Unit 1: Engineering & Technology (Engineering Design Process & Vocabulary)

Question 1

What is an engineer?

Answer 1

A person who designs a solution to meet a need or want (solve a problem)

Engineers apply scientific principles to create solutions.

Question 2

Define technology

Answer 2

Human-made devices or systems that meet a need or want

Technology encompasses a wide range of innovations, from simple tools to complex systems.

Question 3

List types of technology mentioned.

Answer 3

• Video game controllers
• FVI CUP
• Drone
• toothbrush
• iPhone
• Computers

These examples illustrate the variety of technological devices used in daily life.

Question 4

What is a criterion in engineering?

Answer 4

A standard or principle used to evaluate a solution

Criteria help engineers assess the effectiveness and feasibility of their designs.

Question 5

Why is teamwork important in engineering?

Answer 5

It is an important part of most engineering projects

Collaboration among engineers and other professionals enhances creativity and problem-solving.

Question 6

What role do scientists play in engineering?

Answer 6

They help ensure solutions are safe and better

Scientists contribute research and data that inform engineering practices.

Question 7

Fill in the blank: An engineer is a person who designs a solution to meet a _______.

Answer 7

[need or want]

Understanding the needs of users is crucial in the design process.

Question 8

True or False: Technology can only refer to electronic devices.

Answer 8

False

Technology includes a broad range of human-made tools and systems, not limited to electronics.

Question 9

What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 9

ASK - ‘What is the problem?’

Question 10

What is the second step in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 10

IMAGINE- Brainstorm ideas

Question 11

What is the third step in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 11

PLAN - Sketch your idea and get supplies

Question 12

What is the fourth step in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 12

CREATE - Use your plan to create or bulid it

Question 13

What is the fifth step in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 13

IMPROVE- Make chnages for imorvement

Question 14

What is the final step (step 6) in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 14

SHARE - Explain your solution with others.

Question 15

What do you do in the IMAGINE step of the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 15

Brainstorm ideas.

Question 16

What is involved in the PLAN step of the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 16

Sketch your idea and get supplies.

Question 17

What is the focus of the CREATE step in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 17

Use your plan to create or build it.

Question 18

What is the purpose of the IMPROVE step in the Engineering Design Process?

Answer 18

Make changes for improvement.

Question 19

What do engineers design solutions for?

Answer 19

To meet a want or need.

Question 20

What is technology?

Answer 20

Human-made devices or systems that meet a want or need.

Question 21

True or False: All technology is electric.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

Provide an example of non-electric technology.

Answer 22

A tent.

Question 23

What is the main objective of engineers in the context of technology?

Answer 23

Design, develop, and improve technology

Engineers aim to create better technologies through systematic processes.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: The engineering design process includes exploring a problem, ________, and improving a solution.

Answer 24

making and testing solutions

This highlights the iterative nature of the design process.

Question 25

True or False: The engineering design process only involves making solutions.

Answer 25

False ## Footnote The process also includes exploring problems and improving solutions.

Question 26

What is the first step in the design process?

Answer 26

Identify a problem

Question 27

What must you know when designing a solution?

Answer 27

What the solution must include or be able to do

Question 28

What are the desirable features of a solution called?

Answer 28

Criteria

Question 29

What are constraints in the context of solving an engineering problem?

Answer 29

Limits on acceptable solutions, which may include limits on available resources. ## Footnote Constraints help define the boundaries within which a solution must be found.

Question 30

Fill in the blank: Part of solving an engineering problem is identifying the _______.

Answer 30

constraints ## Footnote Constraints are essential for defining what solutions are feasible.

Question 31

What is necessary to find solutions in different situations?

Answer 31

It is necessary to research.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: Different situations require different _______.

Answer 32

[solutions]

Question 33

True or False: Researching is not needed to find solutions.

Answer 33

False