WorksheetsDesign and Modeling Pretest
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the first step in the design process?
Build a prototype
Define the problem
Test the solution
Present the solution
What is the main purpose of brainstorming in the design process?
To test the prototype
To generate ideas
To measure dimensions
To write a report
Which step comes after "Develop a Solution" in the design process?
Identify the Problem
Construct and Test a Prototype
Evaluate the Solution
Present the Solution
You are given a problem to design a bridge that can hold 10 kg. What is the first thing you should do?
Build the bridge
Identify the requirements and constraints
Test different materials
Draw the final design
A team has three different designs for a toy car. How should they decide which design to build?
Pick the one that looks best
Test each design and compare results
Choose the cheapest one
Ask a friend
If a prototype fails during testing, what should the team do next?
Give up on the project
Analyze the failure and improve the design
Ignore the results
Start a new project
You need to design a container to hold both hot and cold liquids. What should you consider first?
The color of the container
The materials that can handle temperature changes
The price of the container
The size of the label
Which of the following is an example of a constraint in a design project?
The project must be completed in one week
The project is fun
The project uses blue paint
The project is for school
What is a prototype?
A final product
A working model used for testing ideas
A drawing of the design
A written report
A student wants to improve their design after testing. What is the best way to do this?
Make random changes
Review test results and make specific improvements
Start over completely
Ask someone else to do it
What are constraints in a project?
The goals set for project success.
Limitations on a design like available materials, cost of materials, or available time
The tools used to manage project tasks.
The ideas generated by the people in the group.
What is the measurement of the RED line?
1 1/4"
1 3/4"
1 1/2"
1 3/8"
What is the measurement of the blue line?
The pink line=___centimeters (cm)
4.5 cm
The Metric System is based on the number 10 because?
We have ten fingers
We have ten eyes
We two thumbs
It was the favorite number of the inventor of the metric system.
What is the length of the colored line above? Answer using millimeters
80 mm
93 mm
100 mm
55 mm
What do engineers do?
Engineers apply scientific principles to analyze, design, invent, code, build, and create to solve all sorts of problems and make the world a better place
