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WorksheetsEngineering p5
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
When generating a solution, a designer creates either a model or a ________________.
a)
drawing
b)
report
c)
design brief
d)
prototype
2.
Choose the correct order for the steps of the Design Process.
a)
Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Explore Solutions, Test and Evaluate, Generate a Solution
b)
Brainstorm, Define the Problem, Plan/Explore Solutions, Test and Evaluate
c)
Define the Problem, Brainstorm, Plan, Design/Explore Solutions, Test and Evaluate
d)
Explore Solutions, Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Generate a Solution, Test and Evaluate
3.
Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Improve
d)
Share Results
4.
An innovation is a new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
5.
An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.
a)
Physics
b)
Prototype
c)
Client
d)
Innovation
6.
What is the final step in the design process?
a)
Present the design solution
b)
Identify the problem
c)
Build a prototype
d)
Select an approach
7.
The image to the right is an example of a(n) ______________________.
a)
A. Project Portfolio
b)
B. Design Brief
c)
C. Technical Report
d)
D. Engineer’s design
8.
What term best describes the list of items below?
*Must be made out of 4 to 6 pieces
*Must be made of cardboard
*Must be a pice of transportation
*Must be made out of 4 to 6 pieces
*Must be made of cardboard
*Must be a pice of transportation
a)
A. client
b)
B. Problem statement
c)
C. Deliverables
d)
D. Constraints
9.
A limit to a design process or a limitation or restriction.
a)
Problem Identification
b)
Short-Circuit
c)
Constraint
d)
Hexapod
10.
This is a lava lamp. When the light bulb heats the wax, the wax rises. When the wax cools, it falls. This cycle of rising/falling is an example of:
a)
Conduction.
b)
Convection.
c)
Radiation.
11.
The baby chickens are kept warm from the heat lamps demonstrates this type of heat transfer.
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
12.
Ironing a shirt is an example of...
a)
condensation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
radiation
13.
Mittens help keep your hands warm in winter because:
a)
They are conductors of heat.
b)
They are fuzzy.
c)
They are conductors of electrical energy.
d)
They are insulators.
14.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results.
15.
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.
16.
A small group of people start sharing ideas. Some ideas may seem silly, but all suggestions are written down for further consideration. This activity is part of which step of the Design Process?
a)
Choose the Best Solution
b)
Brainstorm Design Solutions
c)
Research
d)
Communicate Results
17.
If your initial design doesn't fully solve the problem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?
a)
Create
b)
Redesign
c)
Ask
d)
Imagine
18.
What is the step in the Design Process where you identify a problem or need that exists?
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
19.
During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data
a)
Test and Evaluate
b)
Imagine
c)
Improve
d)
Share Results
20.
In which step of the Design Process would you give an oral presentation with visual aids such as a slideshow, model, prototype etc..
a)
Share Results
b)
Ask
c)
Imagine
d)
Plan
21.
During which step of the Design Process would the specific constraints or requirements of the challenge be identified
a)
Ask
b)
Plan
c)
Create
d)
Improve
22.
In which step of the Design Process would you discuss questions such as: Has the challenge been met before? If so, how? If not, why not? What additional information is needed to meet the challenge
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
23.
The engineering process begins
a)
when you brainstorm new ideas
b)
creating an advertisment
c)
identifying the need or solution to a problem
24.
Which word best describes a constraint?
a)
option
b)
opportunity
c)
restriction
25.
When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually
a)
only one possible correct solution
b)
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
c)
many possible correct solutions
26.
Julie presented an idea for recycling empty milk cartons to her principal. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?
a)
communicating the results of her research
b)
creating a prototype
c)
identifying the specific problem
27.
In order to develop ideas for a basketball shoe, a design team visits three different shoe stores. What part of the design process is this?
a)
create a model
b)
research and generate ideas
c)
select an approach
28.
Engineers follow the Design Process, what are the steps called that scientists follow to solve problems?
a)
Problem Solving Steps
b)
The Scientific Method
c)
The Five Step Problem Solving Technique
d)
The Design Process
29.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL NOT run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
c)
Fossil Fuel
d)
Forever Fuel
30.
