PLTW Unit 1 Flashcard

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A team is told to suggest as many ideas as possible without criticism. What technique is this, and why is it important in design?

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Brainstorm; because it stimulates creative thinking and allows for a wide range of potential solutions to be considered.

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How should a team design a product within a set budget and using specific materials?

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By identifying and working within the constraints to ensure the design is feasible.

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Why is a design brief important in solving complex problems, and how does it help in engineering planning?

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It provides a written plan that identifies the problem, criteria, and constraints, encouraging comprehensive thinking before attempting a solution.

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How do criteria and constraints help in the design process?

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They help narrow solutions to those that best meet needs and requirements.

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What approach should be used to evaluate a prototype's performance against goals and criteria, and why is it valuable in engineering design?

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Assessment; it allows for systematic evaluation and improvement by analyzing trade-offs and determining the best course of action.

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A company adds a new user-friendly feature to an existing smartphone. Which term best describes this process, and why?

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Innovation, because it involves improving an existing product.

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Engineers are testing and improving a water filter until it works as needed. What best describes this process and why?

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Iterative, because it involves repeating steps to achieve the desired outcome.

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What should a student provide to show their experimental results are valid?

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The results are well-founded on evidence and match the real world.

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What is a full-scale model of a new bicycle used for testing and improvement called, and why is it important?

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Prototype, because it allows for testing and adjustments before final production.

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In a brainstorming session, if someone suggests an idea that improves another person’s idea, what is this process called?

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Piling-on, because it produces a similar or enhanced idea.