3 dimensional models are typically used for:

simulating and testing design ideas

A design challenge is given to create a birdhouse, but do NOT let materials cost more than $20

the cost of the birdhouse is a constraint

The purpose of a case study when conducting problem-solving research is to:

assess the current understanding of a problem

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1
Step in design process utilizes information gathered during testing to present to stakeholder?
Patenting a product
Developing a working prototype
Communicating the results
Planning the presentation
2
The LAST step in the design process
patenting the product
developing a working prototype
reporting the progress of the project
presenting the solution
3
3 dimensional models are typically used for:
optimizing the manufacturing process
a technical drawing
simulating and testing design ideas
small batch production
4
Which design constraints are MOST LIKELY to compete when designing fuel cell for a rocket?
weight and power output
color and material choice
warranty and radioactivity
programming and ease of use
5
Scientific principle an electrician needs to know when designing and installing new wiring:
conduction
Ohm's law
convection
volume and flow rates
6
Boiling water uses this type of energy:
nuclear
radiant
thermal
electrical
7
Which invention is NOT a product of the information age?
computer
cell phone
MP3 player
television
8
The requirements for a product to function efficiently are called:
criteria
impacts
collaborations
trade-offs
9
The invention of the transistor and microprocessor launched the:
global importing and exporting of goods
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Information Age
10
An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with characteristics?
procrastination
creativity
social ability
ideals
11
Considering the given criteria and constraints, competing factors that jeopardize efficiency,
require a trade-off
require a budget
require a specification
require a spin-off
12
A design challenge is given to create a birdhouse, but do NOT let materials cost more than $20
the cost of the birdhouse is a criterion
the cost of the birdhouse is an example
the cost of the birdhouse is a constraint
the cost of the birdhouse is a requirement
13
The compass, telescope, and calculator are all products of the:
middle ages
renaissance
iron age
information age
14
Innovations are the result of series of refinements that have improved an invention over time:
scientific method
technological evolution
scientific discovery
technological mobility
15
In a nuclear fission reaction, what is considered to be the process?
the uranium atoms
the splitting of the atoms
homes and business
the electricity
16
The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describe:
testing
production
research and development
time management
17
Integrated circuits, microprocessors, fiber optics, computer networks are all part this age:
Data Age
Information Age
Digital Age
Industrial Age
18
As new technologies are developed:
processes are replicated
new processes are created
new processes are ignored
processes are bypassed
19
The productivity of a design may be established by testing a
mock-up
conceptual model
working drawing
prototype
20
Which design project would MOST LIKELY require using computer-based simulation for testing?
screen door
rocking chair
truss bridge
baseball glove
21
What is used to determine what is wrong with a piece of equipment?
installation
troubleshooting
calibration
alteration
22
Thomas Edison's invention of the lightbulb has affected everyday life. This is an example of
how tech has affected society
how tech has affected politics
how tech has affected the environment
how tech has affected the economy
23
A small band performs a concert in a hall. Which device would be considered to be the decoder?
microphone
amplifier
CD recorder
speaker
24
In a coal-burning power plant, what is considered to be the load?
the coal
homes and businesses
the spinning generator
the boiler
25
Who primarily determines the value of technology over time?
manufacturer and builder
engineer and designer
user and society
marketing and advertising department
26
The printing press, magnetic compass, paper money, and the waterwheel were invented during the:
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Iron Age
Bronze Age
27
In order for an engineer to assess if a designed system is operating correctly:
feedback is necessary
information is necessary
communication is necessary
thinking is necessary
28
Criteria&constraints of a product ,& the determining factors on how final design is affected:
risks
resources
recommendations
requirements
29
When talking on phone, the microphone converts the sound waves into electric signals, part of:
encoding
decoding
source
destination
30
In a hydroelectric power plant, what is considered the source of energy?
spinning turbine
flowing water
spinning generator
thermal heat
31
Which provides the BEST information on how a device or system is designed to be operated?
