Engineering Final Study Guide
Questions With correct answers.
How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? ANS - 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? ANS - Brainstorming with a group, research and testing possible
solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? ANS - -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? ANS - 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? ANS - -Be Neat,
-be Accurate,
-be Legible,
-be Thorough.
,Explain the concept of proportion. ANS - 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? ANS -
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? ANS - provide a means through which one can quickly and
clearly communicate ideas
Invention ANS - A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and
experimentation.
Innovation ANS - An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing
something.
Brainstorm ANS - A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative
thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion
Constraint ANS - -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 ANS - -1. 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.
Design Brief ANS - A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints.
Used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.
, Design Statement ANS - 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 ANS - 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 ANS - A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations
and necessary adjustments.
Research ANS - The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.
Design Process and brief description of each step ANS - 1. Define Problem: Identify problem and design
brief
2. Generate Concepts: research, brainstorm, and design matrix
3. Develop a Solution: technical drawings
4. Construct and test Prototype: test prototype and test report
5. Evaluate Solution: evaluate solution effectiveness and project recomendations
6. Present Solution: project portfolio, presentation
Tonal Shading ANS - The representation of light and shade on a sketch or map.
construction line ANS - Line lightly drawn lines to guide drawing other lines and shapes.
extension line ANS - Line which represents where a dimension starts and stops.
center line ANS - A line which defines the center of arcs, circles, or symmetrical parts
hidden line ANS - A line type that represents an edge that is not directly visible.
Questions With correct answers.
How might we create the best possible solution to a problem? ANS - 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? ANS - Brainstorming with a group, research and testing possible
solutions
What is an engineer? What types of work do engineers do? ANS - -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? ANS - 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? ANS - -Be Neat,
-be Accurate,
-be Legible,
-be Thorough.
,Explain the concept of proportion. ANS - 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? ANS -
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? ANS - provide a means through which one can quickly and
clearly communicate ideas
Invention ANS - A new product, system, or process that has never existed before, created by study and
experimentation.
Innovation ANS - An improvement of an existing technological product, system, or method of doing
something.
Brainstorm ANS - A group technique for solving problems, generating ideas, stimulating creative
thinking, etc. by unrestrained spontaneous participation in discussion
Constraint ANS - -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 ANS - -1. 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.
Design Brief ANS - A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints.
Used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.
, Design Statement ANS - 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 ANS - 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 ANS - A full-scale working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations
and necessary adjustments.
Research ANS - The systematic study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.
Design Process and brief description of each step ANS - 1. Define Problem: Identify problem and design
brief
2. Generate Concepts: research, brainstorm, and design matrix
3. Develop a Solution: technical drawings
4. Construct and test Prototype: test prototype and test report
5. Evaluate Solution: evaluate solution effectiveness and project recomendations
6. Present Solution: project portfolio, presentation
Tonal Shading ANS - The representation of light and shade on a sketch or map.
construction line ANS - Line lightly drawn lines to guide drawing other lines and shapes.
extension line ANS - Line which represents where a dimension starts and stops.
center line ANS - A line which defines the center of arcs, circles, or symmetrical parts
hidden line ANS - A line type that represents an edge that is not directly visible.
