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Engineering Design Process

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

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What is engineering?

designing a controlled experiment

designing and building a solution to a problem

reviewing and critiquing a scientist's research

asking questions about the natural world

What should you consider when choosing the best solution?

the practicality of the solution

the cost of the solution

the benefits and risks of the solution

all of the above

What is a problem?

a difficulty or need

a type of solution

a testable question

a mathematical equation

What should you do after you define a problem to better understand what the problem actually is?

Ask testable questions.

Perform a controlled experiment.

Research the problem.

Conduct a survey.

What should you first do when brainstorming?

come up with many solutions, even if they seem crazy, that could solve the problem

focus on the most effective solutions that could solve the problem

disregard the craziest solutions that could solve the problem

identify the who, what, and why of the problem statement

the best possible solution should :

be expensive and high tech

balance effectiveness with practicality

be effective but expensive

be practical but expensive

What does it mean to prioritize criteria?

make sure your solution addressed the most important needs associated with the problem

making sure your solution is inexpensive

testing your solution over and over again

developing tools that will help you build a prototype

a model can be:

a three-dimensional structure

a diagram or drawing

a mathematical equation

all of the above

What is an engineer?

a scientist who creates problems

a scientist who designs and develops solutions to problems

a scientist who performs controlled investigations

a scientist who critiques the innovations and designs of others

10.

What does it mean to brainstorm solution to a problem?

think of ways to make the problem worse

think of ways to make similar kinds of problems

think of ways to solve the problem

think of ways to observe the problem

11.

What should you ask yourself when defining a problem?

What is the problem?

Who has the problem?

Why is solving the problem important?

all of the above

12.

During this step of the Design Process, team members take time to document whether they think this solution will work?

Step 5: Evaluate Solution

Step 2: Generate Concepts

Step 6: Present Solution

Step 4: Build and Test Solution

13.

During this step of the Design Process, each team member creates several different options of how this problem can be solved.

Step 5: Evaluate Solution

Step 6: Present Solution

Step 2: Generate Concepts

Step 1: Define a Problem

14.

During this step of the Design Process, engineers draw a detailed and labeled sketch of an idea for what might be created to solve the problem.

Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution

Step 1: Define a Problem

Step 5: Evaluate Solution

Step 4: Build and Test Solution

15.

A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

Brainstorming

Criteria

Prototype

Constraints

16.

The measurement or extent of something from side to side

Depth

Width

Height

Evaluate

17.

The measurement of something from top to bottom.

Design

Height

Width

Depth

18.

A method for collecting data.

Depth

Design

Testing

Height

19.

A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants and winnow (narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.

Design Process

Brainstorming

Design

Decision Matrix

20.

During this step of the Design Process, engineers build a working prototype and test how it works.

Step 4: Build and Test Solution

Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution

Step 6: Present Solution

Step 5: Evaluate Solution

21.

During this step of the Design Process, engineers gather all project documentation and share it with the customer.

Step 6: Present Solution

Step 5: Evaluate Solution

Step 4: Build and Test Solution

Step 2: Generate Concepts

22.

A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously, and in an unrestrained discussion, generate ideas.

Constraints

Brainstorming

Decision Matrix

Dimensioning

23.

Desired specifications (elements or features) of a product or system.

Prototype

Criteria

Dimensioning

Evaluate

24.

A limit to the design process. These may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.

Prototype

Constraints

Dimensioning

Brainstorming

25.

To form an idea of the amount or value of; assess.

Evaluate

Width

Height

Criteria

26.

During this step of the Design Process, engineers identify what is the question or problem that you and your classmates are trying to solve?

Step 6: Present Solution

Step 2: Generate Concepts

Step 1: Define a Problem

Step 3: Develop/Design a Solution

27.

Step one of the design process is

Generate Conceps

Design a Solution

Define Problem

Present Solution

28.

Step two of the design process is

Define Problem

Generate Concepts

Evaluate Solution

Build and Test Prototype

29.

Step three of the design process is

Design a Solution

Define Poblem

Present Solution

Build and Test Prototype

30.

Step four of the design process is...

Design a Solution

Present Solution

Generate Concepts

Build and Test a Prototype

31.

Step five of the design process is

Design a solution

Build and Test Prototype

Evaluate Solution

Present Solution

32.

The sixth and final step of the design process is

Present Solution

Evaluate Solution

Build and Test Prototype

Design a Solution

33.

How is engineering different from conducting a controlled experiment?

Engineering is solving a problem. A controlled experiment is answering a testable question.

Engineering is answering a question. A controlled experiment is solving a problem.

34.

What should you do after you test your prototype (first model or design)?

Try your prototype one time and then stop testing.

Make the prototype better and retest the solution.

Make no changes and leave the prototype the same.

35.

Why is it important to truly understand what the problem is?

Understanding the problem is not important.

You must understand the problem so you know what model to make.

You must understand what the problem is so that you can solve the problem.

36.

Do all models have to be physical structures?

Yes

37.

Which step of the design process includes a design brief?

Define a problem

Generate concepts

Evaluate a solution

Present a solution

38.

This type of statement identifies the problem as it is presented by the client. It explains the existing issue.

design statement

problem statement

client statement

written statement

39.

This type of statement transforms (changes) the problem into a clearly defined challenge for the engineer to take action to address the need and to solve the problem.

design statement

problem statement

client statement

written statement

40.

Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the solution?

criteria

constraints

41.

Of criteria and constraints, which includes the limitations on the design, such as size and weight limitations and time and funds restrictions?

criteria

constraints

42.

Together, the criteria and constraints form the requirements of the desired solution.

Yes

43.

Which of the following is not normally included in criteria of a design?

Budget

function

efficiency

aesthetics

44.

time, budget and safety are almost always considered to be____________

trade-offs

criteria

constraints

efficiency

45.

What does STEM stand for?

systems, technology, engineering, math

science, technology, engineering, math

science, technology, energy, modeling

46.

Leah was asked to build Thomas a table for his room. The table needs to cost less than $100 total and should be large enough for Thomas to put a plate on top with a drink and needs to be made of wood. Also, the table should be painted purple.
which of the following is a constraint?

the table should be large enough to hold a drink

the table must cost less than $100

The table should be purple

all of the above

47.

If your initial design doesn't fully solve theproblem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?

Create

Improve

Ask

Imagine

Reset

Engineering Design Process

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

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