instructions from the previous operator
one's own trial and error
manufacturer's operator manual
guidelines offered by one's job supervisor
32
An example of a product of technological evolution is:
the ink-dipping quill pen
the cave painting
the wooden pencil
the mechanical pencil
33
Telling a peer the process you used to create a product is an example of:
Communicating the results
Defining the problem
Brainstorming
Making a prototype
34
CISCO works on new PC operating system. After analyzing the market,what problemsolving approach
industrial design
research and development
technological
total quality management
35
Hearing your phone alarm go off is an example of what kind of communication?
machine to machine
human to human
human to machine
machine to human
36
Which technological device was a catalyst for additional scientific discoveries?
gaming system
automobile
microwave oven
microscope
37
After gathering data about needs&wants for new phone, a company begins design based on data:
design and development
consumer marketing
research and development
strategic design
38
The Renaissance, which means"rebirth", represents a period in history w/ major advancements in:
medical practices and procedures
industry and manufacturing
agriculture and irrigation
natural sciences
39
Choosing materials to use in a product and then making compromises based on dis/advantages is:
trade-off
undesired result
manufacturing process
desired result
40
Which construction method consists of interlocking foam or plastic forms filled with concrete?
adobe
structural insulated panels
insulated concrete forms
earthship
41
Finding a slight performance error in a prototype, you should do which step next?
modify the prototype
communicate results
choose another idea
research materials used
42
The magnetron inside a microwave oven creates microwaves, an example of what kind of energy?
radiant
nuclear
chemical
electrical
43
Type of conceptual drawing that BEST illustrates how to put an entertainment center together:
design drawing
pictorial drawing
systems drawing
orthographic drawing
44
When solving design problems, it's important to clearly understand the problem. To do this:
Define the problem
Solve the problem
Classify the problem
Select the problem
45
A lever has the mechanical advantage of 5. Force needed to move an object weighing 100 lbs is?
10 lbF
20 lb F
25 lb F
5 lb F
46
The process used to make a design or system as effective or efficient as possible is?
nuclear energy
complex systems
divergent thinking
optimization
47
An established schedule to change the air filters in a home or to change oil in cars is:
repair
troubleshooting
diagnosis
maintenance
48
The change in cell phones from one generation to the next is an example of:
updating services
technological evolution
technological invention
manufacturing processes
49
The purpose of a case study when conducting problem-solving research is to:
assess the current understanding of a problem
document where&how others have made mistakes solving problem
make sure designer hasn't stolen other's solutions or ideas
select an appropriate solution to a problem
50
Cutting features of a new product due to budget, the relationship between criteria& constraints
competing
eliminating
enhancing
complementing
51
Using a tennis racket to swat at flies is an example of:
trade-off
a discovery
an invention
technology transfer
52
Larger bowling balls tend to cause the pins to move farther & faster when hit. This energy is:
chemical
radiant
mechanical
electrical
53
In an electric vehicle, what is considered to be the load?
the operator
the gasoline engine
the electric motor
the batteries
54
Which occurs first in the design process?
researching similar products
building the prototype
applying for a patent and marketing
communicating test results
55
Scientific principle a plumber needs to know when designing and installing new plumbing is:
Ohm's law
convection
volume and flow rates
conduction
56
A general contractor wants to build a house on a lot that has many large rocks. 1st concern:
installing utilities
setting the foundations
preparing the site
completing the site
57
Fiberglass is a combo of fiber and resin. This combo is an example of what type of material?
composite
ceramic
metal
semiconductor
58
When looking at front view of a visual object in an orthographic drawing, the missing dimension
depth
width
height
thickness
59
What technological process converts knowledge into a physical form?
research
testing
time management
development
60
An example of a subsystem in a car is:
the steering wheel
the windshield
the tire
the suspension
61
Debate about the right and wrong use of cloning is an example of what type of concern?
ethical
economic
engineering
environmental
62
Within the system of an automobile engine, the fuel, spark plugs, & pistons are all examples of
impacts
outputs
subsystems
feedback
63
When making a design proposal, it is critical to explain all of the following EXCEPT:
drawings of the final product
function of the product
purpose of the product
original brainstorming list
64
Tech involves the use of processes to develop __that solve problems& extend human capabilities
theories
keys
systems
ideas
65
When refining a design, which method would yield info to improve the efficiency of the design?
working drawings
design constraints
computer simulations
consumer preferences
66
The development & widespread use of agriculture technology led to significant improvements in:
personal hygiene
human longevity and health
scientific discovery
engineering
67
Which is a trade-off when selecting a resource for a design?
giving up on a benefit for a more desirable one
compromising between benefits of resources 2 achieve results
exchange one resource for another
substituting different approaches
68
What time period falls in between the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages?
