Engineering Flashcard 2

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__________ Engineering focuses on developing and testing new materials and exploring innovative uses for existing materials.

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Materials

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__________ Engineering concerns both the construction of structures and the management of natural resources, particularly water.

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Civil

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Which technological development emerged during the Industrial Revolution? Options: Steam engine, Printing press, Archimedes’ screw, Roman aqueducts

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Steam engine

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What do engineers refer to when discussing limitations or restrictions in a project?

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Constraints

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What is the systematic process of creating the best possible solution within given specifications and constraints called?

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Optimization

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Why is it important to use the engineering design process when creating new inventions or solving problems?

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To follow a step-by-step method for solving problems and creating solutions

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How should you approach the decision between a complex filtration process and a simpler process in designing a new water filtration system for a community in need of clean drinking water?

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Discuss the pros and cons of different filtration options with your team and experts.

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A working model used to test a design concept by making observations and necessary adjustments is a(n)

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prototype

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What do all careers in engineering have in common?

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They all focus on solving problems.

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Following the Engineering Design Process, what do we do after we design a solution?

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Evaluate the Solution