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Engineering Design Process Assessment

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The engineering design process is rigid and not flexible.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Select the correct answer. The engineering design process is an automated / iterative process where solutions are developed, tested and improved to optimize a solution within constraints.

a)

Automated process only

b)

Automated and iterative

c)

Iterative process only

d)

Neither automated nor iterative

3.

When is iteration used in the engineering design process?

a)

Only in emergencies

b)

Only in the second half

c)

Only in the first half

d)

Anytime someone goes back to a previous step

4.

There is only one engineering design process.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

What is recorded in an engineering notebook?

a)

Steps

b)

Technical information

c)

All answer choices are correct

d)

Ideas and drawings

6.

Select all goals that should be achieved in the second step of the engineering design process: Ask critical questions, Identify other solutions in the market, Identify the needs of the project, List brainstormed ideas.

a)

Identify project needs only

b)

All listed goals should be achieved

c)

Identify market solutions only

d)

Ask critical questions only

7.

Project constraints and criteria must be followed.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which is NOT a common constraint?

a)

Solutions

b)

Budget

c)

Materials

d)

Timelines

9.

Adding a camera to the robot design is a constraint.

a)

False

b)

True

10.

Which questions are asked in the second step of the engineering design process: Does it work as intended, Is the product safe, What is the goal?

a)

Only functionality is asked

b)

Goal is not asked

c)

All listed questions are asked

d)

Only safety is asked

11.

Which questions should be asked in the second step of the engineering design process?

1.Does a solution already exist ? 2. How can existing technology be adapted? 3.Is the product consistent? 4.Is the product safe? 5. Who is the product for?

a)

Only adaptation is considered

b)

Only existing solutions matter

c)

Only safety is checked

d)

All listed questions are considered

12.

Research should be recorded in the engineering notebook.

a)

False

b)

True

13.

What should engineers consider when seeking design inspiration?

a)

They can use anything found online

b)

Ensure they are not infringing on patents

c)

They are answering their questions

d)

Online items need supervisor approval

14.

Research is NOT commonly repeated, so engineers must gather all needed information during this step.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When should engineers move from research to the next step in the design process?

a)

When research is approved by a supervisor

b)

Whenever they want to

c)

When confident in their research

d)

After answering all questions