Deck 1: Introduction to the Engineering Profession

Question 1

Good engineers don't need strong time-management skills because their boss usually takes
care of scheduling.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which one of the following engineering disciplines is most likely to be involved with providing lighting and wiring for buildings?

A)Mechanical Engineering
B)Civil Engineering
C)Electrical Engineering
D)Chemical Engineering
E)Aerospace Engineering

Answer 2

C

Question 3

According to ABET, engineering graduates should be able to: (choose all that apply)

A)Analyze and interpret data
B)Apply knowledge of mathematics
C)Earn a high salary
D)Communicate effectively

Answer 3

A, B, AND D

Question 4

What does NSPE stand for?

A)National Society of Pipeline Engineers
B)National Society of Petroleum Engineers
C)National Society of Professional Engineers
D)Northern States Power Enterprise

Question 5

Fill in the blanks: Good engineers have good ___________ and ___________
communication skills.

Question 6

Which one of the following engineering disciplines is most likely to be involved with providing heating, cooling, and refrigerating equipment?

A)Mechanical Engineering
B)Civil Engineering
C)Electrical Engineering
D)Chemical Engineering
E)Aerospace Engineering

Question 7

Which one of the following engineering disciplines is most likely to be involved with providing public infrastructure and services?

A)Mechanical Engineering
B)Civil Engineering
C)Electrical Engineering
D)Chemical Engineering
E)Aerospace Engineering

Question 8

Which of the following are among the fastest growing occupations?

A)Computer specialists
B)Engineers
C)Systems analysts
D)All of the above

Question 9

List at least five engineering disciplines.

Question 10

For which of the following products are engineers directly involved in the production?

A)Automobiles
B)Bridges
C)Drinking water
D) $\text { MP3 players }$
E)Highways
F)Notebook paper
G) All of the above

Question 11

List at least five traits of good engineers

Question 12

Good engineers are analytical, detail oriented, and creative.

Question 13

What does NASA stand for?

A)North American Space Agency
B)North American Space Administration
C)National Aeronautics and Space Administration
D)National Aero-Space Administration

Question 14

Good engineers don't need good "people skills" since most of their work is done
independently in a lab.

Question 15

List at least five products in your home, apartment or dorm room that engineers are directly
involved in the production of.

Question 16

What does ABET stand for?

A)Accreditation Bureau for Engineering and Technology
B)American Board of Engineers and Technicians
C)Association for Better Engineers and Technicians
D)Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

Question 17

Engineers often use computers to model and analyze design problems.

Question 18

Which one of the following engineering disciplines is most likely to be involved with providing military aircraft and missiles?

A)Mechanical Engineering
B)Civil Engineering
C)Electrical Engineering
D)Chemical Engineering
E)Aerospace Engineering

Question 19

Most graduating engineering students take an eight-hour exam called the FE exam.What
does FE stand for?

Question 20

The world-wide population of people 65 years of age and older will double in the next 25
years.

Question 21

Engineers rarely use mathematics on the job.

Question 22

Which one of the following engineering disciplines is most likely to be involved in the pharmaceutical industry?

A)Mechanical Engineering
B)Civil Engineering
C)Electrical Engineering
D)Chemical Engineering
E)Aerospace Engineering

Question 23

Continuing education classes, seminars and workshops are examples of:

A)Service to others
B)Lifelong learning
C)Fundamental principles
D)Networking

Question 24

Good engineers are dedicated to: (choose all that apply)

A)Lifelong learning
B)Service to others
C)Public safety
D)Earning a high salary