Exploring Engineering

Question 1

You have to like what you hear when someone offers a different opinion on how to do something.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Something professionals do to keep up skills & provide updates to their collection of skills

Accepted Answer

Take courses

Question 3

A statement about how something may be done better is known as

Accepted Answer

Criticism

Question 4

Wisconsin work-based learning board says students or employees should:

Accepted Answer

Work productively and learn effectively

Question 5

Critical for any professional who wants to excel in their field:

Accepted Answer

Lifelong Learning

Question 6

Loose shoulders in a forward position & leaning to 1 side indicate a person’s lack of interest

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

A team member should develop the ability to sense the tendencies or “read” other team members.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

A good way to show that you are interested in what a person is saying

Accepted Answer

Good eye contact

Question 9

In a team, do not consider the interests and suggestions of other people to manage conflicts.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

As an employee it is your responsibility to _______ and have the materials to get the job done

Accepted Answer

Be on time

Question 11

People who work with each other need to be best friends

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

What is a valuable communication skill of a successful engineer?

Accepted Answer

Making clear presentations

Question 13

The ability to find opportunities and or meet new contacts through “chains” or “webs” of people

Accepted Answer

Networking

Question 14

No matter the setting, people need to ______ effectively with each other.

Accepted Answer

talk

Question 15

The trait many employers mention as one of the most important when looking for an employee

Accepted Answer

Conflict Resolution

Question 16

Self-discipline is needed in any challenging field, which means you will need to develop:

Accepted Answer

Good time management

Question 17

Companies want their employees to have a solid understanding of business and ____

Accepted Answer

finance

Question 18

Engineers and companies must change and evolve as the wants and needs of society do

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

Who will you need to interact with in your engineering career?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Questions 19