Engineering Design Process
Universal System Model
Bridges/Vocabulary
Safety Signs
Adaptive Devices/Communication Systems
100
Once you have settled on a plan with which to work, you must prepare detailed drawings and engineering plans and solicit feedback. These designs may need to be modified depending on any feedback you receive. You are now on the step of the Design Process called ___________? A. Develop possible solutions B. Evaluate the solution C. Identify the need or problem D. Test the solution
What is A. Develop possible solutions
100
The part of the Universal Systems Model that provides information about the system and outputs allowing changes to be made. A. Input B. Feedback C. Goal D. Process
What is B. Feedback
100
This type of bridge is best used to go over highways or small creeks.
What is Beam Bridge
100
This safety sign’s message indicates the location of fire equipment. A. Safe Condition Sign B. Warning Sign C. Fire Safety Sign D. Mandatory Action Sign
What is C. Fire Safety Sign
100
Please define Adaptive/Assistive Devices in your own words.
What is a device that is designed to help people with a disability.
200
If you make an engineering presentation that includes a discussion of solution best meets the needs of the initial problem and are discussing the social Impacts and tradeoffs of the solution you are on the step of the Design Process called________? A. Communicate the solution B. Evaluate the solution C. Select the best possible solution D. Test the solution
What is A. Communicate the solution
200
This part of the system includes the finished product; it can be planned/unplanned, desired/undesired, negative/positive, or immediate/delayed. A. Input B. Output C. Goal D. Feedback
What is B. Output
200
A force that twists or rotates particles or objects is the definition of what term? A. Torsion B. Compression C. Tension D. Force
What is A. Torsion
200
This safety sign’s message specifies behavior that is prohibited because it would result in an immediate or potential risk of personal injury or threat to health. A. Safe Condition Sign B. Warning Sign C. Mandatory Action Sign D. Prohibition Sign
What is D. Prohibition Sign
200
A person who is 15 years or older and has difficulty with one or more activities of daily living (ADL) are identified as having a disability. True or False?
What is True
300
When you utilize appropriate material, take notes on what is working, what Is not working and why, then make the necessary changes and build…you are on the step of the Design Process called A. Redesign B. Select the best possible Solution C. Test the Solution D. Construct a Prototype
What is D. Construct a Prototype
300
That part of the Universal System Model that is the objective or desired outcome.
What is Goal
300
These two forces act in direct opposition with each other in a bridge to help a bridge stand.
What is Compression and Tesnsion
300
This type of sign is represented with a yellow triangle with a black boarder and black symbol.
What is A warning Sign
300
Which part of the a communication system is the device that translates the encoded message into an understandable form
What is Decoder
400
6. If you want to see if your building will hold up against wind and weather and the only way to know if your design will work in real-world conditions is to build a model or prototype and see if it holds up to the stresses you place on it, then you are on the step of the Design Process called______________? A. Develop possible solutions B. Identify the need or problem C. Research the need or problem (and brainstorm) D. Test the solution
What is D. Test the Solution
400
Please list the seven resources of input.
What is Capital, Energy, Information, Materials, People, Time and Tools
400
Which bridge is made up steel towers and cables, is best for going over harbors with heavy boat traffic and can span 2,000, 7,000 feet?
What is Suspension Bridge
400
This safety sign’s message identifies evacuation routes and assembly points. It also indicates the location of first aid and emergency equipment or a safety facility or a safety action.
What is Safe Condition Sign
400
The part of the communication system that is the device that sends the encoded message towards its destination.
What is Transmitter
500
Please list the 8 steps of the Engineering Design Process in order.
What is 1. Identify the need or problem, 2. research the need or problem, 3. Develop possible solutions, 4. Select the best possible solution, 5. Construct a prototype, 6 Test/Evaluate the solutions, 7. Communicate the solutions, 8. Resdesign.
500
Please list the steps in an Open-Looped System and the Steps in a Closed-Looped System. In order.
What is Open Loop-Goal, Input, Process and Output Closed Loop-Goal, Input, Process, Output and FEEDBACK!
500
The Sagamore Bridge is an example of what type of bridge? It is best for going over wide spaces when you don’t want to string cables.
What is Arch Bridge
500
How would a Prohibition Sign be recognized? (think No smoking)
What is a red ring and diagonal bar with black symbol on white back ground
500
Please list the 7 steps of a communication system in order.
What is Source, encoder, transmitter, medium, receiver, decoder, destination
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