engineering exam
51. Which roof type should not be used in areas with heavy snowfall? A. Flat. B. Gambrel. C. Hip. D. Gable.
A
Setting the temperature on a thermostat is an example of ____ communication. A. human-to-machine B. machine-to-human C. technology-to-human D. human-to-technology
A
The ____ action of the communication process involves a communication channel or carrier. A. transmitting B. receiving C. encoding D. decoding
A
Which of the following is not an example of secondary processing? A. Mining. B. Machining. C. Welding. D. Coating.
A
Designers using ____ methods hold one condition constant while another is varied, in order to compare different conditions. A. descriptive B. experimental C. technological D. historical
B
Materials that are heated to a ____ state are referred to as "molten." A. plastic B. fluid C. gaseous D. solid
B
Systems that burn wood are usually in the room being heated and are called ____ heating systems. A. conductive B. indirect C. direct D. primitive
C
____ is the ore from which aluminum is refined. A. Bauxinium B. Alumina C. Bauxite D. Aluminite
C
The most commonly found form of coal is ____ coal. A. bituminous B. lignite C. anthracite D. stannous
a
1. Financial affairs involve obtaining money and physical resources and keeping the financial records needed to manage the system.
t
2. Controllers provide management for companies' accounting and auditing aspects, as well as report preparation for governmental agencies.
t
3. Manufacturing technologies are used in converting materials into industrial and consumer products.
t
The phrase "Click It or Ticket" is intended to ____. A. persuade B. inform C. entertain D. amuse
A
The second major phase of solving technological problems, which involves brainstorming and isolating, refining, and detailing the best solution, is called ____. A. developing the solution B. communicating the solution C. evaluating the solution D. identifying the problemC
A
Which of the following is not a form of underground coal mining? A. Shaft mining. B. Slip mining. C. Drift mining. D. Slope mining.
B
Corporate participation means that ____. A. a corporate form of ownership must be present Corporate participation means that ____. B. people are combined into one body working toward similar goals C. there is a lack of a common vision D. the success of an enterprise is dependent on its owners
B. people are combined into one body working toward similar goals
Most technology is developed and put into use by ____ enterprise. A. public B. private C. secure D. communal
B. private
Developing and operating systems for producing products, structures, or services is defined as the ____ stage. A. research and development B. production C. marketing D. deconstructive
B. production
"Open," "mated," and "shaped" are all forms of ____. A. molds B. presses C. dies D. None of the above.
C
A thermostat controlling a furnace is an example of ____ communication. A. technology-to-technology B. technology-to-machine C. machine-to-machine D. machine-to-technology
C
Applying electronic impulses on a magnetic tape is an example of the ____ action of the communication process. A. writing B. recording C. encoding D. transmitting
C
____ is not a type of mechanical fastener. A. A rivet B. A bolt C. Glue D. A screw
C
1. ____ technologies are new technologies that are not currently widely employed. A. Current B. Obsolete C. Emerging D. None of the above.
C. Emerging
Manufacturing activities could not exist without other ____ systems. A. governmental B. transitional C. technological D. obsolete
C. technological
A receiver gathers and ____ a message. A. sends B. transmits C. encodes D. decodes
D
A(n) ____ is an example of rotary-wing aircraft. A. airplane B. balloon C. blimp D. helicopter
D
An engineer named ____ developed the basic principle of modern road construction. A. Casey Jones B. Paul Paver C. M. T. Lane D. John McAdam
D
Calling a pager is an example of ____. A. computer and Internet communication B. photographic communication C. printed graphic communication D. telecommunication
D
Finishing materials can be applied by ____. A. brushing B. spraying C. rolling D. All of the above.
D
Which of the following is not a horizontal framing member? A. Top plate. B. Header. C. Sole plate. D. Stud.
D
____ are used to transport liquids such as petroleum across oceans. A. Barges B. Containerships C. Passenger ships D. Tankers
D
Which of following is not a fossil fuel? A. Coal. B. Ethyl alcohol. C. Natural gas. D. Petroleum.
b
A ____ machine moves a single-point tool back and forth across the work to achieve a cutting action. A. shaping B. turning C. drilling D. milling
A
As the final step in the refining process, pure aluminum is cast into ____. A. ingots B. billets C. slabs D. blooms
A
Which type of bridge is used to span very long distances? A. Truss. B. Suspension. C. Beam. D. Cantilever.
