INTRO TO ENGINEERING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS #9
Select the group that best describes the building blocks for engineering - correct answer
science, math, technology
Engineers can improve an existing technological product, system or method. This kind
of work is through: - correct answer innovation
"Ethics" is best described as (I)Philosophical concept dealing with moral conduct. (II) A
set of standards establishing right and wrong actions. (III) Rules that describe your duty
to society and to your fellow professionals. (IV) Guidelines that make decisions for you -
correct answer I,II, and III only
Which of the following are traits of professionalism? - correct answer a and c only (being
on time and being committed to high standards)
Put the four steps in ethical decision-making in the proper order. 1. Act on your decision
2. Identify the issue and the stakeholder. 3. Analyze alternative courses of action from
different perspectives. 4. Correlate perspectives. - correct answer 2, 3, 4, 1
Which of the following is not proper guest speaker etiquette: - correct answer applaud
after each slide
Designs machines, engines and other equipment that includes moving parts - correct
answer mechanical engineering
Designs systems to prevent pollution - correct answer Environmental Engineer
Designs roads, bridges, dams and railways - correct answer civil engineers
Explore, recover and develop methods to process oil and gas - correct answer
Petroleum Engineer
Combines engineering with human anatomy - correct answer Biomedical Engineer
Creates systems that bring power to our homes - correct answer electrical engineer
Explain the difference in an innovation and an invention - correct answer
Which of these is a disadvantage of Teamwork? - correct answer More time is taken to
perform the tasks
Communicating should not come _____________the engineering ; it's _________of the
engineering. - correct answer after; part
, Which of the following is not a characteristic of good work ethic? - correct answer
procrastination
Which of the following is not part of a constructive relationship? - correct answer One
dominant personality influences others
The rhetorical triangle is an illustration that shows the 3 considerations for wise planning
of communication in any communication mode. Which of the following is not part of the
rhetorical triangle? - correct answer reliability
Having good work ethic means: - correct answer all of the above
__________________ is the first step in the writing process. - correct answer pre-
writing
__________________ is the last step in the writing process. - correct answer
polishing/editing
A _______ Team use computer technology to tie together physically dispersed
members to achieve a common goal. - correct answer virtual
A _____________ Team is made up of employees from the same hierarchical level, but
different work areas, who come together to accomplish a specific task. - correct answer
cross-functional
A __________ Team is made up of employees from the same department who meet
each week to discuss how to improve service quality. - correct answer problem-solving
A _________ Team is made up of employees who take on a project with autonomy from
their supervisor. - correct answer self-managed
Which trait is the most important to exhibit to have good work ethic? Explain why. -
correct answer
A transportation engineer involved in designing a traffic light system for an intersection
is most likely to conduct a vehicle count at the intersection during which of the following
stages of the engineering design process? - correct answer Researching the problem
The Scientific Method is a/an ________ compared to the Engineering Design Process
which is a/an __________. - correct answer defined linear procedure, undefined circular
procedure
You want to develop a new and improved running sneaker. Which of the following would
NOT be a good way to do the background research needed to specify requirements for
your new shoe? - correct answer See what the fastest person in the world uses and
change the color.
ANSWERS #9
Select the group that best describes the building blocks for engineering - correct answer
science, math, technology
Engineers can improve an existing technological product, system or method. This kind
of work is through: - correct answer innovation
"Ethics" is best described as (I)Philosophical concept dealing with moral conduct. (II) A
set of standards establishing right and wrong actions. (III) Rules that describe your duty
to society and to your fellow professionals. (IV) Guidelines that make decisions for you -
correct answer I,II, and III only
Which of the following are traits of professionalism? - correct answer a and c only (being
on time and being committed to high standards)
Put the four steps in ethical decision-making in the proper order. 1. Act on your decision
2. Identify the issue and the stakeholder. 3. Analyze alternative courses of action from
different perspectives. 4. Correlate perspectives. - correct answer 2, 3, 4, 1
Which of the following is not proper guest speaker etiquette: - correct answer applaud
after each slide
Designs machines, engines and other equipment that includes moving parts - correct
answer mechanical engineering
Designs systems to prevent pollution - correct answer Environmental Engineer
Designs roads, bridges, dams and railways - correct answer civil engineers
Explore, recover and develop methods to process oil and gas - correct answer
Petroleum Engineer
Combines engineering with human anatomy - correct answer Biomedical Engineer
Creates systems that bring power to our homes - correct answer electrical engineer
Explain the difference in an innovation and an invention - correct answer
Which of these is a disadvantage of Teamwork? - correct answer More time is taken to
perform the tasks
Communicating should not come _____________the engineering ; it's _________of the
engineering. - correct answer after; part
, Which of the following is not a characteristic of good work ethic? - correct answer
procrastination
Which of the following is not part of a constructive relationship? - correct answer One
dominant personality influences others
The rhetorical triangle is an illustration that shows the 3 considerations for wise planning
of communication in any communication mode. Which of the following is not part of the
rhetorical triangle? - correct answer reliability
Having good work ethic means: - correct answer all of the above
__________________ is the first step in the writing process. - correct answer pre-
writing
__________________ is the last step in the writing process. - correct answer
polishing/editing
A _______ Team use computer technology to tie together physically dispersed
members to achieve a common goal. - correct answer virtual
A _____________ Team is made up of employees from the same hierarchical level, but
different work areas, who come together to accomplish a specific task. - correct answer
cross-functional
A __________ Team is made up of employees from the same department who meet
each week to discuss how to improve service quality. - correct answer problem-solving
A _________ Team is made up of employees who take on a project with autonomy from
their supervisor. - correct answer self-managed
Which trait is the most important to exhibit to have good work ethic? Explain why. -
correct answer
A transportation engineer involved in designing a traffic light system for an intersection
is most likely to conduct a vehicle count at the intersection during which of the following
stages of the engineering design process? - correct answer Researching the problem
The Scientific Method is a/an ________ compared to the Engineering Design Process
which is a/an __________. - correct answer defined linear procedure, undefined circular
procedure
You want to develop a new and improved running sneaker. Which of the following would
NOT be a good way to do the background research needed to specify requirements for
your new shoe? - correct answer See what the fastest person in the world uses and
change the color.
