Intro to Engineering - Exam 1 Review
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is engineering? (long definition) - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering is the profession in
which a knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is
applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature
for the benefit of mankind
What is engineering? (short definition) - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering is a pursuit of
innovative solutions to people's problems by applying knowledge and resources.
What is the difference between engineering and science - CORRECT ANSWER Science: Seeks
answers to questions. Questions are typically close-ended. Seeks objective facts. Desires of
stakeholders are irrelevant. Different scientists should arrive at the same answer.
Engineering: Seeks solutions to problems. Problems are typically open-ended. Seeks relatively "best"
solutions. Desires of stakeholders are critical. Different engineers are likely to arrive at different
solutions.
What is the engineering design process? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Opportunity discovery
2. Opportunity definition
3. Conceptual design
4. Development
5. Final design & implementation
Which fields of engineering arose during the First Industrial Revolution and why? - CORRECT
ANSWER Mechanical and Civil engineering:
- Steam & water power
- Machine tools
- Mass Iron Production
- Factory system
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is engineering? (long definition) - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering is the profession in
which a knowledge of mathematical and natural sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is
applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature
for the benefit of mankind
What is engineering? (short definition) - CORRECT ANSWER Engineering is a pursuit of
innovative solutions to people's problems by applying knowledge and resources.
What is the difference between engineering and science - CORRECT ANSWER Science: Seeks
answers to questions. Questions are typically close-ended. Seeks objective facts. Desires of
stakeholders are irrelevant. Different scientists should arrive at the same answer.
Engineering: Seeks solutions to problems. Problems are typically open-ended. Seeks relatively "best"
solutions. Desires of stakeholders are critical. Different engineers are likely to arrive at different
solutions.
What is the engineering design process? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Opportunity discovery
2. Opportunity definition
3. Conceptual design
4. Development
5. Final design & implementation
Which fields of engineering arose during the First Industrial Revolution and why? - CORRECT
ANSWER Mechanical and Civil engineering:
- Steam & water power
- Machine tools
- Mass Iron Production
- Factory system
