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Engineering 1

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Engineering is___________

a)

Making things that already exist BETTER in some way

b)

Developing a New idea

c)

Solving a problem by creating something

d)

re-making something exactly the same

2.

Building a fort and adding an elevator and windows that weren't there before is engineering.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Anytime you are trying to find a solution or create a design, you can use the engineering design process.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The Engineering Design Process is about creating NEW solutions to problems.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Brainstorming and coming up with many possible solutions is the 2nd step in the Engineering Design Process.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The steps that engineers use to guide them to find a solution to a problem

a)

Engineering

b)

Scientific Investigations

c)

Engineering Design Process

d)

Constraints

7.
Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____
a)
riddles
b)
puzzles
c)
crosswords
d)
problems
8.
When they're trying to solve a problem, engineers follow a series of _____
a)
steps
b)
problems
c)
solutions
d)
tests
9.
Someone who wants to know how and why things work.  They also design and build things.
a)
scientist
b)
ME!
c)
Engineer
10.

What is the engineering design process used for

a)

To study something

b)

It's not used for anything

c)

To understand something

d)

To create something or to improve something.

11.
What is the main goal of the design process?
a)
To write reports
b)
To make things
c)
To make charts and graphs
d)
To find solutions to problems
12.
Anthony makes a paper bridge between two stacks of books. It collapses when he pushes a toy car across it. Which material would NOT help him improve the bridge?
a)
Markers
b)
Paper
c)
Straws
d)
Tape
13.
When finding the solution to an engineering problem, there is/are usually... 
a)
Only one possible correct solution
b)
A very limited number of possible correct solutions
c)
Many possible correct solutions
d)
No possible correct solutions
14.

Before you can solve a problem, the first thing you have to do is _____

a)

describe the problem

b)

design your solution

c)

build a protoype

d)

test your solution

15.

The first step of the design process is...

a)

Describe the problem

b)

Brainstorm possible solutions

c)

Create the best design

d)

Test and improve the design

16.

The second step of the design process is...

a)

Describe the problem

b)

Brainstorm possible solutions

c)

Create the best design

d)

Test and improve the design

17.

The third step of the design process is...

a)

Describe the problem

b)

Brainstorm possible solutions

c)

Create the best design

d)

Test and improve the design

18.

The fourth step of the design process is...

a)

Describe the problem

b)

Brainstorm possible solutions

c)

Create the best design

d)

Test and improve the design

19.

Before an engineer builds their idea, they must...

a)

Brainstorm ideas and make a plan

b)

Test out their design

c)

Make improvements to their design

20.

After an engineer builds their design, they should...

a)

Describe the problem

b)

Test out their design and make improvements

c)

Brainstorm ideas for their solution

d)

Make sketches of their ideas

21.

Engineers decide WHAT they need to design and build by using

a)

the Engineering Design Process

b)

the Scientific Method

c)

Google

d)

Asking their teacher

22.

All engineers...

a)

design and build to solve problems

b)

make observations about the world

c)

fix trains

d)

run experiments

23.

What is engineering?

a)

Scientology

b)

Study of something

c)

Design and Modeling

24.

What is engineering?

a)

Scientology

b)

Study of something

c)

Design and Modeling

25.

What is the Engineering teacher's name?

a)

I don't know

b)

Mr Mahmud

c)

Something

d)

Mr Mohammad

e)

Matt Thoms

26.

_____ engineers design and develop electronic parts and systems. They make devices for the consumer, military, medical, and industrial industries.

a)

Aerospace

b)

Mechanical

c)

Biomedical

d)

Electronics

27.

_____ engineers design, build, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. They help to develop some of the most advanced technology in the world.

a)

Aerospace

b)

Mechanical

c)

Biomedical

d)

Electrical

28.

_____ engineers develop instruments, techniques, and devices. Doctors use these tools to diagnose and treat people who are sick or hurt.

a)

Environmental

b)

Mechanical

c)

Biomedical

d)

Electronics

29.

_____ engineers help companies to be more efficient. They test how companies achieve their goals, and then think of better ways to do this work.

a)

Industrial

b)

Mechanical

c)

Biomedical

d)

Electronics

30.

What are the the 3 main questions every Engineering must ask themselves?

a)

Identify the problem

b)

Brainstorm & Share the solution

c)

What, Who and Why

d)

Build--->Test & Evaluate--->Redesign

31.

