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Engineering Design Process Assessment

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

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Class
Date
1.

In engineering, the design begins with...

a)

A design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem

b)

Information about an existing product is gathered by an enginner

c)

An engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product

d)

None of the above

2.

The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to...

a)

Stop at any point

b)

Incorporate both math and science concepts into a design problem

c)

Find the best solution to a design problem

d)

Become proficient at different engineering software applications

3.

Dany designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of her car. What is the next step she should take in the process?

a)

Test the working prototype

b)

Make sketches of the prototype

c)

Collect and analyze the test results

d)

Evaluate the design for improvement

4.

When engineers draw a model of their prototype, which step in the engineering design process is taking place?

a)

Explore

b)

Make It Better

c)

Test

d)

Design

5.

Winston has noticed that, when he opens his bedroom door, the knob hits the wall. He decides to design something to absorb the force of the opening door. He has identified the problem. What is the next step in his engineering design process

a)

Sketch a possible solution

b)

Explore and Brainstorm solutions

c)

Take notes on his design

d)

Set a purpose

6.

What is criteria?

a)

LeBron James

b)

Data

c)

Errors

d)

Instructions or guidelines

7.

What are constraints?

a)

Problems

b)

Restrictions

c)

Data

d)

Instructions

8.

What is a prototype?

a)

Problem

b)

Report

c)

Data

d)

Model

9.

If your prototype does not work during testing, what step should you go to next?

a)

Change the problem

b)

Stop your work

c)

Make it better

d)

None of the above

10.

What is an example of a problem that an aerospace engineer solves?

a)

Airplane

b)

Motorcycle

c)

Submarine

d)

Tricycle

11.

What is an example of a problem that a mechanical engineer solves?

a)

Designing a house

b)

Repairing an airplane

c)

Creating a biofuel

d)

Building a car engine

12.

What is an example of a problem that a civil engineer solves?

a)

Design transportation hydraulic systems or bridge

b)

Fix airplane

c)

Inspect materials

d)

Test cars

13.

What is the first step of the engineering design process?

a)

Explore

b)

Try it out

c)

Identify the problem

d)

Design

14.

What is the next step after you design your prototype?

a)

Try it out

b)

Create your prototype

c)

Identify the problem

d)

Make it better

15.

Why is it important to test your prototype?

a)

To demonstrate the instructions

b)

To give constraints

c)

To see if it addresses the problem

d)

All of the above