Safety and Procedures
Make sure your area is clear. Then read the board for further instructions.
What is the first step you should take when entering a workshop?
Teamwork enhances project efficiency by capitalising on each team member's strengths.
Why is teamwork important in engineering projects?
A Ruler
What tool is commonly used to measure length accurately?
is credited with inventing the telephone
Who is Alexander Graham Bell
Ask (define the problem)
What is the first step of the engineering design process?
Name two personal protective equipment (PPE) items that must be worn in a lab setting.
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What are some effective communication strategies for team members?
Identify the function of a caliper in engineering.
Caliper(s) or calliper(s) are an instrument used to measure the linear dimensions of an object or hole;
What does the term "innovation" mean in the context of engineering?
To modify an already existing invention.
allows designers to test the practicability of the current design and potentially investigate how trial users think and feel about the product
Why is prototyping important in the design process?
Describe the importance of having a first aid kit in an engineering workspace.
To assist in an emergency
Describe how trust can be built within an engineering team.
Communicate openly, listen to their ideas, and provide support. Acknowledge their expertise and involve them in decision-making.
measuring current, voltage, and resistance within a circuit
How does a multimeter assist in electrical engineering tasks?
this invention is considered the precursor to modern computers?
what is the analytical engine
Explain the significance of testing and evaluation in engineering.
T&E enables the Program Manager to learn about limitations (technical or operational), Critical Operational Issues (COI), of the system under development so that they can be resolved before production and deployment.
Maintain tools with care, Inspect tools thoroughly.
What are the safety protocols to follow when using power tools?
Productivity and efficiency drop off sharply, and collaboration or innovation is next to impossible.
What challenges can arise from poor teamwork in engineering?
Power tools have a power source that allows them to operate automatically and without human intervention.
Hand tools are exactly what they sound like – tools that require manual labor to use
What is the difference between a hand tool and a power tool?
this innovation in transportation has improved efficiency.
What is electric vehicles
What role does feedback play in the engineering design process?
helps engineers to optimise feedback loops, improve design quality and thus ensure the design's efficiency.
Explain the role of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) in ensuring safety during engineering projects.
The MSDS lists the hazardous ingredients of a product, its physical and chemical characteristics (e.g. flammability, explosive properties), its effect on human health, the chemicals with which it can adversely react, handling precautions, the types of measures that can be used to control exposure
Discuss a situation in which teamwork led to a successful engineering project.
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Discuss the importance of tool maintenance in engineering projects
longevity
Discuss the impact of the internet as an invention on communication.
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Describe how iteration is used in the engineering design process.
engineers use lessons learned from past versions of a prototype or product and apply them to future versions.