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FET_Final_Study_Guide

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A simple machine that allows you to test your design.
a)
solution
b)
design
c)
prototype
d)
iterative process
2.
When it comes to conducting effective meetings, and you are speaking, make each person think that you are speaking:
a)
from experience
b)
as an authority
c)
about an important topic
d)
directly to him or her
3.

________________ is done whenever a force moves an object a distance.

a)

Load

b)

Friction

c)

Force

d)

Work

4.

How can simple machines make work easier?

a)

by decreasing the force needed to complete the task

b)

by increasing the friction between the machine and the object

c)

by adding more work on the object than originally applied

d)

by removing the force of gravity on the object

5.

Simple machines can make work easier by reducing the input force needed to move an object. However, there is a trade off for decreased input. What is the trade off?

a)

The distance the object is moved is increased.

b)

The distance the object is moved is decreased.

c)

The amount of work is increased.

d)

The amount of work is decreased.

6.

A doorknob is an example of a _______.

a)

wheel and axle

b)

inclined plane

c)

pulley

d)

wedge

7.
Which type simple machine would the base of a light bulb be?
a)
screw
b)
wedge
c)
wheel and axle
d)
pulley
8.

The fixed point around which a lever rotates is know as the

a)

wheel.

b)

fulcrum.

c)

input force.

d)

output force.

9.

A simple machine that splits an object apart is a _______.

a)

inclined plane

b)

fulcrum

c)

wedge

d)

lever

10.

A ramp is an example of a(n) _______.

a)

inclined plane

b)

fulcrum

c)

force

d)

lever

11.

Using the back of a hammer makes it much easier to remove a nail from a wooden board. What kind of simple machine would the hammer be classified as if you are using it for this purpose?

a)

Wedge

b)

Lever

c)

Pullye

d)

Inclined Plane

12.

A seesaw is what simple machine?

a)

lever

b)

inclined plane

c)

pulley

d)

gear

13.

A screw is made up of ________ wrapped around a pole.

a)

an inclined plane

b)

springs

c)

strings

d)

levelrs

14.

The force applied to move a load using a simple machine.

a)

class 2 lever

b)

newton

c)

effort

d)

load

15.
are the building blocks of all technology systems. 
a)
Core Technologies
b)
Fluid Technology
c)
Thermal Technology
d)
None of the Above
16.
The technology of producing light; using light for information collecting, storing, retrieving, processing, and communicating; and using light to do work.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Structural
c)
Optical
d)
Fluid
17.
The technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting, and getting work from heat energy. 
a)
Thermal
b)
Mechanical
c)
Fluid
d)
None of the Above
18.
The technology of using, adapting, and altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome.
a)
Biotechnology
b)
Thermal
c)
Mechanical
d)
None of the Above
19.
__________technology of putting together mechanical parts to produce, control, and transmit motion.
a)
Materials
b)
Thermal
c)
Mechanical
d)
None of the Above
20.
the technology of putting mechanical parts and materials together to create supports containers, shelters, connectors, and functional shapes.
a)
None of the Above
b)
Mechanical Technology
c)
Thermal Technology
d)
Structural Technology
21.
the technology of producing, storing, controlling, transmitting, and getting work from electrical energy.
a)
Mechanical
b)
Thermal
c)
Electrical 
d)
Materials
22.
The technology of using fluid, either gaseous (pneumatics) or liquid (hydraulic), to apply force or to transport.
a)
Fluid
b)
Thermal
c)
Mechanical
d)
None of the Above
23.
the technology of producing, altering, and combining materials.
a)
None of the Above
b)
Howard
c)
Materials
d)
Mechanical
24.
What steps or process is required in order for a system to work
a)
Engineering and Design Process
b)
Stairs
c)
Construction Process
d)
Input, Process, Output, Feedback
25.
Which Engineering notebook is NOT a legal notebook?
a)
#7 (Hard Cover Bound)
b)
#8 (Spiral Notebook type)
c)
#9 (Composition Notebook)
26.
Engineers should keep their Engineering Notebook up to date and have it witnessed often by anyone.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
An engineer should use a pencil to record legible and neat entries in his/her Engineering Notebook.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
In case of an error, an engineer should draw a single line through the incorrect data, NOT use correction fluid, and initial and date ALL corrections.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
You don't have to use both sides of a page in your Engineering Notebook.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
You may use permanent marker in your engineering notebook.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
The Engineering Notebook can be used in a court of law to establish intellectual property ownership.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Engineering Notebooks are the property of the engineer and NOT the company in which they work.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
An engineer should use Engineering Notebooks to write down every idea, drawing, computation/calculation, observation, meeting notes/class notes, questions/answers, and interactions with other people or organizations.
a)
True
b)
False
34.
All entries should be completed in ________.
a)
#2 Pencil
b)
Erasable Ink
c)
Permanent Ink
d)
Your Chromebook
35.
Why does the Engineering Notebook have to be in pen or permanent ink?
a)
Because the engineering notebook can be used during legal proceedings during a patent dispute.
b)
Because pencil is for middle and elementary school.
c)
You should NOT use a pen. 
d)
Because it makes you look more professional.
36.

attach ______________________ items with tape, describe the item, and mark across edges

a)

internal

b)

bound

c)

external

d)

designer

37.

clearly label __________________ and calculations

a)

figures

b)

calculations

c)

title

d)

sketches

38.

__________________ signs and dates

a)

designer

b)

client

c)

team

d)

engineer

39.

if needed, continued _____________ page number

a)

team

b)

error

c)

from

d)

title

40.

