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Engineering design process

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step in the Engineering Design process?

a)

Follow the Plan

b)

Brainstorm Ideas

c)

Ask: Identify the problem

d)

Discuss what can work better

2.

What is the second step in the Engineering Design process?

a)

Draw a diagram

b)

Imagine/Brainstorm ideas

c)

Identify the constraints

d)

Test it Out!

3.
What is the third step in the Engineering Design process?
a)
Test it out
b)
Follow the plan
c)
Choose the best idea
d)
Make a plan
4.
What is the fourth step in the Engineering Design Process?
a)
Create: follow the plan and test it
b)
Discuss what can work better
c)
Make a plan and draw a diagram
d)
Identify the problem
5.

What's the fifth step in the Engineering Design process?

a)

Identify your constraints

b)

Discuss what can work better and improve your design

c)

Gather your needed materials

d)

Follow the plan and test it out

6.

True or False: The scientific Method and Engineering Process Method are the same.

a)

True

b)

False

7.
The basic job of an engineer is to:
a)
Solve Problems
b)
Build Engines
c)
Drive Cars
d)
Use Computers
8.

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

9.
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. 
10.

During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data?

a)

Test the Model

b)

Construct a Model

c)

Identify Failure Points

d)

Reflect and Redesign

11.
Which word best describes a constraint?
a)
option
b)
opportunity
c)
limitation
d)
goal
12.
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
13.

Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests

a)

Identify the Problems

b)

Plan Solutions

c)

Identify Failure Points

d)

Reflect and Redesign

14.
When generating a solution, a designer creates either a model or a ________________.
a)
drawing
b)
report
c)
design brief
d)
prototype
15.

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

16.
Anthony makes a paper bridge between two stacks of books. It collapses when he pushes a toy car across it. Which material would NOT help him improve the bridge?
a)
Markers
b)
Paper
c)
Straws
d)
Tape
17.

What order do the steps of the Design Process go in?

a)

Identify Problem, Plan Solutions, Create Model, Test Model, Reflect and Redesign

b)

Imagine, Ask, Plan, Improve, Create, Communicate

c)

Ask, Plan, Create, Imagine, Improve, Communicate

d)

Ask, Improve, Communicate, Brainstorm, Create, Plan

18.

You try, you fail

you try, you fail

you try, you fail

It's OK if you fail as long as you keep doing this step in the engineering design process...

a)

Think about why you failed

b)

Quit

c)

Improve upon failure points

d)

Create a new problem

19.

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

20.
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