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Semester Final PLTW

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 46mins

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.

Why is sketching an effective communication tool?

a)

Designers can color parts of a sketch to show texture and communicate an object’s appearance

b)

Sketching allows designers to accurately communicate details of their ideas with lots of information at once

c)

Using sketches to communicate ideas makes the design neat and pleasing to the eye

d)

Sketching tells a story about the design, such as how it might be used or where it will be made

13.

Why is a decision matrix an important tool to use in the design process?

a)

A decision matrix is used to identify the criteria, constraints, and deliverables

b)

A decision matrix organizes your sketches, models, and brainstorming

c)

A decision matrix determines the best solution by comparing design ideas to the criteria and constraints

d)

A decision matrix is a contract between the client and the designer

14.

Engineers, scientists, and designers innovate products by taking apart existing products and observing and documenting how they work, to determine how they can be improved. What is this process is called?

a)

statistical analysis

b)

mechanical dissection

c)

mathematical modeling

d)

Brainstorming

15.

While there are different versions of the design process, what are the essential elements in any type of design process?

a)

The design process is linear, and each step must be completed in order and cannot be repeated

b)

The design process must be iterative where designers can revisit previous steps to modify and change their design based on failures and testing

c)

The design process must include steps for brainstorming and developing a design solution, but does not need to include design testing

d)

The design process must include steps for brainstorming and developing a design solution, but does not need to include design testing

16.

What is unique about a device or product that is universally designed?

a)

The object can be used by animals as well as humans in different types of environments

b)

The object can be used in different types of environments without breaking

c)

The object can be used in different types of environments without breaking

d)

The object is designed so that most people can use it without having special adaptations

17.
What does STEM stand for?
a)
systems, technology, engineering, math
b)
science, technology, engineering, math
c)
science, technology, energy, modeling
18.
Leah was asked to build Thomas a table for his room. The table needs to cost less than $100 total and should be large enough for Thomas to put a plate on top with a drink and needs to be made of wood. Also, the table should be painted purple.
which of the following is a constraint?
a)
the table should be large enough to hold a drink
b)
the table must cost less than $100
c)
The table should be purple
d)
all of the above
19.
Rules or requirements that a design must follow.
a)
criteria
b)
constraint
c)
dimension
d)
mechanical dissection
20.
A change or improvement designed to produce optimal accuracy and function.
a)
mechanical dissection
b)
modification
c)
observation
d)
optimal
21.
The engineering process begins
a)
when you brainstorm new ideas 
b)
creating an advertisment
c)
identifying the need or solution to a problem
22.
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
23.
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
24.
Which step of the Engineering Design Process comes after brainstorming?
a)
Define Problem
b)
Generate Concepts
c)
Develop a Soultion
d)
Construct Prototype
25.
What is an engineer?
a)
A person who uses math, science and creativity to design things that solve problems.
b)
A person who works with others to build big things.
c)
A person who drives a train.
26.
A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, especially by a computer is 
a)
automation
b)
pseudocode
c)
algorithm
d)
mechanism
27.
Which of the following are ways that humans are affected by automation and robotics? 
a)
attitudes
b)
safety
c)
comfort
d)
all of the above
28.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage for using an automated system?
a)
safety
b)
increased productivity
c)
eliminate human jobs
d)
increased accuracy
29.
Using technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
a)
Engineering
b)
Artifact
c)
Transportation
d)
Math
30.
An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.
a)
Artifact
b)
Biotechnology
c)
Communication
d)
Innovation
31.
A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation.
a)
Invention
b)
Innovation
c)
Technology
d)
Process
32.
The process of making a raw material into a finished product; especially in large quantities.
a)
Math
b)
Manufacturing
c)
Process
d)
Invention
33.
Iterative most closely means:
a)
Easy
b)
Building and Rebuilding
c)
Slow
d)
Programming
34.
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
35.
Which type of programming block allows you to execute other programming blocks repeatedly?
a)
Loop
b)
Switch
c)
Wait
d)
Comment
36.

A ______________ is a machine that performs complicated tasks and is guided by automatic controls.

a)

Robot

b)

Cyborg

c)

Tank

d)

TV

37.

Robots can be used for...

a)

Precision work

b)

Exploration

c)

Repetitive or dangerous work

d)

All of the above

38.

What is the web tool used to program the virtual Robot using a block based coding environment powered by Scratch Blocks.

a)

Graphical VR

b)

Graphical RobotC

c)

VEXcode VR

d)

VEX IQ VR

39.

TRUE or FALSE. VEXcode VR requires software installations. It doesn't work in all major desktop and tablets.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

40.

A component of a robot that makes it see, hear, and touch its physical environment.

a)

sensor

b)

effector

c)

actuator

d)

controller

41.

In Vexcode VR, this is the virtual space for your robot to interact and move.

a)

Vexcode VR

b)

Playground

c)

Python commands

d)

Drivetrain

42.

What is the correct name for the tube shape?

a)

Cylinder

b)

Box

c)

Circle

d)

Cube

43.
What is the shortcut for Undo on the Keyboard?
a)
Ctrl + Z
b)
Ctrl + U
c)
Ctrl + V
d)
Ctrl + y
44.
What is the name of the floor in Tinkercad?
a)
The Ground
b)
The grid
c)
The Workplane
d)
The square
45.
What button do you use to join objects together?
a)
Ungroup
b)
Mash
c)
Join
d)
Group
46.

What does the Workplane most look like?

a)

looseleaf paper

b)

graph paper

c)

construction paper

d)

mirror

47.

How can you change the size of an object?

a)

drag the black cone

b)

drag from the corner handles

c)

use the "change-dimension" tool

d)

first you group the object and then you can change the size

48.

How do you raise and lower an object?

a)

Type the new position (coordinates)

b)

Use the dimension tool

c)

Use the white squares in the corner

d)

Drag the black cone at the top of the object

49.

How do you to start a design?

a)

Click "Create" in the home page

b)

Select an existing design twice

c)

Click "Tinker this"

d)

After logging in, click "Create New design"

50.

Who is your PLTW teacher in SAIL?

a)

Mr. Burke

b)

Mr. Robot

c)

VexcodeVR

d)

TinkerCad

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