of creating design specifications in the engineering design process?

• To select the team members

• To outline the size and requirements of the solution

• To finalize the budget

• To determine the project deadline

Which method was used to brainstorm ideas during the design process?

• Role-playing

• Mind mapping

• Fishbone method

• SWOT analysis

What was a major challenge faced during the prototype testing phase?

• Weather conditions

• Marbles getting stuck

• Lack of funding

• Team disagreements

What was the role of marbles in the prototype?

• To measure speed

• To represent traffic lights

• To act as sensors

• To simulate cars on the road

What does the iterative process of redesigning and testing involve?

• Testing, identifying issues, and making improvements

• Starting from scratch each time

• Ignoring test results

• Focusing only on aesthetics