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Principles of Applied Engineering Fall Semester Exam

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What kind of process do engineers use to design and create solutions to problems?

a)

Engineering design process

b)

Scientific method

c)

Trade-off process

d)

Trial-and-error process

2.

Which of the following are examples of scientific knowledge sometimes needed in engineering?

a)

Algebra, calculus, and statistics

b)

Statics, Ohm's law, and thermodynamics

c)

The use of the computer-aided design software and drawing tools.

d)

The use of gauges, meters, and scales

3.

Which of the following are examples of engineering disciplines?

a)

Aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering, and chemical engineering.

b)

Materials engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering.

c)

Mechanical engineering, biotechnical engineering, and computer engineering.

d)

All of the above

4.

Engineers in the __________ discipline must understand concepts such as pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, gear ratios, and efficiency.

a)

Bioengineering

b)

Civil engineering

c)

Electrical engineering

d)

Mechanical engineering

5.

__________ is the design and coordination of all aspects of the production of products.

a)

Civil engineering

b)

Manufacturing engineering

c)

Materials engineering

d)

Mechanical engineering

6.

Which of the following engineering disciplines is the newest?

a)

Civil engineering

b)

Computer engineering

c)

Manufacturing engineering

d)

Mechanical engineering

7.

Which of the following involves the development and manipulation of products at a microscopic level?

a)

Biotechnology

b)

Computer technology

c)

Mechanical technology

d)

Nanotechnology

8.

It is usually easy to meet all the specifications of a design while staying within the constraints.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The work of engineers often requires technical knowledge in the form of the use of tools.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Manufacturing engineering focuses on designing and testing new materials and finding new ways to use of tools.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

The two main subfields of bioengineering are biomedical engineering and structural engineering.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Chemical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the research, development, and design involved in the large-scale production of chemical products.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Early Americans were the first civilization to build structures that used engineering principles.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The designing, building, and maintaining of mechanical and fluid systems.

a)

Materials engineering

b)

Mechanical engineering

c)

Manufacturing engineering

d)

Civil engineering

15.

The design of machines, tools, and processes used to manufacture goods.

a)

Civil engineering

b)

Manufacturing engineering

c)

Materials engineering

d)

Mechanical engineering

16.

The design requirements of an engineered solution.

a)

Constraints

b)

Specifications

c)

Optimization

d)

Trade-off

17.

The engineering of both the structures that we build and the use and control of natural resources, especially water; the design and construction of public works projects or other large construction projects.

a)

Electrical engineering

b)

Civil engineering

c)

Engineering technician

d)

Environmental engineering

18.

A field that uses biological organisms and tools to help humans and other species live.

a)

Environmental engineering

b)

Bioengineering

c)

Materials engineering

d)

Tradespeople

19.

A highly trained professional who uses both knowledge and skills to solve problems.

a)

Engineer

b)

Trades-people

c)

Specialist

d)

Environmentalist

20.

The people who carry out technical work of engineers by using more technology and less specific and mathematical knowledge.

a)

Engineering technician

b)

Tradespeople

c)

Specialists

d)

Engineer

21.

The process of creating the most optimal solution within the specifications and constraints.

a)

Optimization

b)

Specifications

c)

Constraints

d)

Trade-off

22.

Something an engineer gives up in order to meet specifications while staying within the constraints; the consideration that gaining one positive quality in a design means you lose one other quality.

a)

Specifications

b)

Trade-off

c)

Optimization

d)

Constraints

23.

A specific set of steps that lead the engineer from a problem statement to a final solution.

a)

Engineering

b)

Engineering Design Process

c)

Engineer

d)

Constraints

24.

The understanding and modification of the structure and properties of materials to improve the performance and processing of the material.

a)

Materials engineering

b)

Mechanical engineering

c)

Computer engineering

d)

Manufacturing engineering

25.

The designing and maintaining of systems that reduce air and water pollution and erosion.

a)

Electrical engineering

b)

Environmental engineering

c)

Materials engineering

d)

Manufacturing engineering

26.

Which of the following are designed by engineers?

a)

Cell phones

b)

Medicines

c)

Roads

d)

All of the above.

27.

Which of the following in NOT a criterion for a profession?

a)

A code of ethics

b)

A regulating body

c)

A right to make a profit

d)

A specialized body of knowledge

28.

Which aspect of our lives have computers influenced and changed?

a)

Our environment

b)

Our financial systems

c)

Our society

d)

All of the above

29.

Which of the following types of impacts are almost always unforeseen, or unintended?

a)

Economic impacts

b)

Negative impacts

c)

Positive impacts

d)

Societal impacts

30.

