Electrical Engineering: An Overview

What is a key responsibility of electrical engineers?

• Manage financial budgets for projects.
• Oversee construction site safety protocols.
• Design and develop electrical systems and equipment.
• Conduct market research for new products.

Which of the following components is NOT mentioned as a basic electrical building block?

• Resistor
• Amplifiers

• Capacitor
• Diodes

What is an electrical schematic?

• A schematic that shows only the physical layout of components.
• A detailed report on electrical consumption in a building.
• A list of electrical components with their specifications.
• An electrical schematic is a diagram that represents the elements of a system using abstract, graphic symbols.

What tool do electrical engineers use to introduce an electrical signal to a circuit board?

• Oscilloscope
• Multimeter
• Soldering iron
• Function generator

Which engineer is responsible for the generation and distribution of electrical power?

• Civil Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Software Engineer

True or False: Microwave engineers primarily design microwave ovens.

• True
• False
• Microwave engineers design radio transmitters.
• Microwave engineers primarily work on satellite communications.

What is one of the benefits of being an electrical engineer?

• High risk of job-related injuries.
• Mandatory overtime with no compensation.
• Opportunity to work on innovative technologies.
• Limited job opportunities in the field.

True or False: The career of electrical engineers is expected to decline in the future.

• Electrical engineering is becoming obsolete
• False
• The demand for electrical engineers is decreasing
• True

What distinguishes electrical engineering from electronics engineering?

• Electrical engineering focuses on microcontrollers; electronics engineering deals with power systems.
• Electrical engineering is only concerned with renewable energy; electronics engineering covers all types of energy.
• Electrical engineering is primarily software-based; electronics engineering is hardware-focused.
• Electrical engineering deals with power systems; electronics engineering focuses on circuits and devices.

Which of the following is NOT a common subject in electrical and electronics engineering curricula?

• Math

• Creative Writing
• Physics

• Programming