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Chapter 3: Defining Problems and Brainstorming | Test Your Knowledge

1. What is a problem?
   
2. _____ knowledge allows you to easily identify some problems because of your previous experiences.
   
3. What is the first step to consider when identifying problems?
   
4. Which step in identifying problems helps engineers better define the goals for a problem's solution?
     A. Define what is and what is not the problem. B. Identify the present state and desired state of each component in the problem. C. State the problem in your own words. D. Write the problem statement.
5. Guidelines that need to be followed in order to successfully solve the problem are included in the _____.
     A. problem statement B. criteria C. constraints D. solution
6. _____ can be challenges to overcome and keep a design within limits.
     A. Problems B. Criteria C. Constraints D. Specifications
7. Safety in design is a(n) _____ constraint.
   
8. Cost is an example of a(n) _____ constraint.
   
9. List the four requirements for an effective brainstorming session.
   
10. What is freewriting?
    
11. Describe the future process of brainstorming.
    
12. Describe the brainstorming web process.
    

13. The functionality of the problem.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement
14. A potential solution for the problem.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement
15. The cost of money, materials, or time involved.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement
16. Who the problem is for.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement
17. The history of the problem.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement
18. The location of the problem.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement
19. Measurability of the problem.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement
20. State why or how.
      A. Include in the problem statement B. Do not include in the problem statement

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