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PLANNING
100

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

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

B) bio-engineering

100
  • This is the positive purpose for which the technology is designed to be used

A) unintended consequences
B) assistive bio-engineering
C) intended benefit
D) cost-benefit analysis

C) intended benefit

100
  • Which question do engineers NOT ask?

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

C) Will I use this technology for myself?

100
  • How has the invention of the personal computer helped people the most?

A) by increasing communication
B) by improving transportation
C) by reducing pollution
D) by replacing paper

A) by increasing communication

100

 During the planning phase, a team has narrowed its options to three potential solutions. What are the next logical steps for the team to take to select the single best solution?

Answer: The team should first revisit the design criteria and constraints that were defined earlier.

200

 What is the first step of the engineering design process

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

C) Identifying the problem

200
  • After you have identified the problem, what should you do next?

A) build a prototype
B) research
C) run a test
D) communicate your results

B) research

200
  •  When brainstorming ideas, it is most important to focus on what?

A) As many ideas as possible (quantity)
B) One awesome idea
C) what's for dinner
D) the 10 best solutions

A) As many ideas as possible (quantity)

200
  •  This type of bio-engineering is developed to help organisms WITHOUT changing them

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

B) assistive bio-engineering

200

 The planning phase is a one-time step and does not require going back to other steps in the design process.

Answer: False. The engineering design process is iterative.

300

This is the "test model" of the product

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

D) prototype

300
  • Engineers make sure that the cost of designing and producing the new product is worth its benefit. What is this called?

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

A) cost-benefit analysis

300
  • These are the uses or results that engineers do not purposely include in the design of products

A) prototype
B) unintended consequences
C) cost-benefit analysis
D) intended consequences

B) unintended consequences

300

Which statement BEST describes how the Internet has helped improve life for many people?

A) The Internet has eliminated the need for the library.
B) The Internet allows students to concentrate more on homework.
C) People are able to access information from many locations
D) People can now do their work from home.

D) People can now do their work from home.

300

What is a key output of the planning phase that will guide the next step of building a prototype?

Answer: C. A detailed design proposal, including sketches and materials

400
  • 4. This is the process of creating technology

A) scientific method
B) research
C) photosynthesis
D) engineering

D) engineering

400
  • 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) technology
B) cost-benefit analysis
C) engineering
D) photosynthesis

A) technology

400
  •  Unintended consequences can be either negative or positive

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

C) True. Unintended consequences can be either positive (happy accidents) or negative

400
  • This type of technology helps organisms by actually CHANGING the organism.

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

D) adaptive bio-engineering

400

 During the planning phase, what is the purpose of using tools like a decision matrix?

Answer: C. To objectively compare different design concepts.

500
  •  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

500
  • Which one of these is not an example of technology?

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

A) the air we breathe

500
  • Which of these is a negative effect associated with some types of new technology?

A) decreased physical activity
B) increased worker productivity
C) less time required to find information
D) faster diagnosis of medical problems

A) decreased physical activity

500
  • Which of the following is NOT an example of assistive bio-engineering

A) eye glasses
B) hip replacement
C) hearing aid
D) wheelchair

B) hip replacement

500

The planning phase of the design process primarily involves which of the following activities?

Answer: B. Evaluating ideas against design criteria and constraints.

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