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100
  • This is the application of engineering to living things such as humans and plants

A) prototype
B) photosynthesis
C) bio-engineering
D) cost-benefit-analysis

C) bio-engineering

100

This step follows creating the prototype in the engineering design process

A) eat a snack
B) research
C) identify the problem
D) test and evaluate

D) test and evaluate

100
  • This type of bio-engineering is developed to help organisms WITHOUT changing them

A) photosynthesis
B) consequences
C) adaptive bio-engineering
D) assistive bio-engineering

D) assistive bio-engineering

100

Which one of these is not an example of technology?

A) computers
B) cell phones
C) the air we breathe
D) microwaves

C) the air we breathe

100

Which of the following best defines the word constraint?

A) opportunity
B) restriction
C) option
D) idea

B) restriction

200
  • What is the first step of the engineering design process

A) making a prototype
B) research
C) communicate
D) Identifying the problem

D) Identifying the problem

200

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) cost-benefit analysis
C) technology
D) photosynthesis

C) technology

200
  • Technology has had _______ on the natural world in the last 200 years.

A) a minor impact
B) a decreasing impact
C) no impact
D) an increasing impact

D) an increasing impact

200
  • wearing a hearing aid is what type of bio-engineering?

A) adaptive
B) assistive

B) assistive

200
  • When finding the solution to an engineering design problem, there is/are usually...

A) many possible correct solutions
B) only one possible correct solution
C) a very limited number of possible correct solutions

A) many possible correct solutions

300
  • Which of these is an example of assistive bio-engineering

A) cochlear implants
B) contact lenses
C) prosthetic limb
D) knee replacement

A) cochlear implants

300
  • Unintended consequences can be either negative or positive

A) True
B) False
C) I don't know

A) True

300

 A team is tasked with designing a bridge made of popsicle sticks that can hold 5 pounds of weight. They have a $5 budget. During testing, their first prototype can only hold 3 pounds before breaking.


a) Lowering the cost of materials.
b) Increasing the bridge's weight-bearing capacity.
c) Finding a new construction material that is not a popsicle stick.
d) Presenting their findings to stakeholders. 

b) Increasing the bridge's weight-bearing capacity.

300
  •  Today, almost all cars have seat belts. How does improving the design of seat belts help people the most?

A) It increases the speed at which cars can travel
B) It decreases injuries to passengers in cars
C) It increases the comfort of passengers in cars.
D) It decreases the cost of cars.

B) It decreases injuries to passengers in cars

300
  • How do road reflectors MOST benefit people

A) by helping people to cross the road safely
B) by helping runners see cars on the road
C) by helping workers with road construction
D) by helping drivers to see the road more clearly

D) by helping drivers to see the road more clearly

400
  • A Group of engineers wanted to know how different building designs would respond during an earthquake. They made several models of buildings and tested each for its ability to withstand earthquake conditions. Which will most likely result from testing different building designs?

A) Building designs will look nicer.
B) Building will be built faster.
C) Building materials will be cheaper.
D) Buildings will be made safer.

D) Buildings will be made safer.

400

A company is developing a new line of reusable water bottles. They are at the stage where they have a working prototype and are about to gather user feedback. 

a) Design → Test → Improve → Create
b) Imagine → Create → Test → Share
c) Create → Test → Analyze → Improve
d) Plan → Create → Test → Plan

c) Create → Test → Analyze → Improve

400

 Developing genetically produced crops that can withstand long periods without water is what type of bio-engineering?

A) adaptive
B) assistive

A) adaptive

400

Which question do engineers NOT ask?

A) Will I use this technology for myself?
B) Who does the problem affect?
C) What is the problem?
D) Why does the problem need to be solved?

A) Will I use this technology for myself?

400
  • Engineers make sure that the cost of designing and producing the new product is worth its benefit. What is this called?

A) final product
B) cost-benefit analysis
C) prototype
D) over-priced

B) cost-benefit analysis

500
  •  Cars were once assembled completely by hand. Industrial robots now assemble many car parts. What is a positive effect of using robots?

A) There are fewer injuries to workers.
B) More mistakes are mad during the assembly.
C) The assembly takes more time.
D) More workers are needed for assembly.

A) There are fewer injuries to workers.

500
  • Laser eye surgery to correct vision is using what type of bio-engineering?

A) adaptive
B) assistive

A) adaptive

500
  • In engineering, the design process begins when...

A) a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem
B) and engineering design team comes up with ideas for a new product
C) information about an existing product is gathered by an engineer

A) a design engineer recognizes the need for a solution to a problem

500

This is the "test model" of the product

A) photograph
B) cost-benefit analysis
C) summary
D) prototype

D) prototype

500

 Engineers make sure that the cost of designing and producing the new product is worth its benefit. What is this called?

A) final product
B) cost-benefit analysis
C) prototype
D) over-priced

B) cost-benefit analysis

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