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WorksheetsEngineering Design Process Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the step in the Engineering Design Process where you identify a problem or need that exists?
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
2.
During which step of the Engineering 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
3.
During which step of the Engineering Design Process would the specific constraints or requirements of the challenge be identified?
a)
Ask
b)
Plan
c)
Create
d)
Improve
4.
An emergency-equipment company makes warning-signal flares. The company wants to redesign a flare so that it produces light for a longer period of time.
After the company thinks of ideas, what is the next step in the design process?
After the company thinks of ideas, what is the next step in the design process?
a)
Build a prototype
b)
Define the problem
c)
Decide on the best solution
5.
What is the purpose of building a prototype?
a)
to test the product and make sure that it is the best solution to the problem
b)
to make sure that the product is in compliance with government regulations
c)
to determine the design constraints for the product
6.
Where do engineers store all their ideas?
a)
In their brain!
b)
In their Engineering Notebook
c)
On a napkin
d)
On a computer
7.
When finding a solution to the design problem there is/are usually
a)
only one possible solution
b)
a very limited number of solutions
c)
many possible solutions
8.
Choose the correct order for the steps of the Engineering Design Process.
a)
Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Explore Solutions, Test and Evaluate, Generate a Solution
b)
Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Generate a Solution, Explore Solutions, Test and Evaluate
c)
Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Explore Solutions, Generate a Solution, Test and Evaluate
d)
Explore Solutions, Define the Problem, Brainstorm Possible Solutions, Generate a Solution, Test and Evaluate
9.
A group of engineers designed and constructed a flying car prototype. Their goal is for the car to enable people to safely fly to and from work instead of getting stuck in traffic jams.
How will the engineers determine that this prototype meets their design requirements?
How will the engineers determine that this prototype meets their design requirements?
a)
Have a test pilot attempt to fly it from one location to another.
b)
See if the car can hover one meter above the ground for 20 minutes.
c)
Drive in the car at highway speeds on an interstate roadway at nighttime.
10.
Engineers plan on developing a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?
a)
Conduct research on features for a new drill
b)
Determine the materials needed to build the new drill
c)
Build a prototype of the new drill
11.
Which of the following is a benefit of teamwork?
a)
More minds, more idea
b)
Strengths help eliminate weaknesses
c)
Divide and conquer to save time
d)
All of the above
12.
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)
Improve
c)
Ask
d)
Imagine
13.
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 Engineering Design Process?
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
14.
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 $30 to produce
15.
The testing and evaluation step of the EDP helps to
a)
Finalize the design of the solution
b)
Identify problems still remaining in the solution
c)
end the Design Process
d)
none of these
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