PLTW IED Final Exam Study Guide with varied
questions and solutions
How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Engineers try
to think "outside the box" in order to solve new problems or find ways to improve current
solutions.
What is the most effective way to generate potential solutions to a problem? How many alternate
solutions should you generate? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Brainstorming with a group, research and testing
possible solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Engineering is the
application of mathematics and scientific principles to better or improve life.An engineer is a person
who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. Research,
Develop, Design, Supervise, Manage, Production and Construction,operations,plant management, and
sales
Why Keep an Engineering Notebook? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An engineering notebook is recognized as a
legal document that is used in patent activities to...
Prove the origin of an idea that led to a solution
Prove when events or ideas occurred
Prove diligence in turning the idea into a solution
Prove when an idea became a working solution ("reduced to practice")
What are the 4 best Practices for the Engineering Notebook? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Be Neat,
be Accurate,
be Legible,
be Thorough
,Explain the concept of proportion. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Paying close attention to the underlying basic
shapes and the relative proportions of various features of the object will allow you to more accurately
reflect the true shapes and proportions of the object in your sketch
Why would the ability to create realistic sketches make a person a more competent designer - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Representing existing objects and new ideas with sketches can make the design process more
effective and efficient and greatly enhance the ability of others to understand your ideas.Allows them to
communicate their ideas more clearly.
What is the purpose of sketching your ideas? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sketches provide a means through
which one can quickly and clearly communicate ideas
Define and differentiate invention and innovation. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Invention: A new product,
system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation.
Innovation: An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing
something.
Brainstorm - CORRECT ANSWERS-A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating
creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion
Constrait - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. A limit to a design process. Constraints may be such things as
appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities. 2. A limitation or restriction.
Design - CORRECT ANSWERS-. An iterative decision-making process that produces plans by which
resources are converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.
2. A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of something before it is built
or made. 3. A decorative pattern.
A Design Brief - CORRECT ANSWERS-A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria,
and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before
attempting a solution.
, Design Statement - CORRECT ANSWERS-A part of a design brief that challenges the designer, describes
what a design solution should do without describing how to solve the problem, and identifies the degree
to which the solution must be executed.
Engineering Notebook - CORRECT ANSWERS-An engineering notebook is 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.
Prototype - CORRECT ANSWERS-A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making
actual observations and necessary adjustments.
Research - CORRECT ANSWERS-The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts
and reach new conclusions.
Order of Design Process - CORRECT ANSWERS-Define Problem
Generate Concepts
Develop a Solution
Construct and test Prototype
Evaluate Solution
Present Solution
Read through the Engineering Disciplines Power Point and write Each Engineering Field mentioned and
one sentence describing what that Engineering Field does. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Chemical Engineering,
Civil and Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Aeronautical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Automotive Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
Center Line - CORRECT ANSWERS-A line which defines the center of arcs, circles, or symmetrical parts
questions and solutions
How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Engineers try
to think "outside the box" in order to solve new problems or find ways to improve current
solutions.
What is the most effective way to generate potential solutions to a problem? How many alternate
solutions should you generate? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Brainstorming with a group, research and testing
possible solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Engineering is the
application of mathematics and scientific principles to better or improve life.An engineer is a person
who is trained in and uses technological and scientific knowledge to solve practical problems. Research,
Develop, Design, Supervise, Manage, Production and Construction,operations,plant management, and
sales
Why Keep an Engineering Notebook? - CORRECT ANSWERS-An engineering notebook is recognized as a
legal document that is used in patent activities to...
Prove the origin of an idea that led to a solution
Prove when events or ideas occurred
Prove diligence in turning the idea into a solution
Prove when an idea became a working solution ("reduced to practice")
What are the 4 best Practices for the Engineering Notebook? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Be Neat,
be Accurate,
be Legible,
be Thorough
,Explain the concept of proportion. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Paying close attention to the underlying basic
shapes and the relative proportions of various features of the object will allow you to more accurately
reflect the true shapes and proportions of the object in your sketch
Why would the ability to create realistic sketches make a person a more competent designer - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Representing existing objects and new ideas with sketches can make the design process more
effective and efficient and greatly enhance the ability of others to understand your ideas.Allows them to
communicate their ideas more clearly.
What is the purpose of sketching your ideas? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Sketches provide a means through
which one can quickly and clearly communicate ideas
Define and differentiate invention and innovation. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Invention: A new product,
system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and experimentation.
Innovation: An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing
something.
Brainstorm - CORRECT ANSWERS-A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating
creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion
Constrait - CORRECT ANSWERS-1. A limit to a design process. Constraints may be such things as
appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities. 2. A limitation or restriction.
Design - CORRECT ANSWERS-. An iterative decision-making process that produces plans by which
resources are converted into products or systems that meet human needs and wants or solve problems.
2. A plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of something before it is built
or made. 3. A decorative pattern.
A Design Brief - CORRECT ANSWERS-A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria,
and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before
attempting a solution.
, Design Statement - CORRECT ANSWERS-A part of a design brief that challenges the designer, describes
what a design solution should do without describing how to solve the problem, and identifies the degree
to which the solution must be executed.
Engineering Notebook - CORRECT ANSWERS-An engineering notebook is 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.
Prototype - CORRECT ANSWERS-A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making
actual observations and necessary adjustments.
Research - CORRECT ANSWERS-The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts
and reach new conclusions.
Order of Design Process - CORRECT ANSWERS-Define Problem
Generate Concepts
Develop a Solution
Construct and test Prototype
Evaluate Solution
Present Solution
Read through the Engineering Disciplines Power Point and write Each Engineering Field mentioned and
one sentence describing what that Engineering Field does. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Chemical Engineering,
Civil and Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Aeronautical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Automotive Engineering,
Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering
Center Line - CORRECT ANSWERS-A line which defines the center of arcs, circles, or symmetrical parts
