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Project Lead The Way® Copyright 2007

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Introduction to Engineering Design

Final Examination

Part A

Fall 2007

Student Name: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________ Class Period: _____________

Total Points: ____________/40 Converted Score: ____________/50


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Part A - Multiple Choice Directions: This is a CLOSED-BOOK/CLOSED-NOTES exam. Select the letter of the response, which best completes the item or answers the question. Then record your answer on the answer sheet provided for Part A. 1. What step in the design process would a design brief be written? A. Refining the Design C. Defining the Problem B. Identifying Criteria and

Exploring Constraints D. Selecting an Approach

2. Designers/engineers record their daily project work in a(n) _____________

to archive their work and to legally prove the origin of an idea. A. Engineer’s Notebook C. Project Portfolio B. Specifications Sheet D. Storyboard

3. What type of three-dimensional sketch

contains a combination of a flat orthographic front view, with depth lines receding back at an angle, usually 45 degrees?

A. Two-point perspective C. Isometric B. Orthographic D. Oblique

4. What could be added to a three dimensional sketch to enhance its

appearance? A. Hidden lines C. Dimensions B. Tonal shading D. Center lines

5. The wood block to the right block has a

height of 2 inches. What would the block’s height be if you converted it to millimeters?

A. 2 mm C. 51 mm


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B. 6 mm D. 76 mm 6. Read the measurement on the dial caliper to determine the diameter of the

metal bar stock below.

A. .0437 C. .437

B. .347 D. 1.437 7. A quality control technician has requested a statistical analysis on a

manufactured part. What is the median value from the following set of data? Data Set: 75, 72, 82, 77, 73, 69, 80

A. 73 C. 76 B. 75 D. 77

8. A __________________ is a written document that identifies a problem to

be solved, along with criteria and constraints. A. Research Paper C. Portfolio B. Design Principles D. Design Brief

9. What type of model is represented

by this clay car image to the right ?


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A. Mock-up C. Realistic B. Prototype D. Functional

10. What geometric reference does the hole have to the cylinder below?

A. Perpendicular C. Concentric B. Colinear D. Relative

11. What is the countersink diameter

of the hole pictured to the right ?

A. .25 C. .75

B. .5 D. 60

12. What is the area of a 1.5” x 3” triangle?

A. 2.25” C. 3.5” B. 3” D. 4.5”


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14.

What dimensioning system best describes the image below?

A. Chain C. Orthographic

13.

Which figure above could result in the greatest amount of overall width variation if the tolerance for each dimension is 0.02 inch?

A. Figure 1 C. Figure 3 B. Figure 2 D. Figure 4


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B. Two-dimensional D. Datum

16. You have purchased a product, brought it home, and attempted to assemble it. However, you are missing one steel cover plate screw. Carefully study the parts list below. How many of these screws were supposed to be included in the original package?

A. 1 C. 7 B. 2 D. 8

15. If a single mate constraint is applied between two opposing surfaces in an assembly, how many degrees of freedom will remain between the two parts?

A. 1 C. 3

B. 2 D. 4


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17. What type of hole is being created on this part?

A. Through C. Countersink B. Counter bore D. Blind

18. What view is needed to accurately

show the true size and shape of the incline plane on a skateboard ramp?

A. Auxiliary C. Section B. Detail D. Top

19. Designers commonly identify ______________________ so that the

product being designed will meet the needs of a specific person or group of people.

A. Target consumers C. Measuring standards B. Architects D. Production costs


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21. What type of power is directly

responsible for lifting rocks and digging into the earth as depicted by the letters “A” in the image to the right?

A. Gasoline C. Hydraulic B. Diesel D. Electric

22. What visual principle of design best describes the

surface of the patio table to the left?

A. Informal Balance C. Unity B. Emphasis D. Radial Balance

23. What visual element of

design best describes the image to the right?

A. Value C. Form B. Color D. Texture

20. What part of the design process is the following statement an example of? Design, test and build a system for storing adult mountain bikes. The system must provide a safe structure for supporting at least one bicycle.

A. Problem Statement C. Design constraints

B. Consumer design D. Design statement


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24. _________________________ is the process of taking something apart and analyzing its workings in detail, usually with the intention to understand function, prepare documentation, electronic data, or construct a new or improved device or program, without actually copying from the original.

A. Research and Development C. Concurrent Engineering B. Reverse Engineering D. Prototyping

25. The simple machine pictured to the right is classified

as a(n) _________.

A. Screw C. Fulcrum B. Lever D. Incline Plane

26. On the part to the right, the arrow indicates

what type of force will be applied during testing?

A. Compression C. Tension B. Torsion D. Shear

27. The part pictured to left shows the results

from a stress analysis test with 200 pounds of pressure that was applied to the front surface. What type of testing/analysis is this called?

A. Brinnel Hardness Number (BHN)

C. Plastic Pliability Quotient (PPQ)

B. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) D. Product Pressure Test (PPT)

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28. The part pictured to the right needs to be chrome plated for the application it will be used for. What physical property will the manufacturer need to know to be able to plate 5,000 of these parts?

A. Volume C. Center of Gravity (COG) B. Density D. Surface Area

29. A totally new product or an original idea is called a(n) ________________. A. Innovation C. Invention B. Serendipitous event D. Prototype

30. What section of the Design Brief would the following statements represent? Can not exceed 3.25 lbs Must be able to withstand running at 2750 rpms Must be corrosion resistant

A. Problem Statement C. Design Statement B. Constraints D. Deliverables

31. Engineers and designers commonly use a ____________, which is a tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria.

A. Parts List C. Comparison Chart B. Bill of Materials D. Decision Matrix


32.

The o-ring identified in the assembly above is still a source of leaks within this personal hydration product. What type of analysis will the engineer/designer need to focus on to solve this issue?

A. Functional Analysis C. Visual Analysis B. Structural Analysis D. Finite Element Analysis

33. What information is discovered from gathering demographic data? A Family Income C Design Standards B Graphic Designs D Demonstration Guidelines

34. Stages a product goes through from concept and use to eventual

withdrawal from the market place is called ____________________.

A. Human Impacts C. Ergonomics B. Cradle to Cradle D. Product Lifecycle

35. This government organization’s mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards.

A. OSHA C. NAFTA B. FDA D. TSA

36. A __________________ is used for planning, managing, and controlling

major programs that have a distinct beginning and end.

A. Flow Chart C. Process Diagram B. Gantt Chart D. Manufacturing Manual


37. Many project teams are made up of team members that never meet face-to-face; they communicate throughout the project using email and sharing computer files. This type of project teamwork is referred to as _________.

A. Concurrent Engineering C. Electronic Engineering B. Wireless Work D. a Virtual Team

38. The term used when project team members all generally agree on a

decision is_______. A. Ethics C. Consensus B. Mediation D. Arbitration

39. Conflict between design team members is a common occurrence. This

conflict can be addressed using ______________________. A. Mediation C. Civil Court B. Conflict Resolution D. Critique

40. Questions like…

Have the goals of the team been clearly defined? Have the last few work days been productive? Why or why not? Have specific tasks been assigned to each team member?

may be questions used on a ____________________? A. Gantt Chart C. Periodic Self-Assessment B. Post Design Survey D. Employee Questionnaire

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