Infrastructure Quiz

What does a civil engineer do?

• Designs and oversees the construction of public works

• Manages financial portfolios

• Develops software applications

• Conducts medical research

Answer explanation

A civil engineer designs and oversees the construction of public works, such as buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects.

What is the primary goal of civil engineering?

• To develop knowledge on Infrastructure and Civil Engineering products

• To create financial models

• To design fashion clothing

• To write software code

Answer explanation

The primary goal of civil engineering is to develop knowledge on Infrastructure and Civil Engineering products.

What is one of the essential facilities for a successful built environment according to the image?

• Water Supply

• Restaurants

• Schools

• Libraries

Answer explanation

According to the image, one of the essential facilities for a successful built environment is Water Supply.

What does the image suggest is necessary for a successful built environment?

• Amusement Parks

• Electrical Grids

• Shopping Centers

• Cinemas

Answer explanation

The image suggests that electrical grids are necessary for a successful built environment, as they provide power and infrastructure for various facilities and services.

What does the domain 'Connections' refer to in the context of infrastructure?

• The cost of infrastructure services

• The impact on physical and mental health

• The physical and digital connections linking people, communities, and businesses

• The design and operation of infrastructure

Answer explanation

The domain 'Connections' in infrastructure refers to the physical and digital connections linking people, communities, and businesses.

Which domain is concerned with the distributional impact of the cost of infrastructure services?

• Comfort and convenience

• Employment

• Affordability

• Health

Answer explanation

The domain concerned with the distributional impact of the cost of infrastructure services is Affordability.

Which domain is associated with 'Health' and 'Personal Wellbeing'?

• Local and natural surroundings

• Connections

• Health

• Employment

Answer explanation

The domain associated with 'Health' and 'Personal Wellbeing' is 'Health', making it the correct choice.

Which of the following countries has better quality water than the UK?

• Australia

• Japan

• Singapore

• India

Answer explanation

Singapore has better quality water than the UK.

What is the purpose of the filtration process in water treatment?

• To add minerals

• To remove impurities

• To change the color

• To increase temperature

Answer explanation

The purpose of the filtration process in water treatment is to remove impurities, not to add minerals, change the color, or increase temperature.

What was the original design of the national grid intended to operate as?

• 5 separate, connected grids

• 6 separate, connected grids

• 7 separate, connected grids

• 8 separate, connected grids

Answer explanation

The original design of the grid was intended to operate as 7 separate, connected grids.