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2.1 Engineering Design Process Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following describes the engineering design process?

a)

Experiment oriented

b)

Research focused

c)

Problem-solving technique

d)

Results driven

2.

Which of the following holds engineering teams accountable for designing solutions?

a)

Hypotheses

b)

Design objectives

c)

Research questions

d)

Solution requirements

3.

The engineering design process is solution-oriented through design.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following is unique to the engineering design process?

a)

Solves issues through iteration

b)

Includes testable hypotheses

c)

Conducts experiments

d)

Communicates results through peer-reviewed journals

5.

The purpose of the engineering design process __________.

a)

Is to ensure all engineers complete designs in the same way

b)

Is to create a streamlined thought process across the engineering field

c)

Is to document all engineering projects

d)

Is to provide a systematic set of steps when trying to solve a problem

6.

Which of the following describes constraints?

a)

Guidelines

b)

Rules

c)

Multiple attempts

d)

Limitations

7.

Jim needs to fix his stopped-up sink. If he uses the engineering design process, what is his first step?

a)

Research solutions for stopped up sinks

b)

Ask questions to define the constraints and objectives

c)

Communicate the problem to his friends

d)

Plan a trip to the store to buy supplies

8.

Questioning in the engineering design process only occurs during the first step.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following is NOT considered a constraint?

a)

Accessibility

b)

Codes

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Individuals on an engineering design team

10.

During the planning process, which of the following is taken into consideration?

a)

Every solution possible

b)

Calculations

c)

Reality vs. theoretical possibilities

d)

Communication results

11.

Which of the following describes the initial design?

a)

Product

b)

Item

c)

Prototype

d)

Initial public offering

12.

Jenny has made multiple sketches of a design to improve her disorganized closet. What should she do next, according to the engineering design process?

a)

Creating a design

b)

Imagining the most feasible option

c)

Improving one of the designs

d)

Researching ideas

13.

Which step of the engineering design process evaluates the performance of the prototype?

a)

Creating

b)

Improving

c)

Testing

d)

Iteration

14.

The communication step includes sharing results with engineering teams only.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Why is it important to communicate engineering design results?

a)

A. Reveal solutions to intended audiences

b)

B. Practice public speaking skills

c)

C. Gauge the public’s opinion

d)

D. Practice making presentations

16.

Team collaboration does NOT employ which of the following?

a)

A. Written and oral communication

b)

B. Active listening

c)

C. Nonverbals

d)

D. Peer evaluations

17.

Which of the following can be a result of practicing the engineering design process?

a)

A. The same ideas are considered

b)

B. The ability to facilitate intuitive design decisions

c)

C. Reliance on team members

d)

D. Receiving guidance from superiors

18.

According to the presentation, constraints and criteria are called which of the following?

a)

A. Objectives

b)

B. Goals

c)

C. Design brief

d)

D. Tasks

19.

How would an engineering design team create a prototype?

a)

A. Buy a model at the store

b)

B. Review the planning process

c)

C. Look at the materials available and start building

d)

D. Take apart an existing design

20.

When do engineering design teams iterate a step?

a)

A. After the testing phase

b)

B. After results are communicated

c)

C. Only when something goes wrong

d)

D. At any step of the engineering design process