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Engineering Design Process Worksheet

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the word with its definition: Engineer

a)

A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works

b)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)

c)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments

d)

a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system

e)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

2.

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)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)

b)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet

c)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments

d)

a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system

e)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

3.

Match the word with its definition: Troubleshoot

a)

a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system

b)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)

c)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments

d)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet

e)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

4.

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)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments

b)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)

c)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet

d)

a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system

e)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

5.

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)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet

b)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.)

c)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments

d)

a problem-solving method used to identify the cause of a malfunction in a technological system

e)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

6.

"Iteration" means the repeated cycle of changes you make to improve a design solution. Which of these best represents an interation in engineering/design ?

a)

deciding on one design and sticking with that forever

b)

investing in a person to make a lot the same products

c)

repeatedly changing a computer code to fix bugs and needed updates

d)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

7.

Match the step to the real life example. Brainstorm/Research: Which example best matches this step?

a)

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.

b)

With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.

c)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

d)

After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.

8.

Match the step to the real life example. "Choose the Best solution": Which example best matches this step?

a)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

b)

He repeated the experiment

c)

he brainstormed a bunch of things he could do to try.

d)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

9.

Match the step to the real life example. Build: Which example best matches this step?

a)

He took a spray bottle and filled it up halfway with vinegar and the other half with water.

b)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

c)

After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.

d)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

10.

Match the step to the real life example. Test and Evaluate: Which example best matches this step?

a)

He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as well as he wanted.

b)

placed orders on Amazon

c)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

d)

The cleaners that Reid bought from the store just never seemed to clean the grease on his stove very well.

11.

Match the step to the real life example. Re-designing: Which example best matches this step?

a)

After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.

b)

He took a spray bottle and filled it up halfway with vinegar and the other half with water.

c)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

d)

With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.

12.

Match the step to the real life example. Re-build: Which example best matches this step?

a)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

b)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

c)

He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as well as he wanted.

d)

After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.

13.

Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Constraint?

a)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).

b)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.

c)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

d)

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.

14.

Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Troubleshoot?

a)

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.

b)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.

c)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

d)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

15.

Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Prototype?

a)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

b)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).

c)

a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.

d)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.

16.

Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Criteria?

a)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.

b)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).

c)

a working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

d)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

17.

Match the word with its definition: Which definition best matches Engineering Design Process?

a)

a series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

b)

a limitation or restriction that the design must consider (such as cost, time, etc.).

c)

a person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works.

d)

a set of measurable standards or specifications the design must meet.

18.

T/F Engineers never make mistakes.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

T/F Engineers think creatively.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

T/F Engineers use math/science to solve problems but not real world knowledge.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

T/F An engineer designs and builds products, machines, structures, and systems that help solve a specific problem.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Match the step to the real life example: Identify the Problem. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

The cleaners that Reid bought from the store just never seemed clean the grease on his stove very well.

b)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

c)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

d)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

23.

Match the step to the real life example: Brainstorm/Research. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

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.

b)

After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.

c)

With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.

d)

He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.

24.

Match the step to the real life example: Choose the Best solution. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

b)

He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.

c)

After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.

d)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

25.

Match the step to the real life example: Design. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.

b)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

c)

He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.

d)

After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.

26.

Match the step to the real life example: Build. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.

b)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

c)

With the materials he had available, he decided a spray bottle would be best to use for the mixture.

d)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

27.

Match the step to the real life example: Test and Evaluate. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.

b)

After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.

c)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

d)

After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.

28.

Match the step to the real life example: Re-designing. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

After that he decided to try making a paste of water and baking soda.

b)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

c)

He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.

d)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

29.

Match the step to the real life example: Re-build. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

He mixed the 2 tablespoons of baking soda with a tablespoon of water in a small dish.

b)

After applying that to the stove top and scrubbing for a little bit, the grease was removed.

c)

He sprayed the stove top, dried it off and determined that it still did not take off the grease as good as he wanted.

d)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

30.

Match the step to the real life example: Share Solution/Conclusion. Choose the example that best fits this step.

a)

He ended up writing an email to all of his friends about what had worked in case they were having the same problem themselves.

b)

He decided to first try diluted vinegar.

c)

The cleaners that Reid bought from the store just never seemed clean the grease on his stove very well.

d)

He took a spray bottle and filled it up half way with vinegar and the other half with water.

31.

What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

a)

Ask

b)

Imagine

c)

Plan

d)

Create

e)

Improve

32.

In what step would you try to make your design even better?

a)

Ask

b)

Imagine

c)

Plan

d)

Create

e)

Improve

33.
When they're trying to solve a problem, engineers follow a series of _____
a)
steps
b)
problems
c)
solutions
d)
tests
34.

What is step 6 of the engineering design process?

a)
Improve
b)
Imagine
c)
Plan
d)
Create
35.
What is the first step in the Engineering  Design process?
a)
Follow the Plan
b)
Brainstorm Ideas
c)
Identify the problem
d)
Discuss what can work better
36.

This is the process of creating a solid model or 3D object using a modeling and design application on a computer

a)

Solid Modeling

b)

Isometric Sketching

c)

Translation

d)

Three dimensional object.

37.

This is a process that uses a computer to assist in designing something, such as a part, circuit, or building.

a)

Clip art

b)

Computer-Aided Design

c)

Automated Drafting

d)

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

38.

What is the name of drawing B?

a)

Perspective drawing

b)

Thumbnail drawing

c)

Isometric drawing

d)

Orthographic drawing

39.

This type of sketch communicates an accurate view of height, width, and depth

a)

One-Point Perspective

b)

Thumbnail Sketch

c)

Isometric Sketch

d)

Two-Point Perspective

40.

What is this called?

a)

Design Process

b)

Graph

c)

Decision Matrix

d)

Sorting Thing

41.

What type of drawing is this?

a)

Thumbnail

b)

Multiview

c)

Perspective

d)

Isometric

42.

Which of the following best describes the iterative nature of the design process?

a)

Designing once and finalizing

b)

Repeating steps to improve the design

c)

Ignoring feedback and moving forward

d)

Completing all steps in a linear fashion