Engineering Design Quiz

In the engineering design process, what is the first step?

• information is gathered about current products
• the need for a solution to a problem is recognized
• a team of engineers comes up with ideas with new product

We consider the "target audience or population" during which step in the design process?

• develop possible solutions
• research the problem
• identify the need

Developing a model occurs in which step?

• identify a problem
• implementing the design
• design a solution
• evaluation the solution

Your team discovers a design flaw. What is your next step?

• obtain more money to support your research
• scrap the project and start over
• modify the design to solve the problem
• test the prototype over and over until the flaw dissappears

During a brainstorming session, it is important to focus --- of ideas rather than ---.

• quality; quantity
• quantity; quality

A team of engineers is given the task of developing a student-friendly laptop for less than $100. They decide to use a plastic case and imported hardware. What is a constraint the team faced?

• the price must be less than $100
• the laptop must use a plastic case
• the laptop must be user-friendly

Engineers and technicians differ at one step in the engineering design process?

• construct a prototype
• test and evaluate a prototype
• redesign

A private company is seeking to build a spaceship to transport civilians to space. What should the company do first?

• build a model
• identify needs
• test their prototype
• evaluate their design

Engineers working for a car manufacturer have developed a model that could improve the airbags in cars. What should be their next step?

• collect and analyze test results
• make new sketches for a prototype
• test the model as a prototype
• evaluate the design for marketing

You notice that your bathroom door is hitting the wall and making terrible marks. You decide to design something to absorb the force and prevent the door from hitting the wall. What is the next step according to the engineering design process?

• set a purpose
• analyze the data
• take notes on your design
• brainstorm possible solutions