WorksheetsEngineering as social Experimentation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1-Why should engineering be considered inherently risky?
A) It always fails at some point
B) All technologies are dangerous
C) Engineering involves experimentation on a social scale
D) Engineers often don't follow rules
2-Which of the following is NOT one of the typical challenges in engineering projects?
A) Ignorance
B) Novelty
C) Informed Consent
D) Excessive Funding
3-Why do engineers sometimes fail to learn from past mistakes?
A) Projects are too small
B) There are no documented failures
C) Embarrassment or fear of litigation
D) Engineers prefer to fail on purpose
4-What is a key difference between scientific and engineering experiments?
A) Engineering experiments produce more knowledge
B) Scientific experiments focus on immediate results
C) Engineering experiments are not always designed to generate knowledge
D) Engineering always follows strict experimental controls
5-What is meant by “Safe Exits” in engineering?
A) Exits from buildings during emergencies
B) Legal loopholes to avoid responsibility
C) Design features that ensure safety in case of product failure
D) A way to quit an engineering project
6-Engineering projects can be viewed as experiments because they involve unknown outcomes
7-Informed consent is not necessary when an engineering decision impacts society at large.
8-Valves are considered highly reliable components in hydraulic systems.
9-A responsible engineer should possess moral autonomy and be accountable.
10-Minimal compliance means adhering strictly to both the spirit and the letter of the law.
