E102 NCSU midterm Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED.

E102 NCSU midterm Questions and answers, 100% Accurate. VERIFIED. Which is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century? - -Electrification (distribution of electricity) Marshall Brain is the founder of: - -How Stuff Works Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? A. Security B. Sustainability C. Health D. Joy of Living E. Technology - -Technology The Grand Challenges of Engineering were established by the: - -National Academy of Engineering (NAE) Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? a. Improve urban infrastructure b. Driverless vehicles c. Reverse engineer the brain d. Secure cyberspace - -Driverless vehicles Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? A. Artificial intelligence B. Provide access to clean water C. Enhance virtual reality D. Prevent nuclear terror - -Artificial intelligence Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? A. Space exploration B. Manage the nitrogen cycle C. Provide energy from fusion D. Engineer better medicines - -Space exploration How many Grand Challenges of Engineering are there? - -14 Which is NOT and environmental cost associated with hydroelectric power? A. Reduce water flow Incorrect B. Damage ecosystem downstream C. Possibility of major flooding D. Carbon emissions - -Carbon emissions What does the MSNBC documentary state is possibly the weakest link in the energy industry? - -Power supply grid/transmission of electricity What metallic element is used to produce power from nuclear fusion? - -Lithium Superconductors are useful in transmission of electricity because: A. They have zero resistance B. Increase power supply C. Cheap to produce D. Reduce carbon emissions - -They have zero resistance One of the concerns with renewable energy sources (wind/solar) is: - -Inconsistent supply of power