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Worksheets8th Semester Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which of the following is not considered an input in the Universal System Model?
tools and machines
materials
people
product
The expected or unexpected result is called the ___.
input
output
feedback
process
Which of the following is an example of feedback?
decoding
surveys
encoding
storing
Which of these would be considered input in a communication system?
Both people have a conversation
Message travels across airway channel
receiver gets the message
sender sends a message
A driver wants their car to go 30 mph. The driver presses the gas petal. The car goes 20 mph. What is the input ? Check all that apply.
driver
time
driver's energy
the car goes 20 mph
Identify/Define the problem is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?
True
False
Define "The Engineering Design Process".
a series of steps that engineering teams use that prove that their experiments worked.
a series of steps used to make the same project in the same way.
a series of steps that engineering teams use to guide them as they solve problems.
a series of steps that are optional while creating new things.
You begin to create a prototype of your design only to find that your solution isn't working at all. What should you do?
Add more tape
Go back to an earlier stage and choose another solution
Blame your partner
Keep going and hope it will be ok
A __________ is a new product, system, or process that has never existed before.
invention
innovation
A design may improve an existing product , technological system, or method of doing something.
invention
innovation
Is the engineering design process repeated over and over?
Yes
No
______________ are special requirements that a product has met or must meet?
directions
criteria
constraints
sketches
The first step is to __________________.
Brainstorm
Identify the Problem
Locate your criteria and constraints
Designs are perfect
true
false
Sharing our work happens in the last phase
true
false
1. A tire company is creating a new tire for a motorcycle to drive off-road in sandy and rocky conditions as well as on roads. Engineers developed three different tread patterns. Based on the engineering design process, the next step the company should take is to:
Send out a questionnaire about tires to the public
Select which tread design will be best
Research the properties of rubber
See which tire is the most expensive
1. Rob and his team have been chosen to build a wind turbine at a local ski resort that needs to generate electrical energy and withstand the harsh environment of the mountains. Rob and his team have done their research on the problem. What would be the next step for the team?
Create a prototype of the wind turbine
Develop possible solutions(s) for the turbine and how it will fit the criteria needed
Test the wind turbine on the mountains during the harsh winter months
Redesign a new solution for this turbine
1. Students have a box of ice pops to take to their soccer game to sell on a hot day. The students know they need a device to keep the ice pops from melting for 3 hours. They have a $15 budget. Which step of the engineering design process does this demonstrate
Identify the problem
Test and evaluate
Redesign
Develop possible solutions
Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following should he do during his Understand step?
Look up current scooter design online
Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop
Read the instruction manuals for other scooters
All of the above
