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Engineering Design Process Study Guide

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A series of steps engineers use to solve problems

a)

Drag

b)

Engineering Design Process

c)

Parachute

d)

Aerospace Engineer

2.

Jerry made a prototype of his design solution to solve the problem of his bike falling over. What should he do next?

a)

Define the problem and Goal

b)

Improve

c)

Create and Test prototype

3.

What is the first step in the Design Process?

a)

Define the Problem and Goal

b)

Research

c)

Imagine Possible Solutions

4.

A prototype is a model that

a)

functions like the final solution would and is cheaper

b)

is a drawing

c)

is made after the final product is made

5.

A person who uses his or her creativity and understanding of materials, tools, mathematics, and science to design things that solve problems.

a)

Engineering Design Process

b)

Engineer

c)

Scientist

6.

A sample product that is used to represent the real product

a)

Constraints

b)

Trade-off

c)

Engineering Design Process

d)

Prototype

7.
What is the development of an entire new technology, never heard or seen before?
a)
Innovation
b)
Invention
c)
Engineering
8.
Improvements on an invention are described as: (choose the best answer)
a)
Innovations
b)
Technology
c)
Enginneering
9.

Sarah presented an idea for recycling used tires to an automotive company. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?

a)

Define the problem and goal

b)

selecting the best solution

c)

building a prototype

10.

Juan is going to design a kite. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan should do in the design process?

a)

build a prototype and test it

b)

build and finish full-sized kites

c)

patent the design and sell it

11.

In which step of the Engineering Design Process do you learn from your mistakes and make your design better?

a)

ASK

b)

IMPROVE

c)

IMAGE

d)

CREATE

12.

In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you check to see if your design is working properly?

a)

PRESENT

b)

TEST

c)

CREATE

d)

IMPROVE

13.

A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines or public works is a(n) ______________. There are more than 4 different types.

a)

client

b)

designer

c)

engineer

d)

builder

14.
A simple model that lets you test out your design is called _____
a)
protoplasm
b)
an archetype
c)
a prototype
d)
a proton