Decreasing the overall capabilities of a product or system in order to increase its ability to perform a more narrow or specific task very efficiently is known as?
innovating
inventing
specialization of function
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A desired specification of a product or system
criteria
constraint
creativity
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Human innovation in action that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems.
Technology
Science
Biology
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The 1st step in the Engineering Design Process is to
brainstorm a solution
refine the design
define the problem
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The final step in the Engineering Design Process is to
define the problem
explore possibilities
refine the design
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The development of technology is a _______activity and is the result of individual or collective needs and the ability to be creative
human
science
technology
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This is the ability or power to produce original thoughts or ideas based on reasoning and judgment
Imagination
Creativity
Personal Attributes
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This involves a set of steps that can be performed in different sequences and repeated when needed
design
test
criteria
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A(n) ____ is a human made object
Prototype
Natural Resource
Artifact
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True or False During the 20th century, people began to increase their capability by innovating and inventing.
true
false
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True or False Invention and innovation are creative ways to turn ideas into real things.
true
false
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A new product, system, or process that has never existed before is known as a(n)
product
innovation
invention
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The study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations is known as _________.
Science
Engineering
Carpentry
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True or False When brainstorming, all ideas are accepted.
true
false
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Once we have defined the problem, the 2nd step is to identify __________ and __________
inventions and innovations
ideas and thoughts
criteria and constraints
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Which step of the Engineering Design process involves: narrowing down the possibilities, deciding on the best idea, and justifying the idea.
Selecting an approach
Exploring the possibilities
Generating ideas
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Once you have generated ideas, the 5th step in the Engineering Design Process is to _____ possibilities.
generate
select
explore
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After we explore possibilities, the 6th step is to _________ an approach
define
select
brainstorm
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Once we select an approach, the 7th step is to make a ______ or ________.
model or prototype
sketch or design
drawing or plan
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After we make our model or prototype, the 8th step says that we need to ________ and ______.
test and evaluate
define and redefine
plan and brainstorm
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An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing something is known as a(n)
innovation
invention
product
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The profession involved in the development of processes, products, and systems that benefit mankind.
scientist
engineer
researcher
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When defining the problem, make sure you have a clear __________ of the task that needs to be performed.
goal
prototype
understanding
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Michael wants to create a full sized working model of his invention. What will he make?