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Engineering Design Process & Innovation EOY

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an example of goal setting during the design process?

a)

Skipping to the final prototype

b)

Making a list of steps to finish the project by Friday

c)

Guessing what materials to use without planning

d)

Copying a classmate’s idea

2.

What does calculated risk-taking mean in engineering?

a)

Trying something new without thinking

b)

Refusing to change your idea

c)

Making a bold design choice after planning and research

d)

Playing it safe and sticking to what others have done

3.

Which character trait is MOST helpful when your prototype doesn’t work as expected?

a)

Overconfidence

b)

Frustration

c)

Perseverance

d)

Blame

4.

Reorder the steps of the Engineering Design Process into the correct order.

a)

Ask

b)

Imagine

c)

Plan

d)

Create

e)

Improve

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
5.

Which step in the engineering design process comes right after you identify a problem?

a)

Build a prototype

b)

Communicate results

c)

Brainstorm and research

d)

Test the final solution

6.

One way I showed innovation during a past project was...

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7.

Explain how you used goal setting to plan or improve your work.

4 lines
8.

One personal character trait that helped me work through a challenge during a project was:

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9.

Imagine you’re working on a team project to build a bridge out of straws and tape. One of your teammates suggests a strange design idea you’ve never seen before. How would you respond in a way that shows tolerance and calculated risk-taking?

a)

I would dismiss the idea immediately as it seems strange.

b)

I would listen to the idea, discuss its potential, and evaluate the risks before deciding.

c)

I would accept the idea without any discussion.

d)

I would ignore the suggestion and continue with my own plan.

10.

Do you think engineering has made you a better problem-solver? Rate how much you've grown.

a)

I don’t think engineering has helped me solve problems better. I haven’t noticed any significant changes in how I approach problems.

b)

I don't think engineering has made me a better problem-solver yet. I'm still working on improving my approach to challenges.

c)

I'm not sure if engineering has directly impacted my problem-solving skills, but it has taught me useful methods for tackling problems.

d)

I feel that engineering has helped me become a better problem solver, although there's still room for improvement. I use the skills I've learned regularly.

e)

Yes, I believe engineering has significantly improved my problem-solving skills. I now approach challenges with more creativity and confidence.