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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 45mins
The engineering process begins...
when a team brainstorms new ideas.
when a team identifies the need or solution to a problem.
when a team develops a prototype.
when a team makes iterations to their prototype.
Which word best describes a constraint?
option
standard
opportunity
restriction
In order to develop ideas for a basketball shoe, a design team visits three different shoe stores and studies design features. What part of the design process is this?
Research
Define
Select
Iterate
What does iterate mean?
test prototype
improvise results
improve based on feedback
evaluate results
An engineering team should brainstorm for a single solution.
True
False
What word best describes criteria?
requirements
restrictions
results
define
Some scientists want to design a system of instruments that will evaluate ocean currents, temperatures and winds in order to predict weather patterns. What should they do before they produce a prototype?
Communicate the solution.
Brainstorm possible solutions.
Select the most promising solution.
Define the problem.
Which EDP step do you experiment with the prototype and record data?
Test
Select
Identify
Research
When finding a solution to the design problem there is/are usually...
only one possible solution.
many possible solutions.
only one or two solutions.
exactly five solutions.
Evaluate means...
to define a problem.
to eliminate a solution.
to select.
to examine or judge.
During which step of the design process would a team describe their solution to an audience?
Identify
Select
Communicate
Brainstorm
A prototype is an...
original model.
copy of a previous model.
construction project.
data from testing.
A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than $30. They are required to use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team's constraint?
the scooter
cost less than $30 to produce
made out of recycled materials
designed to appeal to kids
A small group of people start sharing ideas. All suggestions are written down for further consideration. What step is this?
Select
Communicate
Prototype
Brainstorm
If your first prototype doesn't solve the problem, you must go back and improve your plan. Which step is this?
Constraints
Iterate
Criteria
Brainstorm
In which step do you evaluate the prototype and ask for feedback?
Research
Communicate
Test
Brainstorm
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?
Select the most promising idea
Brainstorm ideas
Prototype a solution
Test the design
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?
Have a test pilot attempt to fly it from one location to another.
Drive in the car at highway speeds on an interstate at nighttime.
See if the car can start.
Drive it slowly on the highway.
What is the purpose of building a prototype?
To determine the design constraints for the product.
To make sure the product is in compliance with the government.
To test the product and make sure it is the best solution to the problem.
To determine the design criteria for the product.
A factory produced a new type of refrigerator designed to use less electricity. The machine was manufactured and sold to the public at Target, Wal-Mart and Kohl's. After several months, reports showed that this refrigerator was not working correctly.
The proper cost analysis was not preformed.
They did not rigorously test and modify the prototype.
The designers did not test other types of machines.
Proper brainstorming was not conducted.
