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POE Review

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An engineer must design a control panel for a wind turbine, given the following guidelines:

o Two warning lamps (L1 & L2) turn on when the turbine speed exceeds 5000 rpm (S1)

o If the current through either lamp is stopped (lamp burns out) the other lamp must still be able to illuminate

o The total current must not exceed 0.50 A

Which design satisfies all of the engineer’s design criteria?

a)
b)
c)
2.

Three students are designing a winch system. As part of the design process they find existing solutions, and identify why the solutions are not adequate or appropriate. Which step of the design process are the students completing?

a)

Research & define the problem

b)

Evaluate a Solution

c)

Develop a Solution

d)

Present Testing Results

3.

A design team completed the above decision matrix to evaluate their ideas.

Which idea should the team pick as a solution based solely on the decision matrix? Idea #2, since it has the lowest cost

a)

Idea #2, since it has the lowest cost

b)

Idea #4, since it has the least complex idea

c)

Idea #3, since it has the highest decision matrix total

d)

Idea #6, since it ranks highest on the decision matrix summary

4.

What type of simple machine is the shovel?

a)

1st Class Lever

b)

2nd Class Lever

c)

3rd Class Lever

5.

Which resource is a form of renewable energy?

a)

Biomass

b)

Coal

c)

Natural Gas

d)

Uranium

6.

Which ammeter will display the highest current?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

A team of engineers has been assembled to design and create a renewable electrical energy generating and distribution system that utilizes wind, solar-electric, and fuel-cell energy conversion systems. The team just finished creating a decision matrix to compare the attributes of the various ideas. Which step from the design process is now occurring?

a)

Evaluate solution

b)

Generate Concepts

c)

Develop a solution

d)

Construct & test prototype

8.

A 12 oz can of soda was left in a car on a hot day. In the morning, the soda temperature was 60°F with a gauge pressure of 40 psi. What will the gauge pressure be when the soda reaches 90°F (or 305 Kelvin)?

a)

42.3 psi

b)

43.2 psi

c)

57.9 psi

d)

60.0 psi

9.

A pneumatic system consists of several identical 1.5 inch diameter cylinders to lift 450-pound pallets in a warehouse. The gauge pressure in the system reservoir remains at 75 psi, and the atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi. Assuming that the weight of the pistons is negligible, determine the total number of 1.5-inch cylinders needed in the pneumatic system to lift the 450-pound load.

a)

5

b)

4

c)

3

d)

2

10.

A bicycle pump is used to inflate a bicycle tire. When the pump is connected to the tire, the volume of the pump-tire system is 56 in3 and the gauge pressure is 65 lb/in2. The pump is given one stroke, and the volume of the pump-tire system is now 50 in3. Atmospheric pressure is 14.7 lb/in2 and the temperature of the pump and tire remains constant at 68?F.

What is the gauge pressure after the initial stroke of the bicycle pump?

a)

72.80 lb/in.2

b)

74.56 lb/in.2

c)

87.50 lb/in.2

d)

89.26 lb/in.2

11.

Below are two examples of programs that have the same output when controlling a green and a blue LED. Analyze either of the programs. How long will the Blue LED be on?

a)

8 sec

b)

7 sec

c)

6 sec

d)

2 sec

12.

Which point on the stress-strain curve is located in the elastic region?

a)

Point A

b)

Point B

c)

Point C

d)

Point D

13.

Which diagram has the direction of the reaction forces correctly labeled, assuming all force magnitudes are correct in the given options?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which manufacturing process was most likely used to create the water bottle?

a)

Milling

b)

Casting

c)

Turning

d)

Molding

15.

A team of students designed a marble sorter to separate a total of 20 marbles into bins. (6 black, 6 blue, and 8 clear) into individual bins. After multiple trials, the students found that the percentage of each color that sorted correctly was as follows: 83% black, 67% blue, and 88% clear.

Given the trial results, what is the theoretical probability that all 20 marbles will be dropped into their corresponding bins during the next run?

a)

1%

b)

10%

c)

48%

d)

62%

16.

Once we understand how to use technology, we can manage and control it for personal needs, wants and/or desires.

a)

Technology education

b)

Technological literate

17.

This subject requires you to study of the natural world through observation, identification, description, experimental investigation, and theoretical explanations.

a)

Chemistry

b)

Technology

c)

Science

d)

Engineering

18.

It is the “human innovation that involves the generation of knowledge and processes to develop systems that solve problems and extend human capabilities:

a)

Technology.

b)

Engineering.

19.

It involves the knowledge of mathematical and natural

sciences gained by the study, experiences, and practices that are aligned with judgment and creativity to develop ways to utilize materials and forces of nature:

a)

Technology.

b)

Engineering.

20.

Multiple Answers. Which of the following is the responsibility of an Engineer?

a)

Development

b)

Operation, Service, and Maintenance

c)

Complex Analysis

d)

Complex Design

e)

Test and Evaluation

21.

Multiple Answers. Which of the following is the responsibility of a Technologist?

a)

Research

b)

Routine Design

c)

Manufacturing

d)

Distribution and sales

e)

Test and Evaluation

22.