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Information Age
Iron Age
69
Identifying both desired elements and limitations of a product or system is called determining:
recommendations
resources
risks
requirements
70
Which process must be clearly defined?
product test results
design problems
product research
product drawings
71
2 liter plastic bottles can be melted & reshaped. They are an example of what type of plastic?
polystyrene
thermoplastic
nylon
thermostat
72
To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should conduct a:
cost-benefit analysis
scientific analysis
quality analysis
risk analysis
73
Fundamental change in the tech world of 21st century will MOST LIKELY be accomplished using:
government studies and reports
systems thinking
the scientific method
the money of well-informed individuals
74
A design team is making a new container for milk, & the customer needs the container to be tall
size specification is a function
size specification is a constraint
size specification is a limitation
size specification is a criteria
75
The advancement of scientific knowledge is promoted by using:
aesthetics& their effect on the marketability of the product
the tools of technology and engineering
traditions handed down from past generations
mythology as a starting point to explain the natural world
76
Nuclear energy from uranium is:
not a source of energy
a fossil resource
a nonrenewable source
a renewable resource
77
Which tool should be used to measure a variety of angles?
ruler
french curve
protractor
laser
78
The process used to maximize the function, market appeal, and safety of a new technology is:
transfer
risk analysis
specifications
optimization
79
When should team developing ideas for new product discuss each design before making a prototype
when selecting the best solution
when conducting a problem analysis
when creating technical drawings
when brainstorming and researching
80
Many airplanes are constructed largely out of aluminum even though steel is stronger. This is
example of developing a simple manufacturing system
example of choosing a more economical solution
example of designing for recycling
example of optimizing design trade-offs
81
Which step of the engineering process would use a graph to communicate the results?
evaluating the design
making a prototype
defining a problem
exploring possibilities
82
An example of Research and Development for the marketplace:
technology students working on a website competition
NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems
cell phone companies working to increase speed of downloads
a company working on management protocols
83
The ability of a material to resist various kinds of rapidly changing stresses is known as:
hardness
fatigue strength
tensile strength
creep strength
84
Typing a message on your cell phone, you engage in what part of the communication system?
decoding
storing
encoding
transmitting
85
A radio station broadcasts popular music on the FM band in a local area. Input part of system:
the listener
the listener's radio
the music at the radio station
the FM waves
86
The US Army invented a water filter that's now available for public use is an example of:
streamlining
a trade-off
design optimization
technology transfer
87
Resources shared within a tech environment or across other fields,often resulting in innovation
creativity, money, or skills
business, marketing, or ideas
money, knowledge, or marketing
ideas, knowledge, or skills
88
In order to understand better the world&tech around it, with regards to invention& innovation
people need to understand the future of the country.
people need to understand the history of civilizations.
people need to understand current bills and laws.
people need to understand the history of technology.
89
A wise designer should realize:
it is inappropriate to address some design problems
it doesn't matter who addresses the problem, as long they do
every problem has a technological solution
all designs have multiple problems and solutions
90
Using Input Force x Input Distance = Output Force x Output Distance to check proper design is:
example of a statistical model
example of a visualization model
example of a mathematical model
example of a working model
91
All are properties of metal EXCEPT
low density
good conductor of electricity
can be polished to lustrous finish
malleable
92
If something is high in ____strength, it means it cannot be easily pulled apart
creep
hardness
fracture
tensile
93
The change from the quill pen to the ballpoint pen used today is referred to as:
a discovery
innovation
a patent
brainstorming
94
The maintenance of systems is important to ensure proper:
function
form
abilities
repair
95
In what time period did alphabet and coins come into general use?
