PLTW Design Process Steps Test
with Complete Solutions
Formal Presentation - Answer-Used to communicate the project to the people who
offered the Design Brief (problem)
Isographic Sketch - Answer-A sketch in which an object's parallel edges are drawn with
parallel lines, typically at 30-degree angles to the horizontal baseline. There are no
vanishing points and three sides of the object can be seen simultaneously.
Multiview Sketchs - Answer-A sketch typically including three primary views of an object
that are drawn using orthographic projections. The top, front, and right primary views of
the object are projected onto a drawing plane perpendicular to each view. An isometric
sketch of the object is often included.
Collaboration - Answer-The process of working together in a common process.
Criteria - Answer-Rules or requirements that a design must follow.
Constraint - Answer-A limit or restriction to a design process. Constraints may be such
things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.
Dimension - Answer-Measurement in length, width, and depth.
cerebral palsy (CP) - Answer-A condition that affects body movement and coordination.
It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or
immediately after birth when an infant's brain is still developing.
Mechanical Dissection - Answer-Observing (documenting) the operation of a device and
describing its function and design specifications.
Modification - Answer-A change or improvement designed to produce optimal accuracy
and function.
Perspective Sketch - Answer-A type of pictorial drawing in which vanishing points are
used to provide the depth and distortion that is seen with the human eye.
Thumbnail Sketch - Answer-A preliminary visual of a possible idea for a design. Most
thumbnail sketches are not full size and have little detail. Their purpose is to help
quickly explore possible alternative designs
Iteration - Answer-Repeating a process to yield results successively closer to the goal.
with Complete Solutions
Formal Presentation - Answer-Used to communicate the project to the people who
offered the Design Brief (problem)
Isographic Sketch - Answer-A sketch in which an object's parallel edges are drawn with
parallel lines, typically at 30-degree angles to the horizontal baseline. There are no
vanishing points and three sides of the object can be seen simultaneously.
Multiview Sketchs - Answer-A sketch typically including three primary views of an object
that are drawn using orthographic projections. The top, front, and right primary views of
the object are projected onto a drawing plane perpendicular to each view. An isometric
sketch of the object is often included.
Collaboration - Answer-The process of working together in a common process.
Criteria - Answer-Rules or requirements that a design must follow.
Constraint - Answer-A limit or restriction to a design process. Constraints may be such
things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.
Dimension - Answer-Measurement in length, width, and depth.
cerebral palsy (CP) - Answer-A condition that affects body movement and coordination.
It is caused by brain injury or brain malformation that occurs before, during, or
immediately after birth when an infant's brain is still developing.
Mechanical Dissection - Answer-Observing (documenting) the operation of a device and
describing its function and design specifications.
Modification - Answer-A change or improvement designed to produce optimal accuracy
and function.
Perspective Sketch - Answer-A type of pictorial drawing in which vanishing points are
used to provide the depth and distortion that is seen with the human eye.
Thumbnail Sketch - Answer-A preliminary visual of a possible idea for a design. Most
thumbnail sketches are not full size and have little detail. Their purpose is to help
quickly explore possible alternative designs
Iteration - Answer-Repeating a process to yield results successively closer to the goal.
