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Sam is designing a chair for his classroom. He wants it to hold heavy books on the seat. Which of these should Sam focus on?
A. chair height
B. seat width
C. material strength
D. color of the seat
C. material strength
What is the main purpose of using the engineering process?"
A. to create drawings
B. to solve problems
B. to solve problems
Lena made a small boat out of plastic. It keeps tipping over in water. She asked her friends for advice on making it more stable. Which step in the design process is she using?
A. testing
B. redesigning
C. gathering feedback
D. analyzing data
B. redesigning
A student created a model of a bridge using straws and tape. What is the next step in the design process?
A. review the design
B. test the bridge
C. gather materials
D. make a sketch
B. test the bridge
Ryan made a tower using plastic blocks, but it fell over when he added weight to the top. What material should he use next to make it more stable?
A. rubber bands
B. clay bricks
C. taller blocks
D. colored straws
B. clay bricks
Maya created a windmill out of paper. It spins too slowly when placed in front of a fan. What should Maya focus on to improve the design?
A. the color of the blades
B. the shape of the blades
C. the length of the stick
D. the size of the base
B. the shape of the blades
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
A. build a model
B. test the prototype
C. identify a problem
D. analyze the results
C. identify a problem
Leo built a kite, but it doesn't fly very well. He asks his teacher for suggestions to improve its design. Which step is Leo using in the design process.
A. create
B. test
C. improve
D. brainstorm
C. improve
"Alex wants to design a playground slide. He listed some steps but forgot Step 3. What should he do for Step 3?"
A. Plan the design
Sarah built a model of a car using cardboard. What should she do next to see if the car moves smoothly?
A. design a new model
B. write a report
C. test the car model
D. take photos of the car
C. test the car model
David is making a tower using spaghetti and marshmallows. The tower keeps falling over. Which material should he try using next?
A. tape
B. string
C. glue
D. colored marshmallows
A. tape
Lucy wants to build a treehouse. She listed some steps but forgot Step 4. What should Lucy do for Step 4?"
A. Paint the walls
B. Create a blueprint
C. Build the treehouse
D. Add decorations
C. Build the treehouse
Jason is creating a bird feeder. What is the main goal of the design process for him?
A. to write instructions
B. to create blueprints
C. to attract birds
D. to solve a problem
D. to solve a problem
After testing her robot, Mia found that it didn’t turn properly. What is the next step she should take in the design process.
A. write a summary
B. improve the design
C. gather more materials
D. analyze other robots
B. improve the design
Liam designed a new toy car. What is the most important thing to check when testing the car?
A. the color of the car
B. the size of the wheels
C. how well it moves
D. the type of paint used
C. how well it moves
Olivia wants to make a robot that can pick up small objects. Which of these steps should she follow to find the best solution?
A. draw the robot
B. research different designs
C. choose the cheapest option
D. ask her friends for help
B. research different designs
Which of these is an example of technology?
A. a metal hip
B. a drawing of an engine
C. developing a hypothesis
D. thinking of a new theory
A. a metal hip
Engineers designed plans to make freezers for food. What main problem did freezing food solve?
A. how to make ice cubes
B. how to make ice cream
C. how to keep food from spoiling
D. how to make it easier to pack food into trucks
C. how to keep food from spoiling
Computer designs have gotten better over the years. Which example is not a computer improvement?
A. They are faster.
B. They are lighter.
C. They can store more information.
D. They can be used in only one place at a time.
D. They can be used in only one place at a time.
A company wants to build a new type of spaceship for transporting astronauts to the moon. Which action should the company take first?
A. build a model
B. identify needs
C. draw the design
D. test the prototype
B. identify needs