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Engineering Design Process Pretest

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which word best defines constraint?
a)
restriction or limit
b)
opportunity
c)
option
d)
success
2.
When finding a solution to the design problem there is/are usually
a)
only one possible solution
b)
a very limited number of solutions
c)
many possible solutions
3.
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. 
4.

Which answer (or answers) best describes criteria?

a)

how the model could fail

b)

the limits of the model

c)

what the model must look like

d)

what the model must do

5.
What is the main goal of the design process?
a)
To write reports
b)
To make things
c)
To make charts and graphs
d)
To find solutions to problems
6.

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

7.

A simple machine that allows you to test your design.

a)

solution

b)

design

c)

prototype

d)

failure point

8.
The engineering process begins
a)
when you brainstorm new ideas 
b)
creating an advertisment
c)
identifying the need or solution to a problem
9.
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
10.

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?

a)

market the new textured cups

b)

redesign the textured surface

c)

test and evaluate the prototypes

11.

Your group plans to build a model desalination plant. When should you decide upon the criteria you will use to test your technological design?

a)

after the model is built

b)

after the model is tested

c)

before the model is built

12.
What is the second step in the Engineering  Design process?
a)
Draw a diagram
b)
Brainstorm ideas
c)
Identify the constraints
d)
Test it Out!
13.
Build within your budget
You can only use materials given
You have two days to build
a)
Constraints
b)
Criteria
14.
Your car must be balloon powered
It must travel 3 meters
It must drive in a straight line and stay in the 24" wide lane.
a)
Criteria
b)
Constraints
15.
Engineers test and retest their designs to?
a)
spend money
b)
improve constraints
c)
improve designs
d)
build more models
16.
How do scientists use models differently? 
a)
Scientists use models to predict change, and engineers use models to design solutions.
b)
Engineers use models to predict change, and scientists use models to design solutions.
c)
Scientists don't use models.
d)
Engineers build their models, and scientists buy theirs.
17.
Samsung wants to develop an app that will keep the phone from going to sleep if you are looking at the screen.
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
18.
Fire fighters want to know why Christmas Trees catch fire so often.
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
19.

All ideas should be written down.

a)

brainstorm

b)

communicate results

c)

plan/create

d)

evaluate

e)

state the problem/challenge

20.

Share with others.

a)

brainstorm

b)

communicate results

c)

plan/create

d)

evaluate

e)

state the problem/challenge

21.

Checking to see if the prototype meets your expectations.

a)

brainstorm

b)

communicate results

c)

plan/create

d)

evaluate

e)

state the problem/challenge

22.

Developing a new system, product, or process.

a)

design

b)

innovation

c)

invention

d)

technology

23.

Improving an existing system, product, or process.

a)

design

b)

innovation

c)

invention

d)

technology

24.

The use of math and science to solve problems to improve the world around us.

a)

design

b)

engineering

c)

engineering design process

d)

technology

25.

A series of steps used to guide people as they develop new solutions, products, or processes.

a)

design

b)

engineering

c)

engineering design process

d)

technology

26.
_____________ is a systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to narrow down the possible solutions to one final choice..
a)
Blue Print
b)
Engineer's Notes
c)
Design Process
d)
Design
27.
A small group of people start sharing ideas. Some ideas may seem silly, but all suggestions are written down for further consideration. This activity is part of which step of the Design Process?
a)
Choose the Best Solution
b)
Brainstorm Design Solutions
c)
Research
d)
Communicate Results
28.

The Engineering Design Process is an "Iterative" process.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

What does "iterative" mean?

a)

The process happens only once

b)

The process is difficult

c)

The process repeats itself

d)

The process is slow

30.

During Brainstorming you should

a)

Only sketch ideas, and avoid writing anything

b)

Probably see a doctor if there is a storm in your brain

c)

Only record and sketch your best ideas

d)

Write and sketch all ideas that come to mind

31.

Which is a step in the Engineering Design Process?

a)

Create a hypothesis

b)

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

c)

Test the prototype

d)

Write a thesis

32.

The Problem Statement should:

a)

Design solutions to the problem

b)

State how to solve the problem

c)

State the problem

d)

All of the above

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