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Engineering Design Process Definitions

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Clearly state what needs to be solved. This means identifying the challenge, the need, or the opportunity that the design will address. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Define the Problem

b)

Brainstorm Solutions

c)

Test the Prototype

d)

Communicate Results

2.

Generate as many ideas as possible without judgment. Think creatively and explore different solutions. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Brainstorm

b)

Evaluation

c)

Implementation

d)

Summarization

3.

Gather information about the problem, existing solutions, materials, technologies, and user needs. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Research

b)

Testing

c)

Prototyping

d)

Implementation

4.

List the requirements the design must meet (criteria) and the limits it must work within, such as cost, size, safety, or available resources (constraints). The step described above is called ________.

a)

Identify Criteria & Constraints

b)

Develop Solutions

c)

Test and Evaluate

d)

Communicate Results

5.

Examine the brainstormed ideas and research findings. Compare options and think about which ideas are realistic, effective, and innovative. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Explore Possibilities

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Implement the Solution

d)

Gather Feedback

6.

Choose the best possible solution based on research, criteria, and constraints. Justify why this option is the strongest. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Select an Approach

b)

Define the Problem

c)

Test the Solution

d)

Brainstorm Solutions

7.

Create a detailed plan that explains how the solution will be built and how it will work. This may include sketches, drawings, calculations, and written descriptions. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Develop a Design Proposal

b)

Brainstorm Solutions

c)

Test the Prototype

d)

Identify the Problem

8.

Build a representation of the design. This could be a digital model, a small-scale version, or a working prototype. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Model or Prototype

b)

Analysis

c)

Brainstorming

d)

Testing

9.

Try out the prototype to see how well it meets the criteria and constraints. Record data and observations. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Test & Evaluate

b)

Brainstorming

c)

Research & Develop

d)

Communicate Results

10.

Make improvements based on test results and feedback. Adjust the design to fix problems or make it perform better. The step described above is called ________.

a)

Refine

b)

Assemble

c)

Test

d)

Brainstorm

11.

Fill in the blank: The 'Create/Make' step involves building the final version of the design, using the _______ plan and materials.

a)

refined

b)

rough

c)

initial

d)

random

12.

Fill in the blank: The 'Communicate Results' step involves sharing the outcome of the project, which could be a presentation, report, poster, or demonstration that explains the design, process, and _______.

a)

results

b)

materials

c)

budget

d)

location