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PLTW 1.4 Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Observing the operation of a device and describing its function and design specifications.

a)

modification

b)

observation

c)

mechanical dissection

d)

solution

2.

A remark, statement, or comment based on something one has seen, heard, or noticed.

a)

observation

b)

decision matrix

c)

criteria

d)

modification

3.

A drawing, photo, video, or text artifact that contains information about a process or instructions for assembling, installing, operating, and servicing.

a)

criteria

b)

annotation

c)

observation

d)

documentation

4.

A change or improvement designed to produce optimal accuracy and function.

a)

constraint

b)

modification

c)

criteria

d)

documentation

5.

A note of explanation, a dimension, or a comment added to text, diagrams, or models.

a)

optimal

b)

solution

c)

documentation

d)

annotation

6.

Describes a design, process, or system that is as effective or functional as possible within the given criteria and constraints.

a)

optimal

b)

decision matrix

c)

mechanical dissection

d)

documentation

7.

The answer to a problem or opportunity.

a)

criteria

b)

modification

c)

solution

d)

observation

8.

Rules or requirements that a design must follow.

a)

constraint

b)

documentation

c)

decision matrix

d)

criteria

9.

A limit or restriction to a design process. It may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.

a)

constraint

b)

observation

c)

optimal

d)

annotation

10.

A tool for systematically ranking options using a set of criteria.

a)

decision matrix

b)

mechanical dissection

c)

modification

d)

documentation