All entries should be written ...

a)

in cursive

b)

written legibly

c)

just scribbled in

d)

in Latin

41.
Can more than one person write in an engineering notebook?
a)
Yes
b)
No
42.
I document my work in an engineering notebook so that I can trace back my steps but also so that…...
a)
Others can pick up where I left off
b)
I can secretly hide my work in a closet away from digital eyes
c)
My colleges can finish my work while I'm on vacation and not bother me
d)
the government won't know what I'm doing
43.
A notebook can prove you made the correct or incorrect calculations when something goes horribly wrong.
a)
true
b)
false
44.

1. What is the Engineering Design Process?

a)

A computer program about engineering

b)

An assembly line that builds car parts

c)

A test that professional engineers take every year to test their knowledge

d)

A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

45.

If an engineer is testing a new product and notices that it does not always perform well, the engineer should

a)

Quit, because only bad engineers have product ideas

b)

Ignore the test results and continue to the next step of the Design Process

c)

Go back and change the design, then test the product again

46.

If you wanted to build a new and improved type of sneaker, a good way to do background research and specify requirements for your new shoe would be to

a)

Go to a shoe store and take notes about the important features of the sneakers

b)

Look around at your school and take notes about what type of sneakers are the most popular

c)

Talk to your friends about what they like and do not like about the sneakers they own

d)

All of these

47.

The engineering design process is an iterative process. This means

a)

The engineering design process can not be used in all areas of engineering.

b)

New ideas or information might make an engineer repeat parts of the process over and over

c)

An engineer has to go through every step of the process twice before the solution is any good

48.

A prototype is

a)

The description of the problem that we are trying to solve

b)

An operating version of a solution to see if it will work

c)

A document listing the features that must be included in the final product

d)

All of these

49.

The problem should be written:

a)

[What] need(s) [who] because [why].

b)

[Who] need(s) [what] because [why].

c)

[What] need(s) [why] because

[who].

d)

[Who] need(s) [why] because [what].

50.

Design solutions may include brainstorming, doodling, and creating sketches

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Using one of these will help your group decide on which model to build:

a)

Design Brief

b)

Design Evaluator

c)

Decision Matrix

52.

Based on this chart, which idea was best?

a)

Idea 2

b)

Idea 6

c)

Idea 3

d)

Idea 4

53.

A manufacturer has developed a textured surface for plastic cups. The manufacturer has produced prototypes. Which of the following is the next step in the engineering design process?

a)

market the new textured cups

b)

redesign the textured surface

c)

test and evaluate the prototypes

54.

Which step of the design process where you explore and examine the current state of the issue via internet, library, interviews, etc.?

a)

Identify the need or problem

b)

Research the need or problem

c)

Develop possible solution(s)

d)

Select the best possible solution

55.

Which step of the design process where you discuss how the results of your build best meets the initial problem or need?

a)

Construct a prototype

b)

Test and evaluate the solution(s)

c)

Communicate the solutions(s)

d)

Redesign

56.

What two things determine whether or not engineering solutions are successful? (select two answers)

a)

If it stays within the constraints

b)

If it looks cool

c)

If it solves a problem

d)

If it meets the criteria

57.

Which word best describes a criteria?

a)

requirements

b)

limitations

c)

opportunity

d)

issues

58.

How many LED's does a MicroBit have?

a)

20

b)

22

c)

25

d)

30

59.

What piece of code must be used at the beginning of every MicroPython code?

a)

from microbit import *

b)

while True

c)

Import Microbit

d)

From Microbit Import

60.

To show a 'Hello, World' message on your microbit you must use the code?

a)

display.scroll 'Hello, World'

b)

display.scroll(Hello, World)

c)

display.scroll('Hello, World')

d)

displayscroll('Hello, World')

61.

What is the error called when you do not use the correct spelling or punctuation?

a)

Syntax

b)

Spelling

c)

Grammar

d)

Punctuation

62.

Which code would you use to display a picture of a sword?

a)

display.show(Image.SWORD)

b)

displayshow(imageSWORD)

c)

display.show('Image.SWORD')

d)

display.scroll(Image.SWORD)

63.

What code is used to delay what is displayed by the LED's?

a)

sleep()

b)

wait()

c)

pause()

d)

stop()

64.

What are sets of computer instructions?

a)

pseudocode

b)

algorithms

c)

memory

65.

What is a detailed outline or rough draft of a program?

a)

Integrated Development Environment

b)

pseudocode

c)

algorithm

66.
What is the position of the top left LED?
a)
(1,1)
b)
(0,1)
c)
(0,0)
d)
(1,0)
67.
What does the accelerometer do?
a)
Detects light
b)
Detects temperature
c)
Detects a change in speed
d)
Detects magnetism
68.
What is a variable?
a)
A type of code.
b)
Another name for the Micro:bit. 
c)
A block of code. 
d)
Somewhere we can save something in our code. 
69.

What term is used to refer to transferring code from the editor to the microbit?

a)

Encrypting

b)

Downloading

c)

Flashing

d)

Shocking

70.

The symbol that assigns ("gives") a variable a value

a)
=
b)

== 

c)

:

d)

#

71.

Simple small computers like the micro:bit that can only run one program at a time are called

a)

microcontrollers

b)

microcomputers

c)

bitcontrollers

d)

embedded system

72.

Which symbol creates a comment in Python

a)

:

b)

//

c)

#

d)

*

73.

Which symbol ends every if statement and while loop in Python

a)

:

b)

//

c)

#

d)

*

74.

What type of engineer do you think helped design this?

a)

Civil Engineer

b)

Biomedical Engineer

c)

Environmental Engineer

d)

Mechanical Engineer

75.

If I wanted to build a bridge, what type of engineer would I need?

a)

Aerospace Engineer

b)

Civil Engineer

c)

Biomedical Engineer

d)

Chemical Engineer