Information Age
Middle Ages
Stone Age
Iron Age
96
Changing a furnace filter or air conditioning filter is an example of:
analyzing a system to ensure safe and proper function
maintaining a system to ensure safe and proper function
repairing a system to ensure safe and proper function
troubleshooting a system to ensure safe and proper function
97
BEFORE a design solution can be refined, it should FIRST be:
marketed
tested
processed
sketched
98
The exchange of information in visual form, such as words, drawings, photographs, or a combo:
mathematical modeling
linear logo
virtual design
conceptual/graphic communication
99
All are examples of processes and procedures used in construction, EXCEPT:
mathematical calculations
availability of resources
scientific concepts
impact of interchangeable parts
100
Government helps inventors &innovators of tech protect & control the use of their ideas by this
giving them a tax rebate
giving them a grant
giving them a patent
giving them a trademark
101
Using a touch screen in a restaurant to order food and make payment is an example of :
human to machine communication
human to human communication
machine to human communication
machine to machine communication
102
Using a smart phone to turn off the heat at home, while you are away uses this communication:
machine to human, human to machine
human to machine, machine to machine
machine to machine, machine to human
machine to human, human to machine
103
What transportation system is designed to move harvested grain up into silos or grain bins?
conveyors
rotary tiller
Grain elevator
combine
104
If Fred were to design a new cell phone and builds a replica of the case, he would be making a:
prototype
experiment
duplicate
mock-up
105
The BEST way to give info about the design process used to develop a plan for new mass transit
drawings of different mass transit routes
a list of ideas about mass-transit problems
a flowchart showing steps developing the plan
a three -dimensional model of a bus that runs on ethanol
106
A working model used to test a design during development is called a:
prototype
constraint
criteria
product
107
The engineering design process is a series of steps that are:
iterative
optional
critical
linear
108
There are many concepts that are used by engineers & designers. Which would NOT be included?
tensile strength of a wood beam
melting point of steel
colors that match green
mass of an aluminum bolt
109
A problem-solving process used to generate ideas, models & tests,& communicate new products:
assessing design process
engineering design process
marketing design process
research design process

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Engineering Design I part II

109 termsStudBud Administration72 plays

final review

Flashcards109 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 109

Answers

1
Step in design process utilizes information gathered during testing to present to stakeholder?
Patenting a product
Developing a working prototype
Communicating the results
Planning the presentation
2
The LAST step in the design process
patenting the product
developing a working prototype
reporting the progress of the project
presenting the solution
3
3 dimensional models are typically used for:
optimizing the manufacturing process
a technical drawing
simulating and testing design ideas
small batch production
4
Which design constraints are MOST LIKELY to compete when designing fuel cell for a rocket?
weight and power output
color and material choice
warranty and radioactivity
programming and ease of use
5
Scientific principle an electrician needs to know when designing and installing new wiring:
conduction
Ohm's law
convection
volume and flow rates
6
Boiling water uses this type of energy:
nuclear
radiant
thermal
electrical
7
Which invention is NOT a product of the information age?
computer
cell phone
MP3 player
television
8
The requirements for a product to function efficiently are called:
criteria
impacts
collaborations
trade-offs
9
The invention of the transistor and microprocessor launched the:
global importing and exporting of goods
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Information Age
10
An engineer is more likely to bring a project to completion with characteristics?
procrastination
creativity
social ability
ideals
11
Considering the given criteria and constraints, competing factors that jeopardize efficiency,
require a trade-off
require a budget
require a specification
require a spin-off
12
A design challenge is given to create a birdhouse, but do NOT let materials cost more than $20
the cost of the birdhouse is a criterion
the cost of the birdhouse is an example
the cost of the birdhouse is a constraint
the cost of the birdhouse is a requirement
13
The compass, telescope, and calculator are all products of the:
middle ages
renaissance
iron age
information age
14
Innovations are the result of series of refinements that have improved an invention over time:
scientific method
technological evolution
scientific discovery
technological mobility
15
In a nuclear fission reaction, what is considered to be the process?
