Exploring the Design Process for MSL

What is the first step in the technological design process?

• Testing the prototype

• Identifying the problem

• Building the prototype

• Evaluating the solution

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Which of the following is a key component of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL)?

• Solar panels

• Rover

• Space shuttle

• Satellite

What is the purpose of creating a prototype in the design process?

• To finalize the design

• To test and evaluate the design

• To market the product

• To identify the problem

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Which step involves brainstorming and coming up with multiple solutions in the design process?

• Testing the prototype

• Identifying the problem

• Generating ideas

• Evaluating the solution

What is the final step in the technological design process?

• Building the prototype

• Identifying the problem

• Communicating the results

• Testing the prototype

In the context of the Mars Science Laboratory, what is the primary mission of the rover?

• To orbit Mars

• To explore the surface of Mars

• To return samples to Earth

• To communicate with satellites

Which of the following is NOT a step in the technological design process?

• Identifying the problem

• Building the prototype

• Ignoring feedback

• Testing the prototype

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What is the role of testing in the design process?

• To skip unnecessary steps

• To ensure the prototype works as intended

• To finalize the design

• To identify the problem

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Which of the following best describes a prototype?

• A final product ready for sale

• A preliminary model used for testing

• A marketing strategy

• A problem statement

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How does the Mars Science Laboratory contribute to our understanding of Mars?

• By sending humans to Mars

• By collecting and analyzing soil and rock samples

• By building habitats on Mars

• By launching satellites around Mars

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