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BAE 142 Final Review
Engineering Design Final Test - Dec 13, 2011
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Undergraduate 1
12/12/2011

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Term
Abbreviation : 10 -12
Definition
p = pico
Term
Abbreviation : 10 -9
Definition
n = nano
Term
Abbreviation : 10 -6
Definition
mue = micro
Term
Abbreviation : 10 -3
Definition
m = milli
Term
Abbreviation: 10-2
Definition
c = centi
Term
Abbreviation : 10-1
Definition
d = deci
Term
Abbreviation : 10/3
Definition
k = kilo
Term
Abbreviation : 10/6
Definition
Mn = Mega
Term
Abbreviation : 10/9
Definition
G = Giga
Term
If you have 1,000,000 seconds, it is 1?
Definition
Megasecond
Term
Write this Expression [M] [L] [T]² as a fraction
Definition
[M][L]/[T]²
Term
Frequency, or hertz, is expressed in base units as 1/s. Write this unit of frequency as an exponent_______. Note: see the layout in the "Derived Dimensions Table".
Definition
Hertz = s-1 = 1/s = "per second"

Answer: s-²
Term
List 5 Possible external resources that will help you with Stage 1 - Identifying the problem?
Definition
trade shows, conferences, technical presentations, patent listings, publications
Term
In stage 4, when brainstorming and generating creative ideas, list 2 things that should be done during the Brainstorming step?
Definition
Attempt to solve, List all potential solutions
Term
During stage 5, how can you narrow the list of possible ideas that you generated during the brainstorming session of stage 4
Definition
-examine the list and eliminate duplicates
-allow the group to ask clarifying questions
-as the group to evaluate the ideas
Term
Name the 4 models used in Stage 6 "Develop and Test Models"
Definition
Mathematical, Computer, scale, diagrams
Term
What are the 4 possible specialist with whom engineers might consult with in Stage 9: Implement and commercialize
Definition
-Management and key supervisory
-Attorney's and legal support staff
-Technical representatives
-Business Representatives
Term
Within Stage 9 (Implement and Commercialize) The Business representatives group will consist of
Definition
human resource personnel, financial people, purchasing personnel, sales people
Term
After completion of Stage 9, and the design has been implemented, the team has one more obligation. Answer the following : What should you review?
Definition
You should review the products performance, including the latest data on production efficiency, quality control reports, sales, revenues, costs, expenditures, and profits.
Term
After completion of Stage 9, and the design has been implemented, the team has one more obligation. Answer the following : What should be in the assessment report?
Definition
The assessment report should include an outline what has been learned from the over process, detail of the products strengths and weaknesses, suggest ways to improve sustainability
Term
One mm is given by
Definition
1/1000 m
Term
Write .0000057 in scientific notation
Definition
5.7 x 10 ^ -6
Term
Using the equation Force = Mass x Acceration, what is the force of a mass 100 g at an acceleration of 36 m/s^2
Definition
3600 g,m/s^2
Term
You have an artificial hear that is beating 67 beats per second. Another way of putting this is
Definition
67 beats s ^-1
Term
Fill in the missing variable in this sequence of prefixes M__c
Definition
mue = 10 -6
Term
What are the prefixes for this sequence? 10 -12, 10 -9, 10 -6, 10 -3
Definition
pico, nano, micro, milli
Term
What are the prefixes for this sequence? 10^9, 10^6, 10^3, 10^-1
Definition
Giga, Mega, Kilo, deci
Term
Fill in the missing variable in this sequence prefixes G__k__?
Definition
Term
Pressure is defined as a (force/area). A person puts air in their tire until a pressure gauge reads 60 lbf/in^2, (which is also psi)
Convert this pressure to SI base units.

