Unit 1 Scientific Method & Design Process

Question 1

In which step of the design process do you make a detailed diagram or design possible solutions?

Accepted Answer

brainstorm

Question 2

Joe presented his idea for a recycling program at school. In what step of the design process did he come up with ideas?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorm

Question 3

Which of these is NOT necessary when building a prototype of a tower?

Accepted Answer

decorating the tower how it would look in real life

Question 4

In which step would an engineer conduct research?

Accepted Answer

understand the problem

Question 5

Which of these is the "cause" variable or the thing that changes in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

independent

Question 6

Dan creates a boat prototype. What is the next step in the design process to see if his prototype will work?

Accepted Answer

Test

Question 7

Understanding the problem, brainstorming, building a prototype, testing, refining, and repeating are all steps of what?

Accepted Answer

Design Process

Question 8

Two plants get the same amount of sunlight and water. What are these variables called?

Accepted Answer

controlled

Question 9

In which step of the design process would you make changes to the prototype?

Accepted Answer

refine

Question 10

A prototype should be built to actual size.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Engineers check to see if their prototype is working during which step?

Accepted Answer

test

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of brainstorming?

Accepted Answer

discussing ideas with classmates

Question 13

What is an educated guess called?

Accepted Answer

hypothesis

Questions 13