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This Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) final exam, officially
known as the End-of-Course (EoC) Assessment, is a comprehensive evaluation of both technical
knowledge and "transportable" problem-solving skills.
Exam Structure & Logistics
Format: The assessment is administered through the Kite Student Portal. It typically consists of two
sections.
Time: While generally not strictly timed, each section must be completed in a single sitting once
started.
Item Types: You will encounter various question formats, including:
Multiple-choice (single and multiple response).
Drag-and-drop and matching.
Fill-in-the-blank.
Tools Allowed: An on-screen toolbox (calculator, highlighter) and an engineering formula sheet are
typically available within the portal.
Core Content Areas (Skill Clusters)
The exam is based on a specific blueprint that weights different course objectives:
Engineering Design Process: Identifying and defining problems, brainstorming, and using decision
matrices to select solutions.
Modeling & CAD: Creating and interpreting 3D computer models, technical drawings, and
simulations.
Sketching & Visualization: Identifying isometric sketches and multiview (orthographic) drawings.
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, Measurement & Statistics: Understanding precision, tolerances, and physical properties like frictional
forces or material science.
Documentation: Professional communication through design briefs, engineering notebooks, and
technical reports.
Scoring & Achievement Levels
Scale: Scores range from 100 to 600.
Performance Levels: Students are categorized into four levels: Novice, Practiced, Accomplished, and
Distinguished.
Purpose: Scores are used for college credit eligibility at PLTW University partners and for schools to
measure program effectiveness.
Recommended Preparation
Vocabulary: Review key terms related to the design process, modeling, and manufacturing.
Formula Sheet: Familiarize yourself with the PLTW Engineering Formula Sheet to know where to
find information quickly during the test.
Practice: Use resources like the IED Practice Final to get comfortable with matching multiview
drawings to isometric parts.
Quiz_________________?
1. A professional engineering organization that is known for setting codes and standards for
mechanical devices in the United States. ASME drawing standards are found in the Y-14M
publications. 2. The acronym for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. -
ANSWER✅
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
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1. Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2. Of pleasing appearance. -
ANSWER✅
Aesthetic
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, Quiz_________________?
1. The sum of all the areas of all the faces or surfaces that enclose a solid. 2. The sum of all
the areas of all surfaces of a solid. -
ANSWER✅
Surface Area
Quiz_________________?
A conical-shaped recess around a hole, often used to receive a tapered screw. -
ANSWER✅
Countersink
Quiz_________________?
A cylindrical recess around a hole, usually to receive a bolt head or nut. -
ANSWER✅
Counterbore
Quiz_________________?
A dimensioned, working drawing of a single part. Also referred to as part drawing. -
ANSWER✅
Detail Drawing
Quiz_________________?
A drawing that is used to show the material, size, and shape of a product for manufacturing
purposes. -
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