WorksheetsEngineering Design Process
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In engineering, the Design Process begins when
an engineer gathers information about an existing product
a design team comes up with ideas for a new product
an engineer identifies the need for a solution to a problem
In science, you first form a hypothesis; in engineering, you first
build a prototype
define a problem
identify criteria
Which of the following best defines the word constraint
restriction
opportunity
option
When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually
only one possible correct solution
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
many possible solutions
A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than $20. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team's constraint?
designed to appeal to children
made out of recycled materials
cost less than $20 to produce
Before releasing a new video game, the creator gives the game to 300 people who provide feedback about the game. What part of the design process does this scenario describe?
testing and evaluation
choosing a solution
building a protoype
What is the first stage of the engineering design process?
communicating the results of research
developing a prototype
identifying the specific problem you want to solve
In order to develop ideas for a new tennis racket, a design team visits three different sporting goods stores. What part of the design process is this?
create a model
research and generate ideas
select an approach
In which step of the Design Process do you compare the various ideas and select the best approach?
Plan
Share Results
Improve
Which step of the design process involves communicating the results of your tests?
Imagine
Share Results
Ask
A small group of people start sharing ideas. Some ideas may seem silly, but all suggestions are written down for further consideration. Which step of the design process is this?
Create
Imagine (Brainstorm)
Share Results
In engineering, the Design Process begins when
an engineer gathers information about an existing product
a design team comes up with ideas for a new product
an engineer identifies the need for a solution to a problem
In which step of the Design Process would you give an oral presentaiton with visual aids such as a slideshow, model, prototype etc.
Plan
Ask
Share Results
During which step of the Design Process would the specific constraints or requirements of the challenge be identified?
Plan
Share Results
Imagine
During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect/record data?
Ask
Test & Evaluate
Imagine
