WorksheetsEngineering Definitions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The statement of the problem and a list of specifications and constraints for the solution.
a)
Informed Design
b)
Design Brief
c)
Engineering Design
2.
The process that provides a way of making decisions without complete knowledge, and then refining or revising them as needed.
a)
Informed Design
b)
Design Brief
c)
Engineering Design
3.
A systematic, creative, iterative process for addressing challenges.
a)
Informed Design
b)
Design Brief
c)
Engineering Design
4.
A common trade off made in solving complex problems.
a)
Constraint
b)
Specification
c)
Risk/Benefit Trade-Off
5.
The performance requirements or output requirements that a design solution must fulfill.
a)
Constraint
b)
Specification
c)
Risk/Benefit Trade-Off
6.
A limit imposed on a design solution.
a)
Constraint
b)
Specification
c)
Risk/Benefit Trade-Off
7.
A model of an object (either smaller or larger than the original) with all parts in correct proportion of the original.
a)
Prototype
b)
Scale Model
c)
Mathematical Model
8.
A model that uses equations to describe how a product will function or perform.
a)
Prototype
b)
Scale Model
c)
Mathematical Model
9.
A full scale, fully operational version of a design solution.
a)
Prototype
b)
Scale Model
c)
Mathematical Model
10.
The science of adapting the work environment to people or designing a product so it can be used easily.
a)
Aesthetics
b)
Anthropometry
c)
Ergonomics
11.
The study of the measurements and proportions of people.
a)
Aesthetics
b)
Anthropometry
c)
Ergonomics
12.
The study of the way something looks and how it affects people's feelings about it.
a)
Aesthetics
b)
Anthropometry
c)
Ergonomics
13.
The way we feel about something and which influences all of our decisions.
a)
Functionality
b)
Quality
c)
Values
d)
Maintainability
14.
The ability of a design to allow for access to certain parts for maintenance, repair, and regular cleaning.
a)
Functionality
b)
Quality
c)
Values
d)
Maintainability
15.
How well a product is made.
a)
Functionality
b)
Quality
c)
Values
d)
Maintainability
16.
The capability of a product, system, or process to fulfill its intended purpose over its desired life span.
a)
Functionality
b)
Quality
c)
Values
d)
Maintainability
17.
The likelihood that something will take place.
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Probability
c)
Variable
d)
Iterations
18.
The different factors that affect the performance of a design.
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Probability
c)
Variable
d)
Iterations
19.
A method of coming up with alternative solutions.
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Probability
c)
Variable
d)
Iterations
20.
The process of doing something again and again, usually to improve it.
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Probability
c)
Variable
d)
Iterations
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