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WorksheetsEDP Pretest
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 10mins
In engineering, the design process begins when…
information about an existing product is gathered by an engineer
an engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product
a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem
During a brainstorming session we want to focus more on:
quantity of ideas rather than quality
quality
quality of ideas rather than quantity
When following the engineering design loop, the different stages can occur in which direction?
clockwise
counter-clockwise
both clockwise and counter-clockwise
in any direction, including shortcuts
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
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
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
You begin to create a prototype of your design only to find that your solution isn't working at all. What should you do?
Add more tape
Go back to an earlier stage and choose another solution
Blame your partner
Keep going and hope it will be ok
What order do the steps of the Design Process go in?
Identify Problem, Plan Solutions, Create Model, Test Model, Reflect and Redesign
Imagine, Ask, Plan, Improve, Create, Communicate
Ask, Plan, Create, Imagine, Improve, Communicate
Ask, Improve, Communicate, Brainstorm, Create, Plan
Where do you narrow your options down to two ideas
Step 2 - criteria and constraints
Step 1 - identifying the problem
Step 4 - generating ideas
Step 3 - brainstorming
Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the solution?
criteria
constraints
Of criteria and constraints, which includes the limitations on the design, such as size and weight limitations and time and funds restrictions?
criteria
constraints
A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than $30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?
designed to appeal to kids
made out of recycled materials
cost less than $30 to produce
working with a team
What is the term for the iterative nature of the Engineering Design Process, where engineers may revisit earlier stages to make improvements?
The One-Way Street
The Feedback Loop
The Shortcut
The Dead End
Which of the following is not a step in the Engineering Design Process
ASK
Create a hypothesis
Imagine
Improve
During which step of the engineering design process would you intentionally drop a helmet prototype?
imagine
plan
create
test
You need to design a clear water bottle that holds at least 16 ounces. What is an example of a CONTRAINT on the design?
The bottle must hold at least 16 ounces
The bottle must be made from clear material
The bottle must cost less than 10 cents to produce
The bottle can have any color label
