Fundamentals of Engineering Design Process - Pre Test
Student Name: Kan Date: 5/13/2026
Q1. What is a "prototype"?
Answer : C. An early model built to test a concept
Q2. In the Engineering Design Process, what is a "constraint"?
Answer : D. A limitation or restriction on the design
Q3. What is the first step in the Engineering Design Process?
Answer : A. Planning and Designing a Prototype
Q4. After a team of engineers builds an early model of a new
bridge, they run small cars over it to see how much weight it can
hold before breaking. Which step of the Engineering Design
Process are they currently performing?
Answer :B. Testing, Evaluating, and Improving the Design
Q5. Why is the Engineering Design Process considered a cycle
rather than a straight line?
Answer : B. Because it involves repeating steps to analyze results and improve
the design until it is successful
Q6. A student wants to build a birdhouse for their garden. They
have 500 THB for materials and must finish it by the weekend.
They research birdhouse designs online and draw a detailed
sketch of their favorite design, including a list of materials and
measurements. Which of the following lists the steps of the
Engineering Design Process the student has completed so far?
Answer :C. Problem Identification -> Gathering Information -> Selecting a
Solution -> Planning and Designing a Prototype
Use of Science and Technology in Different Industries - Pre Test
Q1. What is the main goal of technology?
Answer : B. To apply scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
Q2. The invention of the steam engine was a major technological
advancement during which era?
Answer : B. The Age of Intelligence
Q3. In the agricultural industry, what technology do farmers use
to monitor crops and measure soil moisture from above?
Answer : C. Tractors
Q4. Which technology allows doctors to see inside the human
body without performing surgery?
Answer : C. MRI and CT scanners
Q5. How does the logistics industry use GPS technology and
specific software?
Answer : B. To plan the fastest delivery routes and connect drivers with
customers
Q6. What is a direct technological application of physics used in
the energy industry to convert sunlight directly into electricity?
Answer : B. Photovoltaic cells