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Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 22mins

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1.

For a technology project, Kyle came up with an idea to build a model bridge. According to the engineering design process, which of the following should be Kyle's next step?

a)

construct prototypes

b)

research different designs

c)

gather material to build a bridge

2.

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?

a)

market the new textured cups

b)

redesign the textured surface

c)

test and evaluate the prototypes

3.
A technology company has identified the need for a smaller laptop computer that weighs less, but they do not have enough knowledge about how to build it. 
What would be the next logical step engineers would take to design and produce this laptop computer?
a)
Build a new type of laptop battery
b)
Research current laptop technology
c)
Build a prototype computer
4.

Why are knots in timber not a great thing?

a)

They can ruin the aesthetic of the wood

b)

they can weaken the wood's ability to resist tension and torsional forces

c)

they can be very dense and hard to cut

d)

knots are not a problem!

5.

Which is the correct definition for a torsional force?

a)

a pushing force

b)

a pulling force

c)

a bending force

d)

a twisting force

6.

Which of these are manufactured boards?

a)

PDF

b)

MDF

c)

Plywood

d)

Plyboard

e)

Stock board

7.

Which if these is a non-ferrous metal?

a)

stainless steel

b)

copper

c)

mild steel

d)

iron

8.

Which material is commonly used to make kitchen worktops?

a)

Pine

b)

Beech

c)

Sterling board

d)

Chip board

9.

Which of these is not a natural timber?

a)

Beech

b)

Blockboard

c)

Pine

d)

Mahogany

10.

What does seasoning timber mean?

a)

it means cutting down trees at certain times of the year

b)

it means only using timer at the end of the growing season

c)

it means leaving timber to rot naturally

d)

it means drying out the timber to remove moisture

11.

Today is easy to look for information by browsing the web.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

You can ___________ the recipe by clicking on this icon.

a)

download

b)

downloading

13.

Why are natural timbers treated with pesticides?

a)

to stop them being attacked by fungus

b)

to prevent the wood rotting due to moisture

c)

to prevent attack from insects

d)

to prevent warping

14.

What type of manufactured board is waterproof?

a)

MDF

b)

chip board

c)

sterling board

d)

marine plywood

15.
What is the purpose of building a prototype?
a)
to test the product and make sure that it is the best solution to the problem
b)
to make sure that the product is in compliance with government regulations
c)
to determine the design constraints for the product
16.
Some scientists want to design a system of instruments that will evaluate ocean currents, temperatures, and winds in order to predict weather patterns. 
What should they do before they produce the first complete working version of the system?
a)
Improve the design of the system
b)
Evaluate the results of the system
c)
Build a prototype of the system
17.
Engineers plan on developing a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?
a)
Conduct research on features for a new drill
b)
Determine the materials needed to build the new drill
c)
Build a prototype of the new drill
18.

You plan to build a solar stove. What criteria would best help you evaluate how well your model works?

a)

location of the test

b)

cost of the model

c)

the time it took to cook food

19.

Sarah 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?

a)

identifying a problem to solve

b)

selecting the best solution

c)

building a prototype