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Foundations of Engineering Review
Foundations of Engineering Review
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A review of the materials for the Foundations of Engineering course.
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1
In this diagram, the letter D represents which type of line?
center
object
border
hidden
2
Which organization is associated with engineering classes?
Technology Student Association
Technical Students of America
Future Business Leaders of America
Engineering Students Association
3
The only time a resistor value will end in a value other than a zero is when the last band is:
white
black
gold
brown
4
This type of engineer plans,perfects, or improves the sound of an architectural space
software
civil
acoustic
architectural
5
Which of the following has had the greatest effect on how quickly we send and receive messages?
internet and email
telegraph
printing press
word of mouth
6
In this diagram, the letter A represents which type of line?
object
hidden
center
border
7
In this diagram, the letter C represents which type of line?
hidden
object
center
border
8
This type of engineer designs,develops, tests, and helps manufacture aircraft
aerospace
space
mechanical
industrial
9
Which of these individuals worked to make factories safer?
Alice Hamilton
Elisha Graves Otis
Joseph Lister
Gregor Mendel
10
These engineers designand build hardware or software for various machines.
computer engineer
bio-medical engineers
electrical engineer
mechanical engineer
11
In bridge design, the distance between two abutments is called the ________.
span
distance
joint
member
12
Which of these individuals was a pioneer in the area of transportation?
Chester Carlson
Alice Hamilton
Elisha Graves Otis
Joseph Lister
13
Resistors are measured in what unit?
ohms
volts
amps
watts
14
Which step of the Engineering Design Process discovers potential problems of the design?
Refining the solution
Implementing the solution
Stating the problem
Evaluating the solution
15
What is the value of a resistor that has the bands green, gray, orange?
5800ῼ
58,000ῼ
583
58ῼ
16
People, information, tools&machines, time, materials, capital and energy are examples of _____.
constraints
impacts
criteria
resources
17
Tools that are portable and have an electrical energy source is known as ______/
power tools
machinery
hand tools
simple machines
18
Trade became more important during which age of technology?
industrial
pre-historic
agricultural
information
19
Technologies connected with plant, animal, and/or human life is known as....
animal science
agricultural technology
cellular engineering
bio-related technologies
20
What is the first step in the
Engineering Design Process
?
Gather information
Research the topic
Identify/state the problem
Evaluate the solution
21
The type of thinking skill that is used to analyze problems is called _________ skill.
decision making
problem-solving
critical thinking
creative thinking
22
In bridge design, the point where two members are connected is known as a(n)
joint
beam
abutment
span
23
What is the value of a resistor that has the colors red, red, brown?
22ῼ
221
220ῼ
473
24
Which is NOT a classification of tools and machines?
separating
control
layout
measuring
25
These engineers design, produce, operate and service machines
bio-medical
electrical
mechanical
computer
26
When something is tested in a way that is like a real-life situation, this is called a _____.
scenario
trial run
test environment
simulation
27
The combo of knowledge of math, science, technology and communication to develop solutions is:
evaluation
engineering
analysis
technology
28
This type of engineer designs roads,tunnels, bridges, and water systems.
architectural
civil
software
acoustic
29
If someone buys a car and then returns with a list of complaints, this is _______ in a system.
input
process
feedback
output
30
This is defined as "an orderly way of achieving a goal".
system
impact
resource
technology
31
What kind of engineer designs structures such as dams, roads, and bridges?
construction technology engineer
civil engineer
CAD engineer
architectural engineer
32
In this diagram, the letter B represents which type of line?
border
hidden
object
center
33
Communication became moreimportant and led to development of telegraph, telephone, and radio
prehistoric age
information age
agricultural age
industrial age
34
Which of these individuals was a pioneer in the area of communication?
Ole Evinrude
Chester Carlson
Joseph Lister
Elisha Graves Otis
35
If you wanted to apply for a job, the first thing you should do is:
create a good resume
complete your tax forms
fill out an application
practice interviewing
36
What should you consider when choosing a solution to a problem?
The effect on the economy, environment and society
Whether or not the solution has been approved by TSA
The effect of the solution on future advancements
The perception of your solution to industries
37
"The power of an event or idea" is a(n) _________.
criteria
constraint
impact
solution
38
Which of the following statements is true about CAD vs traditional drafting methods?
CAD is more accurate
Traditional is easier to modify
CAD takes longer
Traditional is better for teamwork and collaboration
39
A mall is being built in a forest area. What kind of impact would occur?
None
Positive impact on the economy and the environment
Positive impact on the economy & negative on the environment
Positive impact on the community due to increased traffic
40
The government agency that is responsible for overseeing workplace safety is
TSA
NASA
FEMA
OSHA
41
A system that has feedback is known as a _____________ system.
regulated
open
feedback
closed
42
These are processes used to move goods or people
transportation
construction
communication
manufacturing
43
This term is when a group working together tries to generate as many ideas as possible.
brainstorming
evaluating
simulating
hypothesizing
44
Which of the following is an example of "poor soft skills"?
safely using all lab machines and equipment
surfing the net and texting during class
respecting the ideas of classmates
being to class on time
45
What is this electronic component?
transistor
diode
capacitor
resistor
46
The application of knowledge and the use of resources is _______.
engineering
scientific methods
technology
problem solving
47
Which government agency regulates pollution levels of a factory?
EPA
FEMA
AASHTO
OSHA
48
The activities of this age centered around farming and the raising of livestock.
information
agricultural
pre-historic
industrial
49
A limit on an engineering design is known as a.....
restriction
constraint
criteria
maximim
50
How long has technology been around?
since electronics developed
since the 1800s
since the car was invented
since man first used an object to solve a problem
