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PLTW - FS - The Engineering Design Process Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is the first step in the design process. Includes the problem being identified, validated, and justified. The design requirements are determined and the design brief is created.

a)

prototype

b)

Valid

c)

define the problem

d)

present solution

e)

construct/test prototype

2.
This step in Design process includes researching past solutions and brainstorming possible new solutions. Selecting an approach using a Decision Matrix.
a)
generate concepts
b)
Justifiable
c)
Brainstorm
d)
Iterative
e)
evaluate solution
3.

This step in Design process includes creating a detailed design solution and detailed technical drawings.

a)

present solution

b)

define the problem

c)

Valid

d)

Prototype

e)

develop solution

4.
This step in Design process includes building the a testable prototype. Then testing it for performance/ usability/ durability, collecting the data, analyzing the date and creating a test report of the findings.
a)
construct/test prototype
b)
generate concepts
c)
Justifiable
d)
Brainstorm
e)
Iterative
5.

This step in Design process includes evaluating the solution's effectiveness, reflecting on design, making recommendation for improvements of the design, and revising design documents.

a)

develop solution

b)

evaluate solution

c)

define the problem

d)

Valid

e)

Prototype

6.
This is the last step in the Design process and is when the project portfolio is shared usually during a formal presentation.
a)
present solution
b)
construct/test prototype
c)
generate concepts
d)
Justifiable
e)
Brainstorm
7.

A process that repeats a series of steps over and over until the desired outcome is obtained.

a)

evaluate solution

b)

iterative

c)

develop solution

d)

define the problem

e)

Valid

8.
A full- scale working model used to test a design concept
a)
Prototype
b)
present solution
c)
construct/test prototype
d)
generate concepts
e)
Justifiable
9.

A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion

a)

define the problem

b)

Iterative

c)

evaluate solution

d)

develop solution

e)

brainstorm

10.

Well- founded on evidence and corresponds accurately to the real world.

a)

construct/test prototype

b)

Prototype

c)

present solution

d)

valid

e)

generate concepts

11.

Capable of being shown as reasonable or merited according to accepted standards

a)

develop solution

b)

Brainstorm

c)

Iterative

d)

evaluate solution

e)

justifiable

12.
 In which step of Design Process do you compare the various ideas and select the best approach
a)
Ask
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Improve
13.
Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests
a)
Ask 
b)
Imagine
c)
Improve
d)
Share Results
14.
If your initial design doesn't fully solve theproblem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?
a)
Create
b)
Improve
c)
Ask 
d)
Imagine
15.
What is the engineering design process used for
a)
To study something
b)
It's not used for anything
c)
To understand something
d)
To Create something or to Improve something.
16.

What is the First Step of the Engineering Design Process

a)

Testing Solutions

b)

Designing Solutions

c)

Identifying the Problem

d)

Planning Solutions

17.

What two things determine whether or not engineering solutions are successful?

a)

If it stays within the constraints

b)

If it looks cool

c)

If it solves a problem

d)

If it meets the criteria

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.
When generating a solution, a designer creates either a model or a ________________.
a)
drawing
b)
report
c)
design brief
d)
prototype
22.

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

23.

Engineer Problems can be solved using ...

a)

A system

b)

A machine

c)

A structure

d)

All of the above

24.
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
25.
Which of the follow do you NOT need to keep in mind as you plan your solution?
a)
The criteria you will be evaluated on
b)
The supplies available
c)
Who you are partners with
d)
Your partner's ideas
26.

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

27.

A simple machine that allows you to test your design.

a)

solution

b)

design

c)

prototype

d)

failure point

28.
 During this step of the Design Process, team members take time to document whether they think this solution will work?
a)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
b)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
c)
Step 6: Present Solution
d)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
29.
During this step of the Design Process, each team member creates several different options of how this problem can be solved.
a)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
b)
Step 6: Present Solution
c)
Step 2: Generate Concepts
d)
Step 1: Define a Problem
30.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers draw a detailed and labeled sketch of an idea for what might be created to solve the problem. 
a)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
b)
Step 1: Define a Problem
c)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
d)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
31.
A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
a)
Brainstorming
b)
Criteria
c)
Prototype
d)
Constraints
32.
The measurement of something from top to bottom.
a)
Design
b)
Height
c)
Width
d)
Depth
33.
The measurement or extent of something from side to side
a)
Depth
b)
Width
c)
Height
d)
Evaluate
34.
A method for collecting data.
a)
Depth
b)
Design
c)
Testing
d)
Height
35.
A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants and winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice. 
a)
Design Process
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Design
d)
Decision Matrix
36.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers build a working prototype and test how it works.
a)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution
b)
Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution
c)
Step 6: Present Solution
d)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution
37.
During this step of the Design Process, engineers gather all project documentation and share it with the customer.
a)
Step 6: Present Solution 
b)
Step 5: Evaluate Solution 
c)
Step 4: Build and Test Solution 
d)
Step 2: Generate Concepts 
38.
 A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria. 
a)
Dimensioning 
b)
Isometric Sketch 
c)
Decision Matrix 
d)
Brainstorming 
39.
A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously, and in an unrestrained discussion, generate ideas. 
a)
Constraints 
b)
Brainstorming
c)
Decision Matrix 
d)
Dimensioning 
40.
Desired specifications (elements or features) of a product or system.
a)
Prototype 
b)
Criteria 
c)
Dimensioning 
d)
Evaluate 
41.
The measurement or extent of something from back to front. 
a)
Depth
b)
Width
c)
Height
d)
Testing
42.
A limit to the design process. These may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities. 
a)
Prototype
b)
Constraints
c)
Dimensioning
d)
Brainstorming
43.
To form an idea of the amount or value of; assess. 
a)
Evaluate
b)
Width
c)
Height
d)
Criteria
44.
Step one of the design process is
a)
Generate Conceps
b)
Design a Solution
c)
Define Problem
d)
Present Solution
45.
Step two of the design process is
a)
Define Problem
b)
Generate Concepts
c)
Evaluate Solution
d)
Build and Test Prototype
46.
Step three of the design process is 
a)
Design a Solution
b)
Define Poblem
c)
Present Solution
d)
Build and Test Prototype
47.
Step four of the design process is...
a)
Design a Solution
b)
Present Solution
c)
Generate Concepts
d)
Build and Test a Prototype
48.
Step five of the design process is
a)
Design a solution
b)
Build and Test Prototype
c)
Evaluate Solution
d)
Present Solution
49.
The sixth and final step of the design process is 
a)
Present Solution
b)
Evaluate Solution
c)
Build and Test Prototype
d)
Design a Solution
50.

Why is feedback important when designing a product?

a)

It helps the engineer learn the glitches of the product

b)

It lets the engineer know what works and what the consumer likes about the product

c)

It helps the engineer to improve the product.

d)

It lets the engineer know how the community would react to the product, if they like it or not

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