Engineering I PLTW Final Exam
What is the design process? - Answer-A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and
constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve or satisfy human needs or wants and to
narrow down the possible solutions to one final choice.
What are the steps of the Design Process? (IN ORDER) - Answer-Define the Problem, Generate Concepts,
Develop Solution, Construct and Test Prototype, Evaluate Solution, PRESENT SOLUTION
What is an engineering notebook? - Answer-A book in which an engineer will formally document, in
chronological order, all of his/her work that is associated with a specific design project.
Why is the design process iterative? - Answer-You don't have to follow the steps in order.
What is a Decision Matrix? - Answer-A tool used to compare design solutions against one another, using
specific criteria.
Define innovation - Answer-An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of
doing something.
Define invention - Answer-A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by
study and experimentation.
What is engineering? - Answer-use knowledge of physical & mechanical principles, as well as
mathematics to design processes, products & structures
, What are the four categories of engineering? - Answer-Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and Electrical
What is a pictorial sketch? - Answer-A sketch that shows an object's height, width, and depth in a single
view.
What are three different types of pictorial sketches? - Answer-Oblique(Cabinet, Caviler), Isometric,
Perspective
What type of drawing has a vanishing point? - Answer-Perspective
What is a construction line used for? - Answer-temporary line for reference
What does a construction line look like? - Answer-a lightly drawn or dotted line
What is civil engineering? - Answer-an engineer who designs and maintains roads, bridges, dams, and
similar structures.
What is mechanical engineers? - Answer-the branch of engineering that deals with design, construction,
use of machines.
What is electrical engineers? - Answer-a technical discipline concerned with study, design, and
application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
What is chemical engineers? - Answer-the branch of engineering concerned with the design and
operation of industrial chemical plants.
Reverse Engineering - Answer-the reproduction of another manufacture's product following a detailed
examination of its construction.
What is the design process? - Answer-A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and
constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve or satisfy human needs or wants and to
narrow down the possible solutions to one final choice.
What are the steps of the Design Process? (IN ORDER) - Answer-Define the Problem, Generate Concepts,
Develop Solution, Construct and Test Prototype, Evaluate Solution, PRESENT SOLUTION
What is an engineering notebook? - Answer-A book in which an engineer will formally document, in
chronological order, all of his/her work that is associated with a specific design project.
Why is the design process iterative? - Answer-You don't have to follow the steps in order.
What is a Decision Matrix? - Answer-A tool used to compare design solutions against one another, using
specific criteria.
Define innovation - Answer-An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of
doing something.
Define invention - Answer-A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by
study and experimentation.
What is engineering? - Answer-use knowledge of physical & mechanical principles, as well as
mathematics to design processes, products & structures
, What are the four categories of engineering? - Answer-Mechanical, Chemical, Civil and Electrical
What is a pictorial sketch? - Answer-A sketch that shows an object's height, width, and depth in a single
view.
What are three different types of pictorial sketches? - Answer-Oblique(Cabinet, Caviler), Isometric,
Perspective
What type of drawing has a vanishing point? - Answer-Perspective
What is a construction line used for? - Answer-temporary line for reference
What does a construction line look like? - Answer-a lightly drawn or dotted line
What is civil engineering? - Answer-an engineer who designs and maintains roads, bridges, dams, and
similar structures.
What is mechanical engineers? - Answer-the branch of engineering that deals with design, construction,
use of machines.
What is electrical engineers? - Answer-a technical discipline concerned with study, design, and
application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
What is chemical engineers? - Answer-the branch of engineering concerned with the design and
operation of industrial chemical plants.
Reverse Engineering - Answer-the reproduction of another manufacture's product following a detailed
examination of its construction.