the uranium atoms
the splitting of the atoms
homes and business
the electricity
16
The activities that might result in new or improved products and processes describe:
testing
production
research and development
time management
17
Integrated circuits, microprocessors, fiber optics, computer networks are all part this age:
Data Age
Information Age
Digital Age
Industrial Age
18
As new technologies are developed:
processes are replicated
new processes are created
new processes are ignored
processes are bypassed
19
The productivity of a design may be established by testing a
mock-up
conceptual model
working drawing
prototype
20
Which design project would MOST LIKELY require using computer-based simulation for testing?
screen door
rocking chair
truss bridge
baseball glove
21
What is used to determine what is wrong with a piece of equipment?
installation
troubleshooting
calibration
alteration
22
Thomas Edison's invention of the lightbulb has affected everyday life. This is an example of
how tech has affected society
how tech has affected politics
how tech has affected the environment
how tech has affected the economy
23
A small band performs a concert in a hall. Which device would be considered to be the decoder?
microphone
amplifier
CD recorder
speaker
24
In a coal-burning power plant, what is considered to be the load?
the coal
homes and businesses
the spinning generator
the boiler
25
Who primarily determines the value of technology over time?
manufacturer and builder
engineer and designer
user and society
marketing and advertising department
26
The printing press, magnetic compass, paper money, and the waterwheel were invented during the:
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Iron Age
Bronze Age
27
In order for an engineer to assess if a designed system is operating correctly:
feedback is necessary
information is necessary
communication is necessary
thinking is necessary
28
Criteria&constraints of a product ,& the determining factors on how final design is affected:
risks
resources
recommendations
requirements
29
When talking on phone, the microphone converts the sound waves into electric signals, part of:
encoding
decoding
source
destination
30
In a hydroelectric power plant, what is considered the source of energy?
spinning turbine
flowing water
spinning generator
thermal heat
31
Which provides the BEST information on how a device or system is designed to be operated?
instructions from the previous operator
one's own trial and error
manufacturer's operator manual
guidelines offered by one's job supervisor
32
An example of a product of technological evolution is:
the ink-dipping quill pen
the cave painting
the wooden pencil
the mechanical pencil
33
Telling a peer the process you used to create a product is an example of:
Communicating the results
Defining the problem
Brainstorming
Making a prototype
34
CISCO works on new PC operating system. After analyzing the market,what problemsolving approach
industrial design
research and development
technological
total quality management
35
Hearing your phone alarm go off is an example of what kind of communication?
machine to machine
human to human
human to machine
machine to human
36
Which technological device was a catalyst for additional scientific discoveries?
gaming system
automobile
microwave oven
microscope
37
After gathering data about needs&wants for new phone, a company begins design based on data:
design and development
consumer marketing
research and development
strategic design
38
The Renaissance, which means"rebirth", represents a period in history w/ major advancements in:
medical practices and procedures
industry and manufacturing
agriculture and irrigation
natural sciences
39
Choosing materials to use in a product and then making compromises based on dis/advantages is:
trade-off
undesired result
manufacturing process
desired result
40
Which construction method consists of interlocking foam or plastic forms filled with concrete?
adobe
structural insulated panels
insulated concrete forms
earthship
41
Finding a slight performance error in a prototype, you should do which step next?
modify the prototype
communicate results
choose another idea
research materials used
42
The magnetron inside a microwave oven creates microwaves, an example of what kind of energy?
radiant
nuclear
chemical
electrical
43
Type of conceptual drawing that BEST illustrates how to put an entertainment center together:
design drawing
pictorial drawing
systems drawing
orthographic drawing
44
When solving design problems, it's important to clearly understand the problem. To do this:
Define the problem
Solve the problem
Classify the problem
Select the problem
45
A lever has the mechanical advantage of 5. Force needed to move an object weighing 100 lbs is?
