Engineering Quiz

What is the primary application of engineering?

• To design, test, and build machines and structures that solve human problems

• To conduct scientific experiments

• To teach mathematical concepts

• To develop software programs

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What does STEM stand for?

• Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

• Science, Testing, Evaluation, Mechanics

• Special Technology, Engineering, Mechanics

• Science, Technology, Experiment, Math

Which of the following is NOT listed as a branch of engineering?

• Civil

• Mechanical

• Software

• Chemical

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

• Brainstorming possible solutions

• Identifying a need

• Developing a prototype

• Conducting research

Which of the following is crucial for developing promising solutions in the engineering design process?

• Selecting the cheapest solution

• Ignoring constraints

• Adding drawings and illustrations of the solutions

• Choosing the quickest solution

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What is the primary purpose of defining and delimiting a problem in the engineering design process?

• To make the engineering design process more time-consuming

• To ensure solutions are more applicable and the process is easier

• To increase the number of potential solutions

• To solely focus on the aesthetic aspects of a solution

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What type of constraint is mandatory when designing a new car engine?

• Color constraint

• Size constraint

• Cost constraint

• Brand constraint

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According to the text, what happens to the number of possible solutions as more constraints are added to a problem?

• It increases significantly

• It remains the same

• It decreases, possibly leaving only a few viable solutions

• It does not affect the number of solutions

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Why is it important to have a clearly defined problem in the engineering design process?

• To complicate the design process

• To reduce the relevance of the solution

• To make the process and solutions more applicable

• To focus only on theoretical aspects

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An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?

• Test the prototype.
• Make sketches of the prototype.
• Identify constraints.
• Collect and analyze the test results. 

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