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

1. technological ______ and processes often arise from a need in a specific situation such as war and natural disaster.

a. creations
b. knowledge
c. abilities
d. diffusion

1. which of the following occurs when a new user applies an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a different function?

a. invention
b. innovation
c. technology transfer
d. technology regression

Explanation:

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To decide addressing a design problem, engineers first define the problem to understand its scope, requirements, etc. Drawing sketches (a) is later, developing criteria (b) is after defining, and brainstorming (d) is for solutions after problem definition. So the correct step is defining the problem.

Technological diffusion refers to the spread and processes of technology arising from needs (like war, disasters). Creations (a) is about making, knowledge (b) is info, abilities (c) is skills; diffusion matches the context of technology spreading from needs.

Technology transfer is when an existing innovation (developed for one purpose) is applied by a new user for a different function. Invention (a) is creating new, innovation (b) is improving/applying new, regression (d) is reverse; transfer fits the "applying existing innovation for different function" context.

Answer:

c. define the problem

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