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Assessment: Foundations of Engineering

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Jonah wants to use play dough to show what he learned about Earth's layers. Which process should he use?

a)

The Engineering Design Process

b)

The Model-Building Process

2.

What do engineers do in making video games?

a)

Play video games for fun

b)

Sell video games online

c)

Pick the music for video games

d)

Design and program video games

3.

Gabriel and Lea were asked to build a structure with marshmallows and toothpicks that is at least 4 inches tall and can hold a book. They came up with ideas, drew a sketch, and built the tower. Which step did Gabriel and Lea leave out?

a)

Ask

b)

Imagine

c)

Plan

d)

Design

e)

Improve

4.

What is the first step when engineers start a new project?

a)

Write a report

b)

Sell the product

c)

Build the final product

d)

Ask questions to understand the problem

5.

Which step comes after planning in the Engineering Design Process?

a)

Ask

b)

Improve

c)

Imagine

d)

Design

6.

Which step should you take if your design does not work as expected?

a)

Start a new project

b)

Improve your design

c)

Ignore the problem

d)

Finish the project quickly

7.

What should you do before building a design in the Engineering Design Process?

a)

Test the final product

b)

Plan and draw your ideas

c)

Skip to improving

d)

Sell your design

8.

Which step involves brainstorming many possible solutions to a problem?

a)

Imagine

b)

Ask

c)

Improve

d)

Create

9.

Why is it important to test your design after building it?

a)

To skip the planning step

b)

To avoid using materials

c)

To finish the project faster

d)

To see if it works and find ways to make it better