PLTW IED FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE |
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – 2026 LATEST UPDATE GRADED
A+
How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? - answer-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? - answer-Brainstorming with a group, research
and testing possible solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? - answer-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? - answer-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? - answer-Be Neat,
be Accurate,
be Legible,
be Thorough
,Explain the concept of proportion. - answer-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 - answer-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? - answer-Sketches provide a means
through which one can quickly and clearly communicate ideas
Define and differentiate invention and innovation. - answer-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 - answer-A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas,
stimulating creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in
discussion
Constrait - answer-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 - answer-. 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 - answer-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 - answer-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 - answer-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 - answer-A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making
actual observations and necessary adjustments.
Research - answer-The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish
facts and reach new conclusions.
Order of Design Process - answer-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. - answer-
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
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE VERIFIED
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS – 2026 LATEST UPDATE GRADED
A+
How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? - answer-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? - answer-Brainstorming with a group, research
and testing possible solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? - answer-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? - answer-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? - answer-Be Neat,
be Accurate,
be Legible,
be Thorough
,Explain the concept of proportion. - answer-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 - answer-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? - answer-Sketches provide a means
through which one can quickly and clearly communicate ideas
Define and differentiate invention and innovation. - answer-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 - answer-A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas,
stimulating creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in
discussion
Constrait - answer-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 - answer-. 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 - answer-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 - answer-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 - answer-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 - answer-A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making
actual observations and necessary adjustments.
Research - answer-The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish
facts and reach new conclusions.
Order of Design Process - answer-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. - answer-
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
