Free Printable Unit Test – Engineering Design Process

1.

What is the correct order of steps to follow in the engineering design process?

a)

report the results; identify a need; carry out research and brainstorm solutions; build and test a prototype a process that is repeated several times

b)

identify a need; carry out research and brainstorm solutions; build and test a prototype; report the results process that guarantees success

c)

build and test a prototype; report the results; identify a need; carry out research and brainstorm solutions

2.

Maximum cost, maximum weight, and maximum volume are all examples of __________ in the design process.

a)

headaches

b)

variables

c)

constraints

d)

definitions

3.

The first step in the design process is to

a)

Choose a solution

b)

Prepare a design brief

c)

Define the problem

d)

Develop alternative solutions

4.

Skills that are critical for a good engineer include

a)

sketching

b)

communication

c)

technical writing

d)

all of the above

5.

Which of the following engineering achievements occurred first?

a)

Development of the catapult.

b)

Development of methods to create fire at will.

c)

Development of stone bridges that incorporated wood stringers.

d)

Development of the water wheel.

6.

Compared to the scientific method, engineering __________.

a)

Answers a testable question

b)

has a greater focus on theory

c)

has a greater focus on teamwork

d)

solves a problem

7.

An engineer is given a time limit of one month to design a compact cell phone that works under water and is durable. What constraint will the engineer be facing when designing this phone?

a)

Size

b)

Durability

c)

Time for Design

d)

Resistance to water

8.

Two scientists are shown with a test model of a new design. What step in the engineering design process may not yet have been completed by these scientists?

a)

Identify a Need

b)

Build A Prototype

c)

Communicate Results

d)

Brainstorm A Solution

9.

Which of these best describes the brainstorming stage of the engineering design process?

a)

identifying a need to be addressed

b)

gathering feedback about prototypes

c)

collecting information from a variety of background sources

d)

using group input to discuss and prepare preliminary design

10.

The image below identifies a 9-step design process in which four of the steps have been omitted. Fill in the missing steps for steps 3, 5, 7, and 9 in the diagram.

a)

Step 3: D. Investigate and Research, Step 5: B. Choose a Solution, Step 7: A. Model and Prototype, Step 9: C. Redesign and Improve

b)

Step 3: B. Choose a Solution, Step 5: D. Investigate and Research, Step 7: C. Redesign and Improve, Step 9: A. Model and Prototype

c)

Step 3: A. Model and Prototype, Step 5: C. Redesign and Improve, Step 7: D. Investigate and Research, Step 9: B. Choose a Solution

d)

Step 3: C. Redesign and Improve, Step 5: A. Model and Prototype, Step 7: B. Choose a Solution, Step 9: D. Investigate and Research

11.

Identify which of the steps from the answer bank is being represented by each statement by writing the step number on the line provided.

A team of Principles of Engineering students spent half of a class period debating which one of their initial sketches would be worth pursuing. Which step in the design process is being represented?

Step # Design Process Step Description

1 Identify the Problem

2 Define the Criteria

3 Research and Investigate

4 Generate Alternative Solutions

5 Choose a Solution

6 Refine and Develop the Solution

7 Model and Prototype the Solution

8 Test and Evaluate the Solution

9 Redesign and Improve the Solution

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

12.

Identify which of the steps from the answer bank is being represented by each statement by writing the step number on the line provided.

A team of Principles of Engineering students downloads their control program to the computer interface device on their marble-sorting machine. The machine proceeds to sort marbles with 30% overall accuracy. Which step in the design process is being represented? Step # Design Process Step Description

1 Identify the Problem

2 Define the Criteria

3 Research and Investigate

4 Generate Alternative Solutions

5 Choose a Solution

6 Refine and Develop the Solution

7 Model and Prototype the Solution

8 Test and Evaluate the Solution

9 Redesign and Improve the Solution

a)

2

b)

5

c)

8

d)

4

13.

Identify which of the steps from the answer bank is being represented by each statement by writing the step number on the line provided.

A team of Principles of Engineering students modifies a section of their marble-sorting machine that is not working correctly.

Identify the step in the design process:

Step # Design Process Step Description

1 Identify the Problem

2 Define the Criteria

3 Research and Investigate

4 Generate Alternative Solutions

5 Choose a Solution

6 Refine and Develop the Solution

7 Model and Prototype the Solution

8 Test and Evaluate the Solution

9 Redesign and Improve the Solution

a)

9

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

14.

Identify which of the steps from the answer bank is being represented by each statement by writing the step number on the line provided.

A team of Principles of Engineering students uses the internet to gather information about how a phototransistor functions as a digital switch.

Which step in the design process is being represented?
Step # Design Process Step Description

1 Identify the Problem

2 Define the Criteria

3 Research and Investigate

4 Generate Alternative Solutions

5 Choose a Solution

6 Refine and Develop the Solution

7 Model and Prototype the Solution

8 Test and Evaluate the Solution

9 Redesign and Improve the Solution

a)

3. Generate Concepts

b)

1. Define Problem

c)

5. Develop a Solution

d)

7. Evaluate Solution

15.

A team of Principles of Engineering discussed the challenges associated with their problem. Identify the step in the design process: __________

Step # Design Process Step Description

1 Identify the Problem

2 Define the Criteria

3 Research and Investigate

4 Generate Alternative Solutions

5 Choose a Solution

6 Refine and Develop the Solution

7 Model and Prototype the Solution

8 Test and Evaluate the Solution

9 Redesign and Improve the Solution

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

16.

What is the main job of engineers?

a)

Working on a computer

b)

Using math

c)

Using science

d)

Solving problems

17.

Why are there arrows going in all directions here?

a)

To show that many ideas come from everyone

b)

To show that the chart is incomplete

c)

To show that you can go back to previous steps if needed

18.

This is the step where you begin to build your design.

a)

Ask

b)

Imagine

c)

Plan

d)

Create

e)

Improve

19.

In what step would you draw a picture of your ideas?

a)

Ask

b)

Imagine

c)

Plan

d)

Create

e)

Improve

20.

During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data?

a)

Test and Evaluate

b)

Construct Prototype

c)

Optimize

d)

Analyze Results

Unit Test – Engineering Design Process

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

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