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Unit 2 L1 Engineering Design Process
Unit 2 L1 Engineering Design Process
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1
How do open fires and simple stoves contribute to global issues beyond health problems?
b. They contribute to climate change
d. They boost local economies
c. They improve air quality
a. They increase literacy rates
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Approximately how many people die each year from illnesses related to smoke and gas from open fires and simple stoves?
c. 3.3 million
a. 1.3 million
d. 4.3 million
b. 2.3 million
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Why is it important to define an engineering problem precisely?
To guide the development of an effective solution
To impress other engineers
To make the problem more complicated
To increase the cost of the project
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Why is it important to consider the environment when defining an engineering problem?
To make the problem more challenging
To delay the implementation of the solution
To increase the cost of the project
To avoid potential negative impacts of the solution
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What is a potential constraint when designing a solution for cooking in developing countries?
The solution must use only imported materials
The solution must be compatible with local economic realities
The solution must be extremely expensive
The solution must increase fuel consumption
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What is a key feature of the "Imagine" step in the Engineering Process?
Identifying the problem
Building a prototype
Brainstorming possible solutions
Testing the design
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What is the first step in the engineering process?
Testing solutions
Building a prototype
Marketing the final product
Identifying a problem, need, or desire
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Which of the following is NOT a common tool in engineering design?
Musical Keyboard
3D Printer
Pencil
Soldering iron
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The Engineering Design Process is always linear and follows one set order.
True
False
10
Which of the following is NOT a typical question to ask when planning to build a treehouse?
What structural design will serve the intended purpose?
What is the current stock market value?
What is the tree's species?
What resources are available?
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What is the purpose of the "Improve" step in the Engineering Design Process?
Identify the problem
Make the design better based on feedback
Building the prototype
Testing the solution
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Which step involves building a prototype?
Ask
Create
Test
Improve
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What is the primary purpose of asking questions in the engineering design process?
To avoid doing research
To help form a precise definition of the problem
To confuse the engineers
To delay the project
14
Which group is most often affected by the health issues caused by indoor open fires?
a. Adult men
d. Teenagers
c. Elderly people
b. Women and children
15
Which of the following is an example of a precisely stated problem for smartphone development?
Develop a phone that has a camera
Develop a phone for older adults
Develop a phone that contains at least 25% recycled materials
Develop a phone that is affordable
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In developing countries, what is a common cause of serious health problems related to cooking?
c. Using open fires or poorly ventilated stoves indoors
b. Cooking outdoors
a. Using electric stoves
d. Eating raw food
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Which of the following is an example of a large-scale engineering problem?
Creating a more efficient paperclip
Developing a spacecraft to explore Mars
Inventing a new flavor of ice cream
Designing a new type of pen
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Which of the following is NOT typically a part of defining an engineering problem?
c. Determining the cost-effectiveness of the design process
d. Selecting the color scheme for the final product
a. Identifying the needs of individuals or groups
b. Considering potential environmental impacts
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In the context of engineering problems, what does "cost-effectiveness" refer to?
Ignoring all costs associated with the project
Choosing the most expensive materials
Focusing solely on reducing costs
Balancing the cost of the solution with its effectiveness
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What is the primary goal of the engineering design process?
d. To focus solely on theoretical concepts
a. To create the most expensive solution possible
b. To solve practical problems using scientific principles
c. To avoid making any changes to existing designs
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What role does research play in defining an engineering problem?
It only focuses on the aesthetic aspects of the solution
It is unnecessary and can be skipped
It is only important for large-scale problems
It helps form a precise definition of the problem
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When defining an engineering problem, which of the following is NOT typically considered?
c. Personal preferences of the engineers
b. Economic realities of the target population
d. Potential impacts on the environment and society
a. Scientific issues relevant to the problem
23
Who is known as the father of modern architecture?
Frank Lloyd Wright
Thomas Edison
Nikola Tesla
Alexander Graham Bell
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What does "prototype" mean in the context of the Engineering Process?
The final product
An improved version
A sketch of the idea
A working model for testing
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What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?
Create
Ask
Improve
Imagine
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What tool is used to measure the dimensions of an object accurately?
Calipers
Tape Measure
Wrench
Hammer
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Testing and improving the design are the last steps of the Engineering Process.
True
False
