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Which of these is the oldest engineering discipline?

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Bioengineering

• Agricultural Engineering

What does the abbreviation ABET stand for?

• Association of Biomedical Engineering and Technology

• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

• American Board of Engineering and Training

• Association for Better Engineering Teaching

Which of the following best describes the role of engineers?

• They mainly study nature without applying it

• They apply knowledge of math and science, use good judgment, and design cost-effective solutions to benefit people.

• They only focus on building expensive, high-tech machines

• They work without considering economic or societal impact

Which statement about the earliest engineers is correct?

• They all had formal engineering degrees

• They relied mainly on trial and error, testing, and intuition to design tools and solve problems.

• They worked only after the Industrial Revolution

• They focused exclusively on building large monuments

Which of the following best reflects the modern view of engineering success?

• Engineering rewards only individual achievements, like in the early days

• Success in engineering comes mainly from competition, not collaboration

• Recognizing and respecting your team helps you become a better engineer