B
The ____ contains the power and operator units in a long-distance freight truck. A. bridge B. fuselage C. tractor D. trailer
C
Which of the following is not a main step in the universal problem-solving process? A. Evaluate the plan. B. Devise a plan for solving the problem. C. Build a model. D. Develop an understanding of the problem
C
Which of the following provides a concrete foundation for decision making and action? A. Ideas. B. Words. C. Information. D. Emotions.
C
Ignition of a fuel-air mixture drives the piston down during the ____ stroke of the four-stroke internal combustion engine cycle. A. compression B. exhaust C. intake D. power
D
Which type of criteria and constraints describes the resources available for producing the device or system? A. Financial. B. Market. C. Environmental. D. Production.
D
7. Industrial relations is described as the spirit of cooperation in developing and operating a technological system so people share a common vision and work toward similar goals.
f
Which thermal conditioning process is used for ceramic products? A. Annealing. B. Firing. C. Hardening. D. Tempering.
B
Which of the petroleum fractions below is the lightest? A. Diesel. B. Asphalt. C. Butane. D. Kerosene.
C
Which type of foundation would be used in an earthquake-prone area? A. Spread. B. Pile. C. Slab. D. None of the above.
C
9. Each technological system operates independently of the others.
f
A general aviation system is an example of what type of transportation system? A. Air. B. Continuous flow. C. Highway. D. Water
A
A signal that causes static to be heard on a radio is an example of ____. A. interference B. noise C. music D. clamor
A
A(n) ____ is a mental image of what a person thinks something should be. A. idea B. word C. story D. emotion
A
Designers using ____ methods to gather information obtain information from existing records. A. historical B. technological C. scientific D. experimental
A
Which of the following is not a type of core material used for plywood? A. Composition board. B. Lumber. C. Particleboard. D. Veneer.
A
____ is the air resistance force that opposes the forward motion of a fixed-wing airplane. A. Drag B. Lift C. Thrust D. Weight
A
____ technologies are used in processing data into information. A. Communication and information B. Energy and power C. Manufacturing D. Construction
A. Communication and information
A Web site that provides daily and weekly weather reports is intended to ____. A. persuade B. inform C. entertain D. amuse
B
A ____ hull design provides the most stability for a boat. A. deep-V B. flat-bottom C. round-bottom D. semi-V
B
A rail system is an example of a(n) ____-transportation system. A. air B. land C. space D. water
B
A sign that reads, "Slippery When Wet," is intended to ____. A. persuade B. inform C. entertain D. amuse
B
A triangular structure used in roof framing is called a ____. A. brace B. truss C. rafter D. king post
B
An essay written with a word processing program about your summer vacation is an example of ____. A. computer and Internet communication B. printed graphic communication C. telecommunication D. technical graphic communication
B
An opinion on how to complete a certain task is an example of a(n) ____. A. emotion B. idea C. feeling D. fact
B
Communication towers, railways, roads, and dams are examples of ____ structures. A. public B. civil C. government D. community
B
In the annealing oven, the temperature of formed glass is gradually lowered to about ____ to relieve internal stresses. A. 200°F B. 400°F C. 500°F D. 800°F
B
The ____ engine is the most common type of engine used in land vehicles. A. diesel B. internal combustion C. steam turbine D. turbofan
B
The ____ system of a transportation vehicle produces the force needed to power the vehicle. A. guidance B. propulsion C. structural D. suspension
B
The goal of ____ is to keep a product or structure in good working order. A. product design B. servicing C. repair D. quality control
B
The process of breaking heavier (larger) hydrocarbon particles into smaller ones is called ____. A. fractionating B. cracking C. polymerizing D. separating
B
The third major phase of solving technological problems, which involves modeling and selecting the best solution, is called ____. A. communicating the solution B. evaluating the solution C. identifying the problem D. developing the solution
B
The three parts of a communication system are the ____. A. sender, cable, and message B. receiver, transmitter, and carrier C. information, persuasion, and entertainment D. encoder, carrier, and decoder
B
Which of the following is the material resulting from the iron smelting process? A. Cast iron. B. Pig iron. C. Wrought iron. D. Flat iron.
