TED Unit 3

Question 1

An example of a subsystem in a car is:

Accepted Answer

Suspension

Question 2

Within the system of an engine the fuel, spark plugs, and the pistons are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

subsystems

Question 3

An operator notices that a CNC machine is making rough cuts, most likely cause is thecutter:

Accepted Answer

needs to be sharpened

Question 4

The process of planning, organizing, and controlling work is known as:

Accepted Answer

management

Question 5

Which is NOT a part of the preparation to begin the process of producing a consumer product?

Accepted Answer

Packaging materials

Question 6

Change in the technological world of the 21st century will likely be accomplished using:

Accepted Answer

systems thinking

Question 7

In order for an engineer to assess if a designed system is operating correctly:

Accepted Answer

feedback is necessary.

Question 8

The ratio of the output force (load) produced by a working force applied to the effort.

Accepted Answer

Mechanical Advantage

Question 9

Input Force x Input Distance = Output Force x Output Distance. What type of model is this?

Accepted Answer

Mathematical model

Questions 9