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WorksheetsEngineering Fundamentals Ch. 3 & 4
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 14mins
An engineering discipline that involves designing, improving, and working with mechanical systems, or machines that cause or involve movement.
mechanical engineering
electrical engineering
dimension
chemical engineering
Tool that illustrates a project schedule using horizontal bars that represent each phase and activity that makes up the project.
optimism
scientific notation
Gantt chart
dimension
A tendency to look at the more favorable side of events or to expect the best outcomes in various situations.
electrical engineering
significant figures
optimism
dimension
Engineering discipline that involves the conversion of raw materials into useful products.
iterative
civil engineering
chemical engineering
engineering design
A form of expository, informative, or explanatory writing used to communicate complex information to those who need it for a specific reason.
scientific notation
iterative
technical writing
Gantt chart
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.
dimension
ethics
engineering design
scientific notation
The digits of a number that are considered to be reliable as a result of a calculation or measurement.
significant figures
system
chemical engineering
iterative
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.
engineering notation
civil engineering
optimize
chemical engineering
Definition: A measurable feature of an object such as length, width, or height.
dimension
creativity
significant figures
creed
Engineering discipline that focuses on design and improvement of structures such as bridges, skyscrapers, roadways, and dams.
system
civil engineering
creativity
dimension
Principles of conduct that govern the actions of an individual or group.
technicial writing
creed
ethics
constraints
Design choices and solutions must be made ethically to protect public health, safety, and welfare.
True
False
Which of these is a subdiscipline of engineering?
Mechanical engineering
Chemical engineering
Biomedical engineering
None of the above
Early engineering can be traced back through history to?
2000 CE
6000 BCE
1100 CE
100 BCE
Engineers do not need the ability to visualize ideas or objects.
True
False
Which is a part in the engineering design process?
Designing solutions
Developing models
Defining problems
All of the above
What basic skill will engineers use through their careers?
Managing projects
Making presentations
Writing technical reports and papers
All of the above
The arrangement of components to produce a desired result.
system design
A tool used to graphically organize information.
concept map
A chart used to record a rating for how well a design meets a desired criterion.
decision matrix
The development of a product or structure to the needs of customers.
product design
The design of either a technological product or system as a solution.
engineering design
During product design, a product or structure is developed to meet the needs of customers.
True
False
What is engineering design?
Designing solutions for unknown problems
Designing solutions to problems under constraints
Designing solutions to problems without constraints
Both A and C
Thinking and reasoning skills are required for both problem solving and design.
True
False
Problems can vary in structure, context, and ____.
quality
size
complexity
None of the above
Arranging components to produce a desired result is _____.
system design
system development
system planning
All of the above
Which is not a step in the engineering design process?
Gather information
Develop a design solution
Evaluate the solution
Create advertising material for the solution
What does an ‘iterative’ process mean?
A process that improves a design within a single phase
A process that undergoes multiple phases to improve the final design
A process that improves a design with input from a single designer
Both A and C are correct
Both problem solving and design require _____ thinking.
clear
critical
convergent
sequential
