WorksheetsEDP Mini-Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 13mins
Time, money, and resources can be limitations to an engineer. They are also known as
Criteria
Constraints
Problems
Good things
Testing your prototype over and over to make sure its right
Criteria
Constraints
Iterate
Prototype
These "guidelines" are how an engineer will build their prototype. Examples, how big, small, or wide.
Criteria
Constraints
Iterate
Prototype
After developing a plan, engineers will build one of these
Iterate
Communicate
Brainstorm
Prototype
The 1st Step of the EDP is what Engineers must have before they develop a plan or build a prototype
Tools
A problem or need for something
Brain
Good Attitude
Engineers come up with realistic ideas and solutions during this step of the Engineering Design Process
Communicating Results
Iterating
Defining Problem
Brainstorming
People are tired of driving 5 miles out of the way to get across a canyon. They want to figure out a way to save time. What would an engineer do next?
Define Problem or Need
Brainstorm possible solutions
Build a Prototype
Communicate results
If an Engineer discovers their is an error or problem with their Prototype what should they do next?
Cry
Laugh
Iterate
Design a plan
Which EDP step do you experiment with the prototype and record data?
Test
Select
Identify
Research
A small group of people start sharing ideas. All suggestions are written down for further consideration. What step is this?
Select
Communicate
Prototype
Brainstorm
Engineering is...
The process of designing solutions to human problems.
An idea or a concept. Not something real.
When everyone agrees.
What is the First Step of the Engineering Design Process
Testing Solutions
Designing Solutions
Identifying the Problem
Planning Solutions
Jacob has noticed that when he opens his bedroom door, the doorknob hits the wall. He decides to design a device to absorb the force of the opening door. He has identified the problem. What should he do next?
Evaluate the design.
Brainstorm solutions.
Sketch a possible prototype.
If your initial design doesn't fully solve the problem, which step corrects this?
Improve/ redesign
Imagine/ brainstorm
Plan
Create
Engineers plan on developing a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?
Conduct research on features for a new drill
Build a prototype of the new drill
