PLTW Engineering Essentials Exam
Questions And Answers
concensus -
correct answer ✅general agreement
Design Process -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅make the best or most effective use of (a
situation, opportunity, or resource).
graphic organizer -
correct 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 -
correct 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.
, PLTW Engineering Essentials Exam
Questions And Answers
Misconception -
correct answer ✅A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is
based on faulty thinking or understanding.
collaboration -
correct answer ✅Collaboration is the action of two or more people
working together through idea sharing to accomplish a common
goal.
Systems Thinking -
correct answer ✅Understanding a system by examining the
connections between the parts that compose the entirety of the
system.
system -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅A government authority or license conferring a
Questions And Answers
concensus -
correct answer ✅general agreement
Design Process -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅make the best or most effective use of (a
situation, opportunity, or resource).
graphic organizer -
correct 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 -
correct 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.
, PLTW Engineering Essentials Exam
Questions And Answers
Misconception -
correct answer ✅A view or opinion that is incorrect because it is
based on faulty thinking or understanding.
collaboration -
correct answer ✅Collaboration is the action of two or more people
working together through idea sharing to accomplish a common
goal.
Systems Thinking -
correct answer ✅Understanding a system by examining the
connections between the parts that compose the entirety of the
system.
system -
correct 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 -
correct answer ✅A government authority or license conferring a
