Expanded Exam 1

What are the seven steps of engineering problem presentation?

Given, Find, Representation, Model, Assumptions, Solution, Verification/Validation.

What are the five main issues of a team?

Inattention to Results, Avoidance of Accountability, Lack of Commitment, Fear of Conflict, and Absence of Trust.

What are the five stages of team development?

Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning.

What are key team roles?

Meeting Coordinator, Timekeeper, Recorder, Encourager/Gatekeeper, and Devil's Advocate.

What are the defining features of the Engineering Design Process?

It is systematic and iterative: it constantly repeats, and not all steps have to occur before the cycle repeats.

What are the steps of the Engineering Design Process?

Step 0: Identify opportunity. Step 1: Define the problem to be solved. Step 2: Acquire and assemble pertinent data. Step 3: Identify solution constraints and criteria. Step 4: Develop alternative solutions. Step 5: Select a solution based on analysis of alternatives. Step 6: Communicate results.

What does iteration create in engineering design?

Opportunities for insight.

What flowchart symbols represent connectors?

A circle for an on-page connector and a pentagon for an off-page connector.

What flowchart symbol represents a subroutine?

A divided rectangle.

What does "Inattention to Results" mean? (Five Issues of a Team)

A team issue in which members focus on personal success, status, or department goals instead of the team's shared results.

What does "Avoidance of Accountability" mean? (Five Issues of a Team)

A team issue in which members hesitate to call peers on behavior or performance that hurts the team.

What does "Lack of Commitment" mean? (Five Issues of a Team)

A team issue in which members do not clearly commit to decisions or plans, often because they lack input or clarity.

What does "Fear of Conflict" mean? (Five Issues of a Team)

A team issue in which members avoid productive debate, leaving important ideas and concerns unexamined.

What does "Absence of Trust" mean? (Five Issues of a Team)

A team issue in which members are unwilling to be vulnerable, admit mistakes, or ask one another for help.

What does "Leadership" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Abilities)

The ability to guide and influence people toward shared goals.

What does "Teamwork" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Abilities)

The ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve shared goals.

communication

The ability to convey and exchange information clearly and effectively.

What does "Decision-making" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Abilities)

The ability to evaluate options and choose an effective course of action.

What does "Recognize and manage change" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Abilities)

The ability to identify change and respond to it effectively.

What does "Work effectively in diverse and multicultural environments" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Abilities)

The ability to work productively with people whose backgrounds, perspectives, or cultures differ.

What does "Work effectively in the global engineering profession" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Abilities)

The ability to contribute effectively to engineering work across global settings and contexts.

What does "Synthesize engineering, business, and societal perspectives" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Abilities)

The ability to combine engineering, business, and societal considerations when addressing problems.

What does "Science and math" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Knowledge Areas)

A knowledge area: scientific and mathematical principles used to understand and solve engineering problems.

What does "Engineering fundamentals" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Knowledge Areas)

A knowledge area: core concepts and principles that underpin engineering practice.

What does "Analytical skills" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Knowledge Areas)

A knowledge area: methods for analyzing information, systems, and problems.

What does "Open-ended design and problem-solving skills" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Knowledge Areas)

A knowledge area: approaches for solving problems with multiple possible solutions and designing to meet needs.

What does "Multidisciplinary within and beyond engineering" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Knowledge Areas)

A knowledge area: understanding perspectives and methods from multiple fields, inside and outside engineering.

What does "Integration of analytical problem-solving and design skills" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Knowledge Areas)

A knowledge area: combining analysis and design when developing engineering solutions.

What does "Innovative" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Qualities)

A quality: able to develop or apply new ideas and approaches.

What does "Strong work ethic" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Qualities)

A quality: dependable, diligent, and committed to doing high-quality work.

What does "Ethically responsible in a global, social, intellectual, and technological context" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Qualities)

A quality: acts ethically while considering global, social, intellectual, and technological consequences.

What does "Adaptable in a changing environment" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Qualities)

A quality: adjusts effectively as circumstances, requirements, or technologies change.

What does "Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Qualities)

A quality: identifies opportunities and creates value, either through new ventures or within an existing organization.

What does "Curious and persistent continuous learner" mean? (Purdue Engineer of 2020 Qualities)

A quality: remains curious, persists through challenges, and continues learning over time.