E102 - Final Exam Review (2025-2026)
questions with verified answers
Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? -
correct answer ✔✔Technology (Four themes are Sustainability, Joy of Living, Health, and
Security)
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? - correct answer
✔✔Space exploration (Some EGC ARE Engineer better medicines, provide energy from fusion,
manage the nitrogen cycle)
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? - correct answer
✔✔Driverless vehicles (Other EGCs ARE secure cyberspace, reverse engineer the brain, and
improve urban infrastructure)
Which is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century? - correct
answer ✔✔Electrification (distribution of electricity)
The Grand Challenges of Engineering were established by the: - correct answer ✔✔National
Academy of Engineering (NAE)
Marshall Brain is the founder of: - correct answer ✔✔How Stuff Works
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? - correct answer
✔✔Artificial intelligence (Some EGC ARE enhance VR, provide access to clean water, and
prevent nuclear terror)
How many Grand Challenges of Engineering are there? - correct answer ✔✔14
, A new possible source of clean energy which is also harnessed by the sun and other stars: -
correct answer ✔✔Nuclear fusion
Which power source has zero carbon emissions? - correct answer ✔✔Nuclear
Deuterium is a relatively uncommon form of hydrogen, but can be created from what common
source? - correct answer ✔✔Water
Which is NOT an environmental cost associated with hydroelectric power? - correct answer
✔✔Carbon emissions (Some environmental costs ARE damage ecosystem downstream, reduce
water flow, and possibility of major flooding)
Which of the following is released after the fusion reaction? - correct answer ✔✔Helium
What does the MSNBC documentary state is possibly the weakest link in the energy industry? -
correct answer ✔✔Power supply grid/transmission of electricity
One of the concerns with renewable energy sources (wind/solar) is: - correct answer
✔✔Inconsistent supply of power
The goal of ITER is to design a system that produces ______ times more energy than is used in
the reaction. - correct answer ✔✔10
What environmental condition of the sun make it favorable for nuclear fusion? - correct answer
✔✔High heat and pressure
What is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century? - correct answer
✔✔Electrification
questions with verified answers
Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? -
correct answer ✔✔Technology (Four themes are Sustainability, Joy of Living, Health, and
Security)
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? - correct answer
✔✔Space exploration (Some EGC ARE Engineer better medicines, provide energy from fusion,
manage the nitrogen cycle)
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? - correct answer
✔✔Driverless vehicles (Other EGCs ARE secure cyberspace, reverse engineer the brain, and
improve urban infrastructure)
Which is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century? - correct
answer ✔✔Electrification (distribution of electricity)
The Grand Challenges of Engineering were established by the: - correct answer ✔✔National
Academy of Engineering (NAE)
Marshall Brain is the founder of: - correct answer ✔✔How Stuff Works
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? - correct answer
✔✔Artificial intelligence (Some EGC ARE enhance VR, provide access to clean water, and
prevent nuclear terror)
How many Grand Challenges of Engineering are there? - correct answer ✔✔14
, A new possible source of clean energy which is also harnessed by the sun and other stars: -
correct answer ✔✔Nuclear fusion
Which power source has zero carbon emissions? - correct answer ✔✔Nuclear
Deuterium is a relatively uncommon form of hydrogen, but can be created from what common
source? - correct answer ✔✔Water
Which is NOT an environmental cost associated with hydroelectric power? - correct answer
✔✔Carbon emissions (Some environmental costs ARE damage ecosystem downstream, reduce
water flow, and possibility of major flooding)
Which of the following is released after the fusion reaction? - correct answer ✔✔Helium
What does the MSNBC documentary state is possibly the weakest link in the energy industry? -
correct answer ✔✔Power supply grid/transmission of electricity
One of the concerns with renewable energy sources (wind/solar) is: - correct answer
✔✔Inconsistent supply of power
The goal of ITER is to design a system that produces ______ times more energy than is used in
the reaction. - correct answer ✔✔10
What environmental condition of the sun make it favorable for nuclear fusion? - correct answer
✔✔High heat and pressure
What is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century? - correct answer
✔✔Electrification
