12 Step Engineering Design Process
Study Review Practice Test.
Define Problem - CORRECT ANSWER The first step in the engineering design process is to select a need
to address. Define what it is the group will be trying to fix.
Brainstorm Possible Solutions - CORRECT ANSWER Cooperate with others to come up with as many
possible solutions as you can. These are not final solutions. They are ideas to try.
Research Ideas/ Explore Possibilities - CORRECT ANSWER Gathering as much information about the topic
that can be done. Interviewing experts, getting existing designs
Identifying Criteria and Constraints - CORRECT ANSWER Identifying what things must be in the
design(Constraint) and what things the group wants to be in the design(criteria)
Consider Alternative Solutions - CORRECT ANSWER Exploring multiple solutions
Select An Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Using a decision matrix, with criteria and constraints, decide
which solution best fits your needs
Developing a Design Proposal - CORRECT ANSWER This includes the design, budget, and a timeline.
Make A Model / Prototype - CORRECT ANSWER Make a full working model to scale.
Testing and Evaluating - CORRECT ANSWER Test to see if the prototype performs as it should.
Refine and Improve - CORRECT ANSWER Edit and better your design to fit the needs stated in the
constraints and then the wants in the criteria.
Study Review Practice Test.
Define Problem - CORRECT ANSWER The first step in the engineering design process is to select a need
to address. Define what it is the group will be trying to fix.
Brainstorm Possible Solutions - CORRECT ANSWER Cooperate with others to come up with as many
possible solutions as you can. These are not final solutions. They are ideas to try.
Research Ideas/ Explore Possibilities - CORRECT ANSWER Gathering as much information about the topic
that can be done. Interviewing experts, getting existing designs
Identifying Criteria and Constraints - CORRECT ANSWER Identifying what things must be in the
design(Constraint) and what things the group wants to be in the design(criteria)
Consider Alternative Solutions - CORRECT ANSWER Exploring multiple solutions
Select An Approach - CORRECT ANSWER Using a decision matrix, with criteria and constraints, decide
which solution best fits your needs
Developing a Design Proposal - CORRECT ANSWER This includes the design, budget, and a timeline.
Make A Model / Prototype - CORRECT ANSWER Make a full working model to scale.
Testing and Evaluating - CORRECT ANSWER Test to see if the prototype performs as it should.
Refine and Improve - CORRECT ANSWER Edit and better your design to fit the needs stated in the
constraints and then the wants in the criteria.
