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Engineering lesson 8: Part 1 test: what engineers do · Set 839 · 40 questions
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Engineer's tip (Find the topic, use the idea): Find the topic: invention, branch, design step, limit or goal, testing, teamwork or tools. Use that lesson’s rule — the design process order is ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve. For number questions, write the calculation before you answer.

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  1. 1.🦺 In the workshop, is it safe to cut towards your hand? (a) safe (b) not safe
  2. 2.True or false: to help a stuck teammate is poor teamwork. (a) False (b) True
  3. 3.🧪 Is it good or poor testing to repeat each test? (a) poor testing (b) good testing
  4. 4.True or false: to ignore the team plan is good teamwork. (a) False (b) True
  5. 5.🦺 In the workshop, is it safe to put tools back after use? (a) not safe (b) safe
  6. 6.True or false: “lift a cup of water” is a constraint (a limit). (a) True (b) False
  7. 7.What does the builder do? (a) tracks what is used up (b) runs the tests (c) puts the model together (d) checks the goals are met
  8. 8.🔢 To build and test a straw bridge, what comes right after “sketch three ideas”? (a) strengthen the weak part (b) build it with straws (c) read the challenge rules (d) choose and draw one
  9. 9.True or false: “float for 1 minute” is a criterion (a goal). (a) True (b) False
  10. 10.True or false: a microscope helps people store water for summer. (a) False (b) True
  11. 11.🤝 In a design team, who keeps the design notes? (a) recorder (b) tester (c) materials manager (d) team leader
  12. 12.🔢 To follow the engineering design process, what comes right after “Ask”? (a) Improve (b) Imagine (c) Test (d) Plan
  13. 13.🧑‍🔧 Which kind of engineer designs car engines? (a) civil (b) aerospace (c) mechanical (d) computer
  14. 14.🔢 To follow the engineering design process, which is the LAST step? (a) Improve (b) Imagine (c) Ask (d) Test
  15. 15.🧪 A paper bridge was tested three times. It held 240 g, 170 g and 280 g. What is the mean (average) load it held, in grams?
  16. 16.True or false: to hide a failed test is poor testing. (a) False (b) True
  17. 17.🦺 In the workshop, is it safe to run while holding tools? (a) not safe (b) safe
  18. 18.🦺 In the workshop, is it safe to tie back long hair? (a) not safe (b) safe
  19. 19.📋 For a model bridge challenge, is “be under 30 cm tall” a constraint or a criterion? (a) a criterion (b) a constraint
  20. 20.Which need does a solar panel meet? (a) go through a mountain (b) store water for summer (c) make water safe to drink (d) make power from sunlight
  21. 21.🤝 In a design team, who writes down results? (a) recorder (b) builder (c) tester (d) team leader
  22. 22.🦺 In the workshop, is it safe to clamp wood before sawing? (a) not safe (b) safe
  23. 23.True or false: to drive in a nail, use a hammer. (a) False (b) True
  24. 24.True or false: a civil engineer designs bicycle gears. (a) False (b) True
  25. 25.True or false: “use at most 20 straws” is a criterion (a goal). (a) False (b) True
  26. 26.📋 Constraint: the tower must be no taller than 30 cm. The team’s tower is 36 cm tall. Is it within the constraint? (a) Yes (b) No
  27. 27.True or false: to redesign after testing is the Improve step. (a) False (b) True
  28. 28.🧪 A paper bridge was tested three times. It held 340 g, 240 g and 380 g. What is the mean (average) load it held, in grams?
  29. 29.🔢 To build and test a straw bridge, which is the LAST step? (a) load it with coins (b) build it with straws (c) strengthen the weak part (d) sketch three ideas
  30. 30.📋 Criterion: the model bridge must hold at least 500 g. In the test it held 550 g. Does it meet the criterion? (a) No (b) Yes
  31. 31.True or false: an electrical engineer builds rockets. (a) True (b) False
  32. 32.True or false: a computer engineer plans a dam. (a) True (b) False
  33. 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) leave tools on the floor (b) touch a hot glue tip (c) carry scissors closed (d) run while holding tools
  34. 34.🧑‍🔧 Which kind of engineer makes medicines in bulk? (a) civil (b) biomedical (c) computer (d) chemical
  35. 35.🦺 What protects your eyes when sawing or drilling? (a) a cap (b) safety goggles (c) sunglasses (d) nothing
  36. 36.🔢 To follow the engineering design process, which is the FIRST step? (a) Create (b) Improve (c) Plan (d) Ask
  37. 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) float for 1 minute (b) spend at most ₹100 (c) use at most 20 straws (d) use only paper and tape
  38. 38.📋 Your team’s budget is ₹42. You must buy one roll of tape for ₹15. Straws cost ₹2 each. What is the greatest number of straws you can buy?
  39. 39.True or false: a chemical engineer builds rockets. (a) True (b) False
  40. 40.True or false: a tunnel helps people reach a top floor fast. (a) False (b) True

Answer key

  1. not safe
  2. False
  3. good testing
  4. False
  5. safe
  6. False
  7. puts the model together
  8. choose and draw one
  9. True
  10. False
  11. recorder
  12. Imagine
  13. mechanical
  14. Improve
  15. 230
  16. True
  17. not safe
  18. safe
  19. a constraint
  20. make power from sunlight
  21. recorder
  22. safe
  23. True
  24. False
  25. False
  26. No
  27. True
  28. 320
  29. strengthen the weak part
  30. Yes
  31. False
  32. False
  33. carry scissors closed
  34. chemical
  35. safety goggles
  36. Ask
  37. float for 1 minute
  38. 13
  39. False
  40. False

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