EGR Design Process

Question 1

What are the steps to the design process?

Answer 1

Define, Imagine, Evaluate, Create, Test

Question 2

What is covered in the DEFINE step?

Answer 2

Identify the problem, define the working criteria, research and gather data

Question 3

What is covered in the IMAGINE step?

Answer 3

Brainstorm and generate ideas

Question 4

What is covered in the EVALUATE step?

Answer 4

Analyze potential solutions

Question 5

What is covered in the CREATE step?

Answer 5

Mathematical or computer models, Diagrams and Graphs, Scale models, Prototypes

Question 6

What is covered in the TEST step?

Answer 6

Testing prototypes against working criteria

Question 7

What does the acronym DIECT stand for? and what can it be used for?

Answer 7

Define, Imagine, Evaluate, Create, and Test. To help remember the steps in the design process.

Question 8

What is Engineering Design?

Answer 8

A decision-making process utilizing mathematics, basic science and the engineering sciences to devise either a system, component, or process to meet a desired need.