Use the following:
-1lbf=4.448N
-1N=1 kg m/s^2
-144 in^2=1 ft^2
-1 m^2=10.76 ft^2
Definition
413,515 kg/m x s^2
Term
The measure of R^2 is
Definition
big long equation. coefficient of determination, statistical measure of how well a regression line approximates real data points, CLOSEST NUMBER TO 1
Term
If you have 1 dm it is___ cm
Definition
10
Term
If you divide 1 Gm into 10^3 parts, each part is 1 ____
Definition
kilometer
Term
how many hours are there in 2x10^9 ms?
Definition
Term
Write this expression, [M][L]^3[T]2, as a fraction.
Definition
[M][L]^3/[T]^-2
Term
Write 5x10^-4 as a decimal
Definition
.0005
Term
What are units and give examples?
Definition
an increment for measuring how much
Ex. lb, Kelvin, kg, foot, inch, Celcius, m, quart
Term
What are the dimensions and give examples?
Definition
a variable, a category of measurement, WHAT you are measuring
Ex. force, temperature, mass, force, electric current
Term
Pressure is defined as a (force/area). A person puts air in their tire until a pressure gauge reads 55 lbs/in^2, which is also psi)
Convert this pressure to SI base units.
Use provided:
-2.21 lbm = 1 kg
-1 lbm = 453.6 g
-144 in^2 = 1 ft^2
-1 m^2 = 10.76 ft^2
Definition
24538.7 kg/m^2
Term
Convert the following 50 ft/hour into units of m/s.
Use 1 m = 3.281 ft.
Definition
54861 m/s
Term
If you were doing curve-fitting for a data set, which type of regression do you think would give you the better R^2?
Definition
Exponential
Term
Convert 30m/min into units of ft/s.
Use 1 m = 3.281 feet
Definition
5905.8 ft/s
Term
Write 1.7 x 10^-3 kg m s^-2 without using exponents
Definition
0.0017 (kg/m)/s^2
Term
Write [M][L][T]^-2 without using exponents
Definition
[M][L]/[T]^2
Term
pico =
Definition
10 ^-12
Term
Giga =
Definition
10 ^9
Term
Mega =
Definition
10 ^6
Term
kilo =
Definition
10 ^3
Term
deci =
Definition
10 ^-1
Term
micro =
Definition
10 ^-6
Term
milli =
Definition
10 ^-3
Term
centi =
Definition
10 ^-2
Term
nano =
Definition
10 ^-9
Term
How many meters are there in 20 cm?
Definition
0.2 m
Term
Fore each quantity, do the following two actions:
i) Write the units units base units only
ii) Express the resulting quantities without the use of prefixes

5643 kN/ kg x day
Definition
65.3 m/ s^3
Term
Fore each quantity, do the following two actions:
i) Write the units units base units only
ii) Express the resulting quantities without the use of prefixes

22 kA x ms =
Definition
22 A x s
Term
ABET
Definition
The ACCREDITATION BOARD FOR THE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Term
Engineering Design
Definition
the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision making process to meet a stated objective. The fundamentals of design are the establishment of objectives and criteria, sythesis, analysis, construction, testing, and evaluation.
Term
Design Process Stage #1
Definition
Identify the problem innovation
Which include external resources: trade shows, conferences, publications.
Term
Design Process Stage #2
Definition
Define the working criteria goals
Term
Design Process Stage #3
Definition
Research and gather data
Ex. What information has been published about the problem,
What is the cost, what are the advantages/disadvantages, is cost a significant issue?
Term
Design Process Stage #4
Definition
Brainstorm/generate creative ideas

process is to creatively develop as many potential solutions to the problem as possible
Term
Design Process Stage #5
Definition
Analyze potential solutions

Examine the list and eliminate duplicates
ask the group to evaluate the ideas

several forms of analysis: common sense, economic analysis, estimation, conservative assumptions
Term
Design Process Stage #6
Definition
Develop and test models

Mathematical, computer, scale, diagrams/graphs
Term
Design Process Stage #7
Definition
Make the decision

Compare and evaluate the results from teh testing stage to determine which solutions will be implemented.

A visual example of a decision table would be a table with all the known data compared with each other in similar categories.
Term
Design Process Stage #8
Definition
Communicate and specify
Term
Design Process Stage #9
Definition
Implement and commercialize

Management and key supervisory personnel
technical representatives
business representatives
attorneys and legal support staff
Term
Design Process Stage #10
Definition
Perform post implementation review and assessment

the project is full production, termination of the project team, performance is reviewed. assessment report is prepared with the product's strengths and weaknesses
Term
Creative Problem Solving
Definition
brainstorming
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