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Design Modeling Review

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Definition: The use of science, mathematics, and technology to solve problems to make our lives better.

a)

Mathmatics

b)

Engineering

c)

Science

2.

Definition: The study of the measurement, relationships, and properties of numbers and symbols.

a)

Innovation

b)

Brainstorming

c)

Mathematics

3.

Definition: A group discussion to produce ideas and come up with ways of solving problems.

a)

Brainstorming

b)

Efficiency

c)

Collaboration

4.

Definition: The study of the naturally occurring world.

a)

Engineering

b)

Science

c)

Mathematics

5.

Definition: A standard or rule that a design must follow.

a)

Constraint

b)

Prototype

c)

Criteria

d)

Cafeteria

6.

Definition: Something that is desired or that you wish to do, but is not necessary for survival.

a)

Want

b)

Need

c)

Model

7.

Definition: Something that we as humans find essential or very important to survive.

a)

Technology

b)

Want

c)

Need

d)

I Need It

8.

Definition: A three-dimensional representation of a person, thing or structure (typically on a smaller scale than the original).

a)

Prototype

b)

Model

c)

Designer

9.

Definition: The creation of a product, process, or service for the first time.

a)

Innovation

b)

Invention

c)

Efficiency

10.

Definition: The first full-scale and functional model of a new product or design.

a)

Model

b)

Need

c)

Original

d)

Prototype

11.

Definition: An improvement to an existing product, process, or service.

a)

Innovation

b)

Invention

c)

Technology

12.

Definition: Producing the desired result with the minimum amount of waste (time, money, energy, materials, etc).

a)

Criteria

b)

Efficiency

c)

Brainstorming

13.

Definition: A limitation or restriction on a design

a)

Decision

b)

Constraint

c)

Criteria

14.

Definition: The process by which humans modify nature to meet their needs and wants.

a)

Computer

b)

Technology

c)

Design Process

15.

Definition: A series of steps that engineering teams use to guide them as they solve problems.

a)

Design Process

b)

Algorithm

c)

Brainstorming

d)

Engineering

16.

Choose the correct definition for "Prototype".

a)

The process by which humans modify nature to meet their needs and wants.

b)

A standard or rule that a design must follow.

c)

The first full-scale and functional model of a new product or design.

17.

Choose the correct definition for "Criteria"

a)

The first full-scale and functional model of a new product or design.

b)

The study of the measurement, relationships, and properties of numbers and symbols.

c)

A standard or rule that a design must follow.

18.

Choose the correct definition for "Efficiency"

a)

The study of the measurement, relationships, and properties of numbers and symbols.

b)

A three-dimensional representation of a person, thing or structure (typically on a smaller scale than the original).

Back

c)

Producing the desired result with the minimum amount of waste (time, money, energy, materials, etc).

19.

This allows designers and engineers a way to effectively communicate details of their ideas

a)

Sketching

b)

Constraints

c)

Design Statement

d)

Mechanical Dissection

20.

Select the first three steps in the Engineering Design Process

a)

Evaluate the Solution

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Present the Solution

d)

Generate Concepts

e)

Design a Solution

21.

Is the first step in the design process. Includes the problem being identified, validated, and justified. The design requirements are determined and the design brief is created.

a)

research solutions

b)

generate concepts

c)

define the problem

d)

present solution

e)

construct/test prototype

22.

This step in Design process includes researching past solutions and brainstorming possible new solutions. You come up with lots of ideas and then pick one.

a)

generate concepts

b)

develop solution

c)

define the problem

d)

present solution

e)

evaluate solution

23.

This step in Design process includes creating a detailed design solution and detailed technical drawings.

a)

present solution

b)

define the problem

c)

construct and test a prototype

d)

evaluate solutions

e)

develop solution

24.

This step in Design process includes building the a testable prototype. Then testing it for performance/ usability/ durability, collecting the data, analyzing the date and creating a test report of the findings.

a)

construct and test a prototype

b)

generate concepts

c)

present solution

d)

define the problem

e)

iterate the solution

25.

This step in Design process includes evaluating the solution's effectiveness, reflecting on design, making recommendation for improvements of the design, and revising design documents.

a)

develop solution

b)

evaluate solution

c)

define the problem

d)

present the solution

e)

generate concepts

26.

This is the last step in the Design process and is when the project portfolio is shared usually during a formal presentation.

a)

present solution

b)

construct/test prototype

c)

generate concepts

d)

Justifiable

e)

Brainstorm

27.

After building a paper airplane, you throw it and it immediately crashes. You realize that there is a major flaw in your design. What should be the next step?

a)

destroy the old airplane and start from scratch

b)

change the design and test it again

c)

use a different color paper

28.

Which step of the design process would you brainstorm ideas on possible solutions or products?

a)

Evaluate Solutions

b)

Generate Concepts

c)

Present Solution

d)

Define the Problem

29.

Which step of the design process would you build the prototype?

a)

Construct and Test the Solution

b)

Present Solution

c)

Define the Problem

d)

Generate Concepts

30.

Which step of the design process would you determine if the product solved the problem?

a)

Define the Problem

b)

Design Solution

c)

Present Solution

d)

Evaluate the Solution

31.

A technology company has identified the need for a smaller laptop computer that weighs less, but they do not have enough knowledge about how to build it.

What would be the next logical step engineers would take to design and produce this laptop computer?

a)

Build a new type of laptop battery

b)

Research current laptop technology

c)

Build a prototype computer

32.

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?

a)

Find out features the drill will need by asking questions

b)

Determine the materials needed to build the new drill

c)

Build a prototype of the new drill

33.
What is the purpose of building a prototype?
a)
to test the product and make sure that it is the best solution to the problem
b)
to make sure that the product is in compliance with government regulations
c)
to determine the design constraints for the product
34.

What is the First Step of the Engineering Design Process

a)

Build and Test

b)

Designing Solutions

c)

Define the Problem

d)

Present Solutions

35.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results. 
36.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results. 
37.
When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually 
a)
only one possible correct solution
b)
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
c)
many possible correct solutions
38.

Which step of the Design Process involves communicating the results of your tests

a)

Evaluate Solution

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Generate Concepts

d)

Present Solutions

39.
What is the main goal of the design process?
a)
To write reports
b)
To make things
c)
To make charts and graphs
d)
To find solutions to problems