Engineering Design Process and App Testing

The video tutorial reviews the engineering design process, focusing on a practical example of increasing student homework submission. Teachers brainstorm solutions, such as following students home, creating an app to notify parents, and using drones. They decide on developing an app, design its features, and plan to test it with a group of students. After testing, they identify issues and suggest improvements, like adding text or email notifications. The tutorial emphasizes the iterative nature of the design process and the importance of feedback.

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Identifying a problem

• Creating a prototype

• Improving the design

• Testing the solution

Which step involves creating a test model in the engineering design process?

• Brainstorming

• Planning

• Prototyping

• Improving

What common problem did the teachers identify in the video?

• Students not participating in discussions

• Students not understanding the material

• Students not turning in homework

• Students not attending classes

Which of the following was NOT a brainstormed solution for the homework problem?

• Following students home

• Creating an app to notify parents

• Using a drone to collect homework

• Hiring a tutor for each student

Why was the idea of following students home considered impractical?

• It would be too expensive

• It would be too time-consuming

• It would require special training

• It would not solve the problem

What was the chosen solution to address the homework problem?

• Following students home

• Creating an app

• Using a drone

• Hiring additional staff

What was a major issue found during the testing of the app prototype?

• The app was too expensive

• The app did not send messages

• The app called at inappropriate times

• The app was difficult to use

How did the teachers plan to improve the app after testing?

• By adding more features

• By sending text messages instead of calls

• By redesigning the user interface

• By increasing the app's speed

What percentage of students was initially tested with the app prototype?

• 20%

• 5%

• 15%

• 10%

What was one suggested method to ensure the app sends the correct message?

• Using a different app

• Hiring more staff

• Cross-referencing student data

• Increasing the app's budget