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WorksheetsUnit 1 • Engineering and Technology - TEST
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 13hrs 15mins
. You are faced with the situation shown here, a filthy pet, and decide to confront it using technology. Using the numbers 1–5, arrange these steps to show one way you could proceed.Reorder the following
Identify the problem to be solved.
Research existing related technology.
Design a prototype to solve the problem.
Build and test the prototype.
Evaluate test results
Which statements are true of the object shown here? Select all that apply.
It meets a want or need.
It can be found in nature.
It meets no specified criteria.
It was designed by engineers.
It is an example of technology.
Which pair of factors defines any engineering problem? Select all that apply.
criteria and constraints
wants and needs
time and expense
nature and technology
It is an example of technology.
Match the following correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
A set of criteria
states the desirable features of a solution.
constraints
Limits on solving a problem are called
a single thing
Testing a prototype works best when the engineer observes and measures the effects of changing
improve their designs
Engineers test and retest to
failure points
An engineer can find things needing improvement by isolating
Match the following correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
design difficulties
That term refers to
constraints
Limits on solving a problem are called
a single thing
Testing a prototype works best when the engineer observes and measures the effects of changing
improve their designs
Engineers test and retest to
failure points
An engineer can find things needing improvement by isolating
Match the following correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.
design difficulties
That term refers to
Brainstorming
gets you a lot of ideas quickly.
improve their designs
Engineers test and retest to
failure points
An engineer can find things needing improvement by isolating
collaboration
However, we say that “ leads to optimization,” because sharing successes often helps make the best.
Which steps from the previous exercise are likely to be taken more than once? Select all that apply.
Evaluate test results.
Improve the prototype.
Construct a final design
Retest improved prototype.
Identify the problem to be solved.
What makes crash test dummies useful substitutes for human beings?
They contain sensors that collect data.
They are able to avoid collisions.
They have been used since the 1950s
They are smaller than average humans.
Identify the problem to be solved.
Which of the following name good reasons for repeated engineering testing?
to ensure safety
to solve problems
to reduce feedback
to eliminate criteria
to develop a final product
How is communication an important part of designing solutions?
Communication helps people talk about improvement.
Communication helps identify problems.
Communication only causes arguments.
Communication builds a sense of teamwork.
Communication is critical only if everyone agrees.
Match the following correct words to complete each sentence
test
When building and designing an engineering solution, it is always important to ____the solution.
multiple times
Good engineers will always try to test a solution
original problem
It is important to keep in mind the _____that the solution was meant to solve
Select each correct statement.
Making good observations is important.
Making good observations helps to figure out what needs to be improved.
Making good observations shows you what to test next.
Making good observations is not important because it slows down the process.
Making good observations can be distracting and should be stopped when it happens.
An engineer is testing a solution. The solution is failing. What should she do? Select all that apply.
She should consider using other materials for the same design.
She should figure out what didn’t go right with her design.
She should understand that sometimes things don’t work as planned.
She should not try to develop other solutions to this problem.
Making good observations can be distracting and should be stopped when it happens.
Feedback is important in solving any problem. Select the best example of how to give good feedback Select all that apply.
Tell the other person that his or her project is a good example of what not to do.
Tell the person that his or her design is poorly built. Do not suggest any improvements.
Tell the person that his or her design is built well, but still suggest some possible improvements.
Ignore the person if he or she isn’t listening to you.
Making good observations can be distracting and should be stopped when it happens.
Which of these describes a good approach to solving an engineering problem? Select all that apply.
Research, revise, and repeat.
Give up if your first solution fails so that you don’t waste any more of your time.
Failure marks the end of the process.
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Making good observations can be distracting and should be stopped when it happens.
Reorder the following the first 4!
Below are steps that you might follow to solve an engineering problem. Add numbers to put them in order. a. Test the prototype. b. Perform failure analysis. c. Identify criteria and constraints. d. Test final design. e. Create the prototype. f. Identify the problem that needs solving. g. Choose materials for the prototype. h. Improve the prototype. i. Research information about the problem.
Identify the problem that needs solving.
Research information about the problem.
Identify criteria and constraints.
Choose materials for the prototype.
Reorder the following the 5-9 !
Note: 1- Identify the problem that needs solving. 2- Research information about the problem. 3- Identify criteria and constraints. 4- Choose materials for the prototype.
Below are steps that you might follow to solve an engineering problem. Add numbers to put them in order. a. Test the prototype. b. Perform failure analysis. c. Identify criteria and constraints. d. Test final design. e. Create the prototype. f. Identify the problem that needs solving. g. Choose materials for the prototype. h. Improve the prototype. i. Research information about the problem.
