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2025 Engineering Midterm

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

a)

test

b)

build a prototype

c)

research

d)

define a problem

2.

What is engineering?

a)

a field that uses math, natural sciences, and design processes to solve technical problems and improve systems

b)

the application of engineering principles to solve biological and medical problems for the purpose of improving health care

c)

the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism

d)

the design of all building systems, including the mechanical, lighting/electrical, and structural systems of a building

3.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Architecture and Construction Pathways?

a)

Environmental Service Systems

b)

Construction

c)

Pre-construction

d)

Maintenance and Operations

4.

Which command is typically used to create a duplicate of an object in CAD software?

a)

Erase

b)

Copy

c)

Measure

d)

Zoom

5.

What is the primary purpose of dimensioning in a CAD drawing?

a)

To create 3D models

b)

To add color to the drawing

c)

To specify measurements and sizes of objects

d)

To erase unwanted lines

6.

Identify the icon

a)

ray

b)

distance

c)

construction line

d)

xline

7.

Which of the following is considered a challenge of working in the Design and Pre-Construction pathway?

a)

Physical demands

b)

Lifting Heavy Weights

c)

Tight deadlines

d)

Hammering Nails

8.

Personal traits within engineering include being mathematically skilled, analytical, concentrated, creative and detail-oriented.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

The term Construction can be defined as

a)

the building of something, typically a large structure.

b)

Documents showing what is to be built; also known as plans or blueprints.

c)

a trades person specializing in electrical wiring of buildings, stationary machines, and related equipment

d)

identifying the geographical location of a person or device

10.

Why is it important to consider the mass of the projectile (payload) when designing a trebuchet for a medieval siege?

a)

A heavier projectile will always travel farther.

b)

The mass of the projectile affects the trebuchet's balance.

c)

The mass of the projectile influences the energy transfer efficiency.

d)

A lighter projectile can be thrown by hand, making the trebuchet unnecessary.

11.

True or False: Layers in CAD drafting help organize different elements of a drawing for easier editing and visualization.

a)

False

b)

True

12.

Which of the following is a position within the Design and Pre-Construction pathway?

a)

Architects

b)

Electrician

c)

Groundskeeper

d)

Agribusiness manager

13.

Which of the following describes constraints?

a)

Rules

b)

Multiple attempts

c)

Limitations

d)

Guidelines

14.

The engineering design process can be used to solve problems outside of engieering class.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

What is architectural engineering?

a)

a field that uses math, natural sciences, and design processes to solve technical problems and improve systems

b)

the application of engineering principles to solve biological and medical problems for the purpose of improving health care

c)

the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism

d)

the design of all building systems, including the mechanical, lighting/electrical, and structural systems of a building

16.

What is a critical design consideration for maximizing the range of a trebuchet during a medieval siege?

a)

The color of the trebuchet

b)

The weight of the counterweight relative to the projectile

c)

The height of the trebuchet's arm

d)

The material used for the sling

17.

Which of the following are typical job responsibilities for a career within the Design/Pre-Construction Pathway?

a)

Paint walls, write proposals and develop complex designs for buildings

b)

Prepare market proposals, design interiorscapes and draw maps

c)

Plan a landscape, listen to customer requirements and construct homes and buildings

d)

Create technical drawings, prepare maps and develop landscape design plans

18.

Which of the following best describes engineering professionalism?

a)

Completing projects as quickly as possible regardless of quality

b)

Adhering to ethical standards, demonstrating competence, and prioritizing public safety in engineering practice

c)

Working independently without considering team input

d)

Focusing only on technical skills and ignoring communication

19.

How is the "sling" used on a trebuchet?

a)

Mixing of the oil to ignite the projectile upon firing.

b)

An open area from the trebuchet to be fired from.

c)

Holds the projectile in place at the long end of the arm.

20.

Which of the following is NOT a career within the Construction pathway?

a)

Floral Designer

b)

carpenter

c)

bricklayers

d)

electricians