EDP Practice Quiz

A company is making prototypes for a new computer system. Which of the following statements best describes an advantage of making several different prototypes?

• Testing at the same time

• buying many users

• production in large numbers

For a technology project, Trent came up with an idea to build a model bridge. According to the engineering design process, which of the following should be Trent's next step?

• Construct prototypes

• research designs

• gather materials

• present the solution

A manufacturer has developed a textured surface for plastic cups. The manufacturer has produced prototypes. Which of the following is the next step in the engineering design process?

• Present the solution

• Ask questions

• Redesign the surface

• Test and evaluate

An engineer suggest using a robotic system to manufacture a particular chemical. Which of the following is most likely the engineer's reason for making the suggestion?

• Increasing the cost of materials

• reducing worker exposure

• increasing the cost of production

An automobile company plans to develop an electric car to sell to urban areas. Which of the following will help the company evaluate the potential market for these cars?

• scale models

• present their solution

• redesign the cars

• consumer surveys

Hannah presented an idea for recycling used tires to an automotive company. If she followed the engineering design process, what was the first step in developing her idea?

• Identifying a problem

• draw a picture

• selecting a solution

• building a prototype

A company sent prototypes of a newly designed hair dryer for trial use to 100 homes along with a satisfaction survey. This process is part of which step in the engineering design process?

• communicating solutions

• evaluating outcomes

• researching the problem

You plan to build a solar stove. What criteria would best help you evaluate how well your model works?

• Location of the test

• cost of the model

• the time it takes to cook

Your group plans to build a model. When should you decide upon the criteria you will use to test your design?

• after the model is built

• in the middle of the build

• before the model is built

Juan is going to design a toy car. After doing research, Juan creates several different designs and selects the one he wants to use. What are the next two steps Juan would do in the design process?

• build a prototype and test it

• Build and finish full size cars

• patent the design and sell it