What type of engineer uses an engineering design process to create a product that meets the needs of a client?

a)

Design engineer

b)

Development engineer

c)

Research engineer

d)

All of the above.

31.

An engineer who uses an engineering design to create a product that meets the needs of a client is an operations engineer.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The organization that accredits high-quality engineering programs is the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

a)

True

b)

False

33.

A type of design that focuses on creating products that are not harmful to the environment throughout their life cycles is societal design.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

Many states and communities require a risk analysis to be completed on civil engineering projects such as highways, subdivisions, and large industrial facilities.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Production engineers plan, coordinate, and schedule the manufacturing for structures such as roads, bridges, and skyscrapers.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The benefits or successful solutions to engineering design problems.

a)

Positive impact

b)

Ethics

c)

Production impact

d)

Economic impact

37.

The costs and effects that cause damage to people or the environment.

a)

Negative impact

b)

Economic impact

c)

Societal impact

d)

Positive impact

38.

The effect engineered products have on human health and the world around us.

a)

Environmental impact

b)

Positive impact

c)

Economic impact

d)

Negative impact

39.

The effect on financial systems, such as the profit that is made for an engineering project.

a)

Economic impact

b)

Positive impact

c)

Risk analysis

d)

Negative impact

40.

The effects that engineered products have on the lives of groups of people, such as housing, safety, food, communication, and transportation.

a)

Societal impact

b)

Positive impact

c)

Economic impact

d)

Negative impact

41.

An engineer who controls and maintains large systems, such as manufacturing facilities, railroad systems, and traffic systems.

a)

Operations engineer

b)

Management engineer

c)

Professional engineer

d)

Development engineer

42.

An engineer who coordinates all of the engineering processes, including materials and human resources.

a)

Management engineer

b)

Development engineer

c)

Production engineer

d)

Sales engineer

43.

An engineer who is involved in the testing and analysis of ideas and products.

a)

Development engineer

b)

Research engineer

c)

Management engineer

d)

Operations engineer

44.

An engineer who plans, coordinates, and schedules the manufacturing of consumer goods.

a)

Production engineer

b)

Sales engineer

c)

Operations engineer

d)

Construction engineer

45.

An engineer who plans, coordinates, and schedules for structures such as roads, bridges, and skyscrapers.

a)

Construction engineer

b)

Management engineer

c)

Production engineer

d)

Sales engineer

46.

An engineer who works with clients to find products that meet their needs

a)

Sales engineer

b)

Production engineer

c)

Development engineer

d)

Management engineer

47.

An exclusive right that is granted by a government to the creator of a new product or design so others cannot produce it without permission.

a)

Patent

b)

Ethics

c)

Risk analysis

d)

Code of ethics

48.

The guidelines that we use to help us make decisions about our future.

a)

Ethics

b)

Patent

c)

Positive impact

d)

Societal impact

49.

A process that identifies and evaluates as many of the potential impacts of an engineered solution as possible.

a)

Risk analysis

b)

Code of ethics

c)

Professional engineer

d)

Economic impact

50.

Sets of guidelines that should be followed when engineers interact with the public, their employers, their clients, and other engineers.

a)

Code of ethics

b)

Standards

c)

Employer policy

d)

Management rules

51.

_____ is arguably the most important step in the design process because large amounts of time and money are wasted if mistakes are made at this step.

a)

Idea generation

b)

Problem definition

c)

Solution creation

d)

Testing/analysis

52.

Brainstorming is most effective when done _____.

a)

In groups

b)

By one person

c)

With rules and constraints

d)

None of the above.

53.

In the ______ step, all ideas are evaluated and the best one is chosen to move forward.

a)

Solution creation

b)

Idea generation

c)

Testing/analysis

d)

Design improvement

54.

Which of the following is commonly used in the testing and analysis of solutions?

a)

3-D modeling software

b)

Rapid prototyping equipment

c)

CNC machines

d)

All of the above.

55.

In the final solution or output stage, which of the following is used to communicate design solutions to customers and people who will make the product?

a)

Specification sheets

b)

Mechanical drawings

c)

Pictorial drawings

d)

All of the above.

56.

When is the engineering design process complete?

a)

When a final product is made

b)

When the engineer communicates the design solution

c)

The engineering design process is never complete

d)

When people use the product

57.

The _______ outlines the problem in clear terms but is not so specific that it limits creativity in design.

a)

Design criteria

b)

Design limitations

c)

Problem statement

d)

Prototype

58.

A ___ is a specific condition that limits the engineering design solution.

a)

Constraint

b)

Criteria

c)

Specification

d)

Requirement

59.

