Review of Module 9 & 10

Question 1

What did the collapse of the original Quebec Bridge reveal about engineering failures?

Accepted Answer

It had technical flaws and organizational issues

Question 2

(OPINION) Should engineers in wealthy nations bear more responsibility for sustainable development worldwide?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

(OPINION) Should some sustainability goals be prioritized over the other?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

How are the Singapore and Barcelona projects linked to the UN Sustainability Goals?

Accepted Answer

They show how infrastructure choices support global sustainability targets

Question 5

How is the Iron Ring meant to be worn, and why?

Accepted Answer

The pinky of the working hand so it wears down over time to show experience

Question 6

Who led the UN World Commission on Environment and Development in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Gro Harlem Brundtland

Question 7

Why is the design of the Long Island Parkway bridge ethically controversial?

Accepted Answer

Its low clearance was designed to block public buses, limiting access

Question 8

What is a key sustainability achievement in Singapore’s river revitalization project?

Accepted Answer

It transformed a polluted river into a clean water catchment area

Question 9

What are the three types of resilience prioritized in Singapore’s sustainability strategy?

Accepted Answer

Climate, Economic, Resource

Question 10

(OPINION) Is the world is on track to deliver the 17 SDGs by 2030?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

What was NOT one of the causes of the Bhopal disaster?

Accepted Answer

Overhiring of staff

Question 12

What is the symbolic meaning of the Iron Ring worn by Canadian engineers?

Accepted Answer

Symbolizes pride in the profession and humility in its responsibilities

Question 13

(OPINION) Should developing countries be allowed to bypass strict environmental regulations to catch up economically?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 14

What makes Barcelona’s superblock plan more inclusive than typical U.S. pedestrian zones?

Accepted Answer

It proposes widespread implementation across the entire city

Question 15

What social factors worsened the Bhopal disaster?

Accepted Answer

Lack of community awareness and emergency plans

Question 16

How many UN Sustainable Development Goals are there?

Accepted Answer

17

Question 17

What is the main purpose of Barcelona’s “superblocks”?

Accepted Answer

Minimize car presence and prioritize pedestrian-friendly spaces

Question 18

What is the long-term goal of Singapore’s sustainable infrastructure strategy?

Accepted Answer

Turn environmental what ifs into solutions involving people and policy

Question 19

(OPINION) Should engineers be held legally accountable for their design's long-term impacts on sustainability?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

What environmental improvements were observed in Vitoria’s superblock experiment?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen oxide emissions dropped by 42%, and particle pollution by 38%

Question 21

According to Winston Churchill, how do buildings affect society?

Accepted Answer

We shape our buildings and afterwards our buildings shape us

Question 22

How does Singapore use technology to manage waste more efficiently?

Accepted Answer

Collecting waste using recycling volume patterns and pneumatic systems

Question 23

What major event happened in Bhopal, India in 1984?

Accepted Answer

A chemical gas leak

Question 24

What are the three pillars of sustainability that infrastructure decisions should aim to support?

Accepted Answer

Environmental, Economic, Social Justice

Question 25

What is the Brundtland definition of sustainable development?

Accepted Answer

Meeting present needs without compromising future generations

Question 26

What is the purpose of the “super blocks” project in Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

To make neighborhoods more pedestrian-friendly and reduce car use

Review of Module 9 & 10

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Review of Module 9 & 10

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