Crash Course Engineering (Overview of the 46-Episode PBS Digital Series)
1. What is the name of the host of the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) Hank Green
B) John Green
C) Dr. Shini Somara
D) Sabrina Cruz
Answer: C) The series is hosted by Dr. Shini Somara, an engineer and science communicator.
2. How many episodes are in the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) 32
B) 42
C) 46
D) 50
Answer: C) The series is composed of 46 episodes covering a broad range of engineering topics.
3. Which organization produced the Crash Course Engineering series in association?
A) National Geographic
B) PBS Digital Studios
C) Discovery Channel
D) MIT OpenCourseWare
Answer: B) The series is a co-production of Crash Course and PBS Digital Studios.
4. What is the approximate length of each episode in the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) 2-3 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 60 minutes
Answer: B) Each episode is approximately 10 minutes long.
5. What was the launch year of the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) 2011
B) 2016
C) 2018
D) 2020
Answer: C) The series was launched in May 2018.
6. What is the primary focus of Episode 1: "What is Engineering?"?
A) The history of the steam engine
B) An overview of engineering and its main branches
C) The engineering design process
,D) The future of engineering
Answer: B) The first episode defines engineering and introduces the core disciplines.
7. Which episode covers the subject of stress and strain in materials?
A) Episode 12: "Stress, Strain & Quicksand"
B) Episode 7: "The Law of Conservation"
C) Episode 18: "Reaching Breaking Point"
D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Stress, strain, and material limits are covered in both episodes.
8. Episode 9 in the series is dedicated to:
A) The Second Law of Thermodynamics
B) The First & Zeroth Laws of Thermodynamics
C) The Law of Conservation
D) Heat Engines, Refrigerators, and Cycles
Answer: B) Episode 9 focuses on the First and Zeroth Laws of Thermodynamics.
9. Why is a "perfect engine" impossible, according to Episode 10?
A) Because of material limitations
B) Because of the Second Law of Thermodynamics
C) Because of the First Law of Thermodynamics
D) Because of the Law of Conservation
Answer: B) The Second Law of Thermodynamics limits heat engine efficiency.
10. The topic of "Fluid Flow & Equipment" is covered in which episode?
A) Episode 12
B) Episode 13
C) Episode 14
D) Episode 15
Answer: B) Episode 13 focuses on applied fluid mechanics and equipment.
11. Which episode explores how not to set your pizza on fire, as a lesson in heat transfer?
A) Episode 13
B) Episode 14
C) Episode 15
D) Episode 16
Answer: C) Episode 15 uses this example to explain heat transfer principles.
12. "Silicon, Semiconductors, & Solar Cells" is the topic of which episode?
A) Episode 20
B) Episode 21
, C) Episode 22
D) Episode 23
Answer: C) Episode 22 focuses on the materials science of semiconductors.
13. Which episode provides an overview of Aerospace Engineering?
A) Episode 33
B) Episode 34
C) Episode 35
D) Episode 36
Answer: B) Episode 34 is dedicated to aerospace engineering.
14. Engineering ethics and professional responsibility are the focus of which episode?
A) Episode 26
B) Episode 27
C) Episode 28
D) Episode 29
Answer: B) Episode 27 covers Engineering Ethics.
15. Which episode covers the importance of safety in engineering?
A) Episode 27
B) Episode 28
C) Episode 29
D) Episode 40
Answer: B) Episode 28 emphasizes the role of safety in engineering.
16. "Cheese, Catastrophes, & Process Control" is the title of Episode 25. What is its main
subject?
A) Food engineering
B) Process control systems
C) Skyscrapers and structural engineering
D) Environmental disasters
Answer: B) Episode 25 uses cheese production to explain process control concepts.
17. What is the core message of Episode 45: "How To Become An Engineer"?
A) You must have a PhD
B) You must be a genius
C) Diverse educational pathways and professional development
D) It is impossible to become an engineer
Answer: C) The episode discusses the various paths to becoming an engineer.
