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Engineering Design: Design Process, Ergonomic & Materials

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
An emergency-equipment company makes warning-signal flares. The company wants to redesign  a flare so that it produces light for a longer period of time. 
After the company thinks of ideas, what is the next step in the design process?
a)
Build a prototype
b)
Define the problem
c)
Decide on the best solution
3.
Some scientists want to design a system of instruments that will evaluate ocean currents, temperatures, and winds in order to predict weather patterns. 
What should they do before they produce the first complete working version of the system?
a)
Improve the design of the system
b)
Evaluate the results of the system
c)
Build a prototype of the system
4.
A factory produced a new type of refrigerator designed to use less electricity. The machine was manufactured and sold to the public at Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart. After several months, reports showed that this refrigerator was not working correctly. 
Which choice below is the most likely cause?
a)
The proper cost analysis was not performed.
b)
The designers did not test other types of machines.
c)
They did not rigorously test and modify the prototype
5.

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)

identifying a problem to solve

b)

selecting the best solution

c)

building a prototype

6.
If your initial design doesn't fully solve the problem, which step corrects this?
a)
Improve
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
7.
Build within your budget
You can only use materials given
You have two days to build
a)
Constraints
b)
Criteria
8.
Your car must be balloon powered
It must travel 3 meters
It must drive in a straight line and stay in the 24" wide lane.
a)
Criteria
b)
Constraints
9.
Samsung wants to develop an app that will keep the phone from going to sleep if you are looking at the screen.
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
10.
Fire fighters want to know why Christmas Trees catch fire so often.
a)
Engineering Design Process
b)
Scientific Method
11.

Is the diagram showing the correct order of the Engineering process?

a)

YES

b)

NO

c)

I don't know

12.

What is a good reason for having an engineering

design process?

a)

To be able to develop the most successful engineering product

b)

To complete a scientific experiment

c)

It’s the law of engineering

d)

The products will sell for more money

13.
Once you've figured out what problem you want to tackle, you need to _____
a)
do your research
b)
design your solution
c)
build a prototype
d)
test your solution
14.
After your research is done, this is where you _____
a)
define the problem
b)
develop a possible solution
c)
build a prototype
d)
test your solution
15.

Choose the correct order of the 5 design process steps.

a)

Problem - Share - Plan - Redesign - Test.

b)

Share - Redesign - Test - Plan - Problem.

c)

Problem - Plan - Test - Redesign - Share.

16.
Which word best describes a constraint?
a)
option
b)
opportunity
c)
limitation
d)
goal
17.

Ergonomics is the science of

a)

designing computers

b)

designing desks

c)

designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment

d)

designing chairs

18.

3.Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic risk factor?

a)

NEUTRAL POSTURE

b)

REST

c)

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

d)

REPETITION

19.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of the material to withstand either tensile, compressive or shear force without permanently deforming or breaking.

a)

Strength

b)

Toughness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Hardness

20.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of the material to withstand sudden impact without fracturing.

a)

Stiffness

b)

Toughness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Hardness

21.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


Opposite of toughness; will break when subjected to sudden impact.

a)

Stiffness

b)

Elasticity

c)

Brittleness

d)

Hardness

22.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability to resist scratching, abrasion or wear.

a)

Stiffness

b)

Elasticity

c)

Ductility

d)

Hardness

23.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of a material to resist deformation under applied force

a)

Stiffness

b)

Elasticity

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability

24.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of a material to return to its original size and shape on removal of an applied force.

a)

Strength

b)

Elasticity

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability

25.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of a material to be deformed permanently by stretching, bending or twisting.

a)

Strength

b)

Toughness

c)

Ductility

d)

Malleability

26.

Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-


The ability of a material to be deformed by compressive forces without fracturing

a)

Strength

b)

Toughness

c)

Brittleness

d)

Malleability

27.

Why must you consider the Cost of a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.

28.

Why must you consider the volume of production when choosing a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.

29.

Why must you consider the environmental issues when choosing a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.

30.

Why must you consider the availability of a material?

a)

because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget

b)

because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .

c)

because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.

d)

because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.