A design _____ is a rule or principle that is used as a basis of an engineering design problem.

a)

Constraint

b)

Criteria

c)

Limitation

d)

Requirement

60.

Multiview drawings are also called _____ drawings.

a)

Pictorial

b)

Orthographic

c)

Mechanical

d)

None of the above.

61.

Computer simulation is often used in testing because, compared to building real prototypes, it is _____.

a)

Less thorough

b)

Time-intensive

c)

Less expensive

d)

All of the above.

62.

_______ are physical models of final products or aspects of them.

a)

CADs

b)

Prototypes

c)

Renderings

d)

CNCs

63.

___________ show what a design will look like in a given light.

a)

Renderings

b)

CNCs

c)

Prototypes

d)

CADs

64.

______ is a process where people communicate any idea that comes to mind.

a)

Brainstorming

b)

Troubleshooting

c)

Evaluation

d)

Testing

65.

Engineering notebooks can be used as legal record.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

The design brief outlines the problem in clear terms.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

The design brief includes criteria and constraints such as size, cost, and quality.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Multiview drawings distort angles to show shapes as your eye would see them.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Three-ring binders should be used for engineering notebooks because it is easier to remove designs that do not solve the problem.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

No records should be kept of brainstorming sessions once an engineer has decided on the design.

a)

True

b)

False

71.

A type of drawing that shows a sing view of an object, but in 3-D as your eye would see it.

a)

Sketch

b)

Detail

c)

Pictorial

d)

Rendering

72.

A type of technical drawing that accurately communicates size and shape, including specific dimensions.

a)

CAD

b)

CNC

c)

Sketch

d)

Detail

73.

A(n) ____________ drawing contains enough views of an object or structure to represent its true size and shape from all sides.

a)

architectural

b)

elevation

c)

multiview

d)

finished

74.

The top view of a structure is called a(n) ___________ view.

a)

floor

b)

plan

c)

plot

d)

perspective

75.

A standard drawing sheet size that measures 9"x 12" is designated by the letter __________.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

76.

The _______ can be used in place of 30, 60, or 45 degree triangles.

a)

straightedge

b)

adjustable triangle

c)

scale

d)

protractor

77.

The _______ is used to draw circles and arcs.

a)

dividers

b)

protractor

c)

compass

d)

irregular curve

78.

A standard drawing sheet size that measures 24" x 36" is designated by the letter ______.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

79.

The size of a standard C-sized drawing sheet is ______.

a)

12" x 18"

b)

18" x 24"

c)

24" x 36"

d)

36" x 48"

80.

A(n) ___________ scale provides both architect's and engineer's scales.

a)

straightedge

b)

plastic

c)

combination

d)

wood

81.

In drafting terminology, a "half size" drawing means ___________.

a)

1/4" on the drawing equals 1'-0"

b)

1/2" on the drawing equals 1'-0"

c)

the drawing is only half as large as the object in real life

d)

None of the above

82.

What piece of drafting equipment protects surrounding lines from erasure?

a)

Erasing shield

b)

Pink eraser

c)

Plastic eraser

d)

Electric eraser

83.

Drafters refer to the collection of line types used in drafting as the ____________ of lines.

a)

assembly

b)

group

c)

accumulation

d)

alphabet

84.

Lines used to indicate the termination point of a dimension line are called ______________.

a)

centerlines

b)

extension lines

c)

border lines

d)

object lines

85.

A(n) ___________ line should be drawn lightly so it does not reproduce on a print.

a)

construction

b)

object

c)

hidden

d)

hatch

86.

In orthographic projection, projection lines are parallel to each other.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

The plan view is used as the basis for most other views in a house plan.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

There is one correct architectural lettering style.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

Architectural drafters ordinarily draw an elevation of all sides of a structure.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

A drawing of an object made at 1/8 size will be larger than a drawing made at 1/2 scale.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

An engineer's scale is based on 10 units to the foot.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Lowercase letters are not used for architectural lettering.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

After the brainstorming stage of the idea generation step of the engineering design process, engineers sketch and ____ different potential solutions.

a)

Analyze

b)

Improve

c)

Research

d)

Test

94.

In the sketching process, once the visualization of the object is developed, the engineer begins to ____ rough shapes.

a)

Block out

b)

Detail

c)

Outline

d)

Refine

95.

Which of the following do engineers do to develop an understanding of the problem and the potential solutions?

a)

Look at how solutions have been solved in the past

b)

Review the mathematical and scientific principles used in a potential design

c)

Survey potential users of the design

d)

All of the above.

