Deck 4: Engineering Communication

Question 1

In a technical report, in the __________, in complete but concise sentences you state the precise objective, emphasize significant findings, and present conclusions and/or recommendations.

A)title
B)abstract
C)objectives
D)appendix

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The grid lines on the engineering paper, which can be seen from the front of the paper, are there to assist you in drawing things or presenting tables and graphical information on the front of the page neatly.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Engineering paper is the same thing as graph paper.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

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)Defining the problem
B)Simplifying the problem
C)Performing the solution or analysis
D)Verifying the results

Question 5

_____________ are means of communicating to others in an organization or to the sponsors of a project how much progress has been made and which of the main objectives of the project have been achieved to date.

A)progress reports
B)executive summaries
C)short memos
D)none of the above

Question 6

The grid lines on the back of an engineering paper provide scale and an outline for freehand sketches, tables, or plotting data by hand.

Question 7

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

A)a progress report
B)an executive summary
C)a short memo
D)none of the above

Question 8

What are the three main sections of engineering homework presentation format?

A)given, find, solution
B)course number, assignment due date, you name
C)name, rank, serial number
D)problem description, formulas, answer

Question 9

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

A)a progress report
B)an executive summary
C)a short memo
D)none of the above

Question 10

Checking your answer in the back of the textbook to make sure you have the correct answer is a good habit to get into.

Question 11

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

A)Defining the problem
B)Simplifying the problem
C)Performing the solution or analysis
D)Verifying the results

Question 12

The general format for a short memo is

A)Date:
B)Name:
C)Date:
D)none of these From: Date: From:
To: To: To:
Name: Subject: Re:

Question 13

In a technical report, the purpose of the __________ section is to state what is to be investigated through the performance of the experiment.

A)title
B)abstract
C)objectives
D)appendix

Question 14

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?

A)Defining the problem
B)Simplifying the problem
C)Performing the solution or analysis
D)Verifying the results

Question 15

After the problem is define, before you can proceed with the analysis of the problem, you may first need to

A)simplify the problem by making assumptions
B)solve the problem
C)verify the results
D)none of the above

Question 16

The four steps involved in a typical engineering problem solution are: define the problem, simplify the problem, analysis, and verify the results.

Question 17

The ____________ of a report should be a brief informative description of the report contents.

A)title
B)abstract
C)objectives
D)appendix

Question 18

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

A)title
B)abstract
C)objectives
D)appendix

Question 19

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

A)Defining the problem
B)Simplifying the problem
C)Performing the solution or analysis
D)Verifying the results

Question 20

Professors generally like loose papers, and as the result some may even give extra points to your assignment's total score if the assignment sheets are not stapled together.

Question 21

Engineering drawings convey vital information, such as:

A)shape
B)size
C)type of material
D)assembly steps
E)all of the above

Question 22

The oral technical presentation in many ways is not similar to a written one.You do not need to be well organized and have an outline of your presentation ready, similar to the format for a written report.

Question 23

Engineering drawings typically convey all of the following vital information except

A)shape
B)size
C)type of material
D)cost

Question 24

In a technical report, all tables must be numbered and have a descriptive title.

Question 25

Your oral presentation may show the results of all your efforts regarding a project.If the listener cannot follow how a product was designed or how the analysis was performed, then all your efforts become insignificant.

Question 26

In a technical report, the figure numbers and the titles should be placed above the figures.

Question 27

In a technical report, the table numbers and the titles should be placed above the tables.

Question 28

It is a good idea to rehearse your presentation and ask a friend to listen and provide suggestions about your style of presentation, delivery, and content of the talk.

Question 29

Engineering presentations are typically verbal reports and rarely include calculations, graphs, charts, and engineering drawings.

Question 30

_____________ are a "language" used by engineers to convey their ideas, solutions to problems, or analyses of certain situations.

A)engineering symbols
B)hieroglyphics
C)color-coding
D)dimensions

Question 31

Presentations are an integral part any engineering project.

Question 32

In a technical report, all figures must be numbered and have a descriptive title.

Question 33

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