Intro To Engineering Pretest

Select the group that best describes the building blocks of engineering.

• Science, Models, Technology

• Science, Math, Technology

• Sociology, Math, Technology

• Science, Models, Theories

• Sociology, Models, and Technology

Engineers can improve an existing technological product, system, or method. This kind of work is through:

• Innovation

• Invention

• Ergonomics

• Artificial Intelligence

“Ethics” is best described as

I. Philosophical concept dealing with moral conduct.

II. A set of standards establishing right and wrong actions.

III. Rules that describe your duty to society and to your fellow professionals.

IV. Guidelines that make decisions for you.

• I and II only

• II and III only

• I, II, and III only

• I, II, III, and IV

Which of these is a disadvantage of Teamwork?

• More ideas may be generated

• More resources are available

• More time is taken to perform the tasks

• More networking opportunities

When should communication occur in the engineering design process?

• During the brainstorming phase

• During the creating and designing phase

• During the testing and improvement phase

• During the reflect and document phase

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good work ethic?

• Attendance and punctuality

• Goal Setting

• Procrastination

• Positive Attitude

• Accomplishment

The Scientific Method is a/an ________ compared to the Engineering Design Process which is a/an __________.

• undefined linear procedure, defined circular procedure

• defined linear procedure, undefined circular procedure

• defined linear procedure, defined circular procedure

• undefined linear procedure, undefined circular procedure

The Engineering Design Process is iterative. An iterative process means:

• You only try one solution and hope it works

• You try at least five solutions before finding a working solution.

• You try as many solutions as you need until you find a working solution.

• You try as many solutions as you need until you find a perfect solution.

A requirement in the engineering design process is defined as: __________?

• Features and functions of a system or part that are essential

• Any restriction on technology, resources or techniques to be used that defines a project's limitations

• Approach that an engineer uses to solve problems or achieve goals

• Something that constrains your hands so that you have to type one handed

Biomedical Engineering incorporates many different engineering disciplines, but focuses on:

• The Human Body

• Mechanical Engineering

• Medical Research

• Biology