10 questions
The use of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems is __________.
bioengineering
biotechnology
engineering
technology
Using science and math for practical purposes such as designing structures, machines, and systems is __________.
bioengineering
biotechnology
engineering
technology
The standards for measuring a design's success are _______.
criteria
restraints
prototype
technology
The process of applying the engineering design process to living things is __________.
bioengineering
biotechnology
engineering
technology
The original or test model on which a product is based is a(n) __________.
criteria
restraint
prototype
technology
Artificial legs are an example of __________.
bioengineering
biotechnology
engineering
technology
Computer models, along with mathematical data, can help to provide which information to bioengineers?
which prosthesis is more appealing
which prosthesis would be less necessary
what kinds of changes need to be made to a prosthetic device
what kinds of adjustments need to be made to the marketing plan
This foot x ray is an example of which kind of science or engineering?
biotechnology
microbiology
prototype design
prosthetic devices
Suppose you are a bioengineer who is designing a prosthetic shoulder joint. You are building a prototype. Which is an important design criterion for a shoulder joint that you should include?
It should be realistic in color and appearance.
It should be capable of full movement within a shoulder socket.
It should keep the person from injuring himself again.
It should be stronger than a typical shoulder and hold more weight.
You and your design team have designed a new waterproof wristwatch made of a soft, flexible, cloth-like material. which of the following prototypes could be used to predict how well the watch would work in real life?
a graphic drawing of the watch
a computer model of the watch that actually moves
a wearable model of the watch made of plastic or cloth
a wearable model of the watch made of the new material