WorksheetsEngineering FINAL-2P (2025)
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins
Name the type of bridge design that uses cables and towers to support the bridge deck.
Suspension bridge
Beam bridge
Arch bridge
Cable-stayed bridge
What type of bridge design is characterized by its ability to move up and down to allow for the passage of boats?
Drawbridge
Arch bridge
Suspended bridge
Cantilever bridge
Which type of bridge design is a combination of two or more different bridge types?
Arch bridge
Truss bridge
Suspension bridge
Cantilever bridge
What are the common materials used in bridge construction?
Steel, concrete, and wood
Aluminum, copper, and bronze
Glass, plastic, and rubber
Brick, mud, and straw
Name a type of material that is commonly used for the construction of bridge decks.
Concrete
Steel
Wood
Glass
Which material is often used for the construction of bridge piers and abutments due to its strength and durability?
Glass
Plastic
Wood
Reinforced concrete
What type of material is commonly used for the cables in cable-stayed bridges?
aluminum
steel
plastic
wood
Name a material that is used for its corrosion resistance in bridge construction.
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Wood
Plastic
Which step of the Engineering Design Process is this?
Create
Design
Identify
Explore
Which step of the Engineering Design Process is this?
Create
Design
Identify
Explore
Which step of the Engineering Design Process is this?
Make It Better
Design
Identify
Explore
Which step of the Engineering Design Process is this?
Make It Better
Design
Identify
Explore
Which step of the Engineering Design Process is this?
Make It Better
Create
Identify
Explore
Which step of the Engineering Design Process is this?
Make It Better
Explore
Design
Try It Out
Which step in the Engineering Design Process is represented by the circle labeled "C"?
Make It Better
Explore
Create
Design
Which step in the Engineering Design Process is represented by the circle labeled "A"?
Identify
Explore
Create
Design
Which step in the Engineering Design Process is represented by the circle labeled "F"?
Try It Out
Make It Better
Create
Design
Which section will have sketches, notes, or research information?
B
C
D
G
E
What step of the problem solving process is this?
"Your budget to build a bridge is 25,000 BotCoins."
Design
Explore
Identify
Create
What step of the problem solving process is this?
"You created a list of materials you need to purchase."
Design
Explore
Identify
Create
Voltage divided by Resistance
(V / R)
Current
Power
Ohms
Watts
Current is like ______________________.
the water flowing from the spigot
the hose being squeezed
the water flowing from the hose
the dog running through the yard
Which unit of measurement is used in TinkerCAD?
centimeters
feet
inches
millimeters
Which object do you think would best be printed using a 3D printer?
What is the process of 3D printing called?
Layering
Stacking
Printing
What type of filament do the 3D printers in the STEM Lab use?
ABS (petroleum-based)
Google SketchUp
TinkerCAD
PLA (plant-based)
Which part of the printer changes the state of matter of the filament?
The base.
The extruder.
The nozzle.
The filament tube.
Which of the following was NOT a challenge for the early adoption of 3D printers?
High cost of machines.
Limited availability of materials.
3D printing technology was already common in households.
What is an engineer?
a person who makes things using math and science
a person who fixes things using math and science
a person who uses math and science to solve problems and invent
a person who combines science and art to problem solve
What type of engineer designs/evaluates ways to manufacture chemicals and other materials and use them to develop products?
mechanical
chemical
environmental
biological
What type of engineer determines the most efficient and safest uses of machinery?
civil
industrial
mechancial
robotics
What type of engineer studies the human body from an engineering perspective; designs mechanisms to work like the body?
chemical engineer
doctoral engineer
biomedical engineer
electrical engineer
What type of engineer designs commercial and military aircraft , missiles, and spacecraft?
robotics
mechanical
military
aerospace
What type of engineer designs mechanical products as well as the ways to make them?
mechanical
industrial
civil
metallurgical
What type of engineer designs electrical components of many common products and ways to provide places with energy?
software
robotics
electrician
electrical
What type of engineer designs and oversees the construction of structures?
civil
industrial
computer
mechanical
What type of engineer is concerned about the environment and the proper management of it?
material scientist
biological
environmental
robotics
what type of engineer works in the maintenance, production, and design of computers and their systems?
computer
software
electrical engineer
robotics engineer
What type of engineer finds new ways of making and using specific material?
environmental
material scientist/metallurgical engineer
mechanical
biomedical
What type of engineer designs aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and other airborne objects?
robotics
mechanical
Nasa scientist
aerospace
What type of engineer is responsible for creating robots and robotic systems that are able to perform duties that humans are either unable or prefer not to complete?
industrial
mechanical
robotics
biomedical
Why is it important to consider the mass of the projectile (payload) when designing a trebuchet for a medieval siege?
A heavier projectile will always travel farther.
The mass of the projectile affects the trebuchet's balance.
The mass of the projectile influences the energy transfer efficiency.
A lighter projectile can be thrown by hand, making the trebuchet unnecessary.
A teacher applies a force to a wall and becomes exhausted.
the amount of work you do when you exert one Newton of force to move the object one meter
joule
newton
meter
output force
A drawing is scaled so that 1″ = 16′. A wall section in the scaled drawing measures 3 3/4".
What is the actual dimension of the wall?
30′
48′
54′
60′
Which of the following would be the most likely result if human workers were replaced by robots in a manufacturing assembly line?
an increase in labor costs
a decrease in productivity
a decrease in initial investment
an increase in product reliability
Shaping of metal by squeezing them in between two or more dies in order to obtain desire shape is done by?
