WorksheetsEngineering Design Process Assessment
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins
In engineering, the design begins with...
A design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem
Information about an existing product is gathered by an enginner
An engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product
None of the above
The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to...
Stop at any point
Incorporate both math and science concepts into a design problem
Find the best solution to a design problem
Become proficient at different engineering software applications
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?
Test the working prototype
Make sketches of the prototype
Collect and analyze the test results
Evaluate the design for improvement
When engineers draw a model of their prototype, which step in the engineering design process is taking place?
Explore
Make It Better
Test
Design
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
Sketch a possible solution
Explore and Brainstorm solutions
Take notes on his design
Set a purpose
What is criteria?
LeBron James
Data
Errors
Instructions or guidelines
What are constraints?
Problems
Restrictions
Data
Instructions
What is a prototype?
Problem
Report
Data
Model
If your prototype does not work during testing, what step should you go to next?
Change the problem
Stop your work
Make it better
None of the above
What is an example of a problem that an aerospace engineer solves?
Airplane
Motorcycle
Submarine
Tricycle
What is an example of a problem that a mechanical engineer solves?
Designing a house
Repairing an airplane
Creating a biofuel
Building a car engine
What is an example of a problem that a civil engineer solves?
Design transportation hydraulic systems or bridge
Fix airplane
Inspect materials
Test cars
What is the first step of the engineering design process?
Explore
Try it out
Identify the problem
Design
What is the next step after you design your prototype?
Try it out
Create your prototype
Identify the problem
Make it better
Why is it important to test your prototype?
To demonstrate the instructions
To give constraints
To see if it addresses the problem
All of the above
