PAE(01/17/25): Consistent Engineering Units

What are consistent engineering units?

• A system where different units are used for each calculation

• A system where all quantities adhere to a single unit system

• A system that uses only metric units

• A system that uses only imperial units

Which of the following is a standard unit system used for scientific purposes?

• Imperial

• Metric (SI)

• Customary

• Traditional

What units are included in the Metric (SI) system?

• Feet, pounds, seconds

• Meters, kilograms, seconds

• Inches, grams, minutes

• Yards, ounces, hours

What is a potential issue when mixing units without converting?

• Increased accuracy

• Reduced errors

• Inconsistency and errors

• Faster calculations

Which of the following unit systems would you use for a global project and why?

• Metric

• Imperial

• Both

• Customary

What is the metric unit for mass?

• Pounds

• Kilograms

• Ounces

• Feet

Which system is primarily used for scientific and engineering calculations?

• Imperial System

• Metric System

• Customary System

• Ancient System

How many feet are in one meter according to the conversion table?

• 0.394 feet

• 1.093 feet

• 3.281 feet

• 2.205 feet

If an object weighs 10 pounds, what is its weight in kilograms? (1 pound = 0.453 kg)

• 4.53 kg

• 2.205 kg

• 10 kg

• 22.05 kg

What was the reason for the failure of NASA's Mars Climate Orbiter?

• Lack of funding

• Use of outdated technology

• Inconsistent use of measurement units

• Poor weather conditions