An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
Test the prototype.
Make sketches of the prototype.
Identify constraints.
Collect and analyze the test results.
2. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Jacob has noticed that when he opens his bedroom door, the doorknob hits the wall. He decides to design a device to absorb the force of the opening door. He has identified the problem. What is the next step in his design process?
Evaluate the design.
Identify the criteria and constraints.
Brainstorm solutions.
Sketch a possible prototype.
3. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
What is the first step in the Design Process?
Identify the Problem
Construct a Prototype
Develop Possible Solutions
Optimize
4. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
A small group of people start sharing ideas. Some ideas may seem silly, but all suggestions are written down for further consideration. This activity is part of which step of the Design Process?
Choose the Best Solution
Brainstorm Design Solutions
Research
Communicate Results
5. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
During which step of the Design Process do you experiment with the prototype under controlled conditions and collect /record data?
Test and Evaluate
Construct Prototype
Optimize
Analyze Results
6. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
It is important to sketch detailed drawings/blueprints and ask for feedback. This happens during which step of the Design Process?
Design Solutions
Construct Prototype
Redesign
Communicate Results
7. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
During which step of the Design Process would the specific constraints or criteria of the problem be identified
Define
Design Solutions
Construct Prototype
Optimize
8. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
In which step of the Design Process would you discuss questions such as: Has the criteria been met? If so, how well? If not, why not? What are the next steps?
Identify the Problem
Optimize
Design Solutions
Construct Prototype
9. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
Which word best describes a constraint?
option
opportunity
limitation
goal
10. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
A prototype is a model that
functions like the final solution would
is made of the same materials as the final product
is made after the final product is made
has to be 3D
11. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
A team of engineers is asked to design a scooter that will be able to hold 150 pounds without breaking for less than $30. They decide that they will only use recycled materials. Which of the following is the team’s constraint?
designed to appeal to kids
made out of recycled materials
must hold 150 pounds
they do not have a scooter that does this
12. Multiple Choice
30 seconds
1 pt
If your initial design does not fully solve the problem or meet the criteria, then you must go back and revise your design solution. This is part of which step in the Design Process?