ENGR 1166 Exam #1 (UCONN)
questions with correct answers
The tremendous potential of the computer to assist the engineer has led to the requirement of
basic computer programming in almost all curricula. - ANS ✔✔True
Step 2 of the deign process is? Choice one. - ANS ✔✔Acquire and assemble pertinent data
Customer requirements are always given and well defined by the customer. - ANS ✔✔False
Engineering requires a strong background in mathematics and physical sciences? - ANS ✔✔True
R-squared is a statistical measure of how close the data are to the fitted regression line. It is also
known as the coefficient of determination. - ANS ✔✔True
A pressure gauge on an air tank reads 210 pounds per square inch (psi). The face of the gauge
says ±3% at 180 psi. (a) What is the range of air pressure in the tank when the gauge reads 210
psi? - ANS ✔✔205 to 215
Chem & physics are common - ANS ✔✔True
Transportation systems are an example of Infrastructure. - ANS ✔✔True
A flow chart can often be used to illustrate the thought process of the design team in order to
reach a solution - ANS ✔✔True
, The systematic design process discussed in this chapter can be represented by how many steps?
Choose one answer. - ANS ✔✔6
Problem Presentations should always contain a concise summary of results at the end. - ANS
✔✔True
The difference between a scientist and an engineer is that a scientist works to gain new
knowledge and an engineer applies the scientific knowledge to solve problems. - ANS ✔✔True
The markings on measuring instruments that represent specific numerical values are called
graduations. - ANS ✔✔True
What characteristic is not important for an engineering student to have? Choose one. - ANS
✔✔A strong curiosity for social media.
A tradesperson / craftsperson learns their skills on the job usually through an apprenticeship. -
ANS ✔✔True
The abscissa the related to which Y-axis? - ANS ✔✔False
The term "art" used in engineering problem solving refers to the ability to draw pictures and
diagrams. - ANS ✔✔False
Diagrams are an essential part of the problem presentation. - ANS ✔✔True
Design is not essential to engineering? - ANS ✔✔False
A construction engineer is responsible for estimating material, labor, and overhead costs for
projects? - ANS ✔✔True
questions with correct answers
The tremendous potential of the computer to assist the engineer has led to the requirement of
basic computer programming in almost all curricula. - ANS ✔✔True
Step 2 of the deign process is? Choice one. - ANS ✔✔Acquire and assemble pertinent data
Customer requirements are always given and well defined by the customer. - ANS ✔✔False
Engineering requires a strong background in mathematics and physical sciences? - ANS ✔✔True
R-squared is a statistical measure of how close the data are to the fitted regression line. It is also
known as the coefficient of determination. - ANS ✔✔True
A pressure gauge on an air tank reads 210 pounds per square inch (psi). The face of the gauge
says ±3% at 180 psi. (a) What is the range of air pressure in the tank when the gauge reads 210
psi? - ANS ✔✔205 to 215
Chem & physics are common - ANS ✔✔True
Transportation systems are an example of Infrastructure. - ANS ✔✔True
A flow chart can often be used to illustrate the thought process of the design team in order to
reach a solution - ANS ✔✔True
, The systematic design process discussed in this chapter can be represented by how many steps?
Choose one answer. - ANS ✔✔6
Problem Presentations should always contain a concise summary of results at the end. - ANS
✔✔True
The difference between a scientist and an engineer is that a scientist works to gain new
knowledge and an engineer applies the scientific knowledge to solve problems. - ANS ✔✔True
The markings on measuring instruments that represent specific numerical values are called
graduations. - ANS ✔✔True
What characteristic is not important for an engineering student to have? Choose one. - ANS
✔✔A strong curiosity for social media.
A tradesperson / craftsperson learns their skills on the job usually through an apprenticeship. -
ANS ✔✔True
The abscissa the related to which Y-axis? - ANS ✔✔False
The term "art" used in engineering problem solving refers to the ability to draw pictures and
diagrams. - ANS ✔✔False
Diagrams are an essential part of the problem presentation. - ANS ✔✔True
Design is not essential to engineering? - ANS ✔✔False
A construction engineer is responsible for estimating material, labor, and overhead costs for
projects? - ANS ✔✔True
