Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) - Medicine Coolers Quiz

What mindset is important for students to embrace in engineering?

• Avoiding failure at all costs

• Embracing persistence, risk-taking, and productive failure

• Focusing only on successful outcomes

• Relying solely on individual work

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is the benefit of using low-cost, readily available materials in engineering education?

• It limits the scope of projects

• It makes projects more expensive

• It allows learners to continue explorations at home

• It reduces the quality of engineering projects

Why is it important for students to learn from diverse role models in engineering?

• To focus on a single perspective

• To reflect the diversity of individuals involved in engineering

• To avoid learning from different narratives

• To ensure uniformity in engineering practices

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What must engineers consider when designing solutions according to the practice of "Consider problems in context"?

• The cost of materials

• The users and relevant conditions

• The speed of production

• The color of the product

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

Which engineering practice involves using a structured, iterative process to solve problems?

• Innovate to design solutions

• Use systems thinking

• Use a structured problem-solving process

• Envision multiple solutions

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What is the focus of the practice "Balance criteria and constraints" in engineering?

• To innovate new solutions

• To meet designated criteria while making tradeoffs

• To apply math knowledge

• To explore material properties

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

How do engineers apply science knowledge to problem solving?

• By using imagination and creativity

• By understanding and applying science concepts

• By considering user preferences

• By analyzing data with mathematics

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

What does the practice "Use systems thinking" encourage engineers to consider?

• The cost of individual components

• The interaction of parts within larger systems

• The speed of production

• The aesthetic design of products

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is one way engineers use models and prototypes in their work?

• To avoid testing their designs

• To create artistic representations

• To inform the development of prototypes

• To replace empirical data

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

How do engineers make evidence-based decisions?

• By guessing based on past experiences

• By collecting and analyzing data

• By following strict rules without deviation

• By using only computer simulations

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4