1. What is the name of the host of the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) Hank Green
B) John Green
C) Dr. Shini Somara
D) Sabrina Cruz
Answer: C) The series is hosted by Dr. Shini Somara, an engineer and science communicator.
2. How many episodes are in the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) 32
B) 42
C) 46
D) 50
Answer: C) The series is composed of 46 episodes covering a broad range of engineering topics.
3. Which organization produced the Crash Course Engineering series in association?
A) National Geographic
B) PBS Digital Studios
C) Discovery Channel
D) MIT OpenCourseWare
Answer: B) The series is a co-production of Crash Course and PBS Digital Studios.
4. What is the approximate length of each episode in the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) 2-3 minutes
B) 10 minutes
C) 30 minutes
D) 60 minutes
Answer: B) Each episode is approximately 10 minutes long.
5. What was the launch year of the Crash Course Engineering series?
A) 2011
B) 2016
C) 2018
D) 2020
Answer: C) The series was launched in May 2018.
6. What is the primary focus of Episode 1: "What is Engineering?"?
A) The history of the steam engine
B) An overview of engineering and its main branches
C) The engineering design process
,D) The future of engineering
Answer: B) The first episode defines engineering and introduces the core disciplines.
7. Which episode covers the subject of stress and strain in materials?
A) Episode 12: "Stress, Strain & Quicksand"
B) Episode 7: "The Law of Conservation"
C) Episode 18: "Reaching Breaking Point"
D) Both A and C
Answer: D) Stress, strain, and material limits are covered in both episodes.
8. Episode 9 in the series is dedicated to:
A) The Second Law of Thermodynamics
B) The First & Zeroth Laws of Thermodynamics
C) The Law of Conservation
D) Heat Engines, Refrigerators, and Cycles
Answer: B) Episode 9 focuses on the First and Zeroth Laws of Thermodynamics.
9. Why is a "perfect engine" impossible, according to Episode 10?
A) Because of material limitations
B) Because of the Second Law of Thermodynamics
C) Because of the First Law of Thermodynamics
D) Because of the Law of Conservation
Answer: B) The Second Law of Thermodynamics limits heat engine efficiency.
10. The topic of "Fluid Flow & Equipment" is covered in which episode?
A) Episode 12
B) Episode 13
C) Episode 14
D) Episode 15
Answer: B) Episode 13 focuses on applied fluid mechanics and equipment.
11. Which episode explores how not to set your pizza on fire, as a lesson in heat transfer?
A) Episode 13
B) Episode 14
C) Episode 15
D) Episode 16
Answer: C) Episode 15 uses this example to explain heat transfer principles.
12. "Silicon, Semiconductors, & Solar Cells" is the topic of which episode?
A) Episode 20
B) Episode 21
, C) Episode 22
D) Episode 23
Answer: C) Episode 22 focuses on the materials science of semiconductors.
13. Which episode provides an overview of Aerospace Engineering?
A) Episode 33
B) Episode 34
C) Episode 35
D) Episode 36
Answer: B) Episode 34 is dedicated to aerospace engineering.
14. Engineering ethics and professional responsibility are the focus of which episode?
A) Episode 26
B) Episode 27
C) Episode 28
D) Episode 29
Answer: B) Episode 27 covers Engineering Ethics.
15. Which episode covers the importance of safety in engineering?
A) Episode 27
B) Episode 28
C) Episode 29
D) Episode 40
Answer: B) Episode 28 emphasizes the role of safety in engineering.
16. "Cheese, Catastrophes, & Process Control" is the title of Episode 25. What is its main
subject?
A) Food engineering
B) Process control systems
C) Skyscrapers and structural engineering
D) Environmental disasters
Answer: B) Episode 25 uses cheese production to explain process control concepts.
17. What is the core message of Episode 45: "How To Become An Engineer"?
A) You must have a PhD
B) You must be a genius
C) Diverse educational pathways and professional development
D) It is impossible to become an engineer
Answer: C) The episode discusses the various paths to becoming an engineer.
