Reasons for Engineers to Access Information

For what reasons do engineers need to access information?

• Health and safety

• Standardisation

• Planning

• Entertainment

Which of the following is NOT a reason mentioned for why engineers need to access information?

• Maintenance and repair

• Stock control

• Quality assurance

• Health and safety

Which of the following is NOT listed as a source of information available to engineers according to the learning material?

• Technical handbooks

• Encyclopedias

• Data sheets

• Computer applications

What type of standards are mentioned as a source of information for engineers in the learning material?

• BS EN or International standards

• Local city standards

• Company-specific standards

• Informal community standards

According to the learning material, which of the following is a source of information that engineers can use?

• Music sheets

• Instruction manuals

• Cooking recipes

• Fashion magazines

What is the purpose of a standard as described by the British Standard Institution (BSI)?

• A published specification that establishes a common language and contains a technical specification or other precise criteria

• A historical record of engineering practices

• A guideline for financial accounting

What type of organization is the BSI?

• A local charity

• A governmental regulatory body

• An international organization established to produce standards

• A private corporation focused on engineering

What does ISO stand for?

• International Standard Organisation

• International Standards Operation

• International Standardization Organization

• International System Organization

In which year was ISO established?

• 1957

• 1947

• 1967

• 1937

How many national standard bodies make up the ISO federation?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250