The Engineering Design Process Review

Which quality is most important for a successful engineering project?

• determination

• creativity

• collaboration

• communication

What is the first step in the engineering design process for creating a new product?

• Brainstorming

• Conducting background research

  
  

• Building prototypes

• Defining the problem and constraints

Why is engineering a field that will always be in demand?

• Because engineers are highly paid

• Because engineering is a popular career choice

• Because engineering solves complex problems

• Because engineering is easy to learn

What does it mean for the engineering design process to be iterative in real-life projects?

•  Engineers cycle through the process multiple times

• Engineers only go through the process once

• Engineers follow a strict linear path

• Engineers skip certain steps in the process

What is the benefit of iterating through the engineering design cycle multiple times?

•  It saves time and resources

• It allows engineers to skip certain steps

• The final solution will be better

•  It is not necessary in the design process

What is the purpose of brainstorming in the engineering design process?

• To come up with many creative solutions

• To focus on a promising solution

• To build and test prototypes

• To define the problem and constraints

  
  

Why do engineers build and test multiple engineering prototypes?

• To skip the earlier steps in the design process

  
  

• To learn from failure and improve the product

• To waste time and resources

• To show off their skills to clients

Scamper is a technique used by engineers to

• Spark creativity and generate new ideas

• Promote laziness and delay progress

• Discourage new ideas

• Stifle creativity

What is the role of testing in the engineering design process for a new bridge?

• To finalise the design without any changes

• To identify and fix issues

• To skip unnecessary steps

• To gather feedback from clients

Why is collaboration important in engineering projects?

• It reduces the need for testing

• It ensures diverse perspectives and ideas

• It speeds up the brainstorming phase

• It eliminates the need for prototypes