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WorksheetsUnit 1 & 3 Review
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 28mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following items should not be included in an Engineering Design Journal?
a)
notes
b)
videos
c)
references
d)
sketches
2.
When designing a system, a constraint is
a)
Something that is put into the system
b)
Something that limits the system
c)
Something that helps the system to perform better
d)
Something that comes out of the system
3.
What types of constraint cannot be placed on the design of a system?
a)
political
b)
emotional
c)
social
d)
physical
4.
Individual parts of the system are called
a)
Inputs
b)
Outputs
c)
Components
d)
Processes
5.
A group of people working together to develop a solution to a problem is called a(n)
a)
Research Team
b)
Brainstorming group
c)
Design Team
d)
Engineering Design Team
6.
A(n) __________ is one that does not have feedback.
a)
open system
b)
closed system
c)
systems diagram
7.
A(n) ____________contains documentation of the process of attempting to solve a problem through technology.
a)
Engineering Design Journal
b)
Research manual
c)
Brainstorming Journal
8.
The ________is a general model of components that work together, with each one serving a specific function.
a)
Process
b)
Input
c)
Systems Model
9.
A job or chore to complete, or a goal to be reached are called the
a)
task
b)
chore
c)
input
10.
Is an object, environment or process that was created by man.
a)
Science
b)
Technology
c)
Biology
11.
A(n) ________is one which has feedback.
a)
Open Loop System
b)
Closed Loop System
c)
Integrated System
12.
Factors that limit the ability of the system are called
a)
inputs
b)
boundaries
c)
constraints
13.
Is something that goes into a system, a resource such as time, money, communication, etc
a)
output
b)
process
c)
input
14.
Is the result of the process, or the finished product.
a)
output
b)
input
c)
feedback
15.
Is a group of parts that work together as a unit.
a)
system
b)
feedback
c)
components
16.
Information given about the output of the system is
a)
Input
b)
process
c)
feedback
d)
output
17.
Is something that happens to or with the inputs.
a)
process
b)
output
c)
feedback
d)
input
18.
When a component or system is not functional, is worn out or used up.
a)
breakdown
b)
computer control
c)
malfunction
19.
A manufacturing procedure that allows a designer to develop and program a piece of equipment to complete parts using the computer to control the machine components.
a)
customer service
b)
customer manufacturing
c)
computer control
20.
A process that involves specialization in the process of creating a specific product. The completed product is created in small batches or individually to meet a specific need, rather than for mass production and sales.
a)
customer service
b)
custom manufacturing
c)
computer control
21.
Providing a service experience to the consumer, before, during and after a purchase, such as helping someone to decide on a product, treating the customer with respect during the sale and providing replacement parts.
a)
custom manufacturing
b)
customer service
c)
functionality
22.
The quality of a product or service that meets the needs or purpose of the consumer well
a)
malfunction
b)
interaction
c)
functionality
23.
The direct effect that one component or subsystem has on another system.
a)
functionality
b)
interaction
c)
malfunction
24.
When a component, system or subsystem is no longer working properly or as it should.
a)
breakdown
b)
malfunction
c)
fuctionality
25.
A machine that is capable of doing the work of a person, controlled by programming or hardware to complete a specific task , often one that is repetitive, difficult or dangerous for a person.
a)
robotics
b)
assembly
c)
interaction
26.
A human-made group of parts that work together as a unit.
a)
assembly
b)
tech system
c)
input
27.
something that happens to or with the inputs of the system.
a)
input
b)
process
c)
output
28.
A group of components that are put together to make a system or subsystem.
a)
assembly
b)
robotics
c)
breakdown
29.
When a consumer generally purchases products or services from or made by the same manufacturer.
a)
assembly
b)
brand loyalty
c)
computer control
30.
This takes place when multiple systems have to work together in a process or within a product.
a)
system interaction
b)
process
c)
tech system
31.
Systems are usually connected to other systems, both _____________and ____________
a)
internally and externally
b)
physically and emotionally
c)
physically and biologically
32.
A smaller system that is part of larger system, such as a braking system being part of the larger system of a car.
a)
subsystem
b)
tech system
c)
process
33.
True or False
Systems can be connected, with the output of one system being the input to the next system.
Systems can be connected, with the output of one system being the input to the next system.
a)
true
b)
false
34.
Technological systems often____________ with one another
a)
assembly
b)
interact
c)
computer control
35.
True or False
Different technologies involve different sets of processes.
Different technologies involve different sets of processes.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
This involves considering how every part of a system relates to others.
a)
production process
b)
systems analyzing
c)
systems thinking
37.
The process of finding problems or malfunctions within a system and correcting them to restore system functionality.
a)
fixing
b)
troubleshooting
c)
breakdown
38.
A storage facility for goods and services, a central location for shipping is known as a __________
a)
ware house
b)
production facility
c)
garage
39.
A written guarantee or promise from the manufacturer to the consumer to repair or replace a product if it proves to be faulty is called a
a)
promise
b)
contract
c)
warranty
40.
Which of the following components causes a system to be classified as “closed”?
a)
outputs
b)
inputs
c)
feedback
d)
processes
41.
When a product or system is changed or innovated to meet a new purpose, this is known as __________________
a)
adaptation
b)
model
c)
prototype
42.
A three-dimensional representation of a product or system.
a)
model
b)
prototype
c)
system
43.
A product that is no longer in use, old-fashioned or out of date. It is important to note that the product can be functional, but it becomes unfashionable or unusable due to product needs.
a)
invention
b)
obsolete
c)
breakdown
44.
A test of an idea, demonstrated by a completed prototype, showing how an object or system will function.
a)
proof of concept
b)
model
c)
prototype
45.
The original model of a product or system, used to plan production and troubleshoot problems.
a)
model
b)
prototype
c)
system
46.
A drawing that represents a person, place, object or system and is proportional to the original item.
a)
scale drawing
b)
sketch
c)
model
47.
The most current, highest level of development in a product service or system now.
a)
state of the art
b)
S.T.E.M
c)
innovation
48.
The integration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in teaching and learning.
a)
S.T.E.M
b)
Engineering
c)
Mathematics
49.
What is the normal flow of an open-loop system?
a)
A. Input, process, output, feedback
b)
A. Process, input, output
c)
A. Input, process, output
50.
All of the following are resources you need to develop a new technology except:
a)
materials
b)
capital
c)
cars
d)
time
51.
All of the following are examples of technological systems except:
a)
television
b)
people
c)
airplanes
d)
houses
52.
All of the following are resources you need to develop a new technology except:
a)
people
b)
tools and machines
c)
energy
d)
marketing plan
53.
An example of how American politics has been affected by technology is:
a)
elections
b)
the constitution
c)
political ads on TV
54.
Sensors can be used to provide feedback in a system in all but one of the following ways:
a)
Diagnose a problem in a system.
b)
Adjust the output of the system.
c)
Monitor how a system is functioning.
d)
Automatically correct all malfunctions
55.
What is the proper order of the universal systems model?
a)
Feedback, input, process, output.
b)
Input, process, output, feedback.
c)
Output, feedback, input, process
56.
Systems are made up of many sub-systems. Which of the following would not be a sub-system of a model rocket?
a)
ingnition
b)
propulsion
c)
transportation
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