Engineering Design Process

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What is the Engineering Design Process?

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

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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

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Define the Problem.

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What does 'brainstorming' involve in the Engineering Design Process?

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Generating a wide range of ideas and solutions without judgment.

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What is a prototype?

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A model or preliminary version of a product used to test and evaluate ideas.

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Why is testing important in the Engineering Design Process?

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To evaluate the effectiveness of the prototype and identify areas for improvement.

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What is a 'constraint' in the Engineering Design Process?

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All the factors that limit a solution.

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What is the purpose of defining the problem in the Engineering Design Process?

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To clearly understand what needs to be solved before developing solutions.

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What should you do after testing your prototype?

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Analyze the results and make necessary adjustments or improvements.

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What is the role of an engineer?

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To design and build solutions to problems.

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What does 'iterative process' mean in the context of engineering design?

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A process that involves repeated cycles of testing and refining.

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