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Gorham FOT 25-26 Midterm

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which two steps of this engineering design process are out of order?

a)

Generate Concepts

b)

Construct and Test

c)

Develop Solution

d)

Evaluate Solution

2.
What is a preliminary model or version of a product or solution that is built to test and refine ideas before creating the final version?
a)
Model
b)
Iteration
c)
Prototype
d)
System
3.
What are the limitations or restrictions that must be taken into account during the design process?
a)
Criteria
b)
Prototype
c)
Iteration
d)
Constraints
4.

What are the specific requirements that a design must meet to be considered successful and solve the problem?

a)
Model
b)
Iteration
c)
Criteria
d)
Prototype
5.

If your initial design doesn't fully solve the problem, which step corrects this?

a)

Brainstorm

b)

Iterate

c)

Communicate Solution

d)

Select

6.

Once you define the problem and identify constraints and needs for success, you must...

a)

Define the Problem.

b)

Determine which solution will be the best.

c)

Fully explore 1 possible solution

d)

Brainstorm multiple solutions.

7.

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)

Using electricity volts to try to make the phone fail.

c)

Figuring out the features of the phone.

d)

Finding the material to be used for the case.

8.

Choose the correct order for the steps of the Engineering Design Process

a)

Identify Constraints; Brainstorm Solutions; Define Problem; Select Best Solution; Communicate Solution; Prototype/Test/Iterate

b)

Define Problem; Identify Constraints; Prototype/Test/Iterate; Brainstorm Solutions; Communicate Solution; Select Best Solution

c)

Define Problem; Identify Constraints; Brainstorm Solutions; Select Best Solution; Prototype/Test/Iterate; Communicate Solution

d)

Define Problem; Brainstorm Solutions; Communicate Solution; Select the Best; Identify Constraints; Prototype/Test/Iterate

9.

A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter for less than $30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?

a)

designed to appeal to kids

b)

made out of recycled materials

c)

cost less than $30 to produce

d)

runs faster than other scooters

10.

Why is it important that multiple people be included in the

brainstorming process?

a)

More ideas are uncovered

b)

Different backgrounds will allow for different ideas to take shape

c)

It creates ownership of all members on a team

d)

All of the above

11.
Once you've figured out what problem you want to tackle, you need to _____
a)
do your research
b)
design your solution
c)
build a prototype
d)
test your solution
12.

Which of the following are part of the EDP?

a)

Define the problem

b)

Do your research

c)

Develop a solution

d)

Design your solution

e)

Build a prototype

13.

Design Brief is developed in what step?

a)

Define Problem

b)

Generate Concept

c)

Develop Solution

d)

Construct and Test

14.

In what is the Decision Matrix developed?

a)

Define Problem

b)

Generate Concept

c)

Construct and Test

d)

Evaluate Solution

15.

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

16.

You designed a project in own free time, that became an overnight success. The company you work for is claiming that the product is theirs. How do you prove your ownership?

a)

Use your twitter feed to complain about unfairness of situation.

b)

Digital portfolio to show product design.

c)

Use your Engineering Notebook to demonstrate the process you followed to develop the product in court.

d)

Use company computer and resources to demsonstrate how you developed the product.

17.

Which of the following is a basic technique in pyrography?

a)

Shading

b)

Carving

c)

Painting

d)

Sanding

18.

____________ laws provide financial compensation to inventors for their ideas

a)

Patent

b)

Inventor

c)

Labor

d)

Compensation

19.

Which of the following were artifacts of the Neolithic Age?

a)

Weaving Tools

b)

Stone Plows

c)

Sickles

d)

All of These

20.

Which of the following are artifacts of the Paleolithic Age?

a)

Stone Axes

b)

Bone Needles

c)

Iron Axe

d)

All of These

21.

What is the purpose of using different tips on a pyrography pen?

a)

To change the color of the burn

b)

To create different textures and lines

c)

To cool down the pen

d)

To increase the speed of burning

22.

What should you do if the pyrography pen overheats?

a)

Continue working to finish quickly

b)

Turn it off and let it cool down

c)

Dip it in water

d)

Increase the temperature setting

23.

How can you create a gradient effect in pyrography?

a)

By using different wood types

b)

By varying the pressure and speed of the pen

c)

By changing the pen tip frequently

d)

By using colored inks

24.

The importance of decorating finished products.

a)

more saleable

b)

maintain durability

c)

beautify the product itself

d)

all of the above

25.

If an airplane engine cut out in midair, which force would decrease almost immediately?

a)

Gravity

b)

Thrust

c)

Weight

d)

Drag

26.


