Common Engineering Questions

What is the unit of measurement for electrical resistance?

• Ohm (Ω)

• Ampere (A)

• Volt (V)

• Watt (W)

What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Normal Force

• Tension

What is the process by which heat energy is transferred through direct contact?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

What is the most basic unit of information in computing?

• Bit

• Byte

• Kilobyte

• Megabyte

What is the structural element that resists bending and compression?

• Beam

• Column

• Slab

• Foundation

What is the device that amplifies weak electrical signals?

• Amplifier

• Oscillator

• Filter

• Rectifier

What is the strongest type of steel?

• Mild Steel

• High-Carbon Steel

• Stainless Steel

• Alloy Steel

What is the device that controls the flow of fluid or gas?

• Valve

• Pump

• Motor

• Gearbox

What is the branch of mathematics that deals with rates of change?

• Algebra

• Calculus

• Geometry

• Trigonometry

What is the process by which a solid changes directly to a gas?

• Melting

• Boiling

• Sublimation

• Condensation