#4 Role of Science and Mathematics in Engineering

What is the engineering design process used for?

• To create a balance between quality, performance, and cost

• To design fashion

• To write novels

• To paint landscapes

What was the cost of the world's first "pocket" radio, the Regency TR-1, in 1954?

• $29.95

• $49.95

• $69.95

• $89.95

What did the new device created by the physicists do?

• Amplify a sound signal

• Amplify an electronic signal

• Amplify a light signal

• Amplify a magnetic signal

Which company used special materials processing techniques to make transistors in 1952?

• Sony

• Texas Instruments

• General Electric

• RCA

Where was the Regency Division of IDEA located?

• Chicago, Illinois

• Indianapolis, Indiana

• Detroit, Michigan

• Columbus, Ohio

How many units of the small radio were manufactured?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 125,000

What was the first transistor radio a reflection of?

• The "can do" spirit of the 1950s

• The technological advancements of the 1960s

• The economic boom of the 1970s

• The cultural revolution of the 1980s

What year was the microwave oven invented?

• 1939

• 1946

• 1955

• 1962

What is the process of engineering as defined by ABET?

• Designing a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

• Creating artistic sculptures

• Writing computer programs

• Teaching mathematics

What is the significance of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse mentioned in the text?

• It was a successful engineering project

• It illustrates the importance of a higher-quality design process

• It was a famous art installation

• It was a natural disaster