PLTW IED Final Exam Study Guide
How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? - 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? - answers-Brainstorming with a group, research and
testing possible solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? - 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? - 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? - answers-Be Neat,
be Accurate,
be Legible,
be Thorough
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,Explain the concept of proportion. - 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 -
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? - answers-Sketches provide a means through
which one can quickly and clearly communicate ideas
Define and differentiate invention and innovation. - 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 - answers-A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating
creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion
Constrait - 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 - 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 - answers-A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its
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, constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before
attempting a solution.
Design Statement - 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 - 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 - answers-A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual
observations and necessary adjustments.
Research - answers-The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and
reach new conclusions.
Order of Design Process - 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. - 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
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How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? - 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? - answers-Brainstorming with a group, research and
testing possible solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? - 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? - 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? - answers-Be Neat,
be Accurate,
be Legible,
be Thorough
1
,Explain the concept of proportion. - 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 -
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? - answers-Sketches provide a means through
which one can quickly and clearly communicate ideas
Define and differentiate invention and innovation. - 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 - answers-A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating
creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion
Constrait - 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 - 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 - answers-A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its
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, constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before
attempting a solution.
Design Statement - 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 - 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 - answers-A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual
observations and necessary adjustments.
Research - answers-The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and
reach new conclusions.
Order of Design Process - 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. - 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
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