96.

Which of the following are often used by multiple engineers working on similar problems?

a)

Discussion forums

b)

Experiments

c)

Historical research

d)

Library research

97.

During the research stages of engineering design, engineers make sure they have the appropriate materials and ________ techniques available to complete the potential solution.

a)

Brainstorming

b)

Production

c)

Refining

d)

Sketching

98.

Which of the following is a record of all the different analyses performed through the engineering design process?

a)

A discussion forum

b)

The engineer's notebook

c)

Experimental research

d)

A thumbnail sketch

99.

Which of the following is a reason to use reverse engineering to solve a problem?

a)

Make improvements to the current product

b)

Research future design software

c)

Find different applications for a product

d)

All of the above.

100.

Another term for refined sketches is thumbnail sketches.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

An outline is the basic shape of an object.

a)

True

b)

False

102.

Experimental research includes field visits and discussions with other engineers and professionals.

a)

True

b)

False

103.

Effectiveness is the level at which an engineer's design meets the intended outcome or effect.

a)

True

b)

False

104.

Historical research is a type of research that uses tests to discover information about a potential solution.

a)

True

b)

False

105.

A rough sketch is a type of sketch that combines all the components of the final design, which may be a combination of different ideas.

a)

True

b)

False

106.

Copyright protection does NOT apply to engineer designs.

a)

True

b)

False

107.

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the potential solution from a financial perspective.

a)

Research

b)

Trade-off

c)

Cost feasibility

d)

Analyze

108.

Which of the following is not part of the solution creation step?

a)

Analyzing designs

b)

Choosing a solution

c)

Communicating solutions

d)

Generating ideas

109.

Which of the following are also called exploded view drawings?

a)

Assembly drawings

b)

Detail drawings

c)

Orthographic drawings

d)

Schematic drawings

110.

Which of the following types of drawings are used to show flat pieces?

a)

One-view drawings

b)

Two-view drawings

c)

Three-view drawings

d)

Four-view drawings

111.

Which of the following types of drawings use angles equal to each other and are always drawn using the same standard angles?

a)

Isometric drawings

b)

Oblique drawings

c)

Orthographic drawings

d)

Perspective drawings

112.

Which of the following are used to represent different entities in a drawing ?

a)

Dimensions

b)

Line types

c)

Scales

d)

Symbols

113.

Which of the following is not a rule engineers follow when providing dimensions?

a)

Dimensions should be placed between views, rather than along the outside of an object

b)

Dimensions should be placed inside an object

c)

Dimensions should be placed on the view best showing the measurement

d)

The location and size of all circles and arcs must be dimensioned in a drawing

114.

Which of the following are listed in most company guidelines as appropriate drawings created by engineers?

a)

Assembly drawings

b)

Detail drawings

c)

Schematic drawings

d)

All of the above

115.

All engineers rely on engineering drawings to move their designs into production.

a)

True

b)

False

116.

The purpose of the schematic drawing is to communicate the size and shape of an object.

a)

True

b)

False

117.

Engineers usually use three-view drawings to show cylindrical objects and objects with a round shape.

a)

True

b)

False

118.

Isometric drawings are commonly used when the details of one side of the object are more important than those of the other sides.

a)

True

b)

False

119.

The five primary line types are construction lines, object lines, hidden lines, centerlines, and border lines.

a)

True

b)

False

120.

Nomenclature deals with the specific guidelines for the size and format of each drawing.

a)

True

b)

False

121.

Engineers very rarely make changes to drawings, so guidelines are not needed for revisions.

a)

True

b)

False

122.

A drawing created to communicate products that will be manufactured.

a)

Assembly drawing

b)

Engineering drawing

c)

Schematic drawing

d)

Working drawing

123.

A process used to describe the size of an object, as well as the location of different features of a design.

a)

leader

b)

dimensioning

c)

detail drawing

d)

oblique drawing

124.

A type of pictorial drawing that features one side of the object as the front image.

a)

Perspective drawing

b)

Detail drawing

c)

Oblique drawing

d)

Working drawing

125.

A type of working drawing that show the exact shape and size of an object and includes specific dimensions.

a)

Detail drawing

b)

Engineering drawing

c)

Perspective drawing

d)

Working drawing

126.

A type of dimension that describes the length, width, and depth of an object.

a)

Location dimension

b)

Shape dimension

c)

Size dimension

d)

Working dimension

127.

A type of pictorial drawing that shows an object from a specific point of view and stimulates what the eye sees.

a)

Oblique drawing

b)

Perspective drawing

c)

Assembly drawing

d)

Engineering drawing