Foundations of Engineering and Technology Final Study Guide

Engineers should keep their Engineering Notebook up to date and have it witnessed often by anyone.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Engineers should not keep their Engineering Notebook up to date and have it witnessed often by anyone. The correct choice is False.

Engineers can use a 3 ring binder as their Engineering Notebook.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Engineers cannot use a 3 ring binder as their Engineering Notebook. The correct choice is False.

An engineer should use a pencil to record legible and neat entries in his/her Engineering Notebook.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

An engineer should not use a pencil to record entries in their Engineering Notebook as it may fade or smudge over time. It is recommended to use a pen or permanent marker for legible and long-lasting entries.

annotate __________________ for clarity

• designer

• number

• sketches

• title

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'sketches' as it helps to annotate for clarity.

__________________ signs and dates

• designer

• client

• team

• engineer

Answer explanation

The correct choice for signing and dating is the designer.

Unless otherwise instructed, you should write all entries in ...

• pencil

• ink

• marker

• typed

Answer explanation

The correct choice is ink because unless otherwise instructed, entries should be written in ink.

Mistakes should be . . .

• whited out

• scribbled out

• crossed out with a single line & initialed

• page torn out

Answer explanation

The correct choice is to cross out mistakes with a single line and initial them. This ensures that the mistake is clearly marked and acknowledged.

If there is extra space, draw a . . .

• diagonal line with your signature

• zig-zag line

• smiley face

• a large "X"

Answer explanation

The correct answer is to draw a diagonal line with your signature. This choice stands out among the other options.

Inserted items or extra items are . . .

• stapled in

• wedged between pages

• permanently attached with glue or tape

• paper clipped

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'permanently attached with glue or tape'. This means that the inserted or extra items are affixed to the pages using glue or tape in a way that they cannot be easily removed.

DO NOT label all the parts of your sketches.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The correct choice is false because labeling all the parts of your sketches is not required.