Measurements
What are the basic US standard unit of length?
Feet and Inches
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Define the Problem
Connects to a computer and allows you to type in responses.
The Keyboard
What is the purpose of a decision matrix?
Compare different design ideas based on specific criteria and not personal opinion.
This tool turns 2-dimensional drawing into 3-dimensional drawing.
What is Push/Pull?
How many inches are in a foot?
twelve
During which step do engineers brainstorm many possible solutions?
Generate concepts or ideas
Allows you to view what you are doing on the computer.
Monitor
If Design A scores 42 and Design B scores 36 on the decision matrix, which design should be chosen?
Design A
Used for making straight segments in SketchUp
What is the Line tool?
If a board is 3 feet long, how many inches long is it?
36 inches
What step involves building and testing a prototype?
Step 4 Develop and test a solution
This device is connected to a computer that allows you to hear sound that is coming from the computer.
What are speakers?
Why might some criteria be given a higher weight in a decision matrix?
Because some factors are more important to the final design than others
This tool allows you to change the angle of your screen.
What is the orbit tool?
How many feet are in a yard?
three feet
When engineers make changes after testing, which step are they working on?
Evaluate and redesign (or “Improve the design”)
The monitor on a device that is solely controlled by touch?
What is a touchscreen?
Name one advantage of using a decision matrix in engineering design.
It provides an objective, organized way to choose the best solution based on evidence
The tool that allows you to measure your design
the Dimensioning tool
How many feet are in a mile?
5280 feet
What is 6th step of the Design Process
Present the solution
A PS5 controller is what type of device
Both input and output
What does 1 and 2 mean on a decision Matrix?
1 means "no" 2 means "yes"
These group of tools allow you to create curved lines.
What are the Arc tools?