1. Which sequence correctly represents the four iterative phases of the engineering problem-solving process?
2. Which characteristic belongs to an emerging problem rather than to the assessment of a proposed solution?
3. Which situation is an example of an emerging societal problem?
What are the four phases of the engineering problem-solving process?
Explore, develop, generate, and evaluate and refine.
What defines an emerging problem in society?
A current or future societal problem explored by identifying scope, variables, constraints, objectives, social, economic, environmental issues, success criteria, and prototyping implications.
Which engineering professions are identified for current and future opportunities?
Micro-nano, chemical, aerospace, environmental, biomedical, space, processing, software, and mechatronics engineering.
Name an example of an emerging societal problem related to housing.
Lack of affordable space-saving housing.
What are intelligent systems?
Technologically advanced machines that perceive and respond to the world around them.
What is planned obsolescence?
Deliberate design of a product with limited life to encourage replacement purchases.
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