10 lbF
20 lb F
25 lb F
5 lb F
46
The process used to make a design or system as effective or efficient as possible is?
nuclear energy
complex systems
divergent thinking
optimization
47
An established schedule to change the air filters in a home or to change oil in cars is:
repair
troubleshooting
diagnosis
maintenance
48
The change in cell phones from one generation to the next is an example of:
updating services
technological evolution
technological invention
manufacturing processes
49
The purpose of a case study when conducting problem-solving research is to:
assess the current understanding of a problem
document where&how others have made mistakes solving problem
make sure designer hasn't stolen other's solutions or ideas
select an appropriate solution to a problem
50
Cutting features of a new product due to budget, the relationship between criteria& constraints
competing
eliminating
enhancing
complementing
51
Using a tennis racket to swat at flies is an example of:
trade-off
a discovery
an invention
technology transfer
52
Larger bowling balls tend to cause the pins to move farther & faster when hit. This energy is:
chemical
radiant
mechanical
electrical
53
In an electric vehicle, what is considered to be the load?
the operator
the gasoline engine
the electric motor
the batteries
54
Which occurs first in the design process?
researching similar products
building the prototype
applying for a patent and marketing
communicating test results
55
Scientific principle a plumber needs to know when designing and installing new plumbing is:
Ohm's law
convection
volume and flow rates
conduction
56
A general contractor wants to build a house on a lot that has many large rocks. 1st concern:
installing utilities
setting the foundations
preparing the site
completing the site
57
Fiberglass is a combo of fiber and resin. This combo is an example of what type of material?
composite
ceramic
metal
semiconductor
58
When looking at front view of a visual object in an orthographic drawing, the missing dimension
depth
width
height
thickness
59
What technological process converts knowledge into a physical form?
research
testing
time management
development
60
An example of a subsystem in a car is:
the steering wheel
the windshield
the tire
the suspension
61
Debate about the right and wrong use of cloning is an example of what type of concern?
ethical
economic
engineering
environmental
62
Within the system of an automobile engine, the fuel, spark plugs, & pistons are all examples of
impacts
outputs
subsystems
feedback
63
When making a design proposal, it is critical to explain all of the following EXCEPT:
drawings of the final product
function of the product
purpose of the product
original brainstorming list
64
Tech involves the use of processes to develop __that solve problems& extend human capabilities
theories
keys
systems
ideas
65
When refining a design, which method would yield info to improve the efficiency of the design?
working drawings
design constraints
computer simulations
consumer preferences
66
The development & widespread use of agriculture technology led to significant improvements in:
personal hygiene
human longevity and health
scientific discovery
engineering
67
Which is a trade-off when selecting a resource for a design?
giving up on a benefit for a more desirable one
compromising between benefits of resources 2 achieve results
exchange one resource for another
substituting different approaches
68
What time period falls in between the Bronze Age and the Middle Ages?
Industrial Revolution
Renaissance
Information Age
Iron Age
69
Identifying both desired elements and limitations of a product or system is called determining:
recommendations
resources
risks
requirements
70
Which process must be clearly defined?
product test results
design problems
product research
product drawings
71
2 liter plastic bottles can be melted & reshaped. They are an example of what type of plastic?
polystyrene
thermoplastic
nylon
thermostat
72
To minimize unwanted impacts of a new technology, Charles should conduct a:
cost-benefit analysis
scientific analysis
quality analysis
risk analysis
73
Fundamental change in the tech world of 21st century will MOST LIKELY be accomplished using:
government studies and reports
systems thinking
the scientific method
the money of well-informed individuals
74
A design team is making a new container for milk, & the customer needs the container to be tall
size specification is a function
size specification is a constraint
size specification is a limitation
size specification is a criteria
75
The advancement of scientific knowledge is promoted by using:
aesthetics& their effect on the marketability of the product
the tools of technology and engineering
traditions handed down from past generations
mythology as a starting point to explain the natural world
76
Nuclear energy from uranium is:
not a source of energy
a fossil resource
a nonrenewable source
a renewable resource
77
Which tool should be used to measure a variety of angles?
ruler
french curve
protractor
laser
78
The process used to maximize the function, market appeal, and safety of a new technology is:
transfer
risk analysis
specifications
optimization
79
When should team developing ideas for new product discuss each design before making a prototype
when selecting the best solution
when conducting a problem analysis
when creating technical drawings
when brainstorming and researching
80
Many airplanes are constructed largely out of aluminum even though steel is stronger. This is
example of developing a simple manufacturing system
example of choosing a more economical solution
example of designing for recycling
example of optimizing design trade-offs
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Which step of the engineering process would use a graph to communicate the results?
