Question

1. prior to deciding whether to address a design problem, an engineer would typically ______.

a. draw sketches of possible solutions
b. develop criteria by which the solutions would be judged
c. define the problem
d. brainstorm possible solutions

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the engineering design process. Before addressing a design problem, the first step is to define the problem. Drawing sketches (a) or brainstorming solutions (d) come later, and developing criteria (b) is for evaluating solutions after defining the problem. So the correct step prior to deciding to address a design problem is defining the problem.

Answer:

c. define the problem