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WorksheetsEngineering Design Process Worksheet
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 31mins
Match the word with its definition: Engineer
A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments
a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem
Benjamin is designing a new playground for his community. He needs to consider certain factors that might limit what he can do, such as budget and available space. Match the word with its definition: Constraint
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments
a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem
Match the word with its definition: Troubleshoot
a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem
Nora is designing a new type of water bottle. She creates a working model to test her design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments. What is this working model called?
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet
a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem
Charlotte is designing a new backpack for students. She needs to make sure her design meets certain requirements. Match the word with its definition: Criteria
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments
a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem
"Iteration" means the repeated cycle of changes you make to improve a design solution. Which of these best represents an interation in engineering/design ?
deciding on one design and sticking with that forever
investing in a person to make a lot the same products
repeatedly changing a computer code to fix bugs and needed updates
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
Match the step to the real life example. Brainstorm/Research: Which example best matches this step?
Instead of using the store-bought products, he decided to try some other household products that he had around his house. He looked through his cabinets and came up with a number of ideas for products that he could try using.
With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.
He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.
Match the step to the real life example. "Choose the Best solution": Which example best matches this step?
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
He repeated the experiment
he brainstormed a bunch of things he could do to try.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
Match the step to the real life example. Build: Which example best matches this step?
He took a spray bottle and filled it up halfway with vinegar and the other half with water.
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
Match the step to the real life example. Test and Evaluate: Which example best matches this step?
He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as well as he wanted.
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He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
The cleaners that Reid bought from the store just never seemed to clean the grease on his stove very well.
Match the step to the real life example. Re-designing: Which example best matches this step?
After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.
He took a spray bottle and filled it up halfway with vinegar and the other half with water.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.
Match the step to the real life example. Re-build: Which example best matches this step?
He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as well as he wanted.
After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.
Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Constraint?
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.
a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system. AKA: A way of finding out why something does not work so that it can be fixed.
Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Troubleshoot?
a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system. AKA: A way of finding out why something does not work so that it can be fixed.
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.
Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Prototype?
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).
a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.
Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Criteria?
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).
a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.
Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Engineering Design Process?
a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.
a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).
a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.
a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.
T/F Engineers never make mistakes.
True
False
T/F Engineers think creatively.
True
False
T/F Engineers use math/science to solve problems but not real world knowledge.
True
False
T/F An engineer designs and builds products, machines, structures, and systems that help solve a specific problem.
True
False
Match the step to the real life example: Identify the Problem. Choose the example that best fits this step.
The cleaners that Reid bought from the store just never seemed clean the grease on his stove very well.
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
Match the step to the real life example: Brainstorm/Research. Choose the example that best fits this step.
Instead of using the store-bought products, he decided to try some other household products that he had around his house. He looked through his cabinets and came up with a number of ideas for products that he could try using.
After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.
With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.
He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.
Match the step to the real life example: Choose the Best solution. Choose the example that best fits this step.
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.
After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.
He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
Match the step to the real life example: Design. Choose the example that best fits this step.
With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.
After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.
Match the step to the real life example: Build. Choose the example that best fits this step.
He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.
He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
Match the step to the real life example: Test and Evaluate. Choose the example that best fits this step.
He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.
After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.
Match the step to the real life example: Re-designing. Choose the example that best fits this step.
After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.
He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
Match the step to the real life example: Re-build. Choose the example that best fits this step.
He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.
After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.
He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
Match the step to the real life example: Share Solution/Conclusion. Choose the example that best fits this step.
He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.
He decided to first try diluted vinegar.
The cleaners that Reid bought from the store just never seemed clean the grease on his stove very well.
He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.
What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?
Ask
Imagine
Plan
Create
Improve
In what step would you try to make your design even better?
Ask
Imagine
Plan
Create
Improve
What is step 6 of the engineering design process?
This is the process of creating a solid model or 3D object using a modeling and design application on a computer
Solid Modeling
Isometric Sketching
Translation
Three dimensional object.
This is a process that uses a computer to assist in designing something, such as a part, circuit, or building.
Clip art
Computer-Aided Design
Automated Drafting
Computer-Aided Manufacturing
What is the name of drawing B?
Perspective drawing
Thumbnail drawing
Isometric drawing
Orthographic drawing
This type of sketch communicates an accurate view of height, width, and depth
One-Point Perspective
Thumbnail Sketch
Isometric Sketch
Two-Point Perspective
What is this called?
Design Process
Graph
Decision Matrix
Sorting Thing
What type of drawing is this?
Thumbnail
Multiview
Perspective
Isometric
Which of the following best describes the iterative nature of the design process?
Designing once and finalizing
Repeating steps to improve the design
Ignoring feedback and moving forward
Completing all steps in a linear fashion