evaluating the design
making a prototype
defining a problem
exploring possibilities
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An example of Research and Development for the marketplace:
technology students working on a website competition
NASA researchers working on space hydroponics systems
cell phone companies working to increase speed of downloads
a company working on management protocols
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The ability of a material to resist various kinds of rapidly changing stresses is known as:
hardness
fatigue strength
tensile strength
creep strength
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Typing a message on your cell phone, you engage in what part of the communication system?
decoding
storing
encoding
transmitting
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A radio station broadcasts popular music on the FM band in a local area. Input part of system:
the listener
the listener's radio
the music at the radio station
the FM waves
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The US Army invented a water filter that's now available for public use is an example of:
streamlining
a trade-off
design optimization
technology transfer
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Resources shared within a tech environment or across other fields,often resulting in innovation
creativity, money, or skills
business, marketing, or ideas
money, knowledge, or marketing
ideas, knowledge, or skills
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In order to understand better the world&tech around it, with regards to invention& innovation
people need to understand the future of the country.
people need to understand the history of civilizations.
people need to understand current bills and laws.
people need to understand the history of technology.
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A wise designer should realize:
it is inappropriate to address some design problems
it doesn't matter who addresses the problem, as long they do
every problem has a technological solution
all designs have multiple problems and solutions
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Using Input Force x Input Distance = Output Force x Output Distance to check proper design is:
example of a statistical model
example of a visualization model
example of a mathematical model
example of a working model
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All are properties of metal EXCEPT
low density
good conductor of electricity
can be polished to lustrous finish
malleable
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If something is high in ____strength, it means it cannot be easily pulled apart
creep
hardness
fracture
tensile
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The change from the quill pen to the ballpoint pen used today is referred to as:
a discovery
innovation
a patent
brainstorming
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The maintenance of systems is important to ensure proper:
function
form
abilities
repair
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In what time period did alphabet and coins come into general use?
Information Age
Middle Ages
Stone Age
Iron Age
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Changing a furnace filter or air conditioning filter is an example of:
analyzing a system to ensure safe and proper function
maintaining a system to ensure safe and proper function
repairing a system to ensure safe and proper function
troubleshooting a system to ensure safe and proper function
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BEFORE a design solution can be refined, it should FIRST be:
marketed
tested
processed
sketched
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The exchange of information in visual form, such as words, drawings, photographs, or a combo:
mathematical modeling
linear logo
virtual design
conceptual/graphic communication
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All are examples of processes and procedures used in construction, EXCEPT:
mathematical calculations
availability of resources
scientific concepts
impact of interchangeable parts
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Government helps inventors &innovators of tech protect & control the use of their ideas by this
giving them a tax rebate
giving them a grant
giving them a patent
giving them a trademark
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Using a touch screen in a restaurant to order food and make payment is an example of :
human to machine communication
human to human communication
machine to human communication
machine to machine communication
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Using a smart phone to turn off the heat at home, while you are away uses this communication:
machine to human, human to machine
human to machine, machine to machine
machine to machine, machine to human
machine to human, human to machine
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What transportation system is designed to move harvested grain up into silos or grain bins?
conveyors
rotary tiller
Grain elevator
combine
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If Fred were to design a new cell phone and builds a replica of the case, he would be making a:
prototype
experiment
duplicate
mock-up
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The BEST way to give info about the design process used to develop a plan for new mass transit
drawings of different mass transit routes
a list of ideas about mass-transit problems
a flowchart showing steps developing the plan
a three -dimensional model of a bus that runs on ethanol
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A working model used to test a design during development is called a:
prototype
constraint
criteria
product
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The engineering design process is a series of steps that are:
iterative
optional
critical
linear
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There are many concepts that are used by engineers & designers. Which would NOT be included?
tensile strength of a wood beam
melting point of steel
colors that match green
mass of an aluminum bolt
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A problem-solving process used to generate ideas, models & tests,& communicate new products:
assessing design process
engineering design process
marketing design process
research design process