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This is the application of engineering to living things such as humans and plants
A) bio-engineering
B) photosynthesis
C) cost-benefit-analysis
D) prototype
A) bio-engineering
What is the first step of the engineering design process
A) Identifying the problem
B) making a prototype
C) research
D) communicate
A) Identifying the problem
This step follows creating the prototype in the engineering design process
A) eat a snack
B) research
C) test and evaluate
D) identify the problem
C) test and evaluate
After you have identified the problem, what should you do next?
A) build a prototype
B) communicate your results
C) run a test
D) research
D) research
This term refers to the products and processes that are designed to serve our needs as well as the tools and methods for creating the products and processes.
A) engineering
B) photosynthesis
C) technology
D) cost-benefit analysis
C) technology
This is the "test model" of the product
A) prototype
B) summary
C) photograph
D) cost-benefit analysis
A) prototype
This is the process of creating technology
A) research
B) scientific method
C) engineering
D) photosynthesis
C) engineering
This is the positive purpose for which the technology is designed to be used
A) unintended consequences
B) cost-benefit analysis
C) intended benefit
D) assistive bio-engineering
C) intended benefit
Engineers make sure that the cost of designing and producing the new product is worth its benefit. What is this called?
A) over-priced
B) final product
C) cost-benefit analysis
D) prototype
C) cost-benefit analysis
Which one of these is not an example of technology?
A) microwaves
B) computers
C) the air we breathe
D) cell phones
C) the air we breathe
How has the invention of the personal computer helped people the most?
A) by replacing paper
B) by improving transportation
C) by increasing communication
D) by reducing pollution
C) by increasing communication
Unintended consequences can be either negative or positive
A) False
B) True
C) I don't know
B) True
A) consequences
B) photosynthesis
C) assistive bio-engineering
D) adaptive bio-engineering
C) assistive bio-engineering
Which question do engineers NOT ask?
A) Why does the problem need to be solved?
B) What is the problem?
C) Will I use this technology for myself?
D) Who does the problem affect?
C) Will I use this technology for myself?
Which statement BEST describes how the Internet has helped improve life for many people?
A) The Internet allows students to concentrate more on homework.
B) The Internet has eliminated the need for the library.
C) People are able to access information from many locations
D) People can now do their work from home.
C) People are able to access information from many locations
Which of these is a negative effect associated with some types of new technology?
A) less time required to find information
B) increased worker productivity
C) decreased physical activity
D) faster diagnosis of medical problems
C) decreased physical activity
This type of technology helps organisms by actually CHANGING the organism.
A) photosynthesis
B) adaptive bio-engineering
C) blending
D) assistive bio-engineering
B) adaptive bio-engineering
When brainstorming ideas, it is most important to focus on what?
A) the 10 best solutions
B) what's for dinner
C) One awesome idea
D) As many ideas as possible (quantity)
D) As many ideas as possible (quantity)
Which of the following is NOT an example of assistive bio-engineering
A) wheelchair
B) hearing aid
C) eye glasses
D) hip replacement
D) hip replacement
How do road reflectors MOST benefit people
A) by helping workers with road construction
B) by helping runners see cars on the road
C) by helping drivers to see the road more clearly
D) by helping people to cross the road safely
C) by helping drivers to see the road more clearly
Which of these is an example of assistive bio-engineering
A) cochlear implants
B) knee replacement
C) prosthetic limb
D) contact lenses
C) prosthetic limb
These are the uses or results that engineers do not purposely include in the design of products
A) prototype
B) intended consequences
C) cost-benefit analysis
D) unintended consequences
D) unintended consequences
Which of the following best defines the word constraint?
A) option
B) opportunity
C) restriction
D) idea
C) restriction
In engineering, the design process begins when...
A) information about an existing product is gathered by an engineer
B) and engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product
C) a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem
C) a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem
When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually...
A) only one possible correct solution
B) a very limited number of possible correct solutions
C) many possible correct solutions
C) many possible correct solutions