Unit 1 REVIEW

Front

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of engineering?
Options:
To conduct scientific experiments,
To solve problems and create solutions using scientific and mathematical principles,
To study natural phenomena,
To develop new mathematical theories

Back

To solve problems and create solutions using scientific and mathematical principles

Front

The Engineering Design Process is used to:

Back

Provide solutions to human needs and wants

Front

In engineering, what does the term “prototype” refer to?

Back

An early sample or model built to test a concept or process

Front

By defining the problem, the designer clearly identifies what humans:

Back

like and want

Front

All engineers must have a Ph.D. to practice professionally.

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False

Front

The engineering design process is always linear and never requires revisiting previous steps.

Back

False

Front

Engineers never need to consider the social and ethical implications of their work.

Back

False

Front

Which of the following lists the correct 6 steps in the engineering design process? Define, Research, Imagine, Prototype, Experiment, Tweak, Ask, Design, Build, Operate, Test, Sell, Research, Design, Build, Test, Market, Sell, Imagine, Plan, Build, Test, Operate, Improve

Back

Define, Research, Imagine, Prototype, Experiment, Tweak

Front

Once you've figured out what problem you want to tackle, you need to _____

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do your research

Front

The process of checking to see if a solution to a problem already exists is part of which step in the engineering design process:

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research