How to
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1. The moustrap was patented in 1894 by

a. Ben Franklin
b. Walter O'Keefe
c. William Hooker
d. Walker Evans

2. The moustrap is powered by

a. cheese
b. a spring
c. water
d. electricity

3. The part moustrap that traps the mouse is called the

a. crusher
b. slapper
c. bonker
d. jaw

4. The first step in the Design Process is

a. Do Research
b. Identify and define the problem
c. Avoid the Problem
d. Gather Ideas

5. In the Design Process, which of the following would not be considered part of the specifications?

a. size
b. color
c. weight
d. how much designers are paid

6. In the Design Process, the final step is

a. build a model
b. test the model
c. evaluate tests
d. write the documentation

7. In the Design Process, how many alternative designs should be developed?

a. none, go with the first idea
b. 2
c. 3-6
d. 12-15

8. In our description of a mousetrap-powered car competition, which of the following is not a performance measurement?

a. distance
b. speed
c. size
d. flight

9. In building our sample car, what is the purpose of the thing on the rear axle?

a. give it a lower gear ratio
b. make it go faster
c. indicate the front
d. weigh the car down
10. In our sample car, what is the purpose of the extension rod?

a. let it poke other cars
b. make it go faster
c. pulls more string
d. weigh the car down





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