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Engineering Vocabulary

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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.
2.

If your first design doesn't fully solve the problem, which step corrects this?

a)

Redesign

b)

Brainstorm

c)

Design

d)

Identify the Problem

3.
NASA wonders if there is life on Saturn's moon
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
4.
NASA wants to build a probe that will study Saturn?
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
5.
NIKE wants to develop a shoe that will increase speed.
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
6.
Students created an app to translate English to Spanish.
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
7.
Fire fighters want to know why Christmas Trees catch fire so often.
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
8.
Build within your budget
You can only use materials given
You have two days to build
a)
Constraints
b)
Criteria
9.
Your car must be balloon powered
It must travel 3 meters
It must drive in a straight line and stay in the 24" wide lane.
a)
Criteria
b)
Constraints
10.
Engineers test and retest their designs to?
a)
spend money
b)
improve constraints
c)
improve designs
d)
build more models
11.
The basic job of an engineer is to:
a)
Solve Problems
b)
Build Engines
c)
Drive Cars
d)
Use Computers
12.

The first model of a design before the final product is built is called a ____________________

a)

prototype

b)

guess

c)

toy

d)

client

13.

________________ are limitations on the project such as budget, materials and time.

a)

prototype

b)

constraints

c)

client

d)

problems

14.

Which of the following choices is correct about the Engineering Design Process?

a)

You must go clockwise and use every step only once.

b)

You must go counterclockwise and use every step as much as you want.

c)

You may go in any direction including going back to previous steps.

d)

You may go in any direction, but you may not go back to previous steps.

15.

All ideas should be written down.

a)

brainstorm

b)

communicate results

c)

plan/create

d)

evaluate

e)

state the problem/challenge

16.

1. When solving problems, the series of steps that engineers follow is called _______.

a)

the engineering method

b)

the engineering problem

c)

the engineering design process

d)

the scientific method

17.

Engineers follow a series of _________ when trying to solve a problem.

a)

steps

b)

solutions

c)

problems

d)

tests

18.
Which step might be included when defining the problem?
a)
Listing criteria and constraints
b)
Research
c)
Testing a prototype
d)
Brainstorming
19.

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

20.

engineer

a)

noun​: a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works (synonyms: originator, deviser, designer, architect, inventor, developer, creator; mastermind)

b)

verb: to design and/or build (a machine or structure)

21.

constraints

a)

delays

b)

worries

c)

limitations or restrictions

22.

prototype

a)

a boat

b)

a plan

c)

a model or example

23.

engineering design process

a)

a college degree

b)

a series of steps in a cycle that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

c)

a plan

24.

The detailed study of something to find out how it works is called:

a)

Analysis

b)

Prototype

c)

Engineer

d)

Criteria

25.

When a design is changed or adjusted to make it work better it is called:

a)

component

b)

redesign

c)

materials

d)

control

26.

A group problem solving process in which each person presents their ideas is called:

a)

brainstorming

b)

building

c)

designing

d)

creating

27.

To make something better by changing the exsisting design is called:

a)

data

b)

experiment

c)

innovation

d)

brainstorm

28.

A procedure for checking how well a design works is called:

a)

present

b)

imagine

c)

problem

d)

test

29.

The answer to the problem is the :

a)

assemble

b)

redesign

c)

test

d)

solution

30.

Please define : Technology

a)

the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

b)

Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

c)

The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

d)

Something necessary for survival.

31.

Please define : Need

a)

the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

b)

Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

c)

The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

d)

Something necessary for survival.

32.

Please define : Engineering

a)

the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

b)

Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

c)

The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

d)

Something necessary for survival.

33.

Please define : Science

a)

the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

b)

Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities.

c)

The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

d)

Something necessary for survival.

34.

Please define : Want

a)

the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.

b)

The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

c)

Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

d)

Something necessary for survival.

35.

Please define : Impact

a)

Relationships among groups of humans.

b)

The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

c)

Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

d)

Something necessary for survival.

36.

Please define : Society

a)

Relationships among groups of humans.

b)

The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

c)

Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

d)

Something necessary for survival.

37.

Please define : Product

a)

Relationships among groups of humans.

b)

The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

c)

Something to make our things easier or entertaining.

d)

A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

38.

Please define : Invention

a)

An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something.

b)

The effect or influence of one thing on another. Some impacts are anticipated, and others are unanticipated.

c)

The act of creating a technological product, system, or method of doing something.

d)

A tangible artifact produced by means of either human or mechanical work, or by biological or chemical processes.

39.
Which is NOT an example of technology?
a)
pet leash
b)
invisible yard fence
c)
dog
d)
pet hair brush
40.
Which is an example of engineers applying math to their work?
a)
A graph showing different grades students scored on a test.
b)
The weight of a trash truck.
c)
The angle of the wheelchair ramp leading to the new addition to our school.
d)
A worksheet from a high school algebra class.
41.
The process of giving up one quality or feature of a design to gain a different quality or feature.
a)
brainstorming
b)
constraint
c)
criteria
d)
tradeoff
42.

How many steps are there in the Engineering Process?

a)

1

b)

5

c)

8

d)

7

43.

What are engineers?

a)

People who cause problems so they have something to fix.

b)

People who design and build things to solve problems.

c)

Robots that fix problems so they can take over the world.

d)

People who follow steps to get things done.

44.

What is the Engineering Process?

a)

A series of steps used to help solve problems or people who are facing challenges.

b)

A series of steps used to break things down that are working properly.

c)

A series of questions that make you think harder about life.

d)

The steps we use to do science things in class.

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