Chapter 1 : Introduction to engineering in society

Who is known as the “Father of Civil Engineering”?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Archimedes

• John Smeaton

• Thomas Edison

Which invention is attributed to Archimedes?

• Steam engine

• Archimedes’ screw

• Electric motor

• Telegraph

Why are Free Industrial Zones like Bayan Lepas, Penang, important for Malaysia's economic growth?

• Free Industrial Zones attract foreign investment, create job opportunities, and promote economic growth.

• Free Industrial Zones are established for tourism purposes only.

• These zones do not attract foreign investment or job opportunities.

• Bayan Lepas is just a residential area with no industrial activities.

How do Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, and big data analytics help modernize factories and increase global competitiveness?

• IoT, AI, and big data analytics are used for factory decoration only.

• Industry 4.0 only involves the use of old machines without the internet.

• Industry 4.0 technology reduces productivity and makes factories slower.

• Industry 4.0 technology modernizes factories with automation and data analytics, increasing efficiency and global competitiveness.

Based on this engineering development in society choose the correct answer.

• Early Revolution (Prehistoric - Ancient Civilizations)

• Modern Engineering (19th Century)

• Future Engineering Trends

• Industrial revolution (18th-19th Century)

The Industrial Revolution transformed engineering in what year (Century) ?

• 1600s

• 1800s

• 1900s

• 1700s