Engineering Design Process

Cellular phone is designed to help people communicate. How would a cellular phone be classified?

• as a system

• as a process

• as a tool

• as a product

Jake has noticed that when he opens the door, the doorknob hits the wall. He decides to design something to absorb the force of the opening door. He has identified the problem. What is the next step in his design process?

• Improve his prototype

• Communicate Results

• Take notes on his design

• Brainstorm solutions

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Anything that is made to meet a need or desire is called

• Tool

• Prototype

• Technology Product

• Designed System

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Tools, parts, and processes that work together form a

• Designed System

• Process

• Model

• Product

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A series of steps that result in a product

• Input

• Output

• Technology

• Process

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Jesse works for a car company. She uses her knowledge of math and science to improve on car safety. What is her profession?

• Car Sales

• Biologist

• Geologist

• Engineer

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Bob wants to design a structure that protects tomato plants from hard rains while still letting in sunlight. Which one would best help him meet his design goal?

• Cardboard Box

• Mosquito Netting

• Wooden case

• Plastic bags

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Trains, railroads, and flashing safety lights at rail crossings all work together to move goods and people from place to place. What do all of these parts make up?

• A model

• a process

• a design

• a prototype

Metersticks, screwdrivers, and calculators are all used to shape, build, or produce other things. How can these objects be grouped?

• Tools

• Designs

• Systems

• Processes

Olivia and Diane designed two different toy cars. They made one prototype read and the other blue. The red car moved faster, but the blue one traveled farther. To decide which prototype is best, what do Olivia and Diane need to review?

• Design Goals

• Test Data

• Brainstorming

• Redesign

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