Modeling Overview Quiz

What is the purpose of creating a model?

• To represent an idea or design with a simplified version

• To make something complex

• To remove characteristics or elements

• To communicate the idea or design

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Why do we use models in engineering design?

• To represent things that are not yet real

• To make the design process easier

• To test a process to power a hydrogen-powered car

• To save money on materials

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What is the limitation of a model?

• It is too expensive to create

• It is not visually similar to the real thing

• It is difficult to understand

• It cannot function exactly like the real thing

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What is an example of a model used in engineering design?

• Sketches and annotations

• Virtual model

• Circuit schematics

• Physical prototype

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What is the purpose of a conceptual model?

• To represent brainstormed ideas

• To produce a physical working model

• To test a design

• To show design details and technical specifications

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What type of model is used to test some aspect(s) of a design?

• Graphical model

• Mathematical model

• Conceptual model

• Prototype model

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What is the importance of mathematical modeling in engineering design?

• It helps visualize things that can't be seen

• It helps define a problem

• It helps analyze and test designs

• It helps communicate ideas and information

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What is the most expensive type of model?

• Graphical model

• Prototype model

• Mathematical model

• Conceptual model

What should engineers and designers consider when selecting a model?

• The purpose of the model

• The accuracy in performance

• The risk associated with using a model

• The cost of the model

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What is the reading level of this quiz?

• Grade 12

• Grade 9

• Grade 10

• Grade 11