Engineering Design Process (PLTW) ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Define the Problem This is the 1st step in the design process. It includes the problem being identified,
validated, and justified. The design requirements are determined and the design
brief is created.
Generate Concepts This is the 2nd step in Design process. It includes researching past solutions and
brainstorming possible new solutions. Selecting an approach using a Decision
Matrix.
Develop Solution This is the 3rd step in Design process. It includes creating a detailed design
solution and detailed technical drawings.
Build & Test Solution This is the 4th step in Design process. It includes building the a testable
prototype. Then testing it for performance/ usability/ durability, collecting the
data, analyzing the date and creating a test report of the findings.
Evaluate Solution This is the 5th step in Design process. It includes evaluating the solution's
effectiveness, reflecting on design, making recommendation for improvements of
the design, and revising design documents.
Present Solution This is the 6th and last step in the Design process and is when the project
portfolio is shared usually during a formal presentation.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Define the Problem This is the 1st step in the design process. It includes the problem being identified,
validated, and justified. The design requirements are determined and the design
brief is created.
Generate Concepts This is the 2nd step in Design process. It includes researching past solutions and
brainstorming possible new solutions. Selecting an approach using a Decision
Matrix.
Develop Solution This is the 3rd step in Design process. It includes creating a detailed design
solution and detailed technical drawings.
Build & Test Solution This is the 4th step in Design process. It includes building the a testable
prototype. Then testing it for performance/ usability/ durability, collecting the
data, analyzing the date and creating a test report of the findings.
Evaluate Solution This is the 5th step in Design process. It includes evaluating the solution's
effectiveness, reflecting on design, making recommendation for improvements of
the design, and revising design documents.
Present Solution This is the 6th and last step in the Design process and is when the project
portfolio is shared usually during a formal presentation.