Mechatronics 102

Mechatronics is the integration of which of the following disciplines?

• Environmental science and robotic design

• Mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science

• Astronomy and electronics

• Culinary arts and mechanical design

Which of the following best defines mechanical engineering?

• The study of computing systems and network communications.

• The application of principles of mechanics and energy to design and manufacture machines and devices.

• The design and analysis of electronic circuits.

• The study of algorithms and data structures.

An example of a focus within mechanical engineering is:

• Developing encryption algorithms.

• Thermodynamics and heat transfer.

• Creating an efficient battery management system.

• Designing software for a mobile application.

Which of the following best describes electronics?

• The research into computational theories and algorithms.

• The study of manipulating, assessing, and processing information.

• The branch of technology concerned with the properties and behavior of electrons in vacuums, gases, and semiconductors.

• The science of designing, maintaining, and constructing machines.

An example of an electronic device is:

• A mobile phone.

• A steam engine.

• A mechanical pulley.

• A flowchart.

Which of the following best defines computer science?

• The study of mechanical systems and machinery.

• The study of algorithms, computational machines, and computation itself.

• The investigation of processes that can be automated.

• The examination of electron behavior and circuit design.

Which of the following is an example of a topic in computer science?

• Machine learning and artificial intelligence.

• Amplification circuits in audio devices.

• Kinematics of robotic arms.

• Aerodynamics in aircraft design.

What is the primary focus of mechanical engineering?

• Designing and analyzing motor vehicles.

• Studying the behavior of atoms and molecules.

• Developing and testing new food recipes.

• Exploring the universe and its celestial bodies.

Which of the following is a key area of study in electronics?

• The behavior of electrons and the design of electronic circuits.

• The study of human behavior and societal trends.

• The exploration of historical events and their impact on the present.

• The analysis of geological formations and earth's crust.

Which of the following is not a type of computer?

• Desktop computer.

• Laptop computer.

• Smartphone.

• Steam engine.