Engineering design and prototyping

Question 1 of 10

A quick, low-cost model used to test an idea early is a

A. low-fidelity prototype B. final product C. patent D. invoice

Question 2 of 10

3D printing builds objects by

A. adding material layer by layer B. cutting away material C. casting in moulds only D. welding sheets

Question 3 of 10

Repeatedly testing a design and improving it is called

A. iterative design B. mass production C. reverse engineering D. quality inspection only

Question 4 of 10

Design for assembly aims to

A. reduce the number of parts and assembly steps B. add more parts C. increase screws D. use glue only

Question 5 of 10

Finite element analysis (FEA) is used to

A. predict stresses and deformations in a design B. draw logos C. price products D. write code only

Question 6 of 10

Iteration in design means

A. repeating the design cycle to improve the product B. stopping after one try C. copying another design D. ignoring tests

Question 7 of 10

CAD stands for

A. Computer-Aided Design B. Central Automated Drawing C. Computer Analogue Device D. Construction And Design

Question 8 of 10

A design constraint is

A. a limit the design must work within, such as budget B. a design feature C. a finished product D. a test result

Question 9 of 10

Simulation software allows engineers to

A. test designs virtually before building B. avoid design C. only draw pictures D. print money

Question 10 of 10

A design specification should be

A. measurable and clear B. vague C. secret D. unlimited

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