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1. Context and Challenge

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are true? Tick all that apply.

a)

Technology is only about electronics.

b)

Technology is about solving problems.

c)

Cars use technology, but windmills don't.

d)

Cavemen did not use technology.

2.

Engineers who explore and develop solutions that contribute to improving our natural environment are known as what?

a)

Environmental engineers

b)

Chemical engineers

c)

Civil engineers

d)

Earth engineers

3.

Which type of engineer would an architect be most likely to work with when designing and developing a new building?

a)

Chemical engineer

b)

Structural engineer

c)

Electronic engineer

4.

An aerospace engineer might deal with the development of which of the following? Tick all that apply.

a)

Passenger planes

b)

Spacecraft

c)

Airport runways

d)

Helicopters

e)

Fighter jets

5.

True or false: Engineering projects can have both positive and negative economic impacts.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following are possible environmental impacts of building a new road bridge over a river?

a)

Disruption to the river bed

b)

Injury/displacement of local wildlife

c)

Increased air and water pollution during construction

d)

Reduced income for ferry operators

7.

A technology that has still to be successfully tried on a large scale is known as what kind of technology?

a)

Emerging

b)

Emergency

c)

Trial

d)

Experimental

8.

Which TWO tasks might a mechanical engineer carry out when designing a rollercoaster?

a)

The chain system that drives the coaster cars

b)

The braking system that stop the coaster cars

c)

The strength of the structure

d)

The operation of the lights on the tracks and cars

9.

Hydropower involves generating electricity using what?

a)

Water

b)

Wind

c)

Heat

d)

UV light

10.

The manufacture and use of electric cars has no negative environmental impact. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Which TWO of the following are positive social impacts of building a city bypass?

a)

Quicker journey times

b)

Areas bypassed will be safer and calmer

c)

Less air pollution

d)

Less noise pollution

12.

NASA is looking to develop new fuels and lubricants to power it's rockets. Which kind of engineer would work on such a project?

a)

Chemical engineer

b)

Mechanical engineer

c)

Structural engineer