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WorksheetsEngineering and Technology Final Practice
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which two factors define any engineering problem? Select the correct choice.
making and testing
time and expense
nature and technology
criteria and constraints
Engineers are testing a solution to a problem. The solution is failing. What should they do? Select all that apply.
consider using other materials for the design
figure out what didn't go right with the design
decide not to develop other solutions to this problem
understand that sometimes things don't work as planned
Which of the following is a good design practice? Select all that apply.
have multiple designs
skip the testing stage
identify criteria and constraints
test solutions only once
Which of the following is poor design practice? Select all that apply.
skip the testing stage
identify criteria and constraints
test solutions only once
improve multiple times
Select all the choices that correctly complete this sentence. During the design process, engineers ______________.
test solutions to design problems more than once
don't waste time learning about other solutions
don't try to improve others' solutions or their own solutions
create more than one solution to the same problem
_____________________ uses scientific, technological, and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems.
Technology
Science
Engineering
Design Process
To develop a new product, system, or process that has never existed before is called ______________.
invent
innovate
create
To improve an existing technological product, system or method is called ____________________.
invent
innovation
create
The first step of the Design Process is _________________________.
Generate Concepts
Design Solution
Define Problem
What type of engineer creates bikes and cars?
mechanical engineer
software engineer
biomedical engineer
industrial engineer
What type of engineer designs airplanes and rockets?
agricultural engineer
aerospace engineer
electrical engineer
robotics engineer
What type of engineer designs factories?
mining engineer
structural engineer
industrial engineer
chemical engineer
What type of STEM professional creates our designed world?
mathematicians
scientists
engineers
technologists
What type of STEM professional investigates our natural world?
mathematicians
scientists
engineers
technologists
What type of STEM professional uses numbers and symbols to solve problems?
mathematicians
scientists
engineers
technologists
Products or ideas that are made better are
invention
innovation
project
needs
What is engineering?
The application of science and mathematics to solve real-life problems.
A test model of a product.
The application of science for practical purposes.
The use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs.
What is a prototype?
The application of science and mathematics to solve real-life problems.
A test model of a product.
The application of science for practical purposes.
The use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs.
What is technology?
The application of science and mathematics to solve real-life problems.
A test model of a product.
The application of science for practical purposes.
The use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs.
Why is technology revised?
To meet society's needs and wants.
To create new needs and wants.
To fuel the development of newer technology.
All of the above.
_________________ is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
Engineering Design
Scientific Method
Procedures
Experiments
The image shows a common city scene. What does this image best represent?
the natural world
the designed world
the scientific world
the mechanical world
Which of the following is NOT considered technology?
car
leaf
shovel
book
Good criteria tell _________________ an engineering solution should meet.
requirements
criteria
limitations
solutions
Constraints are the ________ on an engineering solution.
limitations
criteria
requirements
solutions
What type of engineer is responsible for designing bridges and roads?
software engineer
chemical engineer
civil engineer
biomedical engineer
Which of the following is a key component of the scientific method?
innovation
creation
design
hypothesis
What is the primary goal of engineering?
To solve practical problems
To explore the natural world
To create art
To study ancient history
What type of engineer is responsible for designing software systems?
mechanical engineer
biomedical engineer
civil engineer
software engineer
Which of the following is a primary focus of civil engineering?
developing new software
designing electronic circuits
creating medical devices
constructing infrastructure like bridges and roads
What is the role of a prototype in engineering?
To serve as the final product
To document the design process
To test and refine a design
To replace existing technology
