Engineering Information Access Quiz

Why do engineers need to access information?

• For design purposes only

• For a range of reasons

• Solely for educational purposes

• Only for communication with clients

How has the retrieval and storage of information been made more efficient in engineering?

• Through manual filing systems

• By using physical models

• By the employment of computer based systems

• Through increased paperwork

Where can information be accessed from with the modern computer based systems in engineering?

• Only in the office

• Anywhere in the world

• Only in certain countries

• Exclusively at universities

What tools were traditionally used to draw engineering drawings?

• Computer software

• Pencil, pen, and paper

• Markers and whiteboards

• Clay modeling

What was a consequence of the slow revision process in traditional engineering drawing systems?

• Projects could continue without interruption

• Projects could be completed more quickly

• Projects could stop while changes were agreed and updated

• There was no impact on project timelines

What problem associated with international engineering projects has been eliminated by the use of CAD systems and the internet?

• Communication barriers due to different languages

• The need for physical prototypes at every stage

• Delays in receiving new drawings at the project location

• Increased costs due to international shipping

What do CAD systems allow for engineering drawings?

• To be completed slowly but accurately

• To be completed quickly and accurately

• To be completed without any accuracy

• To be completed manually

How has the process of making changes to drawings improved with CAD systems?

• Changes now require redrawing the component completely

• Changes can take days instead of minutes

• Changes can take minutes rather than having to redraw the component completely

• Changes are no longer possible with CAD systems

How can drawings be shared using CAD systems?

• By postal mail only

• By fax only

• By email or accessed directly online with the internet

• Cannot be shared electronically

What is the advantage of being able to revise a CAD drawing at very short notice?

• It increases the cost of production.

• It allows for continuous production without extensive disruption.

• It decreases the quality of the product.

• It requires additional storage space.