__________ is an energy resource that WILL run out in the next several hundred years.
a)
Renewable Energy Resource
b)
Nonrenewable Energy Resource
c)
Fossil Fuels
d)
Forever Fuels
31.
Coal is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
32.
Solar Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
33.
Natural Gas is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
34.
Oil is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
35.
Wind is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
36.
Geothermal Power is a __________ energy resource.
a)
Renewable
b)
Nonrenewable
37.
Non-renewable or Renewable: Animals
a)
Renewable
b)
Non-Renewable
38.
Non-renewable or Renewable: Water
a)
Renewable
b)
Non-Renewable
39.
Non-renewable or Renewable: Corn
a)
Renewable
b)
Non-Renewable
40.
Non-renewable or Renewable: Wood
a)
Non-renewable
b)
Renewable
41.
What is the study of beauty in art and nature called?
a)
aeronautics
b)
athletics
c)
aesthetics
d)
aerobics
42.
18. The point at which a structure collapses because of a load is known as _______________________.
a)
dead load
b)
live load
c)
critical load
d)
wind load
43.
What is the final step in the engineering design process?
a)
imagine
b)
ask
c)
improve
d)
create
44.
This picture is an example of ________________________.
a)
Joint
b)
truss
c)
arch
d)
brace
45.
What is the force that stretches a material apart?
a)
compression
b)
tension
c)
shear
d)
torsion
46.
What is the force that squeezes materials together?
a)
compression
b)
tension
c)
shear
d)
torsion
47.
What is often the weakest part of a structure?
a)
columns
b)
beams
c)
foundations
d)
joints
48.
What do the letters CAD mean in engineering?
a)
computer aided design
b)
computer aided dating
c)
computer assisted development
d)
computer aided dimensions
49.
What makes a strong and stable structure?
a)
wide base
b)
triangles
c)
decreasing perimeter
d)
all of these
50.
What is the name for the criteria that a design needs to meet?
a)
considerations
b)
complications
c)
constraints
d)
complexities
51.
to show how something works
a)
demonstrate
b)
doctorate
c)
approach
d)
conductor
52.
the planning and structure of for instance software
a)
design
b)
DNA
c)
conveyor
d)
axis
53.
the line on a graph that show's a point's position
a)
axis
b)
brittle
c)
GMO
d)
luster
54.
When a material bends very easily when you press it
a)
malleable
b)
modify
c)
insulator
d)
brittle
55.
A list of materials and goods in a factory
a)
inventory
b)
liaison
c)
facility layout
d)
notation
56.
an image that people look at during an presentation
a)
omage
b)
visual aid
c)
tillage
d)
salinaty
57.
to state something again in a different manner
a)
redefine
b)
select
c)
trait
d)
verification
58.
What is mean?
a)
The middle number of given values in order.
b)
The number which appears most often in a set of numbers.
c)
The average of the numbers.
d)
The difference between the lowest and highest values.
59.
Find the mode of 1234555555555556789.
a)
15
b)
no mode
c)
5
d)
0
60.
Which type of friction occurs when an object moves through a liquid or gas?
a)
sliding
b)
fluid
c)
static
d)
rolling
61.
Which type of friction occurs when solid surfaces slide over each other?
a)
rolling
b)
static
c)
sliding
d)
fluid
62.
Which type of friction occurs when an object rolls over a surface?
a)
sliding
b)
static
c)
fluid
d)
rolling
63.
Which type of friction occurs when objects are not moving?
a)
static
b)
sliding
c)
fluid
d)
rolling
64.
What are two examples of forces?
a)
Art and Music
b)
A push or pull
c)
A stand or ground
d)
The dark side and the light side
65.
What is motion?
a)
It's like the ocean
b)
Any change in an animal or person's position.
c)
Motion is like acting
d)
Any change in an object or person's position.
66.
What is speed?
a)
how far you go
b)
how much distance is covered over a period of time
c)
how fast you accelerate
d)
the change in the location of a object
67.
What is velocity?
a)
the quickness of an object
b)
the location of an object
c)
acceleration
d)
speed in a specific direction
68.
