Engineering Basics
True or False
The first design is usually the best one.
False
What is compression?
Pushing materials together
Current is the flow of...
Electricity
Biomedical engineers improve...
Healthcare and medical technology
Industrial engineers improve...
Processes and systems
Why do engineers build prototypes before creating the final product?
To test ideas, identify problems, and improve the design before making the final version.
What is tension?
Pulling materials apart
Voltage is like ______ in a water pipe.
Water Pressure
Name one device biomedical engineers might design.
What is efficiency?
Doing something with less time, waste, or resources.
Name three qualities that make someone a good engineer.
What is a bottleneck in a bridge?
The weakest point or place most likely to fail.
A circuit that has a complete path for electricity is called...
Closed circuit
Environmental engineers help protect...
(Hint: Looking for 5 answers)
People, water, air, land, and the environment
What is a bottleneck?
The slowest step in a process.
What are the six steps of the Engineering Design Process?
Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve
Name four simple machines.
What's the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
Conductors allow electricity to flow.
Insulators resist electricity.
What does sustainability mean?
Meeting today's needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs.
Name two things engineering students can do during college besides attending class.
Your engineering team built a bridge that held less weight than expected, even though the design looked strong.
Using the Engineering Design Process, explain two steps your team should take before building another bridge.
A bridge is sagging in the middle.
Would adding support underneath help with compression or tension?
Compression
Why are homes wired in parallel instead of series?
If one device turns off, the others still work.
Explain one way engineering can improve people's quality of life.
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What is one thing companies look for besides good grades?