When might you feel the force of drag in everyday life?

a)

When you take an elevator upward

b)

When you stick your hand out the window of a moving car

c)

When you sit under a ceiling fan

d)

When you take an escalator downward

27.

What is this person doing that is unsafe?

a)

She's cutting wood against the grain

b)

She's not wearing eye protection

c)

Her hands are too far apart

28.

Why is it everyone's job to clean up the woodshop?

a)

Saw dust and wood scrap create slipping hazards

b)

To leave the shop clean for the next class

c)

To help classmates move to the next step of the project

29.

Choose the proper clothing for woodshop.

a)

School lanyards

b)

Open-toed shoes

c)

Dangly jewelry

d)

Rolled up sleeves and tucked in clothing

30.

Check all things that are NOT allowed in Woodshop from the list below.

a)

Running

b)

Fooling around

c)

Helping classmates

d)

Distractions

31.

Those students allowed to work in the shop are:

a)

Anyone with previous experience

b)

Only individuals that have completed their safety and training tests

c)

Anyone that thinks they know how

32.

Check EVERYTHING below that you should ALWAYS let the teacher know about.

a)

You need help with your project.

b)

You have all of your tools.

c)

Your ruler is broken.

d)

You accidentally cut your finger on the saw but it's not bleeding.

e)

You've come up with a project you would like to do.

33.
Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____
a)
riddles
b)
puzzles
c)
crosswords
d)
problems
34.

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.

35.

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.

36.

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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37.

Why is it important to ask questions?

a)

to imagine solutions

b)

to identify problems

c)

to annoy other people

d)

to follow the proper steps

38.

If you wanted to build a new and improved type of sneaker, a good way to do background research and specify requirements for your new shoe would be to

a)

Go to a shoe store and take notes about the important features of the sneakers

b)

Look around at your school and take notes about what type of sneakers are the most popular

c)

Talk to your friends about what they like and do not like about the sneakers they own

d)

All of these

39.

During which step would you Sketch and Draw out your idea?

a)

Prototype, Test, Iterate

b)

Brainstorm

c)

Identify the Problem

d)

Identify Constraints

40.

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

41.

A factory produced a new type of refrigerator designed to use less electricity. The machine was manufactured and sold to the public at Target, Wal-Mart, and K-Mart. After several months, reports showed that this refrigerator was not working correctly. 
Which choice below is the most likely cause?

a)

The proper cost analysis was not performed.

b)

The designers did not test other types of machines.

c)

The designers chose the wrong color solution

d)

They did not rigorously test and modify the prototype

42.

John is a young engineer working on a new bridge design. He is unsure about the sequence of steps he should follow. Which of the following best describes the engineering design process he should adhere to?

a)

John starts by brainstorming ideas, then develops blueprints, tests them, and analyzes the results.

b)

John begins by defining the bridge's requirements, researching about bridge designs, developing possible blueprints, and then choosing the best one.

c)

John identifies a problem with the current bridge design, looks for innovative ideas, develops new blueprints, and shares these blueprints with his team.

d)

John identifies a problem with the current bridge design, looks for resources, develops a new blueprint, and reviews the process.

43.

Before releasing a new movie, the creator gives the movie to 200 people who provide feedback about the movie. What part of the Design Process does this scenario describe?

a)

testing and evaluation

b)

research and generate ideas

c)

select an approach

44.

During Brainstorming you should

a)

Only sketch ideas, and avoid writing anything

b)

Probably see a doctor if there is a storm in your brain

c)

Only record and sketch your best ideas

d)

Write and sketch all ideas that come to mind

45.

The Problem Statement should:

a)

Design solutions to the problem

b)

State how to solve the problem

c)

State the problem

d)

All of the above

46.

Which of the following features can be a constraint to an engineering project?

a)

A safety belt for an operator

b)

An enclosed operator cabin

c)

A high-cost material option

d)

A well-suited machine component

47.

When we make a plan, we __________

a)

decide or arrange things in advance.

b)

communicate an intention or decision about what we are going to do.

c)

write and/or present a detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

d)

All of the above.

48.

What does STEM stand for?

a)

selective, touching, environmental, mechanical

b)

science, technology, engineering, math

c)

social, training, economical, mode

d)

seeing, touching, evaluating, manipulation

49.

How many main stages are typically involved in the Engineering Design Process?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

50.

You designed a project in own free time, that became an overnight success. The company you work for is claiming that the product is theirs. How do you prove your ownership?

a)

Use your twitter feed to complain about unfairness of situation.

b)

Digital portfolio to show product design.

c)

Use your Engineering Notebook to demonstrate the process you followed to develop the product in court.

d)

Use company computer and resources to demsonstrate how you developed the product.