ENGG 1100 Exam Review Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2026/2027
Design Process (E.D.I.P.T.A) - Answers Empathize > understanding clients needs, Define the
problem/criteria/constraints, Ideate many ideas, Prototype > build models, Test > measure
performance and gather feedback, Assess > evaluate and reflect on tests.
3 Parts of Problem Definition - Answers What is the Problem, Criteria, Constraints
What entails idea generation? - Answers Focus on the function not the shape,
Aim for: quantity - diversity - novelty,
Delay judgement of ideas and avoid fixation, Draw inspiration from nature - existing products -
analogy thinking.
What occurs during Brainstorming? - Answers Generate as many ideas as possible
Wild ideas encouraged
Aim for quantity first, quality later
Build off others' ideas
SCAMPER Method - Answers Substitute
Combine
Adapt
Modify
Put to another use
Eliminate
Rearrange
What is the purpose of Morphological charts? - Answers A grid-based tool used to break the
problem into components. For each sub-function, you list multiple possible options. You can
mix and match to create endless system combinations.
What is the purpose of Analogy Thinking? - Answers To build off existing systems with
inspiration for new designs.
5 Steps to Decision Making in Deisgn - Answers 1) Define criteria
2) Weight Criteria
3) Score designs
, 4) Multiple (score) * (weight)
5) Choose highest result
What are the goals of technical writing? - Answers 1) Clear
2) Concise
3) Audience appropriate
Rhetorical Triangle (EPL) - Answers Ethos - Creditability
Pathos - Emotional connection/appeal to the audience
Logos - Data/Facts
Tuckman's Team Development Model - Answers Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing,
Adjourning
What is the purpose of Prototype and Feedback? - Answers Prototype: To convert ideas to a
physical reality.
Feedback: 3x3 model, 3 things done well, 3 Action-based suggestions.
What is feedback assessed on? - Answers Technical Quality
Documentation
Reflection + Improvement
Define Morals, Ethics, and Laws and what distinguishes them. - Answers Morals: personal
beliefs/followings.
Ethics: practicing professional behaviour
Laws: legally enforced rules.
Expected Conduct for Engineering - Answers 1) Always serve the public first
2) Know codes/standards
3) Work with confidence
4) Disclose conflicts of interest
*for scenario questions always prioritize the public first
Design Process (E.D.I.P.T.A) - Answers Empathize > understanding clients needs, Define the
problem/criteria/constraints, Ideate many ideas, Prototype > build models, Test > measure
performance and gather feedback, Assess > evaluate and reflect on tests.
3 Parts of Problem Definition - Answers What is the Problem, Criteria, Constraints
What entails idea generation? - Answers Focus on the function not the shape,
Aim for: quantity - diversity - novelty,
Delay judgement of ideas and avoid fixation, Draw inspiration from nature - existing products -
analogy thinking.
What occurs during Brainstorming? - Answers Generate as many ideas as possible
Wild ideas encouraged
Aim for quantity first, quality later
Build off others' ideas
SCAMPER Method - Answers Substitute
Combine
Adapt
Modify
Put to another use
Eliminate
Rearrange
What is the purpose of Morphological charts? - Answers A grid-based tool used to break the
problem into components. For each sub-function, you list multiple possible options. You can
mix and match to create endless system combinations.
What is the purpose of Analogy Thinking? - Answers To build off existing systems with
inspiration for new designs.
5 Steps to Decision Making in Deisgn - Answers 1) Define criteria
2) Weight Criteria
3) Score designs
, 4) Multiple (score) * (weight)
5) Choose highest result
What are the goals of technical writing? - Answers 1) Clear
2) Concise
3) Audience appropriate
Rhetorical Triangle (EPL) - Answers Ethos - Creditability
Pathos - Emotional connection/appeal to the audience
Logos - Data/Facts
Tuckman's Team Development Model - Answers Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing,
Adjourning
What is the purpose of Prototype and Feedback? - Answers Prototype: To convert ideas to a
physical reality.
Feedback: 3x3 model, 3 things done well, 3 Action-based suggestions.
What is feedback assessed on? - Answers Technical Quality
Documentation
Reflection + Improvement
Define Morals, Ethics, and Laws and what distinguishes them. - Answers Morals: personal
beliefs/followings.
Ethics: practicing professional behaviour
Laws: legally enforced rules.
Expected Conduct for Engineering - Answers 1) Always serve the public first
2) Know codes/standards
3) Work with confidence
4) Disclose conflicts of interest
*for scenario questions always prioritize the public first
