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PLTW Unit 1: Inclined to Design Test

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary goal of engineering?

a)

To design buildings

b)

To solve complex problems

c)

To conduct scientific experiments

d)

To create art

2.

Which of the following is NOT a step in the engineering design process?

a)

Define the problem

b)

Generate concepts

c)

Build a prototype

d)

Manufacture finished product

3.

Which step of the design process includes writing down as many ideas as possible?

a)

Define the problem

b)

Brainstorming

c)

Develop a solution

d)

Evaluate the solution

4.

What is the purpose of a prototype?

a)

To finalize the design

b)

To test and refine ideas

c)

To replace technical drawings

d)

To market the product

5.

Which of the following best describes systems thinking?

a)

Focusing only on the product design

b)

Considering how parts interact within a whole

c)

Ignoring external factors

d)

Using only mechanical solutions

6.

Which engineering discipline primarily designs bridges?

a)

Mechanical

b)

Civil

c)

Electrical

d)

Chemical

7.

What is the correct order of the six steps in the design process?

a)

Define → Brainstorm → Design → Test → Evaluate → Present

b)

Brainstorm → Define → Design→ Evaluate → Test → Present

c)

Define → Design→ Brainstorm → Test → Present → Evaluate

d)

Define → Test → Brainstorm → Design → Evaluate → Present

8.

Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Big Four' engineering fields?

a)

Mechanical

b)

Civil

c)

Electrical

d)

Physics

9.

What does ethical reasoning in engineering involve?

a)

Maximizing profit only

b)

Considering societal and environmental impacts

c)

Ignoring safety standards

d)

Reducing collaboration

10.

Which tool can engineers use to analyze spatial data for problem-solving?

a)

CAD software

b)

Geographic Information System (GIS)

c)

Flowchart

d)

Spreadsheet

11.

What is the main benefit of collaboration in engineering projects?

a)

Reduces creativity

b)

Speeds up brainstorming

c)

Combines diverse perspectives for better solutions

d)

Eliminates the need for documentation

12.

Which of the following is an example of a renewable energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Solar power

c)

Natural gas

d)

Petrochemicals

13.

Label the steps of the Engineering Design Process diagram with the correct descriptions.

14.

In what step would you try to make your design even better?

a)

Brainstorm

b)

Define the problem

c)

Design

d)

Prototype

e)

Improve/Iterate

15.
When they're trying to solve a problem, engineers follow a series of _____
a)
steps
b)
problems
c)
solutions
d)
tests
16.

A set of steps engineers follow to complete the design of an object or idea is called the

a)

The Scientific Method

b)

The Engineering Design Process

17.

According to the Engineering Design Process, what is step 1?

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Brainstorm

c)

Design

d)

Build--->Test & Evaluate--->Redesign

e)

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