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WorksheetsExam REVIEW Foundations of Engineering
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 19mins
Before using any power machine, for the first time, you must get the permission of your INSTRUCTOR or TEACHER.
True
False
What does CTSO stand for?
Computer technology student organization
Career and technical student organization
Career teaching students organization
Computer teaching students organization
When drawing an object “to scale” on a grid, what is the best aspect to focus on drawing first for the best fit and scale?
Largest side of the largest object
Smallest side of the smallest object
Largest side of the smallest object
Smallest side of the largest object
When working in the lab you must always wear your safety glasses.
True
False
What does TSA stand for?
technology student association
teacher student association
technology service association
technology serving account
A blueprint of a house has a scale of 1 cm = 0.2 m. What is the actual length represented by 5 cm on the map?
1 m
0.5 m
2.5 m
10 m
In TSA you can compete in
Individual events only
Group events only
Group or individual events
Nothing
Checking the machine before you start is good safety practice.
True
False
What is the role of the chairperson in parliamentary procedures?
To take notes for the secretary
To lead the meeting and maintain order
To dominate the discussion
To decide the outcome of votes
Eye protection such as safety glasses must be worn:
Only when operating power equipment
At all times when in the shop
Only for those students who do not already wear prescription glasses
When you want to
What does it mean to 'table' a motion?
To vote on the motion immediately
To change the motion's wording
To postpone discussion on a motion
To reject the motion outright
When disconnecting portable power tools from a power receptacle, you should:
Remove your safety glasses to better see the cord end
Not remove it, but leave it plugged in
Pull on the plug end, and not the cord
Pull on the cord, and not the plug end
What is the purpose of minutes in a meeting?
To list all members present
To summarize personal opinions of members
To provide entertainment during the meeting
To record the official actions of the meeting
Long hair, loose clothing, jewelry, and long sleeves need what kind of attention?
All clothing should be tucked in or rolled back (such as long sleeves). Loose jewelry must be removed, and long hair should be tied up.
Long hair must be tied up, but long clothing does not need special attention
Long sleeves and loose clothing must be rolled up and tucked in, but long hair is not a problem
Long sleeves and loose hair and jewelry are not safety hazards, as all machines have the necessary safety guards to keep them from becoming tangled in a moving part
If you find a power tool with a damaged power cord or with a switch that does not work, what should you do?
Report the condition to the instructor immediately so the tool can be locked up until it is repaired
Try to fix the problem yourself
Put it back into the tool cabinet, as it does not work
Report the defect to the instructor after you have finished using the tool
It is dangerous to use a hammer with a loose handle because the hammer head may FLY OFF.
True
False
An 'Operator Zone' refers to:
The area of the shop floor where all students except the machine operator must stand
The area next to the telephone in case there is a need to call for emergency help
The area of the shop floor where the machine operator only should stand
The floor space around the instructor’s desk
Paint, enamel, lacquer or solvents must not be used near flames or sparks because they are FLAMMABLE.
True
False
The TSA emblem is what colors?
Green, white, and yellow
Green and gold
Red, white, and blue
Red and Green
Hot metal thrown into water in order to cool it off can create steam hot enough to burn skin.
True
False
A state map is drawn using a scale of 1.5 in = 300 mi. How far would 900 mi be on the map?
4.5 in
1350 in
200 in
3 in
Since the blade is about to stop it is ok to place your hand near the blade.
True
False
The instruction manual for a bicycle has a sketch with a scale of 0.5 cm = 3 in. What is the actual length of the bicycle if it is 10 cm on the scale drawing?
60 in
30 in
6 in
15 in
Which of the following best describes a pattern of technological evolution?
Random breakthroughs without connection
A series of refinements to inventions or knowledge
Sudden, unexplainable leaps in technology
Consistent decline in innovation over time
Wearing open-toed shoes is safe in the lab area.
True
False
The development of the steam engine primarily impacted which historical period?
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Digital Age
Middle Ages
What is a primary ethical consideration in the development of artificial intelligence?
Cost of production
Speed of computation
Privacy and data security
Visual aesthetics
Which engineer would be primarily involved in the development of bridges, roads and similar features for cities?
Mechanical engineer
Civil engineer
Chemical engineer
Electrical engineer
The mission of the technology student association is to enhance personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through extracurricular activities
True
False
Which engineer would be primarily involved development of machines and their parts?
Mechanical engineer
Civil engineer
Chemical engineer
Electrical engineer
TSA is a national CTSO of students engaged in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
True
False
A model of a fountain to be built at a park is made using a scale of 1 in = 3.5 ft. What is the height of the fountain model if the actual fountain is 21 ft tall?
3.5 in
73.5 in
6 in
.0167 in
"Forcing" your work into a machine means that you are PUSHING it too hard.
True
False
Which engineer would be most focused on products like cleaning solutions?
Mechanical engineer
Civil engineer
Chemical engineer
Electrical engineer
The color 'Orange' on machine parts means the parts are POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS or DANGEROUS.
True
False
In TSA students are challenged to use and improve their STEM skills in team and individual events in career areas such as
Architecture and construction technology
Communications Technology
Computer science and information technology
All of these options
Smashing hammers together will not cause damage.
True
False
In TSA parliamentary procedures, what is a motion?
A request to leave the meeting
A formal proposal for discussion
A casual comment made during the meeting
An announcement made by the chairperson
