PLTW Design Process

After building a paper airplane, you throw it and it immediately crashes. You realize that there is a major flaw in your design. What should be the next step?

• change the design and test it again

• throw it harder to see if it flies

• add more weight to the airplane

• use a different type of paper

This step in Design process includes building a testable prototype, testing it for performance/usability/durability, collecting the data, analyzing the data, and creating a test report of the findings. What is this step?

• construct and test a prototype

• develop a design brief

• conduct market research

• create a final product

What is the main goal of the design process?

• To write reports

• To make things

• To make charts and graphs

• To find solutions to problems

Which step of the design process would you brainstorm ideas on possible solutions or products?

• Generate Concepts

• Define the Problem

• Test Solutions

• Evaluate Results

What would be the next logical step engineers would take to design and produce a smaller laptop computer that weighs less?

• Build a new type of laptop battery

• Research current laptop technology

• Build a prototype computer

• Increase the size of the laptop screen

What is the purpose of building a prototype?

• to test the product and make sure that it is the best solution to the problem

• to create a final version of the product

• to gather user feedback on the marketing strategy

• to reduce the overall cost of production

An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?

• Test the prototype.

• Submit the design for approval.

• Start mass production of the brakes.

• Conduct a market analysis.

Which step of the design process would you build the prototype?

• Define the Problem

• Construct and Test the Solution

• Research and Brainstorm

• Evaluate and Iterate

Engineers plan on developing a new drill for use on oil rigs. What should the engineers do first in order to develop the new drill?

• Conduct a market analysis to determine demand

• Find out features the drill will need by asking questions

• Design the drill based on existing models

• Test prototypes in a controlled environment

What is the First Step of the Engineering Design Process?

• Identify the Requirements

• Define the Problem

• Brainstorm Solutions

• Test the Solution