What were the 2 things, we came up with to add to our classroom NORMS?

a)

A quieter classroom and stay in seat

b)

Have blinds open and windows open

c)

We can come and go as we please

d)

More homework and tests

32.

The word engineering comes from the Latin words_______________ and ______________

a)

Ingenium (Cleaverness)

b)

Partum (Create)

c)

Aedificate (Build)

d)

Ingeniare (Design)

33.

A _____________ asks questions about the nature of the universe from space to the particles on your pencil.

a)

Engineer

b)

Scientist

c)

Geologist

d)

Archaeologist

34.

The job of an engineer is to __________

a)

Improve inventions

b)

Create products

c)

Build bridges

d)

Solve problems

35.

Catapults, trebuchets, and siege towers are all components of __________________

a)

Mechanical Engineering

b)

Chemical Engineering

c)

Civil Engineering

d)

Military Engineering

36.

___________ are focused on building structures and cities to help people in our world.

a)

Military engineers

b)

Mechanical engineers

c)

Chemical engineers

d)

Civil engineers

37.

Robots and engines are created by _________________

a)

Mechanical Engineers

b)

Electrical Engineers

c)

Chemical Engineers

d)

Civil Engineers

38.

The cell phones and computers that we use are developed by

a)

Mechanical Engineers

b)

Chemical Engineers

c)

Civil Engineers

d)

Electrical Engineers

39.

A _____________ engineer is responsible for the food and medicine that we use.

a)

Chemical Engineer

b)

Mechanical Engineer

c)

Civil Engineer

d)

Electrical Engineer

40.

An aerospace engineer helps build machines that fly in air and space.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

The type of engineer that would be working on a cure for the corona virus.

a)

Aerospace engineer

b)

Biomedical Engineer

c)

Industrial Engineer

42.

Industrial engineers are responsible for designing book, magazines and articles to keep us informed.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

A part of an engineers job is to improve on their designs and the designs of others.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which is NOT a known branch of engineering?

a)

Civil

b)

Aquatic

c)

Mechanical

d)

Electrical

45.

Improve an existing technological product, system, or method is to

a)

Build

b)

Invent

c)

Design

d)

Innovate

46.

Develop a new product, system, or process that has never existed before is to

a)

Innovate

b)

Invent

c)

Design

d)

Build

47.

______ uses scientific, technological, and mathematical knowledge to solve practical problems.

a)

Science

b)

Math

c)

Engineering

d)

All of these

48.

Which of these is NOT a need?

a)

Basic shelter and clothing

b)

food and water

c)

safety and family

d)

iPhone

49.

What are the aspects to human needs?

a)

Physical Needs

b)

Biological Needs

c)

Psychological Needs

d)

All of these

50.

How is Math applied with creating a pencil?

a)

Creating a writing device that doesn’t use ink

b)

Designing a device with led insert, exterior holder, and attached eraser

c)

Discovery of graphite and the fact that rubber will remove graphite

d)

What is the optimal length, diameter, or shape for the device?

51.

How is Engineering applied with creating a pencil?

a)

Creating a writing device that doesn’t use ink

b)

Designing a device with led insert, exterior holder, and attached eraser

c)

Discovery of graphite and the fact that rubber will remove graphite

d)

What is the optimal length, diameter, or shape for the device?

52.

How is Technology applied with creating a pencil?

a)

Creating a writing device that doesn’t use ink

b)

Designing a device with led insert, exterior holder, and attached eraser

c)

Discovery of graphite and the fact that rubber will remove graphite

d)

What is the optimal length, diameter, or shape for the device?

53.

How is Science applied with creating a pencil?

a)

Creating a writing device that doesn’t use ink

b)

Designing a device with led insert, exterior holder, and attached eraser

c)

Discovery of graphite and the fact that rubber will remove graphite

d)

What is the optimal length, diameter, or shape for the device?

54.

Working together to solve problems based on societal needs and wants is

a)

Math

b)

Science

c)

STEM

d)

All of these

55.

A Technologist

a)

Investigate and apply everything

b)

Apply science and math to designs

c)

Investigate our natural world

d)

Create our designed world

56.

Engineers

a)

Investigate and apply everything

b)

Apply science and math to designs

c)

Investigate our natural world

d)

Create our designed world

57.

Scientist

a)

Investigate and apply everything

b)

Apply science and math to designs

c)

Investigate our natural world

d)

Create our designed world

58.

What is STEM?

a)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math

b)

Investigating our natural world

c)

Creating our designed world

d)

All of these

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