Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Engineering Design Process

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In engineering, the Design Process begins when

a)

an engineer gathers information about an existing product

b)

a design team comes up with ideas for a new product

c)

an engineer identifies the need for a solution to a problem

2.

In science, you first form a hypothesis; in engineering, you first

a)

build a prototype

b)

define a problem

c)

identify criteria

3.

Which of the following best defines the word constraint

a)

restriction

b)

opportunity

c)

option

4.

When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually

a)

only one possible correct solution

b)

a very limited number of possible correct solutions

c)

many possible solutions

5.

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?

a)

designed to appeal to children

b)

made out of recycled materials

c)

cost less than $20 to produce

6.

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?

a)

testing and evaluation

b)

choosing a solution

c)

building a protoype

7.

What is the first stage of the engineering design process?

a)

communicating the results of research

b)

developing a prototype

c)

identifying the specific problem you want to solve

8.

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?

a)

create a model

b)

research and generate ideas

c)

select an approach

9.

In which step of the Design Process do you compare the various ideas and select the best approach?

a)

Plan

b)

Share Results

c)

Improve

10.

Which step of the design process involves communicating the results of your tests?

a)

Imagine

b)

Share Results

c)

Ask

11.

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?

a)

Create

b)

Imagine (Brainstorm)

c)

Share Results

12.

In engineering, the Design Process begins when

a)

an engineer gathers information about an existing product

b)

a design team comes up with ideas for a new product

c)

an engineer identifies the need for a solution to a problem

13.

In which step of the Design Process would you give an oral presentaiton with visual aids such as a slideshow, model, prototype etc.

a)

Plan

b)

Ask

c)

Share Results

14.

During which step of the Design Process would the specific constraints or requirements of the challenge be identified?

a)

Plan

b)

Share Results

c)

Imagine

15.

During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect/record data?

a)

Ask

b)

Test & Evaluate

c)

Imagine