Project Planning

Question 1

Name the four steps of the engineering process in order from beginning to end.

Answer 1

Research Plan Prototype Test

Question 2

What happens during the Research step of the engineering process?

Answer 2

Identify the problem, research current solutions, brainstorm solutions, and understand requirements.

Question 3

What happens during the Plan step of the engineering process?

Answer 3

Outline a strategy, identify specifications, develop a schedule.

Question 4

What happens during the Prototype step of the engineering process?

Answer 4

Build a working prototype and conduct design reviews.

Question 5

What happens during the Test step of the engineering process?

Answer 5

Test and tweak the prototype to iteratively improve it.

Question 6

What is the main purpose for planning a project?

Answer 6

Time management.

Question 7

How does a PERT chart differ from a Gantt chart

Answer 7

A Gantt chart focuses on when tasks start and stop and shows the amount of time allotted to complete it. A PERT chart shows the order in which tasks need to be completed.

Question 8

What does a Gantt chart look like?

Answer 8

Question 9

What does a PERT chart look like?

Answer 9