Introduction to the Engineering Field: Final Assessment

Which of the following responsibilities would typically be assigned to an engineering technician?

• A. Assemble 15 identical cable assemblies by crimping and soldering

• B. Create custom parts using 3D CAD software

• C. Perform calculations and revise designs for a robot arm

• D. Simulate the complex aerodynamic forces on a new wing design for a plane

Which of the following responsibilities would typically be assigned to an engineer?

• A. Assemble a mechanism from provided plans

• B. Populate ten identical printed circuit boards with components

• C. Recalibrate a load testing machine outputting inconsistent data

• D. Utilize their knowledge of fluid dynamics to create an optimized propeller design

Which of the following responsibilities would typically be assigned to an engineering technologist?

• A. Assembly dozens of identical parts for a new engine

• B. Create ten identical charging cables by soldering wires to connectors and properly insulating

• C. Use their knowledge of heat transfer to design a new cooling system on a spacecraft

• D. Write basic code to test a robotic gripper design and collect data

Which of the following is the most common pathway to becoming an engineer?

• A. Apprenticeship directly from high school

• B. Graduating from an ABET-accredited, four-year engineering program

• C. Graduating from an IASSC-accredited, two-year engineering program

• D. On-the-job training

All engineers seek certification as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).

• A. True

• B. False

Which organization is responsible for administering industry certifications in lean manufacturing, such as Yellow Belts or Green Belts?

• A. ABET

• B. IASSC

• C. NCEES

• D. SWE

Which organization is responsible for licensing individuals as Professional Engineers?

• A. ABET

• B. IASSC

• C. NCEES

• D. SWE

Which of the following scenarios would be considered an internship?

• A. Four-year program offered by a college or university

• B. Program registered with the Department of Labor which offers immediate entry to the industry for pay and a mixture of on-the-job training and classroom instruction

• C. Program which pairs a seasoned professional with a trainee and allows the professional to act as a coach or guide

• D. Short-term employment with an existing company without pay

Which of the following scenarios would be considered an apprenticeship?

• A. Four-year program offered by a college or university

• B. Program registered with the Department of Labor which offers immediate entry to the industry for pay and a mixture of on-the-job training and classroom instruction

• C. Program which pairs a seasoned professional with a trainee and allows the professional to act as a coach or guide

• D. Short-term employment with an existing company without pay

Which of the following tasks would be handled by a mechanical engineer at a robotics company?

• A. Assembly of ten identical mechanisms by installing motors and gears

• B. Create a plan for maintenance and repair of various machines and tools in the workshop

• C. Use their knowledge of electrical circuits and embedded systems to design a printed circuit board for the load sensors in the robotic arm

• D. Use their knowledge of forces and mechanics of materials to design a robotic arm