Defining Success

The video explores the engineering process, focusing on how engineers define problems and solutions. It emphasizes the importance of criteria in determining a successful solution, using a hypothetical scenario of crossing a canyon. The video illustrates how engineers use available resources to create solutions that meet specific criteria, highlighting the iterative nature of engineering design.

What is the primary focus of engineers when defining success?

• Graduating from a good school

• Winning a lifetime supply of macaroni and cheese

• Solving the problem at hand

• Getting a good bonus check at work

Which of the following is NOT an example of an engineering solution mentioned in the video?

• Telephone

• Refrigerator

• Light bulb

• Airplane

What is the first criterion for a successful solution to the canyon problem?

• It should be cost-effective

• It should get the person to the other side alive

• It should be easily accessible

• It should be reusable

Why is Superman not considered the most successful solution for crossing the canyon?

• He is too slow

• He is not real

• He does not meet all the criteria

• He is too expensive

What is the key takeaway about choosing the most successful solution?

• It should be the fastest to implement

• It should be the most innovative

• It should meet all or most of the criteria

• It should be the cheapest option