PLTW ENGINEERING ESSENTIAL EXAM

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PLTW ENGINEERING ESSENTIAL EXAM

UPDATED ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT

SOLUTIONS.

What is the Design Process? - correct answer- 1. Define Problem

• Generate Concepts
• Develop a Solution
• Construct and Test Prototype
• Evaluate Solution
• Present Solution

What is a Design Process? - correct answer- A systematic problem-solving strategy, with criteria and constraints, used to develop many possible solutions to solve or satisfy human needs or wants and to narrow down the possible solutions to one final choice.

What is a Design Brief? - correct answer- A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria and its constraints.

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What is a Decision Matrix? - correct answer- A tool used to compare design solutions against one another using specific criteria.

What are technical drawings? - correct answer- Drawings that provide technical information necessary to produce a product.They include information such as material, size shape, and assembly, of necessary.

What is a test report? - correct answer- A report that includes the data and analysis of the prototype testing.

What are project recommendations? - correct answer- A list of recommendations to optimize or redesign the solution.

What is a project portfolio? - correct answer- A collection of documents selected for a specific purpose.

What is an isometric pictorial? - correct answer- A type of technical sketch that appears three dimensional because it shows three sides on an object and is proportional to the real object being drawn.

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What is engineering? - correct answer- Engineering is the application of mathematics and scientific principles to better or improve life.

Different types of pictorals - correct answer- Isometric, Oblique, and Perspective

What is a cavalier oblique pictorial? - correct answer- An oblique pictorial in which the height, width, and depth are represented at full scale.

What is a cabinet oblique pictorial? - correct answer- An oblique pictorial in which depth is represented as half scale compared the the height and width scale.

What is an oblique pictorial? - correct answer- A type of technical sketch in which the width dimension is horizontal.

What is an isometric pictorial? - correct answer- A type of technical sketch in which the width dimension is not horizontal and it shows all three sides "equally". Three adjacent faces share a single point.

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