Introduction to Civil Engineering Quiz

What is the main focus of civil engineering?

• Designing and building infrastructure

• Studying animal behavior

• Writing computer programs

• Teaching history

Which of the following is NOT typically designed by civil engineers?

• Bridges

• Tunnels

• Highways

• Smartphones

Where might a civil engineer work?

• Structural Design Firms

• Art Museums

• Movie Studios

• Fashion Boutiques

Which of the following is a subfield of civil engineering?

• Built environments

• Marine biology

• Culinary arts

• Astronomy

What do civil engineers need to understand to solve complex problems?

• A wide array of systems and how they interact

• Only how to use heavy machinery

• Only how to draw blueprints

• Only how to manage money

Which grade level curriculum includes "Protecting Our City with Levees"?

• Grades 3-5

• Grades 6-8

• Grades 9-12

• College level

Why do civil engineers collaborate with other engineers?

• To design heating and cooling systems

• To write novels

• To paint pictures

• To cook meals

What is one way civil engineers help the environment?

• Finding ways to minimize environmental impact of new construction

• Planting trees only

• Making video games

• Building only tall buildings

Which of the following is a topic in the civil engineering curriculum for grades 9-12?

• Preventing Potholes

• Building Our Bridge to Fun!

• Breaking Beams

• Dam Forces

What is a key skill civil engineers need when designing energy and resource efficient structures?

• Understanding properties of materials

• Memorizing historical dates

• Drawing cartoons

• Speaking multiple languages