Unit 1

Question 1

Step 1 of the Design Process

Answer 1

Define the problem

Question 2

Step 2 of the Design Process

Answer 2

Generate concepts

Question 3

Step 3 of the Design Process

Answer 3

Develop a solution

Question 4

Step 4 of the Design Process

Answer 4

Construct & test a prototype

Question 5

Step 5 of the Design Process

Answer 5

Evaluate the solution

Question 6

Step 6 of the Design Process

Answer 6

Present the solution

Question 7

Invention

Answer 7

a NEW product/system/process created by study/experimentation

Question 8

Innovation

Answer 8

an IMPROVEMENT of an existing technological product/system/method

Question 9

Brainstorm

Answer 9

group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, & stimulating creative thinking by unrestrained spontaneous discussion

Question 10

Constraint

Answer 10

limit to design process

Question 11

Design

Answer 11

iterative decision-making process producing plans to solve problems/plan OR drawing produced to show something before production OR decorative pattern

Question 12

Design Brief

Answer 12

A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.

Question 13

Design Statement

Answer 13

A part of a design brief that challenges the designer, describes what a design solution should do without describing how to solve the problem, and identifies the degree to which the solution must be executed.

Question 14

Engineering Notebook

Answer 14

A book in which an engineer will formally document, in chronological order, all of his/her work that is associated with a specific design project.

Question 15

Prototype

Answer 15

A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.

Question 16

Engineer

Answer 16

A person who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.

Question 17

Chemical Engineering

Answer 17

Apply scientifically the principles of chemistry, physics,
and engineering to design an operation of plants for the
production of materials that undergo chemical changes
during their processing

Question 18

Civil & Construction Engineering

Answer 18

Plan, design, and supervise the construction of facilities

in both the public and private sectors

Question 19

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Answer 19

Deals with the motion of electrons in metals

Question 20

Mechanical Engineering

Answer 20

Apply the principles of mechanics and energy to

the design of machines and devices

Question 21

Aeronautical Engineering

Answer 21

Deals with flight and the movement of fluids in the earth’s atmosphere.

Question 22

Aerospace & Astronautical Engineering

Answer 22

Deals with environments not found on Earth

Question 23

Agricultural Engineering

Answer 23

Agricultural engineering blends engineering
knowledge with soil systems, land management,
and environmental control.

Question 24

Architectural Engineering

Answer 24

Works with architects focusing on structural integrity

and safety of design

Question 25

Automotive Engineering

Answer 25

Design and build all types of vehicles

Question 26

Biomedical Engineering

Answer 26

Bridges engineering, physical, and life sciences in identifying and solving medical and health-related problems

Question 27

Computer Engineering

Answer 27

The design and organization of computers

Question 28

Industrial Engineering

Answer 28

The design, improvement, and installation of integrated

systems of people, materials, and energy to produce a product at the lower possible cost

Question 29

Manufacturing Engineering

Answer 29

Design of a manufacturing facility for a product or products