SPSU ME 1001 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE SOLVED #8
Describe the RUT theory that was talked about in class. - correct answer After your first
three semesters in college, your GPA will only change by plus or minus 0.3 Thus if you
don't do well your stuck in a RUT and cant move your gpa
What are the official minors in ME at SPSU? - correct answer Nuclear, MET, Aerospace
What are the disciplines in the ME field? - correct answer Aerospace, Agricultural,
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
When are ME majors allowed to take the FE exam ( what does the letters " FE" mean) -
correct answer Any time during or after your senior year or when your an engineer in
training. FE stands for Fundamentals of engineering
How many years of experience does an ME major need to take the PE exam? - correct
answer PE stands for Professional Engineer Exam and your take it after working 4
years underneath a PE mentor engineer
What are some of the major engineering accomplish in history and the 20th century -
correct answer Electrification, automobiles, airplane, safe and abundant water,
electronics, radio and television, agricultural mechanization, computers, telephone, air-
conditioning and refrigeration, interstate highway, ,space exploration, internet, imaging
technologies, household appliances, health technologies, petroleum+ gas technologies,
Laser and fiber optics, nuclear technologies, high performance materials.
What are some of the primary majors in engineering? - correct answer Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
What are the job functions of Mechanical engineers? - correct answer analysis, design,
test, development, sales, research, management, consulting, teaching
What are some of the industries mechanical engineers work in? - correct answer
Manufacturing, power, construction, medical
What does the letters "ASME" mean? What does the letters "ABET" mean? - correct
answer ASME is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ABET is the
Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology
What are some of the goals for success in the classroom? - correct answer Study, stay
awake, good attendance, respect for the teacher, do your work
Describe some of the courses in SPSU's Core Curriculum. - correct answer Static,
thermal dynamics, heat transfer, linear equations, data analysis, maths, sciences
, What is the approximate starting salaries of ME graduates? - correct answer $60, 694
What are some of the services offered by the Career Services and Placement Center at
SPSU? - correct answer Mock interviews, helps with resumes and cover letters, plan
out career path, more career based questions
What are the advantages of working in teams (i.e., group dynamics)? - correct answer
You can split the work load , Get more ideas flowing,
What are some of the 'computer' tools used by engineers? - correct answer Solid
Works, Auto Cad, Inventor
17. What are the tens stages of the design process? - correct answer 1. Identify
problem
2. Background research
3. Goal statement
4. Performance specifications
5. Ideation and Invention
6. Analysis
7. Selection
8. Detailed design
9. Prototyping and testing
10. Production
18. What are the things to consider (weigh) when selecting a design (making a
decision)? - correct answer Money, Time, resources that are available
19. What is brainstorming, and what are the rules for brainstorming? - correct answer
Do not criticize others ideas, write it all down no matter how silly, do not hesitate with
ideas, be open-minded
20. Why engineering logbooks are useful, and what are the procedure for using
logbooks? - correct answer Helps keep track of what you do, so you can prove things if
you need to (e.g. Getting sued). Date and sign each day, do not use a book with
perforated pages, have a witness to sign it as well
21. What are some of the failures in engineering design, and why did they happen? -
correct answer Ford Pinto-gas was in a bad spot so if you got hit there, you would blow
up. Space shuttle-used the wrong materials, Hubble space telescope
22. What are the major parts of a formal report? - correct answer Analysis, details about
each part, math involved, brainstorming, building process, tests done
23. What are the three types of writings for engineers, and what are the parts of each of
them? - correct answer Memos. Short report- introduction, data, analysis, conclusion.
Describe the RUT theory that was talked about in class. - correct answer After your first
three semesters in college, your GPA will only change by plus or minus 0.3 Thus if you
don't do well your stuck in a RUT and cant move your gpa
What are the official minors in ME at SPSU? - correct answer Nuclear, MET, Aerospace
What are the disciplines in the ME field? - correct answer Aerospace, Agricultural,
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical
When are ME majors allowed to take the FE exam ( what does the letters " FE" mean) -
correct answer Any time during or after your senior year or when your an engineer in
training. FE stands for Fundamentals of engineering
How many years of experience does an ME major need to take the PE exam? - correct
answer PE stands for Professional Engineer Exam and your take it after working 4
years underneath a PE mentor engineer
What are some of the major engineering accomplish in history and the 20th century -
correct answer Electrification, automobiles, airplane, safe and abundant water,
electronics, radio and television, agricultural mechanization, computers, telephone, air-
conditioning and refrigeration, interstate highway, ,space exploration, internet, imaging
technologies, household appliances, health technologies, petroleum+ gas technologies,
Laser and fiber optics, nuclear technologies, high performance materials.
What are some of the primary majors in engineering? - correct answer Mechanical
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical
Engineering, Industrial Engineering.
What are the job functions of Mechanical engineers? - correct answer analysis, design,
test, development, sales, research, management, consulting, teaching
What are some of the industries mechanical engineers work in? - correct answer
Manufacturing, power, construction, medical
What does the letters "ASME" mean? What does the letters "ABET" mean? - correct
answer ASME is the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. ABET is the
Accreditation Board of Engineering Technology
What are some of the goals for success in the classroom? - correct answer Study, stay
awake, good attendance, respect for the teacher, do your work
Describe some of the courses in SPSU's Core Curriculum. - correct answer Static,
thermal dynamics, heat transfer, linear equations, data analysis, maths, sciences
, What is the approximate starting salaries of ME graduates? - correct answer $60, 694
What are some of the services offered by the Career Services and Placement Center at
SPSU? - correct answer Mock interviews, helps with resumes and cover letters, plan
out career path, more career based questions
What are the advantages of working in teams (i.e., group dynamics)? - correct answer
You can split the work load , Get more ideas flowing,
What are some of the 'computer' tools used by engineers? - correct answer Solid
Works, Auto Cad, Inventor
17. What are the tens stages of the design process? - correct answer 1. Identify
problem
2. Background research
3. Goal statement
4. Performance specifications
5. Ideation and Invention
6. Analysis
7. Selection
8. Detailed design
9. Prototyping and testing
10. Production
18. What are the things to consider (weigh) when selecting a design (making a
decision)? - correct answer Money, Time, resources that are available
19. What is brainstorming, and what are the rules for brainstorming? - correct answer
Do not criticize others ideas, write it all down no matter how silly, do not hesitate with
ideas, be open-minded
20. Why engineering logbooks are useful, and what are the procedure for using
logbooks? - correct answer Helps keep track of what you do, so you can prove things if
you need to (e.g. Getting sued). Date and sign each day, do not use a book with
perforated pages, have a witness to sign it as well
21. What are some of the failures in engineering design, and why did they happen? -
correct answer Ford Pinto-gas was in a bad spot so if you got hit there, you would blow
up. Space shuttle-used the wrong materials, Hubble space telescope
22. What are the major parts of a formal report? - correct answer Analysis, details about
each part, math involved, brainstorming, building process, tests done
23. What are the three types of writings for engineers, and what are the parts of each of
them? - correct answer Memos. Short report- introduction, data, analysis, conclusion.
