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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Why must an engineer be able to work on a team?

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So the project goes smoothly and they will come up with the best solution.

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What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?

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Find a problem.

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What does 'Identify the Problem' mean in the Engineering Design Process?

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Identification occurs when someone realizes that a problem exists that needs to be solved.

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What are constraints in engineering?

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The limitations on the solution, such as a maximum size or budget.

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Why do engineers create prototypes?

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To test and improve a design.

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What is a prototype?

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A working model of a design used to test and improve it.

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What is the purpose of brainstorming in the Engineering Design Process?

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To generate a variety of ideas and solutions.

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What does it mean to 'test and improve' a design?

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To evaluate how well a design works and make changes to enhance it.

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What is the importance of communication in engineering?

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To share ideas, progress, and solutions with team members and stakeholders.