1. The Design Loop
The___Design Loop______ is a process used to solve a problem in engineering and technology.
The first step in the design loop is to _____identify_____ the problem
The design brief ___clarifies___ the given problem and gives _specifications_. A specification is a specific ____requirement____or ____rule_____ you must follow when solving the problem and designing your solution.

2. 3 methods of investigation are:
_______Internet research_______
_______Books_______________
_______Other people__________
The generation of ideas is sometimes known as _____brainstorming______. When working through the design loop, this step is usually completed by drawing ______sketches________.

3. Once a number of solutions are generated, the next step is to ___choose______ the one that you feel is best.
When completing ____developmental____ work, you are developing your solution. This includes tasks such as completing final drawings and measurements.
A _____prototype______ is a model that works and looks like the finished product. It is usually constructed as a scale model of what the actual product will look like.

4. When prototyping is completed, the ______testing________ of your solution begins. This is done to see if the solution functions as desired.
The final step in the design loop is to _____evaluate_____ and ____redesign_____ your solution. It is this step that helps the engineering process to continue.