Forging
Grinding
Welding
Materials are classified as
Natural, plastic, and leather
Natural, synthetic, and mixed
Metal, synthetic, and leather
Metal, plastic, and leather
What is tensile strength?
Measures the material’s resistance to being squeezed.
Measures the material’s resistance to various types of rapidly changing stresses.
Measures the material’s resistance to being pulled apart.
The material’s resistance to permanent indentation.
What is an example of a polymer material type?
Steel roller coasters
Wooden roller coasters
Rubber tires on a car or truck
Table saw blade
What is the primary characteristic of torsion force?
Twisting
Compressing
Pulling
Referring to thermal systems what is the definition of CONDUCTION?
When heat is transferred from objects like rays of light or electromagnetically.
a hot liquid or air that expands, becomes less dense, and rises or becomes more dense, and sinks.
When heat transfers from objects that are touching.
When heat transfers through the heater or AC in your house.
What is the total Resistance of this circuit?
50,400Ω
450Ω
30Ω
50Ω
As resistance (restricts flow) increases, the current (flow of charges) ____________
Increases
Decreases
Stays the same
What would happen if bulb B were unscrewed?
Both bulbs A and C would remain on.
Bulb A would go out but C would remain on.
Both bulbs A and C would go out.
Bulbs A and B would remain on, C would go out.
Which unit of measurement is used in TinkerCAD?
centimeters
feet
inches
millimeters
Which object do you think would best be printed using a 3D printer?
What is the process of 3D printing called?
Layering
Stacking
Printing
Which material is commonly used as filament for 3D printing in educational labs?
ABS (petroleum-based)
Google SketchUp
TinkerCAD
PLA (plant-based)
Which component of a 3D printer is responsible for melting the filament before it is deposited?
The print bed.
The extruder.
The cooling fan.
The control panel.
All of these are reasons why 3D printers were not widely used before 2000, except:
3D printers were too big.
3D printers were too expensive.
3D printers weren't invented yet.
Imagine this! Maya, Avery, and Benjamin are on a fun-filled adventure, building a magical treehouse in their backyard. They want their treehouse to be strong enough to hold their weight without collapsing or bending. This cool feature of the treehouse is known as:
Uniform
Stability
Gravity
Viscosity
Anika, Evelyn, and Arjun are having a friendly competition to build the best model bridge. Anika needs to apply a force that acts to shorten the parts of her bridge. What kind of force is she applying?
Tension
Compression
Gravity
Motion
What is the primary focus of NOCTI Foundational assessments?
Occupational awareness and fundamental competencies
Advanced engineering principles
Specialized technical skills
Post-graduate engineering research
Which organization commends students for participating in career and technical education programs?
Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
National College Credit Recommendation Service
University of the State of New York
Regents Research Fund
Which area covers the highest percentage in the NOCTI Foundational Assessment?
Design Process
Engineering Principles
Production Process
Safety
What is the term for the amount a dimension may vary?
Tolerance
Leeway
Clearance
Variability
What software is used for creating design solutions in engineering?
CAD
Word processing
Spreadsheet
Presentation
What principle is described as the study of forces in equilibrium?
Statics
Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Fluid power
What is the original sample of a product or process used in research and development called?
Prototype
Pattern
Originator
Instigator
What is the AC voltage waveform called?
Sine wave
Cosine wave
Full wave
Half wave
Which engineering field deals with surveying?
Civil
Mechanical
Electrical
Industrial
What is the process of generating ideas in the design process called?
Brainstorming
Prototyping
Testing
Problem statement creation
What is the role of statistical process controls in production?
Quality control
Material selection
Teamwork
Safety
What is the purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) in engineering?
Safety
Teamwork
Material testing
Design process
What is the term for identifying the roles and responsibilities of design team members?
Teamwork
Safety
Production process
Engineering principles
What is the process of testing a prototype to defined criteria called?
Prototype testing
Brainstorming
Material selection
Design process
What is the term for selecting correct materials and components for specific functions?
Material selection
Quality control
Safety
Teamwork
What is the process of interpreting spreadsheet data for engineering applications?
Data analysis
Material testing
Prototype building
Safety measures
What is the term for identifying components and applications of fluid power principles?
Fluid power
Thermodynamics
Statics
Mechanical systems
What is the process of building a prototype from working drawings using appropriate materials?
Prototype building
Brainstorming
Material testing
Design process
What is the primary benefit of using robots in repetitive manufacturing tasks?
Robots require frequent breaks.
Robots can work with high precision and consistency.
Robots increase the need for manual supervision.
Robots reduce the reliability of products.
When designing a trebuchet, which factor most directly affects the speed at which the projectile is launched?
The mass of the counterweight.
The color of the projectile.
The length of the projectile's rope.
The shape of the base.
Which of the following best describes mechanical advantage?
The speed at which a machine operates.
The total amount of work done by a machine.
The energy lost due to friction in a machine.
The ratio of output force to input force in a machine.
Which force acts to lengthen the parts of a bridge structure?
Tension
Torsion
Compression
Shear
What is the main purpose of using steel in bridge construction?
To improve appearance
To provide flexibility
To increase strength and durability
To reduce weight
Match the following engineers with what they would work on.
Design bridges, roads, tunnels
Civil Engineer
Design electric motors, smartphones and generators
Electrical Engineer
Design and develop computer games, operating systems
Software Engineer
Develop technologies for use in aviation, defense systems, and spacecraft
Aerospace Engineer
