Questions 1–5: Grades K–2
Question 1 of 20
What is the first step in the engineering design process?
Question 2 of 20
Why do engineers make prototypes?
Question 3 of 20
Which shape makes structures stronger and is used in bridges and roofs?
Question 4 of 20
A simple machine that makes it easier to lift a heavy object by using a wheel and a rope is called a:
Question 5 of 20
When engineers test a design and it fails, what should they do?
Questions 6–10: Grades 3–5
Question 6 of 20
What does a circuit need for electricity to flow?
Question 7 of 20
What is a tradeoff in engineering design?
Question 8 of 20
Adding more pulleys to a system:
Question 9 of 20
Which material would be best for waterproofing an outdoor shelter?
Question 10 of 20
In a design challenge, why is it important to define constraints before you begin?
Questions 11–15: Grades 6–8
Question 11 of 20
In a series circuit, what happens when one bulb burns out?
Question 12 of 20
What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy?
Question 13 of 20
What is the purpose of a control variable in an experiment?
Question 14 of 20
In a parallel circuit, if one branch fails:
Question 15 of 20
What does the term "systems thinking" mean in engineering?
Questions 16–20: Grades 9–12
Question 16 of 20
What is the difference between a program and a process?
Question 17 of 20
In Big O notation, which has the best (fastest) time complexity for large inputs?
Question 18 of 20
What is the main purpose of a systems requirements document?
Question 19 of 20
What does the "CIA" triad stand for in cybersecurity?
Question 20 of 20
What is a key principle of the "fail fast" approach in software engineering?