What’s an Engineer?

Before cars, phones, and computers, what kind of problems did people struggle with?

• How to get around without walking everywhere.

• How to communicate with people far away.

• Both A and B.

• How to build tall buildings.

What is the main job of an engineer?

• To know how and why things work.

• To design and build things to solve problems.

• To be naturally curious.

• To ask many questions.

What is the first question an engineer asks when working on a problem?

• Who has the problem?

• Why is this problem important to solve?

• What is the problem that needs to be solved?

• How can I build something new?

What kind of engineer designed and built the Golden Gate Bridge?

• Mechanical Engineer

• Electrical Engineer

• Civil Engineer

• Software Engineer

What problem did the Golden Gate Bridge help solve for people in San Francisco?

• People couldn't build tall buildings.

• People couldn't travel in or out of the city easily.

• People needed a place to fish.

• People wanted to see a pretty bridge.

What do electrical engineers study and design?

• Buildings and roads

• Electricity and circuits

• Cars and engines

• Computer programs

What problem did the microwave oven solve?

• Making food taste better.

• Keeping food fresh longer.

• Heating up cold food quickly.

• Cooking food on a stove.

What kind of engineer was Henry Ford, who made many cars?

• Civil Engineer

• Electrical Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Software Engineer

What problem did Henry Ford solve with his Model T car?

• Cars were too slow.

• Cars were too expensive for many people.

• Cars were too hard to drive.

• Cars were not colorful enough.

What do software engineers do?

• Design and build planes.

• Work with chemicals.

• Write programs for computers and other products.

• Build bridges and roads.