Multiple answers. Which two areas are performed by both Engineers and Technologists?

a)

Development

b)

Test and Evaluation

c)

Production

d)

Manufacturing

23.

Which nonprofit, ISO 9001 certified organization accredits college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology?

a)

ABET

b)

OSHA

c)

ASME

d)

ASCE

24.

Which specialty develops methods and systems that utilize nuclear materials for energy, medicine, and industry.

a)

Petroleum Engineering

b)

Nuclear Engineering

c)

Materials Engineering

d)

Chemical Engineering

25.

Which specialty locates oil or natural gas reservoirs and design methods to extract and transport oil?

a)

Petroleum Engineering

b)

Mining and Geological Engineering

c)

Marine and Ocean Engineering

d)

Environmental Engineering

26.

Which specialty solves environmental problems related to pollution, water use, materials and energy use, waste treatment, etc.

a)

Marine and Ocean Engineering

b)

Environmental Engineering

c)

Mining and Geological Engineering

d)

Petroleum Engineering

27.

Which specialty devises procedures and devices to improve medical conditions?

a)

Chemical Engineering

b)

Health and Safety Engineering

c)

Chemical Engineering

d)

Biomedical Engineering

28.

It clearly and concisely identify a client's or target consumer's problem, need or want:

a)

design process.

b)

problem statement.

c)

design brief.

d)

design statement.

29.

It is used as a standard for assessing a solution's validity at any point in the development process:

a)

design statement.

b)

problem statement.

c)

design brief.

d)

design process.

30.

It identifies a situation in need of remedy, but not require a person to act is called:

a)

a problem.

b)

a challenge.

31.

A method designed to generate ideas is called:

a)

research.

b)

brainstorming.

c)

designing.

d)

development.

32.

A systematic problem-solving method for generating and developing ideas into solutions is called:

a)

a design challenge.

b)

a design brief.

c)

a design statement.

d)

a design process.

33.

It involves sketching out numerous ideas, sharing, and explaining them on the spur of the moment without judgement:

a)

brainstorming.

b)

development.

c)

research.

d)

designing.

34.

Studying both materials and sources in order to establish facts in order to develop new conclusions is called:

a)

designing.

b)

brainstorming.

c)

research.

d)

development.

35.

Studying both materials and sources in order to establish facts in order to develop new conclusions is called:

a)

designing.

b)

brainstorming.

c)

research.

d)

development.

36.
What is the equation for work
a)
W = F x D
b)
F = M x A
c)
y = mx + b
d)
25 eevee eggs equals one evolution
37.

45 J of work were done on the object that moved 5 meters. How much force was applied to the object?

a)

8 N

b)

225 N

c)

9 N

d)

0 N

38.
units for work are
a)
netwons
b)
joules
c)
meters
d)
seconds
39.
Which step of the Engineering Design Process includes detailed sketches?
a)
Define Problem
b)
Generate Concepts
c)
Develop a Soultion
d)
Construct Prototype
40.
What does Evaluate means? 
a)
A systematic problem-solving strategy,with criteria and constraints,used to develop many possible solutions to a problem or to satisfy human needs and wants and winnow(narrow)down the possible solutions to one final choice.
b)
To form an idea of the amount or value ; assess
c)
An act,process,or methodology used to make a design or system as effective or functional as possible within the given criteria and constraints. 
d)
The process of understanding a problem,devising a plan,carrying out the plan,and evaluating the plan in order to solve a problem or meet a need or want. 
41.
What is the current across R2?
a)
0.002 Amps
b)
5 Amps
c)
0.2 Amps
d)
10 Amps
42.
Kirchhoff's Current Law applies to parallel circuits.
a)
True
b)
False
43.
What is the total resistance of the circuit?
a)
59 Ohms
b)
59 Amps
c)
7600 Ohms
d)
7600 Watts
44.
What is the mechanical advantage of this system?
a)
3.46:1
b)
2:1
c)
1:2
d)
1.73:1
45.
Which of the following is an inexhaustible form of energy?
a)
Biomass
b)
Solar
c)
Coal
d)
Uranium
46.
Which of the following is a non-renewable form of energy?
a)
Biomass
b)
Coal
c)
Wind
d)
Geothermal
47.
A construction worker uses a board and log as a lever to lift a heavy rock. If the input arm is 3 meters long and the output arm is 0.75 meters long, what is the mechanical advantage of the lever?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
48.
What is the difference between Ideal Mechanical Advantage and Actual Mechanical Advantage?
a)
IMA takes into account the gravity acting on the object
b)
IMA takes into account the friction acting on the object
c)
AMA takes into account the friction acting on the object
d)
AMA takes into account the time it takes to move the object
49.
What unit do we use for measuring Power?
a)
Watts 
b)
Joules 
c)
Newtons 
d)
ft/lbs
50.
What unit do we use for measuring Power?
a)
Watts 
b)
Joules 
c)
Newtons 
d)
ft/lbs
51.
If a person lifts a 150 Newton ball 1.5m.  And it takes him 17 seconds.  How much work did he complete?  
a)
225 Joules
b)
3876 Watts
c)
10 Joules
d)
387.6 Watts
52.
Copper has one valence electron.  It is most likely a ___________
a)
Conductor
b)
Insulator
c)
Isopropyl Alkaloid 
d)
Ichyologist 
53.
This image shows how you would measure _______ using a multimeter.
a)
Volts
b)
Amps
c)
Watts
d)
Ohms
54.
The force that causes current to flow is measured in 
a)
Volts
b)
Amps
c)
Watts
d)
Ohms
55.

