Exploring Engineering and Design Concepts

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Build a prototype

• Identify the problem

• Test the solution

• Share the results

Which of the following best describes user-centred design?

• Focusing only on the cost of the product

• Designing with the needs and wants of the user in mind

• Making the product as complex as possible

• Ignoring feedback from users

In digital technologies, what is an algorithm?

• A type of computer hardware

• A step-by-step set of instructions to solve a problem

• A colourful design

• A measuring tool

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the engineering design process?

• Brainstorming solutions

• Testing and evaluating

• Ignoring feedback

• Communicating results

Why is it important to test a prototype?

• To see if it works as intended

• To make it look more colourful

• To skip to the next project

• To avoid using digital technologies

Which digital technology can help you design a bridge before building it?

• A word processor

• Computer-aided design (CAD) software

• A calculator

• A paintbrush

What does it mean to evaluate a solution in the engineering design process?

• To build it as quickly as possible

• To test and decide if it meets the requirements

• To ignore the user's needs

• To make it as expensive as possible

Which of the following is an example of integrating digital technologies in a design project?

• Drawing only with pencils

• Using a spreadsheet to record test results

• Ignoring computers

• Using only recycled paper

When designing a new water bottle, what is a user-centred question you might ask?

• How much does it cost to make?

• What colour do users prefer?

• How many can I sell?

• How quickly can I finish?

Which of the following is a benefit of using the engineering design process?

• It helps create solutions that solve real problems

• It makes projects more confusing

• It avoids teamwork

• It skips testing