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FOT Midterm 25-26

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Bronze Age is:

a)

the architectural period that included combining copper and tine to produce bronze

b)

the architectural period marked by the prevalent use of iron and steel

c)

the architectural period marked by the first use of complex machinery, factories, and urbanization

d)

the architectural period marked by information sharing, gathering, manipulation, and retrieval.

2.

Economic impact on technological development is:

a)

the impact on people

b)

the impact on policy and laws

c)

the impact on human achievement

d)

the impact on the economy

3.

Cultural impact on technological development is:

a)

the impact on people

b)

the impact on policy and laws

c)

the impact on human achievement

d)

the impact on economy

4.

Political impact on technological development is:

a)

the impact on human achievement

b)

the impact on people

c)

the impact on policy and laws

d)

the impact on economy

5.

Social impact on technological development is:

a)

the impact on policy and laws

b)

the impact on human acievement

c)

the impact on people

d)

the impact on the economy

6.

Iron Age is:

a)

the architectural period that included combining copper and tine to produce bronze

b)

the architectural period marked by the prevalent use of iron and steel

c)

the architectural period marked by the first use of complex machinery, factories, and urbanization

d)

the architectural period marked by information sharing, gathering, manipulation, and retrieval.

7.

Industrial Age is:

a)

the architectural period that included combining copper and tine to produce bronze

b)

the architectural period marked by the prevalent use of iron and steel

c)

the architectural period marked by the first use of complex machinery, factories, and urbanization

d)

the architectural period marked by information sharing, gathering, manipulation, and retrieval.

8.

Information Age is:

a)

the architectural period that included combining copper and tine to produce bronze

b)

the architectural period marked by the prevalent use of iron and steel

c)

the architectural period marked by the first use of complex machinery, factories, and urbanization

d)

the architectural period marked by information sharing, gathering, manipulation, and retrieval.

9.

The Renaissance or Enlightenment is:

a)

the architectural period marked by the revival of classical influence & sharing of ideas

b)

the architectural period marked by the prevalent use of iron and steel

c)

the architectural period marked by the first use of complex machinery, factories, and urbanization

d)

the architectural period marked by information sharing, gathering, manipulation, and retrieval.

10.

The Middle Ages is:

a)

the architectural period marked by the revival of classical influence & sharing of ideas

b)

the architectural period marked by the prevalent use of iron and steel

c)

the architectural period after the Roman Empire. Divided into Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, & Late Middle Ages

d)

the architectural period marked by information sharing, gathering, manipulation, and retrieval.

11.

Paleolithic, Mesolithic & Neolithic are

a)

an architectural period marked by the revival of classical influence & sharing of ideas

b)

three time periods that are the earliest recorded time periods in human history

c)

an architectural period after the Roman Empire. Divided into Early Middle Ages, High Middle Ages, & Late Middle Ages

d)

an architectural period marked by information sharing, gathering, manipulation, and retrieval.

12.

An invention is:

a)

developing a new/useful process, tool, machine, etc that did not exist previously.

b)

introducing new ideas/methods to an established process, tool, machine, etc to produce marketable products.

c)

a property right granted by the government that allows the inventor to prohibit others from making, using, or selling their idea.

13.

An innovation is:

a)

developing a new/useful process, tool, machine, etc that did not exist previously.

b)

introducing new ideas/methods to an established process, tool, machine, etc to produce marketable products.

c)

a property right granted by the government that allows the inventor to prohibit others from making, using, or selling their idea.

14.

A patent is:

a)

developing a new/useful process, tool, machine, etc that did not exist previously.

b)

introducing new ideas/methods to an established process, tool, machine, etc to produce marketable products.

c)

a property right granted by the government that allows the inventor to prohibit others from making, using, or selling their idea.

15.

The problem should be written:

a)

[What] need(s) [who] because [why].

b)

[Who] need(s) [what] because [why].

c)

[What] need(s) [why] because

[who].

d)

[Who] need(s) [why] because [what].

16.

What is the First Step of the Engineering Design Process

a)

Testing Solutions

b)

Designing Solutions

c)

Identifying the Problem

d)

Planning Solutions

17.
When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually 
a)
only one possible correct solution
b)
a very limited number of possible correct solutions
c)
many possible correct solutions
18.

