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STEM/Engineering Careers

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mechanical Engineering solve problems...

a)

by designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

b)

by constructing and maintaining building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, dams, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

c)

using both electronic engineering and mechanical engineering

d)

for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

2.

A building inspector would belong to which career cluster?

a)

Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

b)

Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

c)

Education and Training

d)

Architecture and Construction

3.
A bachelor's degree typically takes how long to complete?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
4.
An associate's degree typically takes how long for a person to complete?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
5.
STEM stands for:
a)
Science Transportation Electricity Mathematics
b)
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
6.
This is the highest degree offered by colleges and universities:
a)
Associate
b)
Bachelor's
c)
Master's
d)
Doctoral
7.

A loan officer would be included in which career cluster?

a)

Finance

b)

Health Science

c)

Hospitality and Tourism

d)

Information Technology

8.

A computer programmer would be included in which career cluster?

a)

Government and Public Administration

b)

Information Technology

c)

Human Services

d)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

9.

A real estate agent would be included in which career cluster?

a)

Manufacturing

b)

STEM

c)

Marketing, Sales and Services

d)

Human Services

10.

A chemist would be included in which career cluster?

a)

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

b)

STEM

c)

Education and Training

d)

Health Science

11.

If you are interested in driving a delivery truck, piloting a plane, steering a ship or arranging schedules and checking inventory a career in this cluster may be for you.

a)

Manufacturing

b)

Information Technology

c)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

d)

Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

12.

Workers in this cluster solve problems and use creative ideas to build homes, businesses, roads and bridges.

a)

Education and Training

b)

Architecture and Construction

c)

Business Management and Administration

d)

Human Services

13.

If you like working with and counseling young children, teenagers and adults, this cluster may be for you.

a)

Hospitality and Tourism

b)

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

c)

Human Services

d)

Marketing, Sales and Services

14.

If you like to manage a business's brand, sales, merchandising, marketing, communications and market research, consider this career cluster.

a)

STEM

b)

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

c)

Finance

d)

Marketing, Sales and Services

15.

Things you do well

a)

Abilities

b)

Aptitudes

c)

Interests

d)

Values

16.

Your natural talents

a)

Abilities

b)

Aptitudes

c)

Interests

d)

Values

17.

Ideas and things that are important to you.

a)

Abilities

b)

Aptitudes

c)

Interests

d)

Values

18.

The things you like and enjoy doing.

a)

Abilities

b)

Aptitudes

c)

Interests

d)

Values

19.
This cluster addresses a wide variety of human needs:
a)
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
b)
Health Science
c)
Human Services
d)
Marketing
20.
This organizes occupations by industries:
a)
Career Cluster
b)
Career Pathway
21.
These are sub-groups within the career clusters
a)
Career Pathways
b)
Career Links
22.
A credential indicating specific training in a career specialty
a)
Certification
b)
Degree
23.
Would an engineer help develop better bubble gum?
a)
Yes
b)
No
24.
Would an engineer repair a car?
a)
Yes
b)
No
25.
Would an engineer fix a broken computer?
a)
Yes
b)
No
26.
This is an interdisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering to study the human body.
a)
Manufacturing
b)
Chemical
c)
Bio medical
d)
Civil
27.
The design and construction of buildings, dams, water treatment and carrying systems, air pollution controls, and transportation systems are the responsibilities of __________ engineers.
a)
Aerospace
b)
Manufacturing
c)
Mechanical
d)
Civil
28.
Keeping the water, air and soil healthy are the responsibilities of ________ engineers.
a)
Bio-related
b)
Chemical
c)
Civil
d)
Environmental
29.
Software Engineers design such things as:
a)
Circuits and computer chips
b)
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
c)
Software for computers to use
d)
Tools, engines, and machines
30.
This type of engineer works on machines with moving parts.
a)
Electrical Engineer
b)
Software Engineer
c)
Civil Engineer
d)
Mechanical Engineer
31.
This type of engineer designs airplanes, helicopters, and rockets
a)
Electrical Engineer
b)
Aerospace Engineer
c)
Mechanical Engineer
d)
Physics Engineer
32.
What is the best definition of a "Career"?
a)
A bunch of jobs a person had
b)
A list of education and skills
c)
A person's path through learning, work & other experiences.
d)
A summary of work experiences
33.

A letter to express how well of a student you were/are is called a/an:

a)

Resume'

b)

Recommendation Letter

c)

Fax Letter

d)

Cover Letter

34.
A person who can give you a reference for a job can be a
a)
Friends
b)
Parents
c)
Teachers
d)
Cousins
35.
All of the following are reasonable methods to limit student debt and pay for college EXCEPT
a)
Apply for a grant
b)
Gambling
c)
Work-study programs
d)
Scholarships
36.

A grade ________ average is an indication of a student's academic achievement.

a)

Percent

b)

Point

c)

Periodic

d)

Position

37.

