WorksheetsEngineering and Design
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
______ is any modification of the natural world made to fulfill human needs or desires
a)
Engineering
b)
Technology
c)
Application of Science
d)
All of the above
2.
_____ is a systematic and often iterative approach to designing objects, processes, and systems to meet human needs and wants.
a)
Technology
b)
Engineering
c)
Application of Science
d)
Exploration
3.
What is the development of an entire new technology, never heard or seen before?
a)
Innovation
b)
Invention
c)
Engineering
4.
Improvements on an invention
a)
Innovations
b)
Technology
c)
Enginneering
5.
Which of the following is NOT a core idea in Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science (ETS) Engineering Design
a)
Defining and delimiting an engineering problem
b)
Developing Possible Solutions
c)
Optimizing the Design Solutions
d)
Creating a quality product
6.
Jacob has noticed that when he opens his bedroom door, the doorknob hits the wall. He decides to design a device to absorb the force of the opening door. He has identified the problem. What is the next step in his design process?
a)
Evaluate the design.
b)
Identify the criteria and constraints.
c)
Brainstorm solutions.
d)
Sketch a possible prototype.
7.
Which of the following could be a design constraint?
a)
Purpose
b)
Durability
c)
How the system will function
d)
Available materials
8.
At what grade level should students be able to compare designs, test different designs and compare their strengths and weaknesses
a)
2nd grade
b)
5th grade
c)
8th grade
d)
High School
9.
At what grade level should students
research design solutions, communicate with peers about proposed solutions, and test solutions,
research design solutions, communicate with peers about proposed solutions, and test solutions,
a)
2nd grade
b)
5th grade
c)
8th grade
d)
High School
10.
By the end of what grade should students be able to evaluate solutions, use models such as simulation to test solutions, and make improvements to models based on peer and leader feedback?
a)
2nd grade
b)
5th grade
c)
8th grade
d)
High School
11.
At what grade level should students evaluate solutions by considering, cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetic, social, cultural, and environmental impacts ?
a)
2nd Grade
b)
5th grade
c)
8th grade
d)
High School
12.
Which of the Back to the Future predictions was the last to come true?
a)
Handheld tablet computers
b)
Multiple TV Channels
c)
Lace-up Nike trainers
d)
Hoverboards
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