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ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS-DESIGN CONCEPT

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Design?

a)

very nice clothing

b)

A decision making process that develops plans and solves problems

c)

drawing sketches

d)

taking the extra time to make sure everything is specified by dimensions

2.

What is Criteria?

a)

Design Elements

b)

working together

c)

A type of bacteria

d)

Desired Specifications

3.

What is a Prototype?

a)

A full scale working model of a concept idea.

b)

a idea for a solution to a problem

c)

i font used in drafting

d)

a method for typing faster

4.
A prototype is a model that
a)
functions like the final solution would
b)
is made of the same materials as the final product
c)
is made after the final product is made
5.
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
6.

A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than RM30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?

a)

designed to appeal to kids

b)

made out of recycled materials

c)

cost less than RM20 to produce

7.
Before releasing a new movie, the creator gives the movie to 200 people who provide feedback about the movie. What part of the Design Process does this scenario describe?
a)
testing and evaluation
b)
research and generate ideas
c)
select an approach
8.
Julie presented an idea for recycling empty milk cartons to her principal. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?
a)
communicating the results of her research
b)
creating a prototype
c)
identifying the specific problem
9.
In order to develop ideas for a basketball shoe, a design team visits three different shoe stores. What part of the design process is this?
a)
create a model
b)
research and generate ideas
c)
select an approach
10.
The first step in the design process is __________.
a)
Analyzing the plan
b)
Identifying specific needs
c)
Preparing the specifications
d)
Developing preliminary needs
11.

What does CAD stand for?

a)

Code and design

b)

Computer aided Design

c)

Create and design

d)

craft and design

12.

What is CAD?

a)

an app that lets you analyze different design concepts

b)

coding program to let you do autonomous competitions

c)

computer software used to create 3D models of engineering designs

d)

creation and development for any robot

13.

CAD can be used in which of the following engineering fields? Select all that apply.

a)

civil

b)

mechanical

c)

electrical

d)

chemical

14.

Johnny had an idea of building a talking robot.  He decided to sketch and make several drawings of his idea.  Which concept below best defines the design process he used?

a)
Brainstorm a solution
b)
Test and evaluation
c)
Construct a prototype
d)
Design a solution
15.

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 K-Mart. After several months, reports showed that this refrigerator was not working correctly.

Which choice below is the most likely cause?

a)

The proper cost analysis was not performed.

b)

The designers did not test other types of machines.

c)

The factory did not test the prototype enough

d)

People were using the refrigerator incorrectly

16.

Engineers plan on developing a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?

a)

Conduct research on features for a new drill

b)

Determine the materials needed to build the new drill

c)

Build a prototype of the new drill

d)

Brainstorm solutions and narrow it down to 2 or 3 possibilities

17.

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? (Check all that apply)

a)

Have a test pilot attempt to fly it from one location to another.

b)

See if the car can hover one meter above the ground for 20 minutes.

c)

Drive in the car at highway speeds on an interstate roadway at nighttime.

d)

Test the prototype in all possible weather conditions

18.

What is Engineering Design?

a)

reduce or eliminate standard operating procedures

b)

process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

c)

implementing small improvement in a work place

d)

steps to create something useful for a specific area

19.

a) Design approach: Based on observations and experience

-example : pictures, sample drawing

b) use of ordinary tools

c) individual skills


All the criteria above explains about which design concept?

a)

Traditional concepts

b)

Modern Concept

20.

Which concept best explained using all the criteria below?

a) tailored to demand

b) use of design tools software

c) database and design library

d) teamwork to produce the intended product

a)

Traditional

b)

Modern

21.

Choose all that defines Traditional Design Concept

a)

Sketches of drawing by using pencil, rulers, T-squares and other basic tools

b)

Designed by a single person who invented a new product for customer

c)

Designed by a team of people mostly to improve current product designs to satisfy customer needs.

d)

Non-reproducible

e)

Ingenuity of the design is well kept

22.

Choose all that defines Modern Design Concept

a)

High generated complex design by using design software such as CAD

b)

Response to general and specific requirements

c)

adaptable to changes

d)

less time consuming

e)

flexible designs

23.

Steps taken in a design process are as follows EXCEPT

a)

Define the Problem

b)

Specification

c)

Criteria

d)

Continuation

e)

Decision

24.

Which of these are not common design process errors?

a)

Poor documentation

b)

Poor communication

c)

Cheap end-product

d)

Selected concept before specifying selection criteria

25.

You are working with a multi-national engineering company and your employer has given you a task to propose a new design of a product that the company would have to attract consumers.


Which of the below would be an appropriate step to be taken first?

a)

Identify the need

b)

Define the problem

c)

Research

d)

Constraint