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Unit 1 REVIEW - Intro to Engineering

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of engineering?

a)

To conduct scientific experiments

b)

To solve problems and create solutions using scientific and mathematical principles

c)

To study natural phenomena

d)

To develop new mathematical theories

2.

The Engineering Design Process is used to:

a)

Increase human knowledge and understanding of the world

b)

Prove theorems about technological processes

c)

Provide solutions to human needs and wants

d)

Understand human endeavors better

3.

In engineering, what does the term “prototype” refer to?

a)

A final product ready for mass production

b)

An early sample or model built to test a concept or process

c)

A detailed technical drawing

d)

A computer simulation of a design

4.

By defining the problem, the designer clearly identifies what humans:

a)

feel

b)

think and believe

c)

understand

d)

like and want

5.

All engineers must have a Ph.D. to practice professionally.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

The engineering design process is always linear and never requires revisiting previous steps.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Engineers never need to consider the social and ethical implications of their work.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which of the following lists the correct 6 steps in the engineering design process?

a)

Define, Research, Imagine, Prototype, Experiment, Tweak

b)

Ask, Design, Build, Operate, Test, Sell

c)

Research, Design, Build, Test, Market, Sell

d)

Imagine, Plan, Build, Test, Operate, Improve

9.
Once you've figured out what problem you want to tackle, you need to _____
a)
do your research
b)
design your solution
c)
build a prototype
d)
test your solution
10.

The process of checking to see if a solution to a problem already exists is part of which step in the engineering design process:

a)

research

b)

prototype

c)

experiment

d)

tweak

11.

A prototype is a model that:

a)

looks exactly as the final solution would but does not function

b)

performs exactly as the final solution would

c)

does not meet the stated criteria

d)

does not meet the stated constraints

12.
An engineer has designed and built a prototype to improve the brake system of a car. What is the next step that the engineer should take in the process?
a)
Test the prototype.
b)
Make sketches of the prototype.
c)
Identify constraints.
d)
Collect and analyze the test results. 
13.

What is the main purpose of testing a prototype in the engineering design process?

a)

To finalize the design for mass production

b)

To identify strengths and weaknesses of the solution

c)

To market the product to consumers

d)

To create technical drawings

14.

Which of the following is NOT typically a constraint considered during the engineering design process?

a)

Budget

b)

Materials

c)

Personal preferences

d)

Time

15.

Which engineering field combines healthcare, biology, and technology to generate unique health solutions?

a)

Aerospace Engineering

b)

Biomedical Engineering

c)

Computer Engineering

d)

Civil Engineering

16.

Which engineering field focuses on how to create and improve machines and devices that involve force and motion?

a)

Computer Engineering

b)

Civil Engineering

c)

Biomedical Engineering

d)

Mechanical Engineering

17.

Which engineering field focuses on optimizing complex systems, processes, and organizations?

a)

Aerospace Engineering

b)

Civil Engineering

c)

Industrial Engineering

d)

Mechanical Engineering

18.

Which engineering field focuses on the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment, including roads, bridges, and buildings?

a)

Biomedical Engineering

b)

Computer Engineering

c)

Civil Engineering

d)

Mechanical Engineering

19.

Which engineering field focuses on creating solutions for air and space travel?

a)

Aerospace Engineering

b)

Computer Engineering

c)

Civil Engineering

d)

Industrial Engineering

20.

Which engineering field focuses on the creation, implementation, and management of computer components, systems, and networks?

a)

Aerospace Engineering

b)

Computer Engineering

c)

Civil Engineering

d)

Mechanical Engineering