Engineering
All of the following are important technological developments of the Middle Ages EXCEPT >>> the steam engine.
Why is the Industrial Revolution similar to the Digital Age? >>> They both created technology that changed many aspects of everyday life.
What makes a t...
Engineering
All of the following are important technological developments of the Middle Ages EXCEPT >>> the
steam engine.
Why is the Industrial Revolution similar to the Digital Age? >>> They both created technology that
changed many aspects of everyday life.
What makes a tool a kind of technology? >>> It's application solves a practical need.
Technology changes society. >>> True
Whether technology is good or bad depends on how it is used. >>> True
Why was the first skyscraper torn down? >>> To build an even bigger skyscraper.
All of the following are Digital Age inventions EXCEPT >>> gas-powered cars.
What does it mean to test a hypothesis? >>> See if the results of an experiment are what the scientist
predicted
What determines which problems engineers attempt to solve? >>> The needs of society
All of the following are examples of the disadvantages of air travel technology EXCEPT >>> the greater
opportunity to travel.
A fair test has many variables. >>> False
Engineering uses scientific thinking to solve real-world problems. >>> True
How does iteration help the engineering design process? >>> It encourages engineers to revisit past
steps in the process.
The three-stage system of archaeology includes which three periods? >>> Stone, Bronze, and Iron
Looking at what others in the engineering field have done to solve problems is called >>> swiping.
Transferring information is most commonly associated with which of the following? >>> A technological
system
Why are dynamic technological systems more susceptible to mistakes and failure? >>> They require
complex energy.
Which of the following would a person interested in thermodynamics study? >>> Solar energy
Engineers should not consult with experts if they do not know much about a problem. >>> False
, In some cases, inputs can be changed into outputs. >>> True
Output devices reproduce or display which of the following? >>> Processing Results
Part of analyzing a problem is >>> asking a lot of questions.
An engineering notebook can be used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT >>> documenting goals
in an engineer's personal life.
All of the following factors should be considered in finding the best solution EXCEPT >>> the engineer's
personal preference.
Why should a coworker sign off as a witness for an engineering notebook? >>> To double check the
work.
A subsystem is to a system as a(n) _____________ is to a refrigerator. >>> cooling element
The individual characteristics of the elements of a system are as important as the characteristics of the
system itself. >>> True
Which of the following lists the steps of a process in the correct order? >>> Input, Process, Output,
Feedback
Systems engineers began as a field for which reason? >>> To aid with large-scaled defense systems in
the 1950s.
It is possible to eliminate every single problem with a product through testing. >>> False
A prototype shows if a product meets the required needs. >>> True
Why does a material's density matter? >>> It relates to weight, which will impact the functionality of
the finished product.
Which sentence best expresses the difference between science and engineering? >>> Scientists look at
how things work and engineers look at how they can best be used.
Prototypes do all of the following EXCEPT >>> remain unchanged throughout the design process.
A material's thermal properties are defined by >>> how it conducts heat.
The fields in engineering often have many sub-fields. >>> True
If the product is an industrial pizza oven, the most likely end user is >>> a restaurant cook.
All of the following are common strategies for finding ideas EXCEPT >>> sitting and waiting for
inspiration.
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