Create the prototype.
Test the prototype.
Perform failure analysis
Improve the prototype.
Test final design.
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Criteria
are desirable features of the solution.
is the process of designing new or improved technology.
is a limit on possible solutions.
is a limit on possible snacks in Clase de Fuertis
It helps control speed. Safety rules say that a 68 kg (150 lb) bicycle rider moving at 24 km/hr (15 mph) must be able to use it to stop within 4.5 m (15 ft).
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Engineering
are desirable features of the solution.
is the process of designing new or improved technology.
is a limit on possible solutions.
is a limit on possible snacks in Clase de Fuertis
It helps control speed. Safety rules say that a 68 kg (150 lb) bicycle rider moving at 24 km/hr (15 mph) must be able to use it to stop within 4.5 m (15 ft).
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constraint
are desirable features of the solution.
is the process of designing new or improved technology.
is a limit on possible solutions.
is a limit on possible snacks in Clase de Fuertis
It helps control speed. Safety rules say that a 68 kg (150 lb) bicycle rider moving at 24 km/hr (15 mph) must be able to use it to stop within 4.5 m (15 ft).
Engineering and Technology
handle bars
It undergoes great force as you pedal. Grit from the road causes wear, and water rusts it. Safety rules say that it must withstand a pull of 818 kg (1,800 lb) before breaking.
This part supports your weight while you ride. Its height is adjustable. Safety rules say that it must support a weight of 68 kg (150 lb) without moving down.
flat tire, loose pedal
is a limit on possible snacks in Clase de Fuertis
It helps control speed. Safety rules say that a 68 kg (150 lb) bicycle rider moving at 24 km/hr (15 mph) must be able to use it to stop within 4.5 m (15 ft).
Engineering and Technology
seat
It undergoes great force as you pedal. Grit from the road causes wear, and water rusts it. Safety rules say that it must withstand a pull of 818 kg (1,800 lb) before breaking.
This part supports your weight while you ride. Its height is adjustable. Safety rules say that it must support a weight of 68 kg (150 lb) without moving down.
flat tire, loose pedal
is a limit on possible snacks in Clase de Fuertis
It helps control speed. Safety rules say that a 68 kg (150 lb) bicycle rider moving at 24 km/hr (15 mph) must be able to use it to stop within 4.5 m (15 ft).
Engineering and Technology
gears and brakes
It undergoes great force as you pedal. Grit from the road causes wear, and water rusts it. Safety rules say that it must withstand a pull of 818 kg (1,800 lb) before breaking.
This part supports your weight while you ride. Its height is adjustable. Safety rules say that it must support a weight of 68 kg (150 lb) without moving down.
flat tire, loose pedal
is a limit on possible snacks in Clase de Fuertis
It helps control speed. Safety rules say that a 68 kg (150 lb) bicycle rider moving at 24 km/hr (15 mph) must be able to use it to stop within 4.5 m (15 ft).
Engineering and Technology
What are some problems you’ve had or heard about with bikes?
size, can’t fly
We rely on our other senses to help us from day to day.
flat tire, loose pedal
people wanting bike rides to the store or school.
to decide what to make to satisfy needs or wants while staying within the limits of constraints
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How do engineers use information about problems?
size, can’t fly
We rely on our other senses to help us from day to day.
flat tire, loose pedal
people wanting bike rides to the store or school.
to decide what to make to satisfy needs or wants while staying within the limits of constraints
Engineering and Technology
What do you think happens when one of our senses is damaged or underdeveloped?
size, can’t fly
We rely on our other senses to help us from day to day.
flat tire, loose pedal
people wanting bike rides to the store or school.
to decide what to make to satisfy needs or wants while staying within the limits of constraints
Engineering and Technology
What are some of the constraints on the vole’s escape?
size, can’t fly
We rely on our other senses to help us from day to day.
flat tire, loose pedal
people wanting bike rides to the store or school.
to decide what to make to satisfy needs or wants while staying within the limits of constraints
Engineering and Technology
Answer the questions that follow about how engineers define problems.
Choose all the statements that are correct.
Solutions meet a want or need.
Solutions are separate from engineering.
Solutions are the technology all around us.
Solutions come in different forms because they help solve problems.
Solutions must be complicated in order to work.
Engineering and Technology
Janet is trying to improve the design of her lunchbox.
Choose all of the following statements that are good criteria for her to keep in mind.
The lunchbox can’t be too heavy to hold for a long time.
The lunchbox should have sharp corners and rough edges.
The lunchbox could use a special pocket for water bottles.
The lunchbox could keep food colder.
The lunchbox could keep food colder by adding solar panels from Annalyse's idea!