Engineer Problems can be solved using ...

a)

A system

b)

A machine

c)

A structure

d)

All of the above

19.

A prototype is a model that

a)

functions like the final solution would

b)

is made of the same materials as the final product

c)

is made after the final product is made

d)

can only be made once

20.

Which of the following has the EDP in the correct order?

a)

Imagine, Ask, Research, Plan, Test and Evaluate, Create, Improve

b)

Research, Ask, Plan, Imagine, Test and Evaluate, Create, Improve

c)

Ask, Research, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test and Evaluate, Improve

d)

Improve, Imagine, Research, Ask, Create, Test and Evaluate, Plan

21.

Engineers must understand the difference between requirements and constraints. Let’s say a team of engineers is asked to design a pair of kids’ tennis shoes for less than $20. They determine that the only way to manufacture shoes for this price is to use recycled materials. What is the team’s constraint?

a)

The shoes must be designed for kids

b)

The shoes must be made out of recycled materials

c)

The shoes must cost less than $20 to manufacture

22.

Which describes the "Criteria" part of the Engineering Design Process?

a)

Identification occurs when someone realizes that a problem exists that needs to be solved.

b)

Definition occurs when someone realizes exactly what the problem is.

c)

the requirements the solution must meet, such as what it must do.

d)

the limitations on the solution, such as a maximum size or budget.

23.

Using one of these will help your group decide on which model to build:

a)

Design Brief

b)

Design Evaluator

c)

Decision Matrix

24.
A legal document and book in which an engineer will formally document, in chronological order, all of his/her work that is associated with a specific design project.
a)
Engineering Notebook
b)
Design Brief
c)
Justifiable
d)
Neutron
25.

___________ is testing out your ideas many times or improving your prototype based on feedback.

a)

brainstorming

b)

solving

c)

iterating

d)

constraining

26.

In "define the Problem", all of these are true, EXCEPT:

a)

Identify a problem

b)

Validate the problem

c)

Justify the problem

d)

Create design requirements (specifications - criteria and constraints)

e)

Building materials

27.

Which are examples of design constraints?

a)

The product must be able to fit in a 1' x 1' x 1' box

b)

The product must cost under $100 to make

c)

The product must be under 4 pounds

d)

all of the above

28.

What is a key benefit of brainstorming in the Engineering Design Process?

a)

It ensures the design is cost-effective.

b)

It eliminates the need for testing.

c)

It encourages diverse ideas and solutions.

d)

It guarantees a perfect design.

29.

You can improve your prototype by

a)

Thinking about what worked well and what doesn't

b)

Share your prototype and get feedback from others

c)

Brainstorm ideas of how to fix the problems

d)

All of the above

30.

According to the Engineering Design Process...

a)

You can do whatever you want

b)

You are always right

c)

You are always wrong

d)

Making mistakes is ok

31.

What are aerodynamics? (there are two correct answers)

a)

The way of knowing how things fly depending on their shape

b)

How we make airplanes fly

c)

Wind waves

d)

All of the above

32.

What part of the airplane generates thrust?

a)

The rudder

b)

The elevators

c)

The engines

d)

The high-pressure area under the airplane

33.

How do planes generate lift?

a)

the shape of the wings creates a high-pressure area above the wings.

b)

The shape of the wings creates a low-pressure area below the plane.

c)

The shape of the wings creates a high-pressure area below the wings.

d)

The engines create lift.

34.

An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed and in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

a)

First Law of Aerodynamics

b)

Second Law of Aerodyamics

c)

First Law of Motion

d)

Second Law of Motion

35.

Which word goes where the question mark is?

a)

Drag

b)

Friction

c)

Gravity

d)

Trajectory

36.

The aerodynamic force that opposes an aircraft’s motion through the air?

a)

Drag

b)

Friction

c)

Gravity

d)

Trajectory

37.

Energy stored in an object due to its position is called?

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

c)

Gravitropism

d)

Aerodynamic Force

38.

What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object due to its position?

a)

Potential Energy

b)

Kinetic Energy

c)

Gravitropism

d)

Aerodynamic Force

39.

What is the study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it?

a)

Dynamics

b)

Economics

c)

Thermodynamics

d)

Aerodynamics

40.

