ECOR4995 Exam Review ACTUAL
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Define engineering - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The application of scientific and
mathematical principles to practical ends such as design, manufacturing, operation of
efficient and economical structures, machines, processes and systems
What were the ages of ancient engineering societies? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Egyptian
(3000-2500BC)
Mesopotamian (1000-500 BC)
Greek
Roman
What were some of Egyptian engineers feats? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-sphinx,
pyramids
-used only incline plane, lever, roller
-engineer was known as master builder
What were some feats of Mesopotamian engineers? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-battering
ram, armoured wagons, prototype of the tank
-primarily used clay brick
What was the first specialization of engineering? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Military
specialization (Mesopotamian)
What were some feats of Greek engineers? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-acropolis,
parthenon, tunnels with limited tools
-master builder became Architekton (master of practical arts)
What were some feats of Roman engineers? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-aqueducts (used
the arch), roads
, -Leonardo da Vinci
What major event took place in the 18th century and what did it lead to? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅industrial revolution led to mechanical engineering
-gears, pulleys, mechanics, stress
-engineering joined the ranks of the professions
Who's James Watt and what did he do? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-reciprocating steam
engine in 1765; didn't depend on falling water to create energy
-locomotion by land and water became a reality
-introduced condenser, double action piston, the crank
What were the professions before engineering? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅law, medicine,
divinity
When did electrical engineering become a thing and who led the charge? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅19th century
-Ohm, Faraday, Maxwell, Siemens
20th century was called the electric century
What are some famous Canadian engineering projects? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-
railway
st lawrence seaway
beaver aircraft
Alouette 1 satellite
Name famous Ottawa engineers and their projects - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅John By &
John McTaggart - Rideau canal
Thomas and Samuel Keefer - canals, railways, bridges
Thomas Hurn - electrical stove
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Define engineering - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅The application of scientific and
mathematical principles to practical ends such as design, manufacturing, operation of
efficient and economical structures, machines, processes and systems
What were the ages of ancient engineering societies? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Egyptian
(3000-2500BC)
Mesopotamian (1000-500 BC)
Greek
Roman
What were some of Egyptian engineers feats? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-sphinx,
pyramids
-used only incline plane, lever, roller
-engineer was known as master builder
What were some feats of Mesopotamian engineers? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-battering
ram, armoured wagons, prototype of the tank
-primarily used clay brick
What was the first specialization of engineering? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅Military
specialization (Mesopotamian)
What were some feats of Greek engineers? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-acropolis,
parthenon, tunnels with limited tools
-master builder became Architekton (master of practical arts)
What were some feats of Roman engineers? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-aqueducts (used
the arch), roads
, -Leonardo da Vinci
What major event took place in the 18th century and what did it lead to? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅industrial revolution led to mechanical engineering
-gears, pulleys, mechanics, stress
-engineering joined the ranks of the professions
Who's James Watt and what did he do? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-reciprocating steam
engine in 1765; didn't depend on falling water to create energy
-locomotion by land and water became a reality
-introduced condenser, double action piston, the crank
What were the professions before engineering? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅law, medicine,
divinity
When did electrical engineering become a thing and who led the charge? - CORRECT
ANSWERS✅✅19th century
-Ohm, Faraday, Maxwell, Siemens
20th century was called the electric century
What are some famous Canadian engineering projects? - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅-
railway
st lawrence seaway
beaver aircraft
Alouette 1 satellite
Name famous Ottawa engineers and their projects - CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅John By &
John McTaggart - Rideau canal
Thomas and Samuel Keefer - canals, railways, bridges
Thomas Hurn - electrical stove
