Engineering Ch.1 Exam Questions
Correctly Answered.
Define engineering - CORRECT ANSWER the use of mathematics, science, and technology to create
products and systems that improve the world.
Engineers use a(n) ______ process to solve problems. - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering Design Process: a
specific set of steps that lead the engineer from a problem statement to a final solution
The requirements of a design solution are known as _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Specifications: the
design requirements
List the three types of knowledge used by engineers. - CORRECT ANSWER mathematics, science,
technology
List three skills or traits that are needed by engineers. - CORRECT ANSWER logical thought processes,
creativity of solutions, how to design, how to break down problems, drawing, interpersonal skills,
communication skills, and time management skills.
A(n) _____ is the lead designer in an engineering project. - CORRECT ANSWER Tradespeople:workers
who build the design solutions
The worker who builds the final solution is known as a(n) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering
Technician: people who carry out much of the technical work of an engineer
True or False? All fields of engineering have the same history and have developed in the same manner. -
CORRECT ANSWER false
List two early civilizations that used engineering principles to build structures. - CORRECT ANSWER
Egyptians and Mesopotamian's
Correctly Answered.
Define engineering - CORRECT ANSWER the use of mathematics, science, and technology to create
products and systems that improve the world.
Engineers use a(n) ______ process to solve problems. - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering Design Process: a
specific set of steps that lead the engineer from a problem statement to a final solution
The requirements of a design solution are known as _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Specifications: the
design requirements
List the three types of knowledge used by engineers. - CORRECT ANSWER mathematics, science,
technology
List three skills or traits that are needed by engineers. - CORRECT ANSWER logical thought processes,
creativity of solutions, how to design, how to break down problems, drawing, interpersonal skills,
communication skills, and time management skills.
A(n) _____ is the lead designer in an engineering project. - CORRECT ANSWER Tradespeople:workers
who build the design solutions
The worker who builds the final solution is known as a(n) _____. - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering
Technician: people who carry out much of the technical work of an engineer
True or False? All fields of engineering have the same history and have developed in the same manner. -
CORRECT ANSWER false
List two early civilizations that used engineering principles to build structures. - CORRECT ANSWER
Egyptians and Mesopotamian's
