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WorksheetsEngineering Design: Design Process, Ergonomic & Materials
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 30mins
What would be the next logical step engineers would take to design and produce this laptop computer?
After the company thinks of ideas, what is the next step in the design process?
What should they do before they produce the first complete working version of the system?
Which choice below is the most likely cause?
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?
identifying a problem to solve
selecting the best solution
building a prototype
You can only use materials given
You have two days to build
It must travel 3 meters
It must drive in a straight line and stay in the 24" wide lane.
Is the diagram showing the correct order of the Engineering process?
YES
NO
I don't know
What is a good reason for having an engineering
design process?
To be able to develop the most successful engineering product
To complete a scientific experiment
It’s the law of engineering
The products will sell for more money
Choose the correct order of the 5 design process steps.
Problem - Share - Plan - Redesign - Test.
Share - Redesign - Test - Plan - Problem.
Problem - Plan - Test - Redesign - Share.
Ergonomics is the science of
designing computers
designing desks
designing equipment and workplace for a comfortable and safe environment
designing chairs
3.Which of the following is an example of an ergonomic risk factor?
NEUTRAL POSTURE
REST
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
REPETITION
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.
Strength
Toughness
Brittleness
Hardness
Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-
The ability of the material to withstand sudden impact without fracturing.
Stiffness
Toughness
Brittleness
Hardness
Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-
Opposite of toughness; will break when subjected to sudden impact.
Stiffness
Elasticity
Brittleness
Hardness
Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-
The ability to resist scratching, abrasion or wear.
Stiffness
Elasticity
Ductility
Hardness
Which of the terms listed describes the following mechanical property of a material?:-
The ability of a material to resist deformation under applied force
Stiffness
Elasticity
Ductility
Malleability
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.
Strength
Elasticity
Ductility
Malleability
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.
Strength
Toughness
Ductility
Malleability
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
Strength
Toughness
Brittleness
Malleability
Why must you consider the Cost of a material?
because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget
because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .
because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.
because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.
Why must you consider the volume of production when choosing a material?
because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget
because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .
because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.
because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.
Why must you consider the environmental issues when choosing a material?
because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget
because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .
because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.
because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.
Why must you consider the availability of a material?
because the cost of the materials must fall within a budget
because sourcing materials locally will help reduce transport costs and supporting the local economy .
because some materials may be more suitable for mass manufacturing.
because the ability to recycle or reuse materials varies.
