1 Introduction to the Engineering and Technology Profession

_______________ refers fo the application of scientific knowledge to the design, manufacture and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and system.

• Science

• Engineering

• Technology

• Technologist

Science is mainly concerned with:

• Applying technology

• Understanding the natural world

• Building machines

• Managing factories

Between a technician and a technologist, ___________ is the one who is aware of various technologies and responsible for innovative ideas.

• technician

• technologist

As a comparison, __________ investigates the world, __________ designs something based on scientific and mathematic principles for the benefit of mankind, and __________ assists in the creation and testing of it.

• engineer, scientist, technologist

• engineer, technologist, scientist

• scientist, technologist, engineer

• scientist, engineer, technologist

___________ is the one who works under a technologist and responsible for the application of the ideas from the technologists.

• Technician

• Scientist

• Engineer

• Consultant

Which of the following roles suits this scenario "I conduct experiments to understand how water flows through soil"?

• Engineer

• Technician

• Technologist

• Scientist

Which of the following roles suits this scenario "I design a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes."?

• Engineer

• Scientist

• Technician

____________ refers to the creation, usage and knowledge of tools, systems or methods to solve a problem or serve some purposes.

• Science

• Engineering

• Technology

• Technologist

What is the role of a technician?

• Conduct research in a lab

• Manage engineering projects

• Design new products

• Maintain and repair equipment

A technologist typically works on

• scientist theories

• designing new laws of nature

• implementing and testing engineering designs