Engineering Skills and Stereotypes

What is the main purpose of engineering?

• To create art and music for entertainment.

• To imagine, design, and build things that solve problems.

• To study ancient civilizations and their structures.

• To explore outer space without building anything.

Which of these everyday items is NOT mentioned as something engineers help create?

• Cars

• Toasters

• Shoes

• Trees

What important skill do engineers need to accomplish big projects?

• Being able to sing well.

• Having a powerful growth mindset.

• Knowing how to play video games.

• Being good at drawing pictures.

Besides problem-solving, what other quality is important for an engineer?

• A love for cooking.

• A little curiosity and a drive to help the world.

• Being very fast at running.

• Having many friends.

Which of these is a common stereotype about engineers that is NOT true?

• They must be good at teamwork.

• They must be nerdy or a boy.

• They need to be able to solve problems.

• They should have a thirst for knowledge.

What do good engineers often do with many different people?

• Compete against them.

• Communicate and work in teams.

• Ignore their ideas.

• Tell them what to do.

What is a key quality for an engineer regarding knowledge?

• To only learn what is required for school.

• To avoid new information.

• To have a thirst for knowledge and always want to learn.

• To only learn about one specific topic.

Is it true that you must be a math whiz to study engineering?

• Yes, you need to be a math genius.

• No, you just need to understand basic concepts.

• Only if you want to build bridges.

• Only if you want to work with computers.

Why are engineers always needed?

• They are the only ones who can drive cars.

• They help solve the next generation's problems.

• They are good at telling jokes.

• They can predict the future.

Which of these is NOT mentioned as a type of engineering field?

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Cooking Engineering

• Electrical Engineering