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STEM, Materials Engineering and Academia

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is STEM?

a)

Curriculum for students to improve opportunities of employment

b)

Interdisciplinary in science, technology, engineering, & mathematics

c)

Curriculum that involves activities that provide hands-on learning

d)

Interdisciplinary in characterization, performance, & processing

2.

Which one of the answers is NOT a major area of study in STEM?

a)

All types of Engineering

b)

Computer, electronics, & other technology-related disciplines

c)

Humanities

d)

Mathematics

3.

Which one of the answers is NOT ACCURATE about the main objectives of STEM education?

a)

To increase qualification of candidates for the high demand of STEM jobs

b)

To keep Malaysia competitive in the global market

c)

To increase curiosity and intelligence of students in solving problems

d)

To help in reducing global microplastic issue

4.

Which one of the answers is the occupation related to STEM?

a)

Software developer

b)

Chemical engineer

c)

Architect

d)

All of the above

5.

How does STEM education actually help students?

a)

Helping students to score perfect A’s in their studies

b)

Making curriculum in science fun & engaging for students

c)

Helping to draw inferences & explore deeper understanding to a problem

d)

Helping students to find careers with high salaries

6.

What is the definition of Materials Engineering?

a)

A discipline of designing materials via processing for various applications

b)

Specialized discipline of designing & executing structural works

c)

The study of non-living systems & properties of atoms in materials

d)

The study of designing & operational of industrial chemical plants

7.

What makes material engineering different from material science is making use of knowledge into a product (a)   ?

8.

Which one is the smallest measurement?

a)

0.1 micrometer

b)

0.001 centimeter

c)

1 milimeter

d)

1000 nanometer

9.

What is the most ACCURATE definition of nanotechnology?

a)

Technology that is applied to improve materials in science

b)

Nanometer technology for design, characterization, & material applications

c)

The use of matter on an atomic & molecular scale for industrial purposes

d)

A technology of nanometer to develop inventions

10.

Choose MORE THAN ONE correct answers about solar panel system.

a)

Solar panel system can conserve energy

b)

Solar panel could not be a part of nanotechnology

c)

Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels

d)

Solar panel converts electricity into heat

11.

Which of the following fields can be related to nanotechnology?

a)

Electronic industry

b)

Medicine

c)

Agriculture

d)

All of the above

12.

What is the definition of microplastic?

a)

Disruption of global supply of plastic which causes economic inflation

b)

Contaminated plastics that expose living things to toxins

c)

Tiny plastic from product development & breakdown of larger plastics

d)

Tiny plastics that could lead to DNA damage & other health problems

13.

Which one of the answers is NOT TRUE about microplastic issue?

a)

Microplastic can block digestive tracts of organisms

b)

Microplastic can carry contaminants & potentially harmful organic chemicals

c)

Microplastic has been found deep in lungs of human by scientist

d)

Microplastic issue can only be solved by not using plastic

14.

Pick a way to solve plastic issues from the following?

a)

Develop new biodegradable or compostable polymers for plastics

b)

Increase global supply of plastic so economy can be re-generated

c)

Make plastic cheaper for the community

d)

Develop stronger & durable polymers for plastics

15.

What are the skills required to become an academician in a university level?

a)

Communication & interpersonal skills

b)

Expertise in a particular area of study

c)

Good research skills

d)

All of the above