The creation of a product process or service for the first time

a)

innovation

b)

instagram

c)

epiphany

d)

invention

56.

The improvement of an existing product, process or service.

a)

invention

b)

epiphany

c)

novel

d)

innovation

57.

Measurements of the body's most basic functions.

a)

health

b)

vital signs

c)

heart rate

d)

check ups

58.
Probability is ...
a)
the chance that some event will occur.
b)
a game that involves coins.
c)
a guarantee.
59.
Probability can be written as ...
a)
a fraction
b)
a decimal
c)
a percent
d)
all of the above
60.
A likely chance event is closer to what number?
a)
0
b)
1
c)
.5
d)
100
61.
What is the probability of spinning the spinner and having it land on RED?
a)
33%
b)
50%
c)
12%
62.
A bag contains 5 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies. What is the probability of picking a quarter?
a)
5/11
b)
5/6
c)
1/3
d)
5
63.
The probability of it raining today is 30%.  What is the probability that it will NOT rain?
a)
30%
b)
70%
c)
100%
d)
0%
64.
Find the probability of drawing a 10 from a standard deck of 52 cards.
a)
1 out of 52
b)
13 out of 52
c)
26 out of 52
d)
4 out of 52
65.
P(not A) = 
*Remember to simplify.*
a)
6/8
b)
3/4
c)
2/8
d)
1/4
66.
If you choose from the following M & M colors, what is the probability that you choose blue?
5 green
6 yellow
8 blue
7 brown
a)
8/26
b)
4/13
c)
8/25
d)
1/3
67.
Clara picks a marble at random, puts it back, and then picks another marble at random.
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
68.
Pablo chooses a colored marble from a mixed bag and writes down the color. Pablo leaves it out and then draws another.
a)
Independent
b)
Dependent
69.
The chart below represents the number of marbles in a jar.
P(green) = 
a)
5/19
b)
10/28
c)
5/14
70.
If I flip a coin 10 times, how many times should I get heads?
a)
1
b)
10
c)
3
d)
5
71.
—In a random sample of 50 candies from a family-sized bag, 20 candies were red. If the whole bag has 750 pieces, how many candies will be red?
a)
300 red candies
b)
730 red candies
c)
350 red candies
d)
700 red candies
72.
Number of favorable outcomes over the total number of possible outcomes.
a)
probability
b)
sample space
c)
combination
d)
outcome
73.

The probability of winning a game is 25%. How many times should you expect to win if you play 80 games?

a)

25

b)

16

c)

20

d)

60

74.
A spinner has 4 colors: red, green, pink, and blue. What is the probability of spinning pink and then tossing tails on a coin?
a)
1/4
b)
1/2
c)
1/8
d)
1/6
75.

You flipped a coin 75 times. You got 23 heads and 52 tails. What is the probability of flipping heads? Is this Experimental or Theoretical probability?

a)

1/2; Theoretical

b)

52/75; Theoretical

c)

23/75; Experimental

d)

23/75; Theoretical

76.
How many outcomes are possible if you toss a coin five times?
a)

1/32

b)

120

c)

10

d)

32

77.

Calculate the RANGE for the data set: 6, 7, 12, 8, 7, 4, 8, 8, 7

a)

7

b)

7.44

c)

8

d)

7 and 8

78.

A general limit that is imposed on a design project such as a project deadline, a budget, materials, or manufacturing processes is called:

a)

constraint.

b)

criteria.

79.

Specific standards against which a design will be judged acceptable or unacceptable is called:

a)

criteria.

b)

constraint.

80.

Which method provides the most useful information for developing creative ideas?

a)

primary research.

b)

secondary research.

81.

It involves generating original information through interviews, surveys, experiments and observations:

a)

primary research.

b)

secondary research.

82.

A detailed three-dimensional representation of a design that is used to communicate, explore, or test and idea is called:

a)

a model.

b)

a prototype.

83.

A three-dimensional working model of solution that is developed for testing purposes is called:

a)

a model.

b)

a prototype.

84.

Group brainstorming yields better ideas because 100% of each participant's attention is focused on generating ideas based collaborating with others.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

Designers use it to quantify their opinions of two or more design ideas by assessing each idea according to a series of important considerations is called:

a)

design process.

b)

decision matrix.

c)

design proposal.

d)

decision probability.

86.

It involves gathering and sifting through preexisting information suck as books, patents, professional journals, periodicals, etc.:

a)

secondary research.

b)

primary research.

87.

It is believed creative ideas derive from the mind's ability to recognize patterns and previous knowledge and recalled experiences stored in the brain.

a)

False.

b)

True.