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WorksheetsThe Engineering Design Process
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, esp. information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation
Specify
Implement
Brainstorm
Analyze
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something
Data
Assessment
Process
Analyze
A spontaneous group discussion to produce ideas and ways of solving problems
Brainstorm
Analyze
Data
Design
A principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided
Data
Design Process
Criteria
Implement
Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis
Data
Criteria
Innovation
Assessment
A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is built or made
Process
Quality Assurance
Design
Goals
A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem
Process
Design Process
Innovation
Model
The objects of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result
Implement
Quality Assurance
Goals
Innovation
To put into effect
Specify
Implement
Analyze
Design
A new method, idea, product, etc.
Innovation
Design
Process
Data
A three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original
Design
Brainstorm
Assessment
Model
A series of actions or steps taken to achieve an end
Criteria
Assessment
Process
Design Process
The maintenance of a desired level of quality in a service or product
Design
Innovation
Data
Quality Assurance
Identify clearly and definitely
Specify
Analyze
Process
Goals
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Define the Problem
Identify Criteria
Build a Prototype
Share Results
The only way to know if a design will work in real world conditions is to build a model or prototype. Which step is this?
Ask
Plan
Imagine
Create
During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect/record data?
Test and Evaluate
Imagine
Improve
Share Results
If your initial design doesn't fully solve the problem or meet the challenge, you must go back and revise your plan. This is part of which step in the Design Process?
Create
Ask
Improve
Imagine
Engineers are people who design and build things to solve ______________.
riddles
crosswords
puzzles
problems
When they are trying to solve a problem, engineers follow a series of _________.
steps
solutions
problems
tests
A simple machine that allows you to test your design
solution
prototype
design
iterative process
Once you've figured out what problem you want to tackle, you need to _________.
do your research
build a prototype
design your solution
test your solution
What is the Engineering Process?
A series of steps used to help solve problems or people who are facing challenges.
A series of questions that make you think harder about life.
A series of steps used to break things down that are working properly.
The steps we use to do science things in class.
Label the steps of the Engineering Design Process diagram with the correct descriptions.
Based on results and data, make changes.
Communicate Results
Test Solution
Develop Prototype/Model
Define the Problem
Do Background Research
Specify Requirements
Brainstorm, Evaluate, & Choose Solution
Before you create your design, you must research to find out about existing solutions to similar problems, and to avoid _____________ that were made in the past.
successes
mistakes
lessons
requirements
