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WorksheetsPOE Vocab Part 1
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A general statement of the idea that there is a preferred direction for any process.
a)
Entropy
b)
Second Law of Thermodynamics
c)
Enthalpy
d)
1st Law of Thermodynamics
2.
States that the direct current flowing in an electric circuit is directly proportional to the voltage applied to the circuit.
a)
Charle's Law
b)
Ohm's Law
c)
Pascal's Law
d)
1st Law of Thermodynamics
3.
A law that if two systems are separately found to be in thermal equilibrium with a third system, the first two systems are in thermal equilibrium with each other; that is, all three systems are at the same temperature. Also known as thermodynamic equilibrium.
a)
2nd Law of Thermodynamics
b)
1st Law of Thermodynamics
c)
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
d)
3rd Law of Thermodynamics
4.
The recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.
a)
AAPE
b)
ACT
c)
EPA
d)
ABET
5.
Creating, designing, and transmitting technical information so that people can understand it easily and use it safely, effectively, and efficiently.
a)
Technical Communication
b)
Engineering Communication
c)
Communication Process
d)
Absolute Communication
6.
An organization that works to develop and enforce regulations that implement environmental laws enacted by Congress.
a)
Protection of the Environment Agency of America
b)
ABET
c)
Environmental Protection Agency
d)
ACT
7.
A type of system that uses circulating pumps and fans to collect and distribute heat from the sun.
a)
Transmission Lines
b)
Pneumatics
c)
Series Circuit
d)
Active Solar Energy Collection
8.
A limit to a design process. Constraints may be such things as appearance, funding, space, materials, and human capabilities.
a)
Moment of Inertia
b)
Statically Indeterminate
c)
Constraint
d)
Actual Mechanical Advantage
9.
Ratio of distance traveled by the applied effort and resistance force within a system.
a)
Ideal Mechanical Advantage
b)
Mechanical Advantage
c)
Absolute Mechanical Advantage
d)
Actual Mechanical Advantage
10.
The ratio of the magnitude of the resistance and effort forces applied to a system.
a)
Flow-Control Valve
b)
Voltage
c)
Ideal Mechanical Advantage
d)
Actual Mechanical Advantage
11.
Graphical representation of a material�s mechanical properties.
a)
Tensile Curve
b)
Stress-Strain Curve
c)
Destruction Curve
d)
Additive Curve
12.
A subordinate routine; specifically, a sequence of computer instructions for performing a specified task that can be used repeatedly.
a)
Indiscriminant Event
b)
Event
c)
Subroutine
d)
Assembly
13.
A major or minor change in the design of an item, effected in order to correct a deficiency, to facilitate production, or to improve operational effectiveness.
a)
Component
b)
Series Circuit
c)
Design Modification
d)
Atmospheric Pressure
14.
Frequency distribution graph.
a)
Bell Curve
b)
Frequency Polygons
c)
Histogram
d)
Bar Chart
15.
The volume of a gas at constant temperature varies inversely with the pressure exerted on it.
a)
Charles' Law
b)
Boyle's Law
c)
Pascal's Law
d)
Baye's Theorem
16.
A straight line that best represents all data points of a scatter plot. This line may pass through some, all, or none of the points displayed by the scatter plot. Also referred to as a Trend Line or Regression Line.
a)
Scatter Plot
b)
Standard Deviation
c)
Line of Best Fit
d)
Bell Curve
17.
A series of usually metal links or rings connected to or fitted into one another and used to transmit motion and power within a sprocket system.
a)
Chain
b)
Sprocket
c)
Cable
d)
Belt
18.
A strong rope, usually made of metal, designed to have great tensile strength and to be used in structures.
a)
Chain
b)
Rope
c)
Cable
d)
Belt
19.
Condition caused by collapse, break, or bending, so that a structure or structural element can no longer fulfill its purpose.
a)
Failure Point
b)
Break Point
c)
Ductiity Point
d)
Bend Streght
20.
A natural fuel such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms.
a)
Fossil Fuel
b)
Ethanol
c)
Geothermal Fuel
d)
Biofuel
21.
An energy source that will never run out.
a)
Nonrenewable Energy
b)
Renewable Energy
c)
Inexhaustible Energy
d)
Biomass
22.
Plant materials and animal waste used especially as a source of fuel.
a)
Natural Resources
b)
Biofuel
c)
Fossil Fuel
d)
Biomass
23.
A system of discrete states: high or low, on or off, 1 or 0.
a)
Digital Signal
b)
Analog Signal
c)
Radio Signal
d)
Bluetooth Signal
24.
A group of machined or handmade parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit.
a)
U-value
b)
Assembly
c)
Closed Loop System
d)
Boyle�s Law
25.
