NOCTI Pre Engineering Exam Study Guide
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What are the major engineering fields? - Answer✔Civil
Mechanical
Electrical
Aerospace
Structural
What major functions do engineers perform? - Answer✔1. Research- making new discoveries
and finding uses
2. Development- production of a function able device/ process
3. Design- optimizing/ making easier to produce/ improving performance
4. Production/Testing- mass production + quantity control
5. Construction- Production on a site
6. Operations- managing facilities and networks
7. Sales- consumer creator link, creating a market
8. Management- using background for managing
9. Consulting- solving problems
What type of eduction is required to be an engineer? - Answer✔1. Bachelors degree at a credited
school (ABET or CAEB)
2. Exams- Fundamentals of Engineering test- Engineering in Training (EIT)
3. Practice for 4 years- principles and practice exam- licensed engineer
What important ethics are related to engineering situations? - Answer✔Engineers use knowledge
and skill for the advancement of human welfare. They need to be honest and impartial,
increasing reputation of the engineering profession.
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Who do engineering interact with? (Other technical personnels on the job) - Answer✔Engineers
Scientists
Technologists
Technicians
Craftsmen
What important milestones have occurred during the progression of the engineering field? -
Answer✔Henry Fords assembly line
Wright brothers first flight
Thomas Edison's light bulb
Robert Goddars' liquid fuel rockets
What are the important principles of the problem solving process? - Answer✔identification of a
need, problem definition, researching, constraint, criteria, alternative solutions, analysis
What are the steps in the design process? - Answer✔Identify the need, research and gathering
info, develop solution (alternative solutions), choose a solution (analysis), construct a prototype,
test and evaluate
How to analyze solution/ identifying strengths and weaknesses? - Answer✔Efficiency
Cost
Safety
Functionality
Availability of materials
Durability
How to develop details of a solution? - Answer✔Scale model
Inventor (dynamic simulation)
Orthographic Isometric drawing
Techno CNC + 3D printing
How to develop, test, and redesign prototypes? - Answer✔Test for safety and durability
Test for efficiency
How to explain components of set up, machining, casting, molding, welding, and finishing? -
Answer✔Turning- lathe
Milling- makes square objects
Casting- turns liquid into mold
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