Pre/Post Test Unit 1

 

  1. Which of the following is not a definition of Design?
    1. To conceive of fashion in the mind
    2. To formulate a plan for; devise
    3. To duplicate an existing idea
    4. To plan out in a systematic, usually graphic form
  2. Engineering at its fundamental level is:
    1. Math
    2. Problem solving
    3. Science
    4. Art
  3. Process Engineers:
    1. Determine the best way to make a product and to ensure it is built correctly.
    2. Create plastic types for use in a product.
    3. Design the mechanical aspects of a product.
    4. Design the electrical aspects of a product.
  4. What type of engineer is responsible for designing and integrating the sensors and software of a product?
    1. Mechanical Engineer
    2. Plastics Engineer
    3. Electrical Engineer
    4. Aeronautical Engineer
  5. Which of the follow actions would not fit in a successful design team?
    1. Keep an open mind.
    2. Do not become overly attached to a single idea.
    3. Do not get offended if a conflict arises.
    4. Be defensive of ideas.
  6. Quantitative Arguments are _
    1. Ones that can be measured
    2. Ones that cannot measured
    3. Ones that have a variable quantity
    4. Ones that have an unknown quantity
  7. Which of the following is not a part of the simple 3 step design process loop?
    1. Implement
    2. Test
    3. Ideate
    4. Design
  8. Which step of the design process does includes doing background research on the problem be solved?
    1. Understand
    2. Explore
    3. Define
    4. Ideate
  9. Which of the following is not a rule for brainstorming?
    1. Focus on the quantity of the ideas generated
    2. Focus on the quality of the ideas generated
    3. Reserve judgment
    4. Record all ideas
  10. The process of repeating the design process over and over again in known as:
    1. Refining
    2. Repetition
    3. Ideate
    4. Iteration
  11. An Engineering Notebook is:
    1. A record of the design process.
    2. A loose leaf binder with engineering notes and calculations.
    3. An electric document detailing the design process.
    4. A collection of records, loose leaf binders and electronic documents of the design process. 

 

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