Engineering Problem Solving Concepts

The video introduces the concept of engineering, emphasizing that engineers solve problems by following a structured process: ask, imagine, create, and improve. It explains each step in detail, using the example of designing a bridge to illustrate how engineers work. The video concludes with a practical exercise, encouraging viewers to apply these steps to solve a simple problem.

What is the primary role of an engineer?

• To write books

• To solve problems

• To create art

• To teach mathematics

What is a solution in engineering terms?

• A guess

• A problem

• A method to solve a problem

• A question

Which of the following is NOT a step in the engineering process?

• Ask

• Imagine

• Create

• Destroy

What is the first step in the engineering process?

• Ask

• Improve

• Imagine

• Create

What do engineers do during the 'imagine' step?

• Think of solutions

• Ask questions

• Build models

• Test solutions

What is a model in the context of engineering?

• A finished product

• A smaller representation of an idea

• A real-life structure

• A type of question

Why do engineers create models?

• To make art

• To ask questions

• To save time and money

• To avoid solving problems

What should engineers do if their initial idea doesn't work?

• Ask more questions

• Ignore the problem

• Use parts that worked to create a new idea

• Give up

What is the first question to ask when solving a problem?

• What is the problem?

• How much will it cost?

• When will it be done?

• Who will solve it?

What materials were available to solve the itchy back problem?

• Plastic bricks and glue

• Rulers, modeling dough, and a plastic fork

• Metal and screws

• Wood and nails