PLTW ENGINEERING ESSENTIALS
ENGINEERING PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Design Process
Answer: A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and
constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a
problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow
(narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.
◉ optimize
Answer: make the best or most effective use of (a situation,
opportunity, or resource).
◉ graphic organizer
Answer: A visual display that demonstrates relationships between
facts, concepts, or ideas. A graphic organizer guides the learner's
thinking as they fill in and build upon a visual map or diagram
◉ Engineering Mindset
Answer: A way of thinking that affects how someone interacts
with a challenge, comes up with a solution to a problem, and
innovates on current technologies or systems.
, ◉ Misconception
Answer: A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on
faulty thinking or understanding.
◉ collaboration
Answer: Collaboration is the action of two or more people
working together through idea sharing to accomplish a common
goal.
◉ Systems Thinking
Answer: Understanding a system by examining the connections
between the parts that compose the entirety of the system.
◉ system
Answer: A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent
elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish
a goal. Change happens if you add or remove a part.
◉ patent
Answer: A government authority or license conferring a right or
title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others
from making, using, or selling an invention.
◉ Model
Answer: An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon.
Models can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational,
ENGINEERING PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ Design Process
Answer: A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and
constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve a
problem or satisfy human needs and wants and to winnow
(narrow) down the possible solutions to one final choice.
◉ optimize
Answer: make the best or most effective use of (a situation,
opportunity, or resource).
◉ graphic organizer
Answer: A visual display that demonstrates relationships between
facts, concepts, or ideas. A graphic organizer guides the learner's
thinking as they fill in and build upon a visual map or diagram
◉ Engineering Mindset
Answer: A way of thinking that affects how someone interacts
with a challenge, comes up with a solution to a problem, and
innovates on current technologies or systems.
, ◉ Misconception
Answer: A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is based on
faulty thinking or understanding.
◉ collaboration
Answer: Collaboration is the action of two or more people
working together through idea sharing to accomplish a common
goal.
◉ Systems Thinking
Answer: Understanding a system by examining the connections
between the parts that compose the entirety of the system.
◉ system
Answer: A group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent
elements or parts that function together as a whole to accomplish
a goal. Change happens if you add or remove a part.
◉ patent
Answer: A government authority or license conferring a right or
title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others
from making, using, or selling an invention.
◉ Model
Answer: An accurate representation of an object or phenomenon.
Models can be visual, physical, mathematical, or computational,
