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Midterm Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In engineering, the design process begins when…

a)

information about an existing product is gathered by an engineer

b)

an engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product

c)

a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem

2.

During a brainstorming session at Luna's design class, we want to focus more on:

a)

quantity of ideas rather than quality

b)

quality

c)

quality of ideas rather than quantity

3.

The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to…

a)

become proficient at different engineering software applications

b)

find the most optimal solution to a design problem

c)

Incorporate both math and science concepts into a design problem

4.

The engineering design process is iterative. This allows engineers to…

a)

become proficient at different engineering software applications

b)

find the most optimal solution to a design problem

c)

Incorporate both math and science concepts into a design problem

5.

When selecting a promising solution you should do the following

a)

Consider the pros and cons of all the solutions and then create them all to see which one works best

b)

Consider the pros and cons of all possible solutions but choose one solution to move forward with

c)

Consider the pros and cons of the all solutions and make sure that you understand the problem

6.

Which of the following is most likely part of the testing and evaluation stage of designing a smart phone?

a)

Writing an advertisement for the smart phone

b)

Trying the smart phone with a range of voltages to determine when it will fail

c)

Finding the plasticity of a new alloy to be used for the smart phone case

d)

Defining the specifications for the smart phone

7.

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?

a)

Writing an advertisement for the smart phone

b)

Trying the smart phone with a range of voltages to determine when it will fail

c)

Finding the plasticity of a new alloy to be used for the smart phone case

d)

Defining the specifications for the smart phone

8.

Zoe and Liam are working on a school project to build a small bridge. What order should they follow in the Design Process?

a)

Identify Problem, Plan Solutions, Create Model, Test Model, Reflect and Redesign

b)

Imagine, Ask, Plan, Improve, Create, Communicate

c)

Ask, Plan, Create, Imagine, Improve, Communicate

d)

Ask, Improve, Communicate, Brainstorm, Create, Plan

9.

Abigail and Zoe are planning a school event. Where do they narrow their options down to two ideas?

a)

Step 2 - criteria and constraints

b)

Step 1 - identifying the problem

c)

Step 4 - generating ideas

d)

Step 3 - brainstorming

10.

Abigail is designing a new smartphone app. Of criteria and constraints, which one includes the desired functions and features of the app?

a)

criteria

b)

constraints

11.

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?

a)

designed to appeal to kids

b)

made out of recycled materials

c)

cost less than $30 to produce

d)

working with a team

12.

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?

a)

The bottle must hold at least 16 ounces

b)

The bottle must be made from clear material

c)

The bottle must cost less than 10 cents to produce

d)

The bottle can have any color label

13.

Ava is conducting an experiment to understand plant growth. Which is not a step she should follow in the scientific method?

a)

form a theory

b)

form a hypothesis

c)

data collection

d)

make an observation

14.

Nora and her design partners are discussing and creating thumbnail drawings of a possible solution. What step of the design process would this be?

a)

Defining the Problem

b)

Evaluate Solutions

c)

Generate Concepts

d)

Design solution

15.

Liam and Maya are working on a school project. In which step do they answer the question "Is the problem worth solving?"

a)

Present a Solution

b)

Design Brief

c)

Identify a Problem

d)

Generate a Solution

16.

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.

a)

Who

b)

What

c)

When

d)

Where

e)

How Many

17.

Which of the following is NOT a problem statement that follows the 4Ws and 1H?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

Ethan and Liam are working on a project about waste management. Identify the Who of this problem statement.

a)

overfill

b)

last decade

c)

city

d)

city waste facilities

e)

30% above capacity

19.

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.

a)

overfill

b)

last decade

c)

city

d)

city waste facilities

e)

30% above capacity

20.

Grace and Kai are working on a project about waste management. Identify the When of this problem statement.

a)

overfill

b)

last decade

c)

city

d)

city waste facilities

e)

30% above capacity

21.

David and Mia are working on a project about waste management. Identify the Where of this problem statement.

a)

overfill

b)

last decade

c)

city

d)

city waste facilities

e)

30% above capacity

22.

