Question 1

The skill of Roman engineering practices is evidenced by the long life of all the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  Roman highways. 
B)  Roman city of Pompeii. 
C)  the Roman Colosseum. 
D)  Roman aqueducts. 
A)  Roman highways. 
B)  Roman city of Pompeii. 
C)  the Roman Colosseum. 
D)  Roman aqueducts.

Question 2

What is the most important invention in history? Explain why.

Accepted Answer

The most important invention in history

Question 3

Co-constructivism can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  the major forces driving history are socio-economic, cultural, ideological, and political. 
B)  the major force driving history is technology itself and engineers. 
C)  the major force driving history is economic and ideological. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  the major forces driving history are socio-economic, cultural, ideological, and political. 
B)  the major force driving history is technology itself and engineers. 
C)  the major force driving history is economic and ideological. 
D)  None of the above

Question 4

The use of DC electricity in the 19th century reflects

Accepted Answer

A)  the superiority of Edison over Tesla. 
B)  the superiority of Direct Current over Alternating Current. 
C)  the technological lock-in effect. 
D)  None of the above 
A)  the superiority of Edison over Tesla. 
B)  the superiority of Direct Current over Alternating Current. 
C)  the technological lock-in effect. 
D)  None of the above

Question 5

The Industrial Revolution is characterized primarily by the invention of

Accepted Answer

A)  insurance. 
B)  the steam engine. 
C)  the waterwheel. 
D)  the iron plow. 
A)  insurance. 
B)  the steam engine. 
C)  the waterwheel. 
D)  the iron plow.

The skill of Roman engineering practices is evidenced by the long life of all the following except

What is the most important invention in history? Explain why.

Co-constructivism can best be described as

The use of DC electricity in the 19th century reflects

The Industrial Revolution is characterized primarily by the invention of

Introduction

Professional Codes of Ethics

A Methodological Toolbox

Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism

Duties, Virtues and Rights

Whistle-Blowing: Should You Ever Break With Protocol

Conflicts of Interest: When Is It Permissible to Influence the Actions of Others

Costbenefit Analysis: Do the Ends Justify the Means

Risk and Uncertainty: How Safe Is Safe Enough

Privacy: What Is It and Why Should It Be Protected

The Problem of Many Hands: Who Is Responsible and Should Anyone Be Blamed

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

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Exam 3: A Brief History of Engineering

The skill of Roman engineering practices is evidenced by the long life of all the following except

What is the most important invention in history? Explain why.

Co-constructivism can best be described as

The use of DC electricity in the 19th century reflects

The Industrial Revolution is characterized primarily by the invention of

Introduction

Professional Codes of Ethics

A Methodological Toolbox

Utilitarianism and Ethical Egoism

Duties, Virtues and Rights

Whistle-Blowing: Should You Ever Break With Protocol

Conflicts of Interest: When Is It Permissible to Influence the Actions of Others

Costbenefit Analysis: Do the Ends Justify the Means

Risk and Uncertainty: How Safe Is Safe Enough

Privacy: What Is It and Why Should It Be Protected

The Problem of Many Hands: Who Is Responsible and Should Anyone Be Blamed

Technology Assessments and Social Experiments

A Critical Attitude to Technology

The Ethics of Artifacts

Sustainability

Filters