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WorksheetsEDP Practice Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 14mins
A company is making prototypes for a new computer system. Which of the following statements best describes an advantage of making several different prototypes?
Testing at the same time
buying many users
production in large numbers
For a technology project, Trent came up with an idea to build a model bridge. According to the engineering design process, which of the following should be Trent's next step?
Construct prototypes
research designs
gather materials
present the solution
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?
Present the solution
Ask questions
Redesign the surface
Test and evaluate
An engineer suggest using a robotic system to manufacture a particular chemical. Which of the following is most likely the engineer's reason for making the suggestion?
Increasing the cost of materials
reducing worker exposure
increasing the cost of production
An automobile company plans to develop an electric car to sell to urban areas. Which of the following will help the company evaluate the potential market for these cars?
scale models
present their solution
redesign the cars
consumer surveys
Hannah 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
draw a picture
selecting a solution
building a prototype
A company sent prototypes of a newly designed hair dryer for trial use to 100 homes along with a satisfaction survey. This process is part of which step in the engineering design process?
communicating solutions
evaluating outcomes
researching the problem
You plan to build a solar stove. What criteria would best help you evaluate how well your model works?
Location of the test
cost of the model
the time it takes to cook
Your group plans to build a model. When should you decide upon the criteria you will use to test your design?
after the model is built
in the middle of the build
before the model is built
Juan is going to design a toy car. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan would do in the design process?
build a prototype and test it
Build and finish full size cars
patent the design and sell it
A tech company is planning to launch a new smartphone. Which of the following will assist the company in assessing the potential market for this smartphone?
Creating a prototype
Conducting a press conference
Market research
Increasing production
Emma has an idea to create a new type of solar panel. What should be her next step according to the engineering design process?
Construct prototypes
Research designs
Gather materials
Present the solution
Emma is planning to design a new type of bicycle. She has done her research and has a few designs in mind. What should be her next step in the design process?
Start selling the designs
Choose a design and build a prototype
Patent the designs
A company has developed a new type of eco-friendly packaging material and has sent prototypes to several businesses for testing. This is part of which step in the engineering design process?
Defining the problem
Communicating the solution
Evaluating the outcomes
