PLTW ENGINEERING ESSENTIALS EXAM
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND SOLVED
ANSWERS
◉ 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.
ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS AND SOLVED
ANSWERS
◉ 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.
