Engineering Disciplines

What is Engineering?

• Engineering is the study of ancient civilizations
• Engineering is the practice of astrology and horoscopes
• Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings.
• Engineering is the art of painting and sculpting

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What is an Engineer?

• A person who studies insects
• A type of software designer

• A person who works with nutrition

• A person who designs, builds, or maintains engines, machines, or public works

What do engineers do?

• Research, Design, Develop, Supervise

• Clean, Organize, Order, Maintain

• Restore, Remodel, Demolish, Rebuild

• Review, Suggest, Collect, Display

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How many main fields of engineering are there?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the most popular field in engineering?

• Civil engineering
• Computer engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Agricultural engineering

What is the highest employing engineering job?

• Mechanical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Biomedical engineering

Which field in engineering is used to construct bridges and houses?

• Chemical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Aerospace engineering

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Which field in engineering is used to construct a cellphone?

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Civil engineering
• Chemical engineering

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Which field in engineering is used to program a cellphone?

• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Computer engineering

• Civil engineering

Which field in engineering is used to construct cars, boats, and airplanes?

• Mechanical engineering
• Aerospace engineering
• Civil engineering
• Electrical engineering

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