A transcript contains __________. Select all that apply

a)

Dates

b)

Fraternities and Sororities

c)

Classes

d)

Major

e)

Internship

38.

FASFA or Financial Aid is money given by the government that you do not have to pay back.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Which Engineering Field is this...


Create technology to advance food, biological, irrigation, and machinery systems?

a)

Materials

b)

Food Science

c)

Chemical

d)

Agricultural

40.

Which Engineering Field is this...


Devise procedures and devices to improve medical conditions?

a)

Biomedical

b)

Health & Safety

c)

Medical

d)

Chemistry

41.

Which Engineering Field is this


Design, develop, and test the manufacture of electrical equipment and large-scale electrical systems?

a)

Electronic

b)

Computer Hardware

c)

Electrical

d)

Mechanical

42.

Which Engineering Field is this...


Develop, process, and test materials to be used to fulfill a specific design purpose?

a)

Chemical

b)

Materials

c)

Nuclear

d)

Environmental

43.

Which Engineering Field is this...


Design, construct, operate, and maintain machinery or structures that exist in or near the water?

a)

Petroleum

b)

Marine & Ocean

c)

Water

d)

Environmental

44.

Which Engineering Field is this...


Research, design, develop, and test computer systems and computer-related equipment?

a)

Computer Hardware

b)

Electrical

c)

Mechanical

d)

Electronic

45.

What is engineering?

a)

Using science to solve practical problems to better our environment.

b)

Using math and science to solve practical problems to better our society, economy and environment.

c)

Using math and history to recover past discoveries.

d)

Using man made items to understand nature.

46.

What is ABET, Inc?

a)

A category of engineering.

b)

Absolute Biological Engineering Technology.

c)

A recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology.

d)

A recognized accreditor for college and university programs in mathematics, statistics and probability.

47.

What are the 4 major categories of engineering?

a)

Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical

b)

Mechanical, Biomedical, Civil, Electronics

c)

Mechanical, Chemical, Structural, Electrical

d)

Mechanical, Biomedical, Structural, Electrical

48.

What engineering is this? Addresses issues related to chemical production, transformation of raw materials, and chemical use.

a)

Civil

b)

Electrical

c)

Chemical

d)

Mechanical

49.

A job interview is one of the best ways ta person can demonstrate to an employer that he or she is the best person for the job?

a)

True

b)

False

50.
The type of engineer that would improve a micro-chip
a)
Civil Engineer
b)
Electrical Engineer
c)
Industrial Engineer
d)
Aerospace Engineer
51.
The type of engineer that would improve the fuel mileage of a car
a)
Aerospace Engineer
b)
Electrical Engineer
c)
Industrial Engineer
d)
  Mechanical Engineer
52.
Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____
a)
riddles
b)
puzzles
c)
crosswords
d)
problems
53.
When they're trying to solve a problem, engineers follow a series of _____
a)
steps
b)
problems
c)
solutions
d)
tests
54.
Before you can solve a problem, the first thing you have to do is _____
a)
define the problem
b)
design your solution
c)
build a protoype
d)
test your solution
55.
A simple model that lets you test out your design is called _____
a)
protoplasm
b)
an archetype
c)
a prototype
d)
a proton
56.
To see if it works like they want it to, engineers need to _____
a)
do their research
b)
design their solution
c)
define their problem
d)
test their solution
57.

Civil Engineers most likely work on...

a)

Tunnels

b)

Airports

c)

Phone Chargers

d)

Earrings

58.

Civil engineering is involved in public works projects

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Which type of Civil engineering sub-field is concentrated on the stability, strength and rigidity of built structures?

a)

Transportation Engineering

b)

Coastal Engineering

c)

Structural Engineering

d)

Geotechnical Engineering

60.

What do Civil engineers do?

a)

Design the foundation for our modern society

b)

Build the foundation for our modern society

c)

Maintain the foundation for our modern society

d)

All of the answers available

61.

What is an engineer?

a)

A person who uses math, science and creativity to design things that solve problems.

b)

A person who works with others to build big things.

c)

A person who drives a train.

62.

An engineer wants to know______________ things work.

a)

how and why

b)

what and why

c)

when and why

d)

how and who

63.

Engineering at the most basic level is

a)

problem creation

b)

problem statements

c)

problem solving

d)

problem seeking

64.

Engineering at the most basic level is

a)

problem creation

b)

problem statements

c)

problem solving

d)

problem seeking

65.

Civil Engineering solve problems...

a)

by designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

b)

by constructing and maintaining building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, dams, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

c)

using both electronic engineering and mechanical engineering

d)

for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.

66.

Mechatronics Engineers solve problems...

a)

by designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.

b)

by constructing and maintaining building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, dams, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

c)

using both electronic engineering and mechanical engineering

d)

for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.