WorksheetsExploring Engineering
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This engineer explores fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to overcome barriers preventing advancement in their field.
a)
research
b)
development
c)
test
2.
This engineer bridges the gap between laboratory research and full-scale production.
a)
development
b)
research
c)
test
3.
This engineer devises ways to simulate the conditions a product will be subjected to during its life. They work closely with development engineers in evaluating prototypes and pilot facilities.
a)
design
b)
test
c)
research
4.
This engineer is responsible for providing the detailed specifications of the products society uses.
a)
analysis
b)
research
c)
design
5.
This engineer uses mathematical models and computational tools to provide the necessary information to design, development, or research engineers to help them perform their function.
a)
analysis
b)
design
c)
test
6.
A field of engineering most engineers enter after becoming proficient in an area important to the systems, such as component design or development is ________________ engineering
a)
manufacturing
b)
systems
c)
analysis
7.
This engineer develops the processes for taking raw materials and changing them into the finished pieces that the design engineers detailed.
a)
manufacturing
b)
systems
c)
design
8.
This engineer oversees the ongoing performance of the facility.
a)
operations
b)
manufacturing
c)
analysis
9.
Visiting the installation site and overseeing a successful startup is an example job for a _____________ engineer.
a)
technical support
b)
manufacturing
c)
development
10.
Engineers with interpersonal skills conducive to effective selling are known as ___________ engineers
a)
analysis
b)
development
c)
sales
11.
Evaluating the effectiveness of an organization and providing suggestions and guidelines to improve company's processes are performed by the _______ engineer.
a)
consulting
b)
sales
c)
technical support
12.
Engineer or Scientist
Study the human nervous system to design artificial limbs.
Study the human nervous system to design artificial limbs.
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
13.
Engineer or Scientist
Create processes to mass-produce new chemical compounds for consumers.
Create processes to mass-produce new chemical compounds for consumers.
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
14.
Engineer or Scientist
Study the movement of earth’s tectonic plates to predict earthquakes.
Study the movement of earth’s tectonic plates to predict earthquakes.
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
15.
Engineer or Scientist
Study atomic structure to build smaller and faster microprocessors
Study atomic structure to build smaller and faster microprocessors
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
16.
This person searches for answers to technological and natural questions to obtain knowledge of why something is the way it is.
a)
scientist
b)
engineer
c)
technologist
17.
This person searches for answers to technological questions but always with an application in mind.
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
c)
technologist
18.
Engineer or Scientist
Study planets in our solar system to understand them.
Study planets in our solar system to understand them.
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
19.
Engineer or Scientist
Study the human nervous system to better understand diseases
Study the human nervous system to better understand diseases
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
20.
This person works with existing technology to produce goods or “stuff” for society.
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
c)
technologists
21.
Engineer or Technologist
Study tectonic plates to design safer buildings
Study tectonic plates to design safer buildings
a)
engineer
b)
technologist
22.
Engineer or Technologist
Identifies the computer networking equipment necessary for a business to meet its needs and oversees installation of that equipment
Identifies the computer networking equipment necessary for a business to meet its needs and oversees installation of that equipment
a)
engineer
b)
technologist
23.
Engineer or Technologist
Develops a procedure to manufacture a shaft for an aircraft engine using a newly developed welding technique
Develops a procedure to manufacture a shaft for an aircraft engine using a newly developed welding technique
a)
engineer
b)
technologist
24.
Engineer or Technologist
Designs new computer boards to transmit data faster.
Designs new computer boards to transmit data faster.
a)
engineer
b)
technologist
25.
Engineer or Technologist
Analyzes a production line and identifies new robotic equipment to improve production.
Analyzes a production line and identifies new robotic equipment to improve production.
a)
engineer
b)
technologist
26.
______________is that part of the technological field, which requires the application of scientific and engineering knowledge and methods combined with technical skills in support of engineering activities
a)
engineering technology
b)
engineering
c)
scientist
27.
Scientist or Engineer
Study tectonic plates to design safer buildings.
Study tectonic plates to design safer buildings.
a)
engineer
b)
scientist
28.
Which of the following is not a valuable communication trait engineers must possess
a)
ability to negotiate
b)
make clear presentations
c)
use appropriate body language
d)
ability to mass produce products
29.
Which of the following is not a positive trait worth having in the engineering field
a)
positive attitude
b)
develop computer software
c)
love for their job
d)
ability to work alongside others
30.
Instead of taking risks that may have very bad consequences, engineers should take ______ risks instead
a)
educated
b)
questionable
c)
long shots
31.
Companies want their employees to have a solid understanding of business and
a)
economics
b)
finance
c)
troubleshooting
32.
____________ is critical for people who want to excel in their field, and engineering is no different.
a)
life long learning
b)
competitivness
c)
negotiating skills
33.
True or False
Engineers and companies must change and evolve as the wants and needs of society do.
Engineers and companies must change and evolve as the wants and needs of society do.
a)
true
b)
false
34.
The trait many employers mention as one of the most important when looking for an employee is
a)
lifelong learning
b)
appropriate body language
c)
conflict resolution
35.
True or False
While working on a team, do not consider the interests and suggestions of other people to help manage conflicts.
While working on a team, do not consider the interests and suggestions of other people to help manage conflicts.
a)
true
b)
false
36.
A statement about how something may be done better is known as
a)
criticism
b)
lifelong learning
c)
conflict resolution
37.
True or False
A team member should develop the ability to sense the tendencies or "read" other team members.
A team member should develop the ability to sense the tendencies or "read" other team members.
a)
true
b)
false
38.
The ability to find opportunities and or meet new contacts by working through "chains" or "webs" of people you know is called
a)
networking
b)
lifelong learning
c)
good time management
39.
Which of the following is not an example of good time management?
a)
create to do lists
b)
day dreaming
c)
declutter
d)
develop a schedule
40.
Which of the following is not an effective strategy for great communication?
a)
pause 3 - 5 seconds after someone has finished talking
b)
question for clarification
c)
paraphrase speakers words in your own words
d)
interrupt when you have something to say
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