IED EOC Inventor Test Exam Questions
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When completing a design task groups often use a design process. Some
major tasks in that process include: Brainstorming Solutions, Creating
Technical Drawings, Selecting an Approach using a Decision Matrix, and
Creating a Design Brief. Choose the answer which most likely describes
the order these tasks would be completed.
a. Decision Matrix, Brainstorming, Technical Drawings, Design Brief
b. Brainstorming, Design Brief, Decision Matrix, Technical Drawings
c. Design Brief, Brainstorming, Decision Matrix, Technical Drawings
d. Decision Matrix, Design Brief, Technical Drawings, Brainstorming - ✔✔c
What type of inexpensive, physical model that shows your design but is not
necessarily functional, could be used in a classroom presentation?
a. Rapid prototype
b. Wire-frame
c. Inventor part
d. Mock-up - ✔✔d
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,Andrea and her team of mechanical engineers are discussing the
limitations to the design problem they have been given. They agree that the
major factors they must consider are: cost, durability, functionality,
creativity and the time it takes to design. In which step of the design
process is their discussion likely occurring?
a. Define Problem
b. Generate Concepts
c. Develop a Solution
d. Construct and Test Prototype
e. Evaluate Solution - ✔✔a
Which of the following is NOT typically part of a design brief?
a. Solution Expectations
b. Problem Statement c. Constraints
d. Decision Matrix - ✔✔a
Tony and his design team were hired to develop a new synthetic rubber for
bike tires to be used by a local BMX manufacturer whose tires had been
wearing too quickly. The rubber tested well for grip, wear, and rough terrain
performance. Yet, their design was rejected after it was determined their
cost was higher than the manufacturer's maximum allowable price per tire.
What did the design team likely overlook in their design process?
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, a. Brainstorming Solutions
b. Validating the Problem
c. Identifying Criteria and Constraints
d. Analyzing Test Results - ✔✔c
Engineers use a(n) __________ to chronologically document all aspects of
a design project?
a. technical report b. portfolio c. daily log d. engineering notebook - ✔✔d
A __________ is a full-size, physical model that is functional and can be
tested.
a. scale model b. concept model c. mock up
d. prototype - ✔✔d
What tool used during the design process is picture below?
a. Parts list
b. Decision matrix
c. Bill of materials
d. Design Brief
LOOK AT PICTURE IN PACKET (#8) - ✔✔b
When working in teams it is always important to identify proper and
acceptable behaviors by establishing _______________ ?
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and Answers 100% Solved | Graded A+
When completing a design task groups often use a design process. Some
major tasks in that process include: Brainstorming Solutions, Creating
Technical Drawings, Selecting an Approach using a Decision Matrix, and
Creating a Design Brief. Choose the answer which most likely describes
the order these tasks would be completed.
a. Decision Matrix, Brainstorming, Technical Drawings, Design Brief
b. Brainstorming, Design Brief, Decision Matrix, Technical Drawings
c. Design Brief, Brainstorming, Decision Matrix, Technical Drawings
d. Decision Matrix, Design Brief, Technical Drawings, Brainstorming - ✔✔c
What type of inexpensive, physical model that shows your design but is not
necessarily functional, could be used in a classroom presentation?
a. Rapid prototype
b. Wire-frame
c. Inventor part
d. Mock-up - ✔✔d
1
©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
,Andrea and her team of mechanical engineers are discussing the
limitations to the design problem they have been given. They agree that the
major factors they must consider are: cost, durability, functionality,
creativity and the time it takes to design. In which step of the design
process is their discussion likely occurring?
a. Define Problem
b. Generate Concepts
c. Develop a Solution
d. Construct and Test Prototype
e. Evaluate Solution - ✔✔a
Which of the following is NOT typically part of a design brief?
a. Solution Expectations
b. Problem Statement c. Constraints
d. Decision Matrix - ✔✔a
Tony and his design team were hired to develop a new synthetic rubber for
bike tires to be used by a local BMX manufacturer whose tires had been
wearing too quickly. The rubber tested well for grip, wear, and rough terrain
performance. Yet, their design was rejected after it was determined their
cost was higher than the manufacturer's maximum allowable price per tire.
What did the design team likely overlook in their design process?
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, a. Brainstorming Solutions
b. Validating the Problem
c. Identifying Criteria and Constraints
d. Analyzing Test Results - ✔✔c
Engineers use a(n) __________ to chronologically document all aspects of
a design project?
a. technical report b. portfolio c. daily log d. engineering notebook - ✔✔d
A __________ is a full-size, physical model that is functional and can be
tested.
a. scale model b. concept model c. mock up
d. prototype - ✔✔d
What tool used during the design process is picture below?
a. Parts list
b. Decision matrix
c. Bill of materials
d. Design Brief
LOOK AT PICTURE IN PACKET (#8) - ✔✔b
When working in teams it is always important to identify proper and
acceptable behaviors by establishing _______________ ?
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