Noah is measuring a piece of wood using a ruler. Determine the measurement from zero to the marked point on the ruler.

a)

3 583\ \frac{5}{8} inch

b)

3 5163\ \frac{5}{16} inch

c)

3 543\ \frac{5}{4} inch

d)

3 593\ \frac{5}{9} inch

23.

Noah is measuring a piece of wood for his school project. Measure the length of the wood using inches.

a)

5 345\ \frac{3}{4} in.

b)

6 in.

c)

5 125\ \frac{1}{2} in.

d)

5 145\ \frac{1}{4} in.

24.

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?

a)

Paleolithic

b)

Renaissance

c)

Information

d)

Communication

25.

Mason and Emma are studying ancient history. They are curious to know, in what time period did alphabet and coins come into general use?

a)

Iron Age

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Stone Age

d)

Information Age

26.

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:

a)

industry and manufacturing.

b)

natural sciences.

c)

medical practices and procedures.

d)

agriculture and irrigation.

27.

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?

a)

Renaissance.

b)

Neometrics.

c)

Industrial Revolution.

d)

Information Age.

28.
What time period falls in between the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages?
a)
Iron Age
b)
Renaissance
c)
Information Age
d)
Industrial Revolution
29.

Lily was studying about historical inventions and learned that the printing press, magnetic compass, paper money, and the waterwheel were invented during the:

a)

Middle Ages.

b)

Iron Age.

c)

Bronze Age.

d)

Renaissance.

30.
Studying the historical developments of technology helps citizens:
a)
vote for public funding for new science and technology initiatives.
b)
rely on the expertise of others to make technological decisions.
c)
appreciate how innovation is an essential component of history.
d)
select the best solution to a problem.
31.

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)

       a.   Stone, iron, bronze

b)

b.            Iron, bronze, stone

c)

c.           Stone, bronze, iron

d)

d.            Bronze, stone, iron

32.

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)

a.            The rise and fall of feudalism

b)

b.           Humans no longer had to use their muscle to move machines

c)

c.           Popularity of money and capitalism

d)

d.           Beginning of mechanical labor

33.

Evelyn is studying the history of technological advancements. She learns that the printing press is a technological development that occurred during the

a)

a.            Middle Ages

b)

b.           Renaissance

c)

c.            Industrial Age

d)

d.            Information Age

34.

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)

a)

Innovations

b)

Technology

c)

Enginneering

35.

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?

a)

Innovation

b)

Invention

c)

Engineering

36.

When Benjamin goes through the process to modify a technology, he is essentially doing what?

a)

Innovating

b)

Engineering

c)

Designing

37.
a)
chisel
b)
drywall saw
c)
hand saw
d)
hack saw
38.
a)
chisel
b)
drywall saw
c)
hand saw
d)
hack saw
39.
a)
torpedo level
b)
carpenter square
c)
combination square
d)
speed square
40.
a)
torpedo level
b)
carpenter square
c)
combination square
d)
speed square
41.

Liam is working on a woodworking project in his garage. What tool should he use to aid in making accurate right angles and measurements?

a)

To aid in making accurate right angles and measurements in carpentry and woodworking

b)

To be used as a musical instrument

c)

To measure temperature

d)

To communicate with aliens

42.
a)
auger bit
b)
twist bit
c)
counter sink bit
d)
masonry bit
43.

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?

a)

claw hammer

b)

mallet

c)

sledge hammer

d)

ball pin hammer

44.

David is working in a workshop. He thinks he is not responsible for the safety of his co-workers in the shop.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Which hand tool is used for squaring a piece of timber?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Which hand tool is a combination square?

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

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?

a)
b)
c)
d)
49.

Benjamin is helping his dad with some home repairs and needs a tool to cut through some cardboard. What is this tool's name?

a)

Utility Knife

b)

Straight Blade

c)

Curved Cutter

d)

Safety Razor

50.

Kai is setting up his workshop and wants to know what is the most dangerous tool in the workshop

a)

hand saw

b)

table saw

c)

router

d)

myself

e)

chop saw