Exam 4: Engineering Communication

A means of communicating to people in top management positions the findings of a detailed study or proposal is known as

In a technical report, the section in which you state what is to be investigated through the performance of the experiment is known as the

The best way to turn in your multiple-page engineering homework is in loose pages in case your professor wants to rearrange the pages.

In a technical report, figures and tables need not be labeled or numbered as long as they are self-explanatory.

A type of "language" used by engineers to convey their ideas on engineering drawings includes

The grid lines on the back of engineering paper are used for sketches that are drawn on the back of the paper.

In a formal presentation there are certain rules and strategies that you need to follow.

Asking yourself, "What reasonable and logical assumptions can I make and yet obtain an appropriate solution?" is a part of which step in a basic engineering problem solution?

Before you can proceed with the analysis of the problem, you may first need to ___________.

Engineering paper is the same thing as graph paper.

Engineering drawings typically convey all of the following vital information except

Asking yourself, "Does the outcome make sense?" is a part of which step in a basic engineering problem solution?

A means of conveying information in a brief way to interested individuals is known as

List, in proper order, the four steps involved in a basic engineering problem solution.

In a technical report, the section in which you state precise objectives, emphasize significant findings, and present conclusions and/or recommendations is known as the

Asking yourself, "What are some of the things known about the problem?" is a part of which step in a basic engineering problem solution?

In a technical report, a brief informative description of the report contents is known as the

Applying physical laws and fundamental concepts that govern the behavior of engineering systems is a part of which step in a basic engineering problem solution?

A means of communicating to others in an organization or to the sponsors of a project which of the main objectives of the project have been achieved is known as

In a technical report, the section in which you provide the reader with copies of all original data sheets, diagrams, and supplementary notes is known as the