MILESTONE CERTIFIED DESIGN ENGINEER
MCDE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED
⩥ define a problem.
Answer: identify a problem that exists
determine the root cause
gather information
⩥ brainstorm.
Answer: present ideas in group
generate and record ideas
seek quantity not quality
keep the mind alert through rapidly paced sessions
⩥ research and generate ideas.
Answer: analyze the reasons for the need, want, or problem
investigate who/what is affected
research existing solutions
, ⩥ identify criteria and specify constraints.
Answer: identify the end use
identify what the solution must do
⩥ explore possibilities.
Answer: initiate further development of brainstorming ideass
⩥ develop a design proposal.
Answer: develop detailed and annotated sketches
⩥ make a model or prototype.
Answer: make study models
⩥ test and evaluate the design using specifications.
Answer: test the prototype under controlled conditions
⩥ refine the design.
Answer: reassess the validity of the design criteria and make
adjustments to the design brief
⩥ communicate processes and results.
Answer: present oral presentations with visual aids
MCDE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS VERIFIED
⩥ define a problem.
Answer: identify a problem that exists
determine the root cause
gather information
⩥ brainstorm.
Answer: present ideas in group
generate and record ideas
seek quantity not quality
keep the mind alert through rapidly paced sessions
⩥ research and generate ideas.
Answer: analyze the reasons for the need, want, or problem
investigate who/what is affected
research existing solutions
, ⩥ identify criteria and specify constraints.
Answer: identify the end use
identify what the solution must do
⩥ explore possibilities.
Answer: initiate further development of brainstorming ideass
⩥ develop a design proposal.
Answer: develop detailed and annotated sketches
⩥ make a model or prototype.
Answer: make study models
⩥ test and evaluate the design using specifications.
Answer: test the prototype under controlled conditions
⩥ refine the design.
Answer: reassess the validity of the design criteria and make
adjustments to the design brief
⩥ communicate processes and results.
Answer: present oral presentations with visual aids