Engineering Tomorrow Intro

Which engineering discipline is primarily responsible for designing subway systems and understanding soil mechanics?

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Ceramic Engineering

In 2019, what percentage of the engineering workforce was comprised of women engineers?

• 49%

• 31%

• 18%

• 14%

What is the primary role of engineers?

• To build large structures like bridges and skyscrapers.

• To solve problems and create products that improve people's lives.

• To conduct scientific research and discover new theories.

• To manage construction projects and oversee workers.

Is it true that to be an engineer, you must be a genius and be the best at everything you do?

• True, engineers are always top students.

• False, passion and resilience are more important than being a genius.

• True, only those with perfect grades become engineers.

• False, engineers only need to be good at math.

If an engineering project fails, does it mean the engineer is not good at their job?

• Yes, successful engineers never have failed projects.

• No, failure is an essential part of the learning and design process.

• Yes, project failure indicates a lack of skill.

• No, but it means the engineer should switch to a different field.

What concept is considered fundamental to the field of engineering?

• Innovation

• Success

• Failure

• Perfection

What aspect of the engineering process is described as inevitable, even for highly intelligent and dedicated engineers?

• Instant success

• Lack of creativity

• Failure in some way

• Perfect execution

According to one of the speakers, when does a mistake truly become a failure?

• When it leads to significant financial loss.

• When no lessons are learned from it.

• When it is repeated multiple times.

• When it prevents the completion of a project.

How did Paleolithic people demonstrate engineering concepts?

• By building complex structures like bridges.

• By developing advanced computer systems.

• By creating simple tools like axes from sticks and rocks.

• By inventing new transportation systems.

Which of the following historical achievements is attributed to engineering advancements?

• The invention of the printing press.

• The first flight by the Wright brothers.

• The discovery of penicillin.

• The development of the internet.