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WorksheetsEngineering Design Process
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
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
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
the Engineering Method
the Engineering Design Process
the Engineering Problem
the Scientific Method
A series of steps used to guide people as they develop new solutions, products, or processes.
design
engineering
engineering design process
technology
You are going to design an indestructible kite. After doing research, you design several solutions and select the one you want to use. What are the next two steps you should do in the design process?
build a prototype and test it
build and finish full-sized kites
patent the design and sell it
evaluate your solutions and communicate results
build a prototype and so more research
A manufacturer has developed a textured surface for plastic cups. The manufacturer has produced prototypes. Which of the following is the next step in the engineering design process?
market the new textured cups
redesign the textured surface
test and evaluate the prototypes
After testing and evaluating your prototype design you would __________.
imagine and plan
improve the design
build a prototype
test and evaluate
Which word best describes a prototype?
model
problem
step
solution
What is the main goal of the Engineering Design Process?
write reports
make charts and graphs
find solutions to problems
make things
Someone who designs and builds something to solve a problem is called
a scientist
an engineer
a client
a doctor
The first step in the engineering design process is..
communicate results
brainstorm and come up with solutions
identify a problem
building a prototype
What is a constraint?
helpful
limitation
pasta
a research tool
What type of skill involves using books, the internet and looking over past trials?
technical
research
thinking
Brian is trying to create a motorized scooter for his engineering design project. Which of the following should he do during his research step?
Look up current scooter design online
Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop
Read the instruction manuals for other scooters
All of the above
1. Students have a box of ice pops to take to their soccer game to sell on a hot day. The students know they need a device to keep the ice pops from melting for 3 hours. They have a $15 budget. Which step of the engineering design process does this demonstrate
Identify the problem
Test and evaluate
Redesign
Develop possible solutions
1. Rob and his team have been chosen to build a wind turbine at a local ski resort that needs to generate electrical energy and withstand the harsh environment of the mountains. Rob and his team have done their research on the problem. What would be the next step for the team?
Create a prototype of the wind turbine
Develop possible solutions(s) for the turbine and how it will fit the criteria needed
Test the wind turbine on the mountains during the harsh winter months
Redesign a new solution for this turbine
After designing a solution, it's time to (a) .
While evaluating the results of your test, you realize you failed to meet all of the constraints. Which of these steps would you do next?
Test Device
Build Prototype
Design a Solution
Share results
