NEW
Font size
WorksheetsEngineering and the Design Process
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
An engineer is trying to design a phone case that can withstand a drop of 10 feet. Being able to withstand a drop of 10 feet would be a...
criteria.
constraint.
An engineer is trying to design a phone case, but only has two months to do so. Having two months would be a...
criteria.
constraint.
Why is it important that multiple people be included in the
brainstorming process?
More ideas are uncovered
Different backgrounds will allow for different ideas to take shape
It creates ownership of all members on a team
All of the above
riddles.
puzzles.
crosswords.
problems.
Once you have realized there is a problem (empathy), but before you start brainstorming solutions, you must...
define the problem.
design your solution.
build a protoype.
test your solution.
A model that lets you test out your design is called...
protoplasm.
an archetype.
a prototype.
a proton.
Who solves problems using science, math, and technology?
scientists
engineers
Civil Engineers design big projects like buildings. What else might a Civil Engineer work on?
Making Paint
A Bridge
A Computer
A Bicycle
Juan is going to design a kite. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan should do in the design process?
Build a prototype and test it.
Define the problem and research different types of kites.
Patent the design and sell it.
Make improvements to the design and then share with an authentic audience.
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?
Build a new type of laptop battery.
Research current laptop technology.
Build a prototype computer.
Empathize with the needs of the consumer.
What is the primary purpose of building a prototype?
To test the product and make sure that it is the best solution to the problem.
To make sure that the product is in compliance with government regulations,
To determine the design constraints for the product.
To get the product ready to sell.
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?
The designers did not accurately define the problem.
They did not rigorously test and modify the prototype.
The designers did not brainstorm/ ideate before buiding.
Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following might he do during his research step?
Look up current scooter designs online.
Talk to professionals who work at the local scooter shop.
Conduct a survey about what people are looking for in a scooter.
All of the above
In the movie Dolphin Tale, they made several prototype tails for Winter. Which reason below best explains why the designs did not work?
The tails were not flexible enough.
The tail was too heavy.
Winter did not know how to move the tail.
The sleeve irritated winters skin.
In the movie Dolphin Tale, Winter is found on the beach injured and ended up having her tail amputated. What was the main problem for Winter?
Fisherman (and other people) leave too much trash in the oceans.
Winter could not swim correctly without a tail and this could have led to her death.
Winter could not swim at all without her tail.
The aquarium/ rescue center did not have enough money to stay in business.
