WorksheetsEngineering Design Process
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 32mins
The process by which group members freely suggest any creative solutions to a problem is called...
brainstorming
troubleshooting
patent
constraints
What is the Engineering Process?
A series of steps used to help solve problems or people who are facing challenges.
A series of steps used to break things down that are working properly.
A series of questions that make you think harder about life.
The steps we use to do science things in class.
1. When solving problems, the series of steps that engineers follow is called _______.
the engineering method
the engineering problem
the engineering design process
the scientific method
When you are gathering information for the Engineering Design Process you are ____________.
doing research
building a prototype
designing a solution
testing a solution
After your research is done you begin to _____________.
test and evalutate
imagine and plan
ask questions
improve
After planning a solution, the next step is to __________.
build a prototype
improve
ask questions
test and evaluate
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
What is the second step in the engineering design process?
Identify the problem
Identify criteria and constraints
Build a model or prototype
Refine the design
What is the third step in the engineering design process?
Select and approach
Brainstorm possible solutions
Generate ideas
Explore possibilities
Listing pros and cons of your ideas is an example of what step
Generating ideas
Exploring possibilities
Selecting an approach
Criteria and constraints
At what step are all ideas accepted?
Selecting an approach
Generating ideas
Brainstorming
Building a model or prototype
Why is it important to build a prototype?
Work out any design problems
To cause extra work and frustration
To add unnecessary steps in design process
To tire you guys out
What should you do before any step?
Start researching
Draw your ideas out
Imagine Solutions
Establish a Goal
The Engineering Design Process is meant to be completed one time per product.
true
false
A prototype is . . .
A functional model of a product that will be improved later
A perfect, final product
An expensive brand of keyboard
An instrument for measuring angles
The Engineering Design Process is an "Iterative" process.
true
false
What does "iterative" mean?
The process happens only once
The process is difficult
The process repeats itself
The process is slow
Which are examples of design constraints?
The product must be able to fit in a 1' x 1' x 1' box
The product must cost under $100 to make
The product must be under 4 pounds
all of the above
What is optimization?
Making something look like Optimus Prime
Making a product as good as possible within constraints
Making a product as good as possible without constraints
Making something as quickly as you can
Which is a step in the Engineering Design Process?
Create a hypothesis
The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
Test the prototype
Write a thesis
Identifying the “target population” or “target audience” occurs during which step of the engineering design loop?
Identify the Need
Research the Problem
Develop Possible Solutions
Engineers must understand the difference between requirements and constraints. Let’s say a team of engineers is asked to design a pair of kids’ tennis shoes for less than $20. They determine that the only way to manufacture shoes for this price is to use recycled materials. What is the team’s constraint?
The shoes must be designed for kids
The shoes must be made out of recycled materials
The shoes must cost less than $20 to manufacture
During a brainstorming session we want to focus more on:
quantity of ideas rather than quality
quality
quality of ideas rather than quantity
Although the terms “model” and “prototype” are often used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. A _______ is used to test different aspects of a product before the design is finalized. A ______ is used to demonstrate or explain how a product will look or function.
model, prototype
prototype, model
The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to…
become proficient at different engineering software applications
find the most optimal solution to a design problem
Incorporate both math and science concepts into a design problem
What is considered the criteria when looking at a project?
the requirements the solution must meet
the limitations and restrictions on a solution
the solution
The constraints of the project are
the limitations and restrictions on a solution
the requirements the solution must meet
the final design
When selecting a promising solution you should do the following
Consider the pros and cons of all the solutions and then create them all to see which one works best
Consider the pros and cons of all possible solutions but choose one solution to move forward with
Consider the pros and cons of the all solutions and make sure that you understand the problem
Which of the following is most likely part of the testing and evaluation stage of designing a smart phone?
Writing an advertisement for the smart phone
Trying the smart phone with a range of voltages to determine when it will fail
Finding the plasticity of a new alloy to be used for the smart phone case
Defining the specifications for the smart phone
In which step of the Design Process do you document the project in a Project Portfolio?
Present Solution
Construct and Test Prototype
Evaluate Solution
Develop a Solution
A tire company is creating a new tire for a motorcycle to drive off-road in sandy and rocky conditions as well as on roads. Engineers developed three different tread patterns. Based on the engineering design process, the next step the company should take is to:
Send out a questionnaire about tires to the public
Research the properties of rubber
Select which tread design will be best
See which tire is the most expensive
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
Test the wind turbine on the mountains during the harsh winter months
Develop possible solutions(s) for the turbine and how it will fit the criteria needed
Redesign a new solution for this turbine
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
Redesign
Test and evaluate
Develop possible solutions
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 designs online
Read the instruction manuals for other scooters
Ask professionals who work at the local scooter shop
All of the above
The final step of the engineering process?
Building a prototype
Communicating your solution
Enjoying tacos
Together, the criteria and constraints form the requirements of the desired solution.
No
Yes
To assess or check whether the design meets the specific project criteria.
Brainstorming
Investigate
Problem Solving
Evaluate
A series of steps engineers use to develop and design the best possible solution to a problem.
Design
Design Process
Design Brief
Design Blueprint
_________________________ is how people change the world around them to meet their needs or to solve problems
Systems
Processes
Technology
Science
