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PLTW Unit 4 Key Terms #1-21

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A group of machined or handmade parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit.
a)
assembly
b)
component
c)
packaging
d)
mock-up
2.

A drawing that shows parts of an item when assembled.

a)

component

b)

mock-up

c)

model

d)

assembly drawing

3.

A rectangular coordinate system created by three mutually perpendicular coordinate axes, commonly labeled X, Y, and Z.

a)

degree of freedom

b)

cartesian coordinate system

c)

mathematical modeling

d)

origin

4.

A part or element of a larger whole.

a)

assembly

b)

domain

c)

component

d)

extrusion

5.

The use of a computer to assist in the process of designing a part, circuit, building, etc.

a)

computer-aided drafting

b)

computer-aided design

c)

assembly drawing

d)

model

6.

The use of a computer to assist in the process of creating, storing, retrieving, modifying, plotting, and communicating a technical drawing.

a)

computer-aided drafting

b)

computer-aided design

c)

assembly drawing

d)

model

7.

The variables by which an object can move.

a)

domain

b)

assembly

c)

degree of freedom

d)

function

8.

A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints.

a)

design statement

b)

design brief

c)

mathematical modeling

d)

mock-up

9.
A part of a design brief that challenges the designer, describes what a design solution should do without describing how to solve the problem, and identifies the degree to which the solution must be executed.
a)
design statement
b)
design brief
c)
mock-up
d)
marketing
10.
The set of input values of a function.
a)
domain
b)
function
c)
annotate
d)
cartesian coordinate system
11.

A modeling process that creates a three-dimensional form by defining a closed two-dimensional shape and a length.

a)

model

b)

domain

c)

extrusion

d)

mock-up

12.

The action or actions that an item is designed to perform.

a)

extrusion

b)

pattern

c)

assembly

d)

function

13.

Constant, non-numerical relationships between the parts of a geometric figure.

a)

function

b)

geometric constraint

c)

domain

d)

assembly

14.

The promotion and selling of products or services.

a)

packaging

b)

mathematical modeling

c)

marketing

d)

annotate

15.
The process of choosing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations, to understand them better, and to improve decisions.
a)
mathematical modeling
b)
marketing
c)
geometric constraint
d)
computer-aided design
16.

A model or replica of a machine or structure for instructional or experimental purposes.

a)

model

b)

mock-up

c)

assembly

d)

assembly drawing

17.

A visual, mathematical, or three-dimensional representation in detail of an object or design, often smaller than the original.

a)

pattern

b)

mock-up

c)

assembly drawing

d)

model

18.
A fixed point from which coordinates are measured.
a)
origin
b)
domain
c)
function
d)
assembly
19.
Materials used to wrap or protect goods.
a)
packaging
b)
pattern
c)
mock-up
d)
component
20.

A repeated decorative design.

a)

origin

b)

pattern

c)

assembly drawing

d)

mock-up

21.

To add explanatory notes to a drawing.

a)

design statement

b)

marketing

c)

annotate

d)

design brief