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Engineering Fundamentals Ch. 3 & 4

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An engineering discipline that involves designing, improving, and working with mechanical systems, or machines that cause or involve movement.

a)

mechanical engineering

b)

electrical engineering

c)

dimension

d)

chemical engineering

2.

Tool that illustrates a project schedule using horizontal bars that represent each phase and activity that makes up the project.

a)

optimism

b)

scientific notation

c)

Gantt chart

d)

dimension

3.

A tendency to look at the more favorable side of events or to expect the best outcomes in various situations.

a)

electrical engineering

b)

significant figures

c)

optimism

d)

dimension

4.

Engineering discipline that involves the conversion of raw materials into useful products.

a)

iterative

b)

civil engineering

c)

chemical engineering

d)

engineering design

5.

A form of expository, informative, or explanatory writing used to communicate complex information to those who need it for a specific reason.

a)

scientific notation

b)

iterative

c)

technical writing

d)

Gantt chart

6.

Problem-solving process that follows a specific set of practices including defining problems, developing and using models, planning and conducting investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using computational thinking, designing solutions, arguing based on evidence, and collecting, assessing, and communicating information.

a)

dimension

b)

ethics

c)

engineering design

d)

scientific notation

7.

The digits of a number that are considered to be reliable as a result of a calculation or measurement.

a)

significant figures

b)

system

c)

chemical engineering

d)

iterative

8.

Definition: A modification of scientific notation in which all of the powers of 10 are multiples of three. This method allows numbers to more easily conform to International System of Units prefixes.

a)

engineering notation

b)

civil engineering

c)

optimize

d)

chemical engineering

9.

Definition: A measurable feature of an object such as length, width, or height.

a)

dimension

b)

creativity

c)

significant figures

d)

creed

10.

Engineering discipline that focuses on design and improvement of structures such as bridges, skyscrapers, roadways, and dams.

a)

system

b)

civil engineering

c)

creativity

d)

dimension

11.

Principles of conduct that govern the actions of an individual or group.

a)

technicial writing

b)

creed

c)

ethics

d)

constraints

12.

Design choices and solutions must be made ethically to protect public health, safety, and welfare.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Which of these is a subdiscipline of engineering?

a)

Mechanical engineering

b)

Chemical engineering

c)

Biomedical engineering

d)

None of the above

14.

Early engineering can be traced back through history to?

a)

2000 CE

b)

6000 BCE

c)

1100 CE

d)

100 BCE

15.

Engineers do not need the ability to visualize ideas or objects.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which is a part in the engineering design process?

a)

Designing solutions

b)

Developing models

c)

Defining problems

d)

All of the above

17.

What basic skill will engineers use through their careers?

a)

Managing projects

b)

Making presentations

c)

Writing technical reports and papers

d)

All of the above

18.

Match the following

a)

The arrangement of components to produce a desired result.

1.

system design

b)

A tool used to graphically organize information.

2.

concept map

c)

A chart used to record a rating for how well a design meets a desired criterion.

3.

decision matrix

d)

The development of a product or structure to the needs of customers.

4.

product design

e)

The design of either a technological product or system as a solution.

5.

engineering design

19.

During product design, a product or structure is developed to meet the needs of customers.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What is engineering design?

a)

Designing solutions for unknown problems

b)

Designing solutions to problems under constraints

c)

Designing solutions to problems without constraints

d)

Both A and C

21.

Thinking and reasoning skills are required for both problem solving and design.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Problems can vary in structure, context, and ____.

a)

quality

b)

size

c)

complexity

d)

None of the above

23.

Arranging components to produce a desired result is _____.

a)

system design

b)

system development

c)

system planning

d)

All of the above

24.

Which is not a step in the engineering design process?

a)

Gather information

b)

Develop a design solution

c)

Evaluate the solution

d)

Create advertising material for the solution

25.

What does an ‘iterative’ process mean?

a)

A process that improves a design within a single phase

b)

A process that undergoes multiple phases to improve the final design

c)

A process that improves a design with input from a single designer

d)

Both A and C are correct

26.

Both problem solving and design require _____ thinking.

a)

clear

b)

critical

c)

convergent

d)

sequential