Intro to Engineering Pre-Test (2024-2025)

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1. Select the group that best describes the building blocks of engineering.

• Science, Models, Technology
• Science, Math, Technology
• Sociology, Math, Technology
• Science, Models, Theories
• Sociology, Models, and Technology

2. Engineers can improve an existing technological product, system, or method. This kind of work is through:

• Innovation
• Invention
• Ergonomics
• Artificial Intelligence

3.

• I and II only
• II and III only
• I, II, and III only
• I, II, III, and IV

4. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Teamwork?

• More ideas may be generated
• More resources are available
• More time is taken to perform the tasks
• More networking opportunities

5. When should communication occur in the engineering design process?

• During the brainstorming phase
• During the creating and designing phase
• During the testing and improvement phase
• During the reflect and document phase
• All of the above

6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good work ethic?

• Attendance and punctuality
• Goal Setting
• Procrastination
• Positive Attitude
• Accomplishment

7. The Engineering Design Process is iterative. An iterative process means:

• You only try one solution and hope it works
• You try at least five solutions before finding a working solution.
• You try as many solutions as you need until you find a working solution.
• You try as many solutions as you need until you find a perfect solution.