B
Which of the following transportation systems does not use vehicles? A. Air-transportation system. B. Continuous flow system. C. Rail system. D. Water-transportation system.
B
Which type of criteria and constraints establishes the cost-benefit ratio for the device or system? A. Environmental. B. Financial. C. Market. D. Technical/engineering.
B
____ is the upward force exerted on an object immersed in fluid. A. Ballast B. Buoyancy C. Drag D. Thrust
B
Technologies that can no longer efficiently meet human needs are ____ technologies. A. current B. obsolete C. emerging D. modern
B. obsolete
. Changing the form of a material to make it more valuable is called ____. A. transformation B. form processing C. form utility D. product forming
C
A book is an example of ____ communication. A. machine-to-human B. media-to-human C. human-to-human D. human-to-media
C
Designers using ____ methods to gather information record observations about the present conditions. A. scientific B. legal C. descriptive D. technological
C
The first major phase of solving technological problems, which involves defining the problem and gathering information, is called ____. A. evaluating the solution B. developing the solution C. identifying the problem D. communicating the solution
C
The fourth major phase of solving technological problems, which involves interpreting and presenting the solution, is called ____. A. identifying the problem B. developing the solution C. communicating the solution D. evaluating the solution
C
Which of the following does not require 220-volt power? A. Electric range. B. Clothes dryer. C. Ceiling light. D. Water heater.
C
Which of the following should be completed when defining a problem or opportunity? A. Describing the situation that needs a technological solution. B. Establishing the criteria and constraints under which the artifact or system must operate. C. Both A and B. D. Neither A nor B.
C
Which of the following statements in relation to a turbofan engine is not true? A. It is the engine of choice for most commercial aircraft in use today. B. The engine operates at lower speeds than a turbojet engine. C. A turbine-driven propeller provides thrust to move the aircraft. D. The air compressed by the turbofan is divided into two streams.
C
One of the goals of communication is to ____. A. command B. dictate C. confuse D. persuade
D
Permanent molds are often made from ____. A. plaster B. steel C. aluminum D. All of the above.
D
Resource-processing systems involve ____. A. Locating and obtaining materials from the earth. B. Changing industrial materials into products. C. Transporting materials to a processing mill. D. Both A and C.
D
Softwood lumber is produced in specific sizes that are called ____ sizes. A. standard B. normal C. average D. nominal
D
Talking to a friend on a cell phone is an example of ____. A. computer and Internet communication B. photographic communication C. printed graphic communication D. telecommunication
D
The ____ furnace is used in the most common steel-making process. A. oxygen-enriched B. blast C. refractory D. basic oxygen
D
The region above the earth where general aviation and commuter aircraft operate is the ____. A. exosphere B. ionosphere C. mesosphere D. troposphere
D
Unwanted sounds or signals that become mixed in with the desired information are called ____. A. information B. music C. static D. noise
D
Which of the following methods can be used to gather information? A. Historical methods. B. Descriptive methods. C. Experimental methods. D. All of the above.
D
Which of the following types of resources can become inputs to production systems? A. Minerals. B. Genetic materials. C. Fossil fuel materials. D. All of the above.
D
The problem-solving and design process in technology ____. A. is used in cases of attempting to satisfy people's technological needs and wants B. can be helpful in solving problems C. can be used to make improvements D. All of the above
D. All of the above
In each technological system, inputs are processed and transformed into ____. A. goals B. feedback C. materials D. outputs
D. outputs
A person reacting to a traffic light is an example of ____ communication. A. human-to-machine B. machine-to-human C. technology-to-human D. human-to-technology
b
Workers in the logging industry who actually cut down the trees are called ____. A. swampers B. fellers C. buckers D. cutters
b
Tritium is a hydrogen isotope with ____ neutrons in its nucleus. A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3
c
10. Problem solving is not a common human activity and should be left to the experts.
f
4. The goal of government-sponsored technology is to make a profit.
f
5. There are nine major types of technology that have been used by humans throughout history to modify and control the environment.
f
6. Most technology is developed and applied by groups or teams of people.
t
8. Television was considered high technology in the early 1950s.
t