The base unit for length is the
a)
second
b)
gram
c)
meter
d)
liter
69.
In science, length is measured using
a)
a graduated cylinder
b)
an electronic scale
c)
a ruler
d)
a triple beam balance
70.
The base unit for volume is the
a)
second
b)
gram
c)
meter
d)
liter
71.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
72.
Which liquid is the least dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup
d)
plastic bottle
73.
Which liquid is the most dense?
a)
oil
b)
water
c)
syrup
d)
plastic bottle
74.
Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?
a)
4, 3, 2, 1
b)
1, 2, 3, 4
c)
3, 4, 2, 1,
d)
4, 3, 1, 2
75.
What is Newton's First Law
a)
F=ma
b)
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
c)
An object at rest stays at rest, an object in motion stays in motion.
d)
Friction
76.
Name the tool pictured
a)
Graduated cylinder
b)
Test tube
c)
Beaker
d)
Measuring cup
77.
What are the units for density?
a)
M3
b)
g/cm3
c)
cm2
d)
m/g3
78.
Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Improve
d)
Share Results
79.
If your initial design doesn't fully solve theproblem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?
a)
Create
b)
Improve
c)
Ask
d)
Imagine
80.
A small group of people start sharing ideas. Some ideas may seem silly, but all suggestions are written down for further consideration. This activity is part of which step of the Design Process
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
81.
During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data
a)
Test and Evaluate
b)
Imagine
c)
Improve
d)
Share Results
82.
In which step of the Design Process would you give an oral presentation with visual aids such as a slideshow, model, prototype etc..
a)
Share Results
b)
Ask
c)
Imagine
d)
Plan
83.
The only way to know if a design will work in real-world conditions is to build a model, or prototype, based on the plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?
a)
Plan
b)
Imagine
c)
Create
d)
Improve
84.
It is important to sketch detailed drawings/blueprints and ask for feedback. This happens during which step of the Design Process?
a)
Plan
b)
Create
c)
Improve
d)
Share Results
85.
In which step of the Design Process would you discuss questions such as: Has the challenge been met before? If so, how? If not, why not? What additional information is needed to meet the challenge
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
86.
The engineering process begins
a)
when you brainstorm new ideas
b)
creating an advertisment
c)
identifying the need or solution to a problem
87.
Which word best describes a constraint?
a)
option
b)
opportunity
c)
restriction
88.
A prototype is a model that
a)
functions like the final solution would
b)
is made of the same materials as the final product
c)
is made after the final product is made
89.
When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually
a)
only one possible correct solution
b)
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
c)
many possible correct solutions
90.
A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than $30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?
a)
designed to appeal to kids
b)
made out of recycled materials
c)
cost less than $20 to produce
91.
Before releasing a new movie, the creator gives the movie to 200 people who provide feedback about the movie. What part of the Design Process does this scenario describe?
a)
testing and evaluation
b)
research and generate ideas
c)
select an approach
92.
Julie presented an idea for recycling empty milk cartons to her principal. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?
a)
communicating the results of her research
b)
creating a prototype
c)
identifying the specific problem
93.
In order to develop ideas for a basketball shoe, a design team visits three different shoe stores. What part of the design process is this?
a)
create a model
b)
research and generate ideas
c)
select an approach
94.
In which step of Design Process do you compare the various ideas and select the best approach
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Improve
95.
A scientist was trying to create a machine that allowed certain talkative students to stay quite for the class period. This an example of assistive engineering. True or False
a)
True
b)
False
96.
A man went to the hospital and got a finger amputated. This is assistive engineering. True or false
a)
True
b)
False
97.
A 7th grade wrestler breaks his leg. He needs to get a crutches. This is a example of _______ ___________
a)
adaptive engineering
b)
Assistive engineering
c)
necromancy 101
d)
The Ugly Duckling
98.
A single kind of matter that is pure.
a)
prototype
b)
mixture
c)
substance
d)
matter
99.
This state of matter has no definite volume and no definite shape
a)
solid
b)
liquid
c)
gas
100.
I am in the air you breathe. If you run electricity through me I will glow purple in color.
a)
Neon
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Argon
d)
Nitrogen
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