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8th Semester Review

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the parts of the Universal Systems Model?
a)
Input, Output, Feedback, Processes, and Goals
b)
Identify the Need, Gather Information, Develop Alternative Solution, 
c)
In, Out, Up, and Down
d)
Left, Right, Back
2.
What is the definition of a system?
a)
A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal
b)
The elements that flow into the system and are consumed or processed by the system
c)
The command given to the system.
d)
All of the activites that need to take place for the system to give the expected result?
3.
What is the definition of a process?
a)
A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal
b)
The elements that flow into the system and are consumed or processed by the system
c)
The command given to the system.
d)
All of the activities that need to take place for the system to give the expected result?
4.
Which one of the following is an example of an output?
a)
manufactured product
b)
communicated message
c)
transported person
d)
all of the above
5.
What is the definition of a feedback?
a)
Information about the outputs of a process or system that is used to regulate the system
b)
Something that is emerging as popular
c)
an imagined set of events with details plans or possibilities
d)
Imitation or acting how something works
6.

Which of the following is not considered an input in the Universal System Model?

a)

tools and machines

b)

materials

c)

people

d)

product

7.

The expected or unexpected result is called the ___.

a)

input

b)

output

c)

feedback

d)

process

8.

Which of the following is an example of feedback?

a)

decoding

b)

surveys

c)

encoding

d)

storing

9.

Which of these would be considered input in a communication system?

a)

Both people have a conversation

b)

Message travels across airway channel

c)

receiver gets the message

d)

sender sends a message

10.

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.

a)

driver

b)

time

c)

driver's energy

d)

the car goes 20 mph

11.

Identify/Define the problem is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Define "The Engineering Design Process".

a)

a series of steps that engineering teams use that prove that their experiments worked.

b)

a series of steps used to make the same project in the same way.

c)

a series of steps that engineering teams use to guide them as they solve problems.

d)

a series of steps that are optional while creating new things.

13.
What does STEM stand for?
a)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
b)
Something, that thing, everything, maybe
c)
Science, technology, everything, Music
d)
Science, teacher, enjoy, Mathematics
14.
Technology can be defined as...
a)
Anything made by humans that is created to satisfy a want or a need
b)
Something that has electronics in it
c)
Tools and machines
d)
Fire
15.
A closed loop system includes which of the following steps?
a)
Input, Process, Output
b)
Input, Process, Feedback
c)
Process, Output, Feedback
d)
Input, Process, Output, Feedback
16.
An open loop system includes which of the following steps?
a)
Input, Process, Output
b)
Input, Process, Feedback
c)
Process, Output, Feedback
d)
Input, Process, Output, Feedback
17.
Feedback can be used to determine how to_________a system.
a)
diagnose
b)
adjust
c)
repair
d)
all of the answers in this question are right, regardless of order
18.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results. 
19.
Which word best describes a constraint?
a)
option
b)
opportunity
c)
limitation
d)
goal
20.
When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually 
a)
only one possible correct solution
b)
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
c)
many possible correct solutions
21.

You begin to create a prototype of your design only to find that your solution isn't working at all. What should you do?

a)

Add more tape

b)

Go back to an earlier stage and choose another solution

c)

Blame your partner

d)

Keep going and hope it will be ok

22.

A __________ is a new product, system, or process that has never existed before.

a)

invention

b)

innovation

23.

A design may improve an existing product , technological system, or method of doing something.

a)

invention

b)

innovation

24.

Is the engineering design process repeated over and over?

a)

Yes

b)

No

25.

______________ are special requirements that a product has met or must meet?

a)

directions

b)

criteria

c)

constraints

d)

sketches

26.

The first step is to __________________.

a)

Brainstorm

b)

Identify the Problem

c)

Locate your criteria and constraints

27.

Designs are perfect

a)

true

b)

false

28.

Sharing our work happens in the last phase

a)

true

b)

false

29.

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:

a)

Send out a questionnaire about tires to the public

b)

Select which tread design will be best

c)

Research the properties of rubber

d)

See which tire is the most expensive

30.

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?

a)

Create a prototype of the wind turbine

b)

Develop possible solutions(s) for the turbine and how it will fit the criteria needed

c)

Test the wind turbine on the mountains during the harsh winter months

d)

Redesign a new solution for this turbine

31.

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

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Test and evaluate

c)

Redesign

d)

Develop possible solutions

32.

Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following should he do during his Understand step?

a)

Look up current scooter design online

b)

Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop

c)

Read the instruction manuals for other scooters

d)

All of the above

33.
In Inventor we do three very basic operations which are: __________+ ____________ + _______________
a)
Sketch,  Erase the Sketch, Extrude
b)
Sketch, Accept Sketch, Extrude
c)
Revolve, Accept Sketch, Extrude
d)
Sketch, Accept Sketch, Revolve
34.
Extrude in Inventor refers to ___________?
a)
The View Cube
b)
Sketch
c)
Turn a 2-D sketch into a 3-D object
d)
Turn a 3-D sketch into a 2-D sketch
35.
Which one of these jobs is in the engineering cluster?
a)
Chemical
b)
Aerospace
c)
electrical
d)
all the above
36.
Why is STEM important for students?
a)
Its fun
b)
STEM is involved in all careers
c)
banking money
d)
to be creative
37.
This engineer works on roads, parking lots, bridges and other large projects.
a)
Biomedical Engineer
b)
Mechanical Engineer
c)
Civil Engineer
d)
Industrial Engineer
38.
This engineer works on creating computer programs, video games, and apps.
a)
Electrical Engineer
b)
Software Engineer
c)
Civil Engineer
d)
Mechanical Engineer
39.
This type of engineer works on machines with moving parts.
a)
Electrical Engineer
b)
Software Engineer
c)
Civil Engineer
d)
Mechanical Engineer
40.
This type of engineer designs airplanes, helicopters, and rockets
a)
Electrical Engineer
b)
Aerospace Engineer
c)
Mechanical Engineer
d)
Physics Engineer