Engineering and Technology
Identify all the likely constraints faced when designing and building a two‑room treehouse.
time
budget
materials
sunlight
tree size and number of rooms
Engineering and Technology
engineering
desired features of a solution
identification of a want or need
using technology to design solutions to solve problems
absolute limits on a solution
using technology in Clase de Fuertis
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constraints
desired features of a solution
identification of a want or need
using technology to design solutions to solve problems
absolute limits on a solution
using technology in Clase de Fuertis
Engineering and Technology
criteria
desired features of a solution
identification of a want or need
using technology to design solutions to solve problems
absolute limits on a solution
using technology in Clase de Fuertis
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problem
desired features of a solution
identification of a want or need
using technology to design solutions to solve problems
absolute limits on a solution
using technology in Clase de Fuertis 😱🔎👀
Write the name of the item from the picture that uses technology to fill each need or want.
a. keep warm
vest
helmet
glasses
gears
Mr. Fuertis bike 😱🔎👀
Write the name of the item from the picture that uses technology to fill each need or want.
b. protect the head
vest
helmet
glasses
gears
Mr. Fuertis bike 😱🔎👀
Write the name of the item from the picture that uses technology to fill each need or want.
c. improve vision
vest
helmet
glasses
gears
Mr. Fuertis bike 😱🔎👀
Write the name of the item from the picture that uses technology to fill each need or want.
d. adjust speed and force
vest
helmet
glasses
gears
Mr. Fuertis bike 😱🔎👀
Choose the best words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
Good criteria tell what ________ an engineering solution should meet.
a specific weight
limitations
requirements
criteria
solutions 😱🔎👀
Choose the best words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
Constraints are the _________ on an engineering solution.
a specific weight
limitations
requirements
criteria
solutions 😱🔎👀
Choose the best words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
Omar is going to try to improve his bicycle. He first looks to see what his limitations, or___________ , are.
a budget and a time limit
constraints
requirements
criteria
solutions 😱🔎👀
Choose the best words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
Omar also must have the bike ready to ride in a race in two weeks. His constraints are ________________ .
a budget and a time limit
constraints
requirements
criteria
solutions 😱🔎👀
Choose the best words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
Engineering ________________ have different criteria and constraints.
a budget and a time limit
constraints
requirements
criteria
solutions 😱🔎👀
Choose the best words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
These criteria describe _________________ .
a budget and a time limit
constraints
requirements
criteria
solutions 😱🔎👀
Choose the best words from the word bank to complete the sentences.
The constraints describe the __________ for the engineering solution.
limitations
constraints
requirements
criteria
solutions 😱🔎👀
Identify Choose the word or words that complete each sentence.
prototype
an early version of a design solution
improve
These versions are tested to help
______ a design solution
anechoic chamber
An _______might be tested by a rock band to help with their recordings.
eye-tracking rig
Video gamers might use an ___ ___ to test and improve their gaming skills.
solutions
Engineers design _______ to help solve problems.
Identify Choose the word or words that complete each sentence.
fair tests
They perform to
_____ help them design new devices.
improve
These versions are tested to help
______ a design solution
anechoic chamber
An _______might be tested by a rock band to help with their recordings.
eye-tracking rig
Video gamers might use an ___ ___ to test and improve their gaming skills.
solutions
Engineers design _______ to help solve problems.
Select the engineering design process into the correct category
Good Design Practice
study old prototypes
have multiple designs
identify criteria and constraints
improve multiple times
skip the testing stage
Select the engineering design process into the correct category
Poor Design Practice
study old prototypes
test solutions only once
identify criteria and constraints
improve multiple times
skip the testing stage
Select all of the choices that correctly complete this sentence.
Engineers _________
test solutions to design problems more than once.
create more than one solution to the same problem.
don’t waste time learning about other solutions to their problems.
don’t try to improve others’ solutions or their own solutions.
skip the testing stage
You’ve learned that animals use their hearing to solve problems. Which of these problems can they solve using this sense?
Select all that apply.
finding food
locating dangerous predators
swimming faster or slower
sleeping well at night
don’t waste time learning about other solutions to their problems.
Identify Choose the word or words that complete each sentence.
one part
During our tests, we should change ___
retest them many times
Then we should ____ .
multiple prototypes
Thus, we should create ____ __of our hearing-enhancing devices
test
Engineers _______ designs because it’s important to be sure a solution works.
retesting
Usually _______happens because it takes many tries to get a working prototype.
What do professional engineers do during the design process? Select all that apply
use prototypes
research on existing solutions
meet all of the constraints and as many criteria as possible
. test each design only once
skip the testing stage and change multiple things when testing