The force that pulls the plane downward

a)

lift

b)

thrust

c)

gravity

d)

drag

41.

The force that pushes a plane upward

a)

lift

b)

thrust

c)

weight

d)

drag

42.

The force that pushes a plane forward

a)

lift

b)

thrust

c)

weight

d)

drag

43.
  1. What is the change in velocity per unit of time?

a)

Mass

b)

Gravity

c)

Friction

d)

Acceleration

44.

Which describes the "Criteria" part of the Engineering Design Process?

a)

Identification occurs when someone realizes that a problem exists that needs to be solved.

b)

Definition occurs when someone realizes exactly what the problem is.

c)

the requirements the solution must meet, such as what it must do.

d)

the limitations on the solution, such as a maximum size or budget.

45.
What is the main goal of the design process?
a)
To write reports
b)
To make things
c)
To make charts and graphs
d)
To find solutions to problems
46.

_________________________ is how people change the world around them to meet their needs or to solve problems

a)

Systems

b)

Processes

c)

Technology

d)

Science

47.

Repeating the construct and test step of the Design Process until the prototype meets all of the project criteria.

a)

Criteria

b)

Constraints

c)

Dimension

d)

Iteration

48.

A group of students are designing a solar cooker. As part of the design process, the students must test a prototype to see if it is able to boil water. What should the students do just before they test it?

a)

Test and evaluate the prototype.

b)

Imagine possible solutions.

c)

Change the prototype and retest it.

d)

Plan and make a prototype.

e)

Identify and research a need.

49.

Which of the following is most likely part of the testing and evaluation stage of designing a cell phone?

a)

Writing an advertisement for the phone.

b)

Figuring out the features of the phone.

c)

Finding the material to be used for the case.

d)

Using electricity volts to try to make the phone fail.

50.

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

a)

Find the limits to the design.

b)

Make a test model.

c)

Discuss ideas.

d)

Find a store to sell the product.

51.

Answer the following about TOOTHEPASTE:


1) What PROBLEM does toothepaste help solve?


2) How might engineers TEST a prototype for toothepaste?


3) Why would it be important to ITERATE to improve a toothepaste prototype?

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52.

A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines or public works is a(n) ______________.

a)

client

b)

designer

c)

engineer

d)

builder

53.

A (n)_______________ is a paying customer who made a request for a specific engineering design to solve a problem.

a)

engineer

b)

client

c)

builder

d)

creator

54.

Which of the following choices is correct about the Engineering Design Process?

a)

You must go clockwise and use every step only once.

b)

You must go counterclockwise and use every step as much as you want.

c)

You may go in any direction including going back to previous steps.

d)

You may go in any direction, but you may not go back to previous steps.

55.

Why do engineers often create many different prototypes before seeing which one works best?

a)

So they can save time by testing them all at the same time.

b)

So they can make more money.

c)

There are many people wanting the product.

d)

They like building them better than testing them.

56.

Scenario: Johnny came up with an idea to make a solar oven for a science project at school. According to the Engineering Design Process, which of the following should be Johnny´s next step?

a)

Make a plan.draw a diagram.

b)

Research designs/imagine possible solutions.

c)

Create a prototype.

d)

Test the design.

57.

Which order of engineering process is correct?

a)

Plan, Create, Imagine, Ask, Retest, Improve, Test

b)

Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, Retest

c)

Ask, Plan, Imagine, Create, Test, Improve, Retest

d)

Create, Plan, Ask, Imagine, test, improve, retest

e)

Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve, Retest

58.

What is the reason for worrying about considerations?

a)

Good for the product but do not have to follow

b)

The product has total price - start to end, useful, and has to be durable

c)

There is some laws made way back that engineers have to follow

d)

It is good when products are unsafe

59.

What two things determine whether or not engineering solutions are successful?

a)

If it stays within the constraints

b)

If it looks cool

c)

If it solves a problem

d)

If it meets the criteria

60.

Which answer (or answers) best describes criteria?

a)

how the model could fail

b)

the limits of the model

c)

what the model must look like

d)

what the model must do

61.

Engineer Problems can be solved using ...

a)

A system

b)

A machine

c)

A structure

d)

All of the above