Engineering and Technology Quiz

What is the application of scientific knowledge to solve practical problems called?

• Technology

• Engineering

• Design

• Innovation

Which term refers to the use of tools, machines, materials, and processes to meet human needs?

• Ergonomics

• CAD

• Technology

• Automation

What is the process of creating a plan or drawing to show the look and function of an object or system?

• Prototype

• Design

• Blueprint

• Innovation

What is a preliminary model of something, built to test and evaluate a design concept?

• Prototype

• CAD

• Iterative Process

• Feasibility

What term describes the use of machines or technology to perform tasks without human intervention?

• Ergonomics

• Automation

• Manufacturing

• Casting

What is the process of identifying a challenge and finding a solution to it?

• Problem Solving

• Innovation

• Design

• Manufacturing

What is a method of repeating cycles to improve and refine a solution?

• Iterative Process

• Innovation

• Ergonomics

• Casting

What is the process of turning raw materials into finished products?

• Manufacturing

• Casting

• Milling

• Welding

What is the definition of composites?

• Materials made from two or more different materials combined to achieve desired properties.

• Materials made from a single type of material.

• Materials that cannot be combined.

• Materials that are only used in construction.

What does work refer to in mechanics?

• The transfer of energy when a force is applied to an object causing it to move.

• The speed of an object.

• The twisting force that causes rotation.

• The resistance to motion.