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Lesson 15 - Engineering Pathways (DM)

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary role of a civil engineer?

a)

Designing software applications

b)

Constructing and maintaining infrastructure like roads and bridges

c)

Developing new chemical compounds

d)

Designing electrical circuits

2.

Which of the following is a discipline within mechanical engineering?

a)

Thermodynamics

b)

Organic Chemistry

c)

Circuit Analysis

d)

Data Structures

3.

Identify a career opportunity for an electrical engineer.

a)

Software Developer

b)

Power Systems Engineer

c)

Civil Contractor

d)

Biochemist

4.

Which skill is essential for all engineers to have?

a)

Artistic ability

b)

Public speaking

c)

Problem-solving

d)

Musical talent

5.

Explain why teamwork is important in engineering projects.

a)

It allows engineers to work independently.

b)

It helps in sharing ideas and improving solutions.

c)

It reduces the need for communication.

d)

It increases the cost of the project.

6.

How does an engineer use mathematics in their work?

a)

To write poetry

b)

To calculate forces and design structures

c)

To paint landscapes

d)

To compose music

7.

What reasoning might an engineer use to decide between two materials for a project?

a)

The color of the materials

b)

The cost, strength, and durability of the materials

c)

The popularity of the materials

d)

The brand of the materials

8.

Plan a simple project that a civil engineer might undertake.

a)

Designing a new smartphone app

b)

Constructing a small pedestrian bridge

c)

Developing a new pharmaceutical drug

d)

Creating a new fashion line

9.

Evaluate the impact of technology on engineering careers.

a)

Technology has no impact on engineering.

b)

Technology simplifies engineering tasks and opens new career opportunities.

c)

Technology makes engineering more difficult.

d)

Technology is irrelevant to engineering.

10.

What type of engineer would be most involved in designing a new airplane?

a)

Civil Engineer

b)

Aerospace Engineer

c)

Chemical Engineer

d)

Software Engineer

11.

Which engineering discipline focuses on the study of electricity and electronics?

a)

Mechanical Engineering

b)

Civil Engineering

c)

Electrical Engineering

d)

Chemical Engineering

12.

Identify a skill that is particularly important for a software engineer.

a)

Knowledge of construction materials

b)

Programming proficiency

c)

Understanding of chemical reactions

d)

Ability to design mechanical parts

13.

What is a common task for a chemical engineer?

a)

Designing bridges

b)

Developing new materials and processes

c)

Writing computer code

d)

Installing electrical systems

14.

Discuss how communication skills benefit engineers in their careers.

a)

They help engineers work in isolation.

b)

They enable engineers to effectively share ideas and collaborate with others.

c)

They are not important for engineers.

d)

They only help in writing technical reports.

15.

How might an engineer apply critical thinking in their work?

a)

By following instructions without question

b)

By analyzing problems and developing innovative solutions

c)

By ignoring feedback from others

d)

By avoiding complex problems

16.

Compare the career opportunities available for civil engineers and electrical engineers.

a)

Both have opportunities in software development.

b)

Civil engineers focus on infrastructure, while electrical engineers work with electrical systems.

c)

Both primarily work in chemical plants.

d)

Both are limited to academic research.

17.

What strategic thinking might an engineer use when planning a new project?

a)

Ignoring potential risks

b)

Considering cost, time, and resource management

c)

Focusing only on aesthetics

d)

Avoiding collaboration with others

18.

Design a simple experiment that a chemical engineer might conduct.

a)

Testing the strength of a new bridge design

b)

Analyzing the reaction rate of a chemical process

c)

Developing a new software algorithm

d)

Creating a new electrical circuit

19.

Assess the importance of lifelong learning for engineers.

a)

It is unnecessary after obtaining a degree.

b)

It is crucial for keeping up with technological advancements and industry changes.

c)

It is only important for those in academia.

d)

It is irrelevant to engineering practice.

20.

What is engineering?

a)

Using science to solve practical problems to better our environment.

b)

Using math and science to solve practical problems to better our society, economy and environment.

c)

Using math and history to recover past discoveries.

d)

Using man made items to understand nature.

21.
Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____
a)
riddles
b)
puzzles
c)
crosswords
d)
problems
22.
When they're trying to solve a problem, engineers follow a series of _____
a)
steps
b)
problems
c)
solutions
d)
tests
23.

How much do Chemical Engineers make per year?

a)

20,000

b)

30,000

c)

70,000

d)

120,000

24.

What is the difference between and architect and an architectural engineer?

a)

Architects are concerned with design and engineers are more concerned with the functions of the design.

b)

Architectural engineers make half as much money as architects.

c)

There's no difference.

d)

Architects don't go to school as long as engineers.

25.

Which of these is NOT a possible employer for Mechanical Engineers?

a)

Google

b)

Apple

c)

NASA

d)

US Post Office

26.

An engineer is considered unemployable without industry certifications.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

There are no rules or regulations in place regarding apprenticeships, so it is up to the potential apprentice to thoroughly research the programs they are considering.

a)

A. True

b)

B. False

28.

Select all of the following career preparation methods which an engineering student in a four-year program might participate in to make them a more desirable hiring candidate.

a)

Apprenticeships

b)

Becoming an ABET-accredited engineer

c)

Internships

d)

Studying for and earning a technical certificate