Question 1

The world population currently uses approximately
A)75% of the world's resources that the planet can sustain.
B)100% of the world's resources that the planet can sustain.
C)20% more of the world's resources than the planet can sustain.
D)50% more of the world's resources than the planet can sustain.

Accepted Answer

According to the Global Footprint Network, humanity currently uses 1.7 times the amount of resources that the planet can sustain. This means that we are using 20% more than what the planet can provide, which is option C.

Question 2

Collecting useful information and checking to determine if a product already exists that closely meets the needs of your client are parts of which phase in the engineering design
Process?
A)Recognizing the need for a product or service
B)Problem definition and understanding
C)Research and preparation
D)Conceptualization

Accepted Answer

Collecting useful information and searching for similar products are part of the research and preparation phase in the engineering design process. While recognizing the need for a product and defining the problem are important steps, they do not address the specific tasks outlined in the question. Conceptualization involves generating ideas and potential solutions, which is not directly related to the tasks described in the question.

Question 3

List at least four of the eight basic engineering design steps.

Accepted Answer

Preliminary research and preparation
Problem definition and understanding
Conceptualization
Optimization
Recognizing the need for a product or service
Synthesis
Presentation
Evaluation

Question 4

The most important step of the eight basic engineering design steps is problem definition and
understanding.

Accepted Answer

Problem definition and understanding is crucial for the success of the engineering design process as it sets the foundation for all the subsequent steps. Without a clear understanding of the problem, it is impossible to identify the requirements, constraints, and objectives, and to develop an effective solution.

Question 5

A good leader is not essential to the success of the team as long as everyone pitches in
equally.

Accepted Answer

A good leader is often essential in guiding the team, providing direction, resolving conflicts, and ensuring everyone is working efficiently and effectively towards a common goal. While everyone pitching in equally is important, a leader can help maximize the team's potential and ensure success.

Question 6

List at least three material properties that engineers consider when selecting a material for a
design project.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List at least three material properties that...

Question 7

The project known as GEOSS is the Global Earth Observation System of Systems.

Accepted Answer

GEOSS is the acronym for Global Earth Observation System of Systems.

Question 8

The internationally recognized green building certification system known as LEED is
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

Accepted Answer

LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, and is an internationally recognized green building certification system.

Question 9

The most important step of the eight basic engineering design steps is preliminary research
and preparation.

Accepted Answer

All steps in the engineering design process are important and interdependent, with no single step being universally the most important.

Question 10

The material property values given in textbooks can be used as exact values.

Accepted Answer

Material property values given in textbooks are generally based on experiments and measurements, but they may not always represent exact values due to variations in manufacturing, testing conditions, and other factors. It is important to consider the potential range of values and uncertainties when using these values for design and analysis purposes.

Question 11

Which of the following professional organizations formed the Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee to map and coordinate sustainability-related issues?
A)ASME
B)IEEE
C)ASCE
D)ASEE

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following professional organizations formed...

Question 12

During which phase of the engineering design process do you begin to consider details, perform calculations, run computer models, and narrow down the types of materials to be used?
A)Synthesis
B)Conceptualization
C)Evaluation
D)Optimization

Accepted Answer

Synthesis is the phase in the engineering design process where details are considered, calculations are performed, computer models are run, and decisions about materials are made, as the design begins to take a more concrete form.

Question 13

The most important step of the eight basic engineering design steps is recognizing the need for
a product or service.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most important step of the eight...

Question 14

Design and development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is known as
A)resource management.
B)environmental protection.
C)designing for the future.
D)sustainability in design.

Accepted Answer

Sustainability in design refers to creating products, systems, and environments that are environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable. It involves considering the entire life cycle of a product or system, from production to disposal, and designing with the goal of minimizing negative impacts on the environment and maximizing social and economic benefits. This approach ensures that future generations will have access to the resources and environments they need to thrive.

Question 15

A property of materials that shows how good the material is in transferring thermal energy (heat) from a high-temperature region to a low-temperature region within the material is
A)thermal expansion
B)thermal conductivity
C)thermal resistivity
D)heat capacity

Accepted Answer

Thermal conductivity is the property of a material that shows how well it can conduct heat. It is a measure of the ability of a material to transfer thermal energy from a higher temperature area to a lower temperature area. The higher the thermal conductivity of a material, the better it is at conducting heat.

Question 16

The eight basic engineering design steps always follow in sequence, 1 through 8, and none of
the steps ever repeats during the design process.

Accepted Answer

While the eight basic engineering design steps provide guidelines for the design process, they do not necessarily have to be followed in strict sequence and some steps may need to be revisited or repeated as the design evolves.

Question 17

A design team may be defined as a group of individuals with complementary expertise,
problem solving skills, and talent who are working together to solve a problem or achieve a
common goal.

Accepted Answer

This is the commonly accepted definition of a design team.

Question 18

When a group of people works well together conflicts never arise

Accepted Answer

Even the most cohesive and well-functioning groups may face conflicts at some point, as differences in opinions, perspectives, and ideas can arise. It is how the group handles and resolves these conflicts that determines its overall effectiveness.

Question 19

Generating ideas or concepts that could offer reasonable solutions to your problem is part of which phase in the engineering design process?
A)Recognizing the need for a product or service
B)Problem definition and understanding
C)Research and preparation
D)Conceptualization

Accepted Answer

Generating ideas or concepts falls under the conceptualization phase of the engineering design process. This phase involves brainstorming and developing potential solutions to the defined problem.

Question 20

List at least four of the eight roles of team members as outlined in the textbook.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List at least four of the eight...

Quiz 3: Introduction to Engineering Design

The world population currently uses approximately

Collecting useful information and checking to determine if a product already exists that closely meets the needs of your client are parts of which phase in the engineering design Process?

List at least four of the eight basic engineering design steps.

The most important step of the eight basic engineering design steps is problem definition and understanding.

A good leader is not essential to the success of the team as long as everyone pitches in equally.

List at least three material properties that engineers consider when selecting a material for a design project.

The project known as GEOSS is the Global Earth Observation System of Systems.

The internationally recognized green building certification system known as LEED is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

The most important step of the eight basic engineering design steps is preliminary research and preparation.

The material property values given in textbooks can be used as exact values.

Which of the following professional organizations formed the Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee to map and coordinate sustainability-related issues?

During which phase of the engineering design process do you begin to consider details, perform calculations, run computer models, and narrow down the types of materials to be used?

The most important step of the eight basic engineering design steps is recognizing the need for a product or service.

Design and development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is known as

A property of materials that shows how good the material is in transferring thermal energy (heat) from a high-temperature region to a low-temperature region within the material is

The eight basic engineering design steps always follow in sequence, 1 through 8, and none of the steps ever repeats during the design process.

A design team may be defined as a group of individuals with complementary expertise, problem solving skills, and talent who are working together to solve a problem or achieve a common goal.

When a group of people works well together conflicts never arise

Generating ideas or concepts that could offer reasonable solutions to your problem is part of which phase in the engineering design process?

List at least four of the eight roles of team members as outlined in the textbook.