Chapter 1 Principles of Engineering

What kind of process do engineers use to design and create solutions to problems?

• Engineering design process

• Scientific Method

• Trade Off process

• Trial and error process

Which of the following are examples of scientific knowledge sometimes needed in engineering?

• Algebra, calculus, and statistics

• Statics, Ohm's law, and thermodynamics

• The use of computer-aided design software and drawing tools

• The use of gauges, meters, and scales

Which of the following are examples of engineering disciplines?

• Aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, and chemical engineering

• Materials engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering

• Mechanical engineering, biotechnical engineering, and computer engineering

• All of the above.

Engineers in the ____ discipline must understand concepts such as pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, gear ratios, and efficiency.

• Bioengineering

• Civil engineering

• Electrical engineering

• Mechanical engineering

____ is the design and coordination of all aspects of the production of products.

• Civil engineering

• Manufacturing engineering

• Materials engineering

• Mechanical engineering

It is usually easy to meet all the specifications of a design while staying within the constraints.

• True

• False

Early Americans were the first civilization to build structures that used engineering principles.

• True

• False

The requirements of a design solution are known as _____.

• specifications

• constraints

• must haves

• processes

The worker who builds the final solution is known as a(n) _______.

• tradesperson

• technician

• engineer

• electrician

The design, construction, analysis, and troubleshooting of components in aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and high-altitude vehicles.

• Mechanical Engineering

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Civil Engineering