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What is a set of steps for developing products?
design process
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What is a purpose of technology?
To solve problems
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What is the main purpose of developing a prototype?
To test whether or not the product will work
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What word means "to move people or goods from one location to another location?"
transport
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What is the main advantage of magnetic levitation trains compared to diesel-electric trains?
They are faster.
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What is the first step in the design process?
Identify the problem
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If an engineer has three designs to choose from, which design should be chosen: 1. the smallest one 2. the quickest one to produce 3. the one that meets the most important needs 4. the most costly one to make
3. the one that meets the most important needs
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What is the knowledge, processes, and products that solve problems and make work easier?
technology
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After someone chooses a solution to build, what should be done next?
Create a prototype of the design
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What factors need to be considered when deciding which product to make?
1. Must solve the problem identified 2. Affordable/Cost 3. Time 4. Safety
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What problem does GPS technology solve for someone driving a car?
The driver might get lost.
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What is a smaller or simpler version of an object?
model
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Which step of the design process includes reading about other people's experiments?
Step 2: Doing research
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What is an example of technology that has improved transportation systems?
Possible answers: Car mirrors make cars safer. Seat belts make cars safer. Air bags make cars safer. GPS helps people find their way around while traveling.
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What is the first fully working product that uses a design solution?
prototpye
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