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What is Engineering?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which subjects do engineers specialize in?

a)

Science, Technology, Empathy, and Math

b)

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

c)

Space, Technology, Engineering, and Math

2.

What is the difference between a need and a want?

a)

Needs are things that you desire and wants are things that are vital/essential

b)

They are the same

c)

Needs are vital and essential to life and wants are things that you desire

d)

Needs are things that you want to buy for people and wants are things that you want to buy for yourself

3.

What are things that engineers do?

a)

Creates items

b)

Improves items

c)

Cook food

d)

Solves problems

e)

Clean houses

4.

What is the difference between an invention and an innovation?

a)

invention- something new being created. innovation- an improvement on an existing object

b)

invention- an improvement on an existing object innovation- something new being created

5.

What is the importance of engineers?

a)

Engineers are the ones who create systems that protect and unite the people and the environment around them

b)

They improve todays objects to make them easier to use, and or more convenient for us

c)

They test out our everyday objects to see the efficiency

6.

What are some different types of engineers?

a)

Mechanical

b)

Colorful

c)

Aerospace

d)

Food

e)

Environmental

7.

What does STEM stand for? (dont use "and" in your answer) (please use commas)

(a)  

8.

How do STEM careers work together?

a)

By working together to solve problems based on societal needs and wants

b)

By partnering up with people

c)

By splitting up and working on their own

9.

What is an example of something that an ocean engineer would do?

a)

Go scuba diving

b)

Look for shells on the beach, to figure out what type they are

c)

Figure out a way to improve the ink pen

d)

Figure out ways to protect coastal structures and systems

10.

What are 2 examples of innovations on the iPhone?

a)

Bigger screen for easier use

b)

Coming up with a new name for the phone

c)

Selling it in new stores

d)

More cameras for better picture quality