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WorksheetsTechnological Systems — 8th Grade Mid-Term Assessment
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins
Technology often has both positive and negative impacts. The giving up one thing for another is also known as a what?
tragedy
settlement
specifications
trade-off
In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you draw a diagram?
design & planning
brainstorm & research
create
test & evaluate
This word best describes an individual or group activity where you try to find the answer for a specific problem by spontaneously gathering a list of ideas.
engineering
research
neglect
brainstorming
What type of drawing is this?
scale model
isometric drawing
perspective drawing
orthographic projection
What does CAD stand for?
Computer-Analyzed Design
Computer-Aided Design
Cow Agriculture Design
Calibrated Artist Design
3D printing is a _______________ manufacturing process.
additive
subtractive
multiplicative
environmental
These three views are included in an orthographic projection along with the isometric drawing?
front, bottom, and top views
bottom, top, and side views
bottom, side, and front views
top, front, and side views
What term defines the process that has speed up the production of parts and prototypes, as well as how quickly they are produced?
additive manufacturing
rapid prototyping
CNC manufacturing
industrial manufacturing
Defining an object by its length, width, and diameter is called an objects what?
texture
shape
dimensions
value
The practical use of human knowledge to extend human abilities to satisfy human needs and wants is the definition of what?
science
engineering
technology
construction
The last step of the Engineering Design Process is which of the following?
improve upon an existing design
brainstorm ideas
test and evaluate ideas
identify a problem
The engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers and designers use to guide them as they solve problems. This process is often repeated as many times as needed, making improvements along the way. How many steps are there in the engineering design process we use for this class?
3
4
5
6
A designers first working version of a design is also known as a what?
a model
a scale model
a drawing or sketch
a prototype
In SolidWorks, when you begin drawing a part, you always start off with a what?
a 2D sketch
a 3D object
a 2D extrusion
a 3D extrusion
What is the correct naming convention used in this class?
firstname.lastname
lastname_project
project_firstname.lastname
firstname.lastname_project
Technology is always what?
pretty
needed
man-made
natural
Which of the following statements most accurately describes how a 3D print is created?
a 3D print is molded into shape until the object is completed.
a 3D print is created by adding material layer by layer until the 3D print is formed.
a 3D print is created by cutting away material until the the 3D print is formed.
the 3D print magically appears.
Rapid Prototyping has really speed up the time it takes to produce a prototpe. How has it speed up the process?
the development of CAD programs, as well the development of 3D printers have cut out a great deal of steps involved in getting a prototype produced.
the Internet has made the prototype/model making process faster.
Microsoft's newest versions of Windows allow you to communicate better through technology.
Moore's law states that processing power doubles every two years. This proved to be correct and has brought about many innovations.
What system of measurement do we use for our CAD and 3D printing unit?
imperial
metric
cubit
pixels
What is the first step of the engineering design process that we use in this class?
improve upon an existing design
research and brainstorm ideas and existing solutions
identify a problem to solve
test out and evaluate your solution
Someone who applies scientific and design principles to create practical solutions for problems is the definition of what career?
a Teacher
an Engineer
a Politician
a Construction Worker
The image below is better known as a what?
an isometric drawing
a scale model
a diagram
an orthographic projection
The width and depth of an isometric drawing are always drawn at what angles?
25
30
40
50
