Engineering Technology Foundations

What is the primary focus of mechanical engineering principles?

• Creating marketing strategies

• Developing software applications

• Design, analyze, and maintain mechanical systems and components

• Performing surgical procedures

What are the basic components of an electrical circuit?

• Resistance source, insulating wires, and a switch

• Current source, non-conductive wires, and a resistor

• Power source, magnetic wires, and a capacitor

• Voltage source, conductive wires, and a load

Name three common civil engineering materials used in construction.

• concrete, steel, asphalt

• wood

• glass

• plastic

What is the purpose of computer-aided design (CAD) in engineering?

• To create precise and detailed 2D or 3D models of products or structures

• To develop marketing strategies

• To create music compositions

• To design clothing patterns

Explain the difference between additive and subtractive manufacturing processes.

• Subtractive manufacturing builds up material to create an object

• Additive manufacturing builds up material to create an object, while subtractive manufacturing removes material from a solid block to create an object.

• Additive manufacturing and subtractive manufacturing are the same process

• Additive manufacturing removes material from a solid block to create an object

Why is engineering ethics important in the field of technology?

• To disregard the impact of technology on society and the environment

• To ensure that professionals adhere to moral and professional standards, prioritize safety and well-being, and consider the impact of their work on society and the environment.

• To prioritize speed and efficiency over safety and well-being

• To maximize profits and ignore potential risks

What is the role of force analysis in mechanical engineering?

• The role of force analysis in mechanical engineering is to analyze the impact of marketing strategies on mechanical components

• Force analysis in mechanical engineering is primarily focused on understanding the behavior of electrical circuits

• The role of force analysis in mechanical engineering is to understand the effects of forces on mechanical systems and to design and optimize mechanical components and systems.

• Force analysis in mechanical engineering is used to study the effects of temperature on mechanical systems

How does Ohm's law relate to electrical engineering?

• Ohm's law only applies to mechanical engineering

• Ohm's law is only used in theoretical calculations and not practical applications

• Ohm's law relates to electrical engineering by providing a fundamental principle for understanding and analyzing electrical circuits.

• Ohm's law is not applicable to electrical engineering

Discuss the importance of sustainability in civil engineering materials.

• Long-term economic viability is not important in civil engineering materials

• Sustainability in civil engineering materials is important for reducing environmental impact, conserving natural resources, and promoting long-term economic viability.

• Conserving natural resources is not a concern for civil engineering materials

• Sustainability in civil engineering materials has no impact on the environment

How does CAD software improve the efficiency of the design process in engineering?

• CAD software improves efficiency by enabling precise design creation, modification, analysis, and easy collaboration among team members.

• CAD software slows down the design process by making it difficult to create and modify designs

• CAD software only allows for basic design creation and does not support collaboration among team members

• CAD software has no impact on the efficiency of the design process in engineering