NOCTI Pre Engineering Exam study guide Graded A+

What are the major engineering fields? - Answer-Civil Mechanical Electrical Aerospace Structural What major functions do engineers perform? - Answer-1. Research- making new discoveries and finding uses 2. Development- production of a function able device/ process 3. Design- optimizing/ making easier to produce/ improving performance 4. Production/Testing- mass production + quantity control 5. Construction- Production on a site 6. Operations- managing facilities and networks 7. Sales- consumer creator link, creating a market 8. Management- using background for managing 9. Consulting- solving problems What type of eduction is required to be an engineer? - Answer-1. Bachelors degree at a credited school (ABET or CAEB) 2. Exams- Fundamentals of Engineering test- Engineering in Training (EIT) 3. Practice for 4 years- principles and practice exam- licensed engineer What important ethics are related to engineering situations? - Answer-Engineers use knowledge and skill for the advancement of human welfare. They need to be honest and impartial, increasing reputation of the engineering profession. Who do engineering interact with? (Other technical personnels on the job) - Answer-Engineers Scientists TechnologistsTechnicians Craftsmen What important milestones have occurred during the progression of the engineering field? - AnswerHenry Fords assembly line Wright brothers first flight Thomas Edison's light bulb Robert Goddars' liquid fuel rockets What are the important principles of the problem solving process? - Answer-identification of a need, problem definition, researching, constraint, criteria, alternative solutions, analysis What are the steps in the design process? - Answer-Identify the need, research and gathering info, develop solution (alternative solutions), choose a solution (analysis), construct a prototype, test and evaluate