Engineering Design Process

Engineering is

• a human-made object
• the application of math and science to solve real world problems
• electronic appliances
• only for geniuses

The purpose of the design process is to

• make a problem more complicated
• solve problems effectively and efficiently
• make sure an engineer is using their notebook correctly
• slow down an engineer's work

Choose the steps of the design process in the appropriate order.

• Research, Define the problem, Test prototype, Share results, Develop and design solution(s), Build a prototype
• Share results, Test and evaluate solution, Build prototype, Test prototype, Research, Develop and design solution(s)
• Define the problem, Research, Develop and design solution(s), Build prototype, Test prototype, Evaluate solution, Share results
• Define the problem, Research, Develop and design solution(s), Build prototype, Evaluate solution, Test prototype, Share results

Which step of the design process is when the engineer analyzes and evaluates all the possible solutions and chooses the best possible solution considering the project criteria and constraints?

• Develop a solution
• Define the problem
• Present the solution
• Construct and test a prototype

What step of the design process is when you determine the effectiveness of your solution and how you could improve it?

• Generate concepts
• Define the problem
• Present the solution
• Evaluate the solution

Students are brainstorming and sketching ideas for possible solutions to a problem. What step of the design process is this?

• Research
• Define the problem
• Evaluate the solution
• Present a solution

Why do engineers work in teams when solving design challenges?

• To reduce the workload of an individual
• To complete work more quickly
• To generate more ideas and greater creativity
• All of the above

In engineering, the design process begins when

• information about an existing product is gathered by an engineer
• an engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product
• an engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem
• a prototype has been created and successfully tested

Who would be the target audience for a new hairdryer?

• Children under 1 year
• Males with short hair
• Kids ages 8 and younger
• Women ages 14 and up

Identifying the "target population" or target audience" occurs during which step of the engineering design loop?

• Identify the need
• Research the Problem
• Develop Possible Solutions
• Test Prototype