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
A) unintended consequences
B) assistive bio-engineering
C) intended benefit
D) cost-benefit analysis
C) intended benefit
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?
A) by increasing communication
B) by improving transportation
C) by reducing pollution
D) by replacing paper
A) by increasing communication
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.
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
A) build a prototype
B) research
C) run a test
D) communicate your results
B) research
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)
A) adaptive bio-engineering
B) assistive bio-engineering
C) consequences
D) photosynthesis
B) assistive bio-engineering
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.
This is the "test model" of the product
A) summary
B) photograph
C) cost-benefit analysis
D) prototype
D) prototype
A) cost-benefit analysis
B) over-priced
C) prototype
D) final product
A) cost-benefit analysis
A) prototype
B) unintended consequences
C) cost-benefit analysis
D) intended consequences
B) unintended consequences
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.
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
A) scientific method
B) research
C) photosynthesis
D) engineering
D) engineering
A) technology
B) cost-benefit analysis
C) engineering
D) photosynthesis
A) technology
A) False
B) I don't know
C) True
C) True. Unintended consequences can be either positive (happy accidents) or negative
A) photosynthesis
B) blending
C) assistive bio-engineering
D) adaptive bio-engineering
D) adaptive bio-engineering
During the planning phase, what is the purpose of using tools like a decision matrix?
Answer: C. To objectively compare different design concepts.
A) eat a snack
B) research
C) identify the problem
D) test and evaluate
D) test and evaluate
A) the air we breathe
B) microwaves
C) cell phones
D) computers
A) the air we breathe
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
A) eye glasses
B) hip replacement
C) hearing aid
D) wheelchair
B) hip replacement
The planning phase of the design process primarily involves which of the following activities?
Answer: B. Evaluating ideas against design criteria and constraints.