WorksheetsEngineering & Design Process
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
A company is making prototypes for a new computer system. Which of the following statements best describes an advantage of making several different prototypes?
testing at the same time
buying by many users
production in large numbers
For a technology project, Kyle came up with an idea to build a model bridge. According to the engineering design process, which of the following should be Kyle's next step?
construct prototypes
research different designs
gather material to build a bridge
A manufacturer has developed a textured surface for plastic cups. The manufacturer has produced prototypes. Which of the following is the next step in the engineering design process?
market the new textured cups
redesign the textured surface
test and evaluate the prototypes
An engineer suggests using a robotic system to manufacture a particular chemical. Which of the following is most likely the engineer’s reason for making the suggestion?
reducing the cost of materials
reducing workers' exposure to chemicals
increasing the cost of production
An automobile company plans to develop an electric car to sell in urban areas. Which of the following will help the company evaluate the potential market for these cars?
scale models
field tests
consumer surveys
Sarah presented an idea for recycling used tires to an automotive company. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?
identifying a problem to solve
selecting the best solution
building a prototype
A company sent prototypes of a newly designed hair dryer for trial use to 100 homes along with a satisfaction survey. This process is part of which step in the engineering design process?
communicating solutions
evaluating outcomes
researching the problem
You plan to build a solar stove. What criteria would best help you evaluate how well your model works?
location of the test
cost of the model
the time it took to cook food
Your group plans to build a model desalination plant. When should you decide upon the criteria you will use to test your technological design?
after the model is built
after the model is tested
before the model is built
Juan is going to design a kite. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan should do in the design process?
build a prototype and test it
build and finish full-sized kites
patent the design and sell it