States that the volume of a confined gas is proportional to its temperature, provided its pressure remains constant.
a)
Pascal�s Law
b)
Charles� Law
c)
Baye's Theorem
d)
Boyle�s Law
26.
The probability of an event occurring based upon other event probabilities.
a)
Pascal's Law
b)
Bayes' Theorem
c)
Bournuli's Principle
d)
Boyle's Law
27.
Sometimes referred to as tensile strength; determined by measuring the maximum load a material specimen can carry when in the shape of a rectangular bar or cylindrical can.
a)
Ultimate Stress
b)
Absolute Stress
c)
Stress Point
d)
Breaking Point
28.
The stress required to fracture a material whether by compression, tension, or shear.
a)
Fracture Point
b)
Dynamic System
c)
Breaking Strain
d)
Breaking Stress
29.
A truss composed of triangles, which will retain its shape even when removed from supports.
a)
Simple Truss
b)
Complex Truss
c)
Statically Determinate Truss
d)
Bridge
30.
A process that changes the size and shape of a material by a combination of force and a shaped form.
a)
Planning
b)
Molding
c)
Forming
d)
Casting
31.
A mathematical property of a cross section that is concerned with a surface area and how that area is distributed about a centroidal axis.
a)
Moment of Inertia
b)
Modulus of Elasticity
c)
Torque
d)
Centroid
32.
The total length of path over which the particle travels.
a)
Distance
b)
Resistance Force
c)
Nonrenewable Energy
d)
Centroid
33.
Of or relating to the manufacture of any product (as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (as clay) by firing at a high temperature.
a)
Stone
b)
Plastics
c)
Metals
d)
Ceramic
34.
A valve that allows flow in one direction but prevents flow in the opposite direction.
a)
Gage Valve
b)
Compressor
c)
Reed Switch
d)
Check Valve
35.
A part of a design brief that clearly and concisely identifies a client's or target consumer's problem, need, or want.
a)
Problem Statement
b)
Target Audience
c)
Target Consumer
d)
Client Briefing
36.
Conversion of an analog signal to a digital quantity such as binary.
a)
Analog to Digital
b)
Digital to Analog
c)
Open Loop System
d)
Closed Loop System
37.
A part of the physical world as described by its thermodynamic properties such as temperature, volume, pressure, concentration, surface tension, and viscosity.
a)
Heat System
b)
Thermodynamic System
c)
Cold System
d)
Closed System
38.
Something made up of interdependent parts in a definite pattern of organization, such as trusses, frames, or machines.
a)
Structure
b)
Assembly
c)
Member
d)
Component
39.
Solid material which is composed of two or more substances having different physical characteristics and in which each substance retains its identity while contributing desirable properties to the whole; especially, a structural material made of plastic within which a fibrous material (as silicon carbide) is embedded.
a)
Composite
b)
Conglomerate
c)
Mixture
d)
Compound
40.
The total pressure exerted on a system, including atmospheric pressure.
a)
Absolute Pressure
b)
Work
c)
Tension Force
d)
Compression
41.
When a material is reduced in volume by the application of pressure; the reciprocal of the bulk modulus.
a)
Convection
b)
Tension
c)
Conversion
d)
Compression
42.
Machining a surface to size with a fine feed produced in a lathe, milling machine, or grinder.
a)
Finial
b)
Final
c)
Finishing
d)
Concluding Steps
43.
Refers to the property of a thermodynamic system in which all parts of the system have attained a uniform temperature which is the same as that of the system�s surroundings.
a)
Thermal Equilibrium
b)
Static Equilibrium
c)
Moment
d)
Conduction
44.
The geometric center of an area.
a)
Centroid
b)
Tension
c)
Free Body Diagram
d)
Conduction
45.
A machine for producing power in which a wheel or rotor is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, or air.
a)
Motor
b)
Rotor
c)
Turbine
d)
Conduit
46.
A tool for systematically ranking alternatives according to a set of criteria.
a)
Decision Matrix
b)
Design Brief
c)
Ghant Chart
d)
Consensus
47.
A plate or bracket for strengthening an angle in framework.
a)
Reed Plate
b)
Joint Plate
c)
Gusset
d)
Construction Plate
48.
A switch that can provide variable motion control. It can vary the resistance within the switch, which affects both the current and voltage flowing out of the switch.
a)
Potentiometer
b)
Bump Switch
c)
Limit Switch
d)
Control Switch
49.
A switch that can provide variable motion control. It can vary the resistance within the switch, which affects both the current and voltage flowing out of the switch.
a)
Potentiometer
b)
Bump Switch
c)
Limit Switch
d)
Control Switch
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