WorksheetsMidterm Review
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 31mins
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 at Luna's design class, we want to focus more on:
quantity of ideas rather than quality
quality
quality of ideas rather than quantity
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
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
Benjamin is working on designing a new smart phone. Which of the following is most likely part of the testing and evaluation stage of his project?
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
Zoe and Liam are working on a school project to build a small bridge. What order should they follow in the Design Process?
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
Abigail and Zoe are planning a school event. Where do they narrow their options down to two ideas?
Step 2 - criteria and constraints
Step 1 - identifying the problem
Step 4 - generating ideas
Step 3 - brainstorming
Abigail is designing a new smartphone app. Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the app?
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
Daniel is tasked with designing a clear water bottle for a school project. The bottle must hold at least 16 ounces. What is an example of a CONSTRAINT on Daniel's 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
Ava is conducting an experiment to understand plant growth. Which is not a step she should follow in the scientific method?
form a theory
form a hypothesis
data collection
make an observation
Nora and her design partners are discussing and creating thumbnail drawings of a possible solution. What step of the design process would this be?
Defining the Problem
Evaluate Solutions
Generate Concepts
Design solution
Liam and Maya are working on a school project. In which step do they answer the question "Is the problem worth solving?"
Present a Solution
Design Brief
Identify a Problem
Generate a Solution
Maya is planning a school event. Which of the following questions should she consider as part of the 4 Ws and 1 H? Can choose more than one.
Who
What
When
Where
How Many
Which of the following is NOT a problem statement that follows the 4Ws and 1H?
Ethan and Liam are working on a project about waste management. Identify the Who of this problem statement.
overfill
last decade
city
city waste facilities
30% above capacity
Maya and Ava are working on a project about environmental issues. They read that overfill has been a serious problem facing city waste facilities for the last decade. By some estimations, city dumps are, on average, 30% above capacity—an unsanitary, unsafe, and unwise position for the city to be in. Identify the What of this problem statement.
overfill
last decade
city
city waste facilities
30% above capacity
Grace and Kai are working on a project about waste management. Identify the When of this problem statement.
overfill
last decade
city
city waste facilities
30% above capacity
David and Mia are working on a project about waste management. Identify the Where of this problem statement.
overfill
last decade
city
city waste facilities
30% above capacity
Noah is measuring a piece of wood using a ruler. Determine the measurement from zero to the marked point on the ruler.
3 85 inch
3 165 inch
3 45 inch
3 95 inch
Noah is measuring a piece of wood for his school project. Measure the length of the wood using inches.
5 43 in.
6 in.
5 21 in.
5 41 in.
Priya and Henry are studying ancient human history. They are curious about the period when the use and production of stone tools first occurred. Which period should they look into?
Paleolithic
Renaissance
Information
Communication
Mason and Emma are studying ancient history. They are curious to know, in what time period did alphabet and coins come into general use?
Iron Age
Middle Ages
Stone Age
Information Age
Henry and Maya are discussing the Renaissance, which translates to "rebirth". They are curious about this significant period of human history that resulted in major advancements of:
industry and manufacturing.
natural sciences.
medical practices and procedures.
agriculture and irrigation.
Samuel and Emma were discussing the period of human history that dramatically influenced the advancement of science through the development of instruments for measuring. Which period were they talking about?
Renaissance.
Neometrics.
Industrial Revolution.
Information Age.
Lily was studying about historical inventions and learned that the printing press, magnetic compass, paper money, and the waterwheel were invented during the:
Middle Ages.
Iron Age.
Bronze Age.
Renaissance.
1. Aiden is comparing tools made of stone, iron, and bronze for his history project: place them in the correct order from least to most durable.
a. Stone, iron, bronze
b. Iron, bronze, stone
c. Stone, bronze, iron
d. Bronze, stone, iron
3. During a school project, Nora and Rohan explored the impact of historical technologies. What is the most significant result based on the development of windmills and waterwheels?
a. The rise and fall of feudalism
b. Humans no longer had to use their muscle to move machines
c. Popularity of money and capitalism
d. Beginning of mechanical labor
Evelyn is studying the history of technological advancements. She learns that the printing press is a technological development that occurred during the
a. Middle Ages
b. Renaissance
c. Industrial Age
d. Information Age
Jackson has developed a new type of smartphone, and he continues to make improvements on it. These improvements are described as: (choose the best answer)
Innovations
Technology
Enginneering
Grace and her team have created a completely new device that allows people to communicate telepathically, something that has never been seen or heard before. What is this an example of?
Innovation
Invention
Engineering
When Benjamin goes through the process to modify a technology, he is essentially doing what?
Innovating
Engineering
Designing
Liam is working on a woodworking project in his garage. What tool should he use to aid in making accurate right angles and measurements?
To aid in making accurate right angles and measurements in carpentry and woodworking
To be used as a musical instrument
To measure temperature
To communicate with aliens
Jackson was helping his father in the garage. They needed a tool for driving and pulling out nails while fixing a wooden fence. Which tool should they use?
claw hammer
mallet
sledge hammer
ball pin hammer
David is working in a workshop. He thinks he is not responsible for the safety of his co-workers in the shop.
True
False
David was using a knife to carve a piece of wood. He remembered his teacher's advice: Always cut away from yourself unless the tool is specially designed to be used in that manner.
True
False
Which hand tool is used for squaring a piece of timber?
Which hand tool is a combination square?
Irene needs to know the accurate measurement of the long metal tube lying on the floor. Which one of these tools will help her know the correct measurement?
Benjamin is helping his dad with some home repairs and needs a tool to cut through some cardboard. What is this tool's name?
Utility Knife
Straight Blade
Curved Cutter
Safety Razor
Kai is setting up his workshop and wants to know what is the most dangerous tool in the workshop
hand saw
table saw
router
myself
chop saw
