PLTW Introduction to Engineering Final Study Guide Rated A+

PLTW Introduction to Engineering Final Study Guide Rated A+ Annotate To add explanatory notes to a drawing. Accuracy The degree of closeness of measurements of a quantity to the actual (or accepted) value. Acute Triangle A triangle that contains only angles that are less than 90 degrees. Aesthetic Of pleasing appearance. Allowance The tightest possible fit between two mating parts. Arbitration The hearing and determination of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person or persons chosen or agreed to by them. Area The number of square units required to cover a surface. Arrowheads Arrowheads are used to indicate the end of a dimension line or leader. Assembly A group of machined or handmade parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit. Assembly Drawing A drawing that show parts of an item when assembled. Assess To thoroughly and methodically analyze accomplishment against specific goals and criteria. Assessment An evaluation technique for technology that requires analyzing benefits and risks, understanding trade-offs, and then determining the best action to take in order to ensure that the desired positive outcomes outweigh the negative consequences. Techniques used to analyze accomplishments against specific goals and criteria. Examples of assessments include tests, surveys, observations, and self-assessment. Asymmetry Symmetry in which both halves of a composition are not identical. Also referred to as informal balance. Attorney General The principal legal officer of the Crown or a state. Audience Analysis The understanding of the consumer group for which the design is targeted. This would include the audiences, demographics, physical location, amount of time available to view the design, and interest in the subject matter. Brainstorm A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion. Baseline Dimensioning System of dimensioning in which all the dimensions are placed from a datum and not from feature to feature. Also referred to as Datum