Engr 1201, ENGR Ch. 7&8

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Good test taking strategies include: a)First read over the entire test b)Start with the easier problems c)Check your work carefully d)Avoid jumping from problem to problem e)All of the above

All of the above

step of behavior modification: a)knowledge b)commitment c)implementation d)all of the above

all of the above

The overall engineering honor society is: a) Phi Beta Kappa b) Pi Tau Sigma c) Tau Beta Pi d) Sigma Xi e) Eta Kappa Nu

c) Tau Beta Pi

In a challenging math, science, or engineering course the number of hours should you study for each hour the class meets is: a)1 hour b)2 hours c)3 hours d)5 hours e)Whatever is required

2 hours

Among the benefits of scheduling your study time are: a)You will be able to see immediately if you are overextended b)You'll get immediate feedback as to how much you are actually studying c)You'll feel that you have more time than you ever had before d)You'll feel much less stressed out over school e)All of the above

All of the above

Self-actualization means: a)Becoming what you are most suited for b)Building your self esteem c)Meeting your social needs d)Freedom from fear e)Having adequate food, air, and water

Becoming what you are most suited for

According to Albert E.N. Gray, "The Common Denominator of Success" is: a)Working hard b)Getting along well with people c)Forming the habit of doing things failures don't like to do d)Being satisfied by pleasing methods rather than by pleasing results e)Getting a top-notch education

Forming the habit of doing things failures don't like to do

Priority management means: a)Do the things that are urgent b)Do the things that are important c)Do all the things on your "To Do" list d)Do the easiest things first e)Do the hardest things first

Do the things that are important

"Take it as it comes" as used in the text means: (don't allow the next class session in a course to come without having mastered the material presented in the previous class session) a)Keep up in your classes b)Go with the flow c)Relax and don't put stress on yourself d)Make sure you schedule recreation time e)All of the above

Keep up in your classes

"Productive behaviors" are those that: a)Reflect hard work b)Tend not to be enjoyable c)Move us closer to our goal d)Are often the result of negative thoughts e)Generally come naturally

Move us closer to our goal

"Procrastination" means: a)Doing nothing b)Doing something you know you should do c)Doing something you know you shouldn't do d)Sleeping e)None of the above

None of the above

A survey of industry representatives conducted by the National Society of Professional Engineers indicated the #1 area in which more coursework was called for was: a)Professionalism and ethics b)Computing c)Oral and written communications d)Mathematics and science e)Laboratory work

Oral and written communications

The most important step is learning from reading is: a)Speed reading b)Recite what was learned, preferably aloud c)Skip over the concepts and get on to solving problems d)Underline the important concepts e)None of the above

Recite what was learned, preferably aloud

The book Seven Habits of Highly Effective People was written by: a)Norman Vincent Peale b)Stephen Covey c)Tony Robbins d)Dale Carnegie e)Raymond B. Landis

Stephen Covey

The major difference between doing problems as homework and doing problems on a test is: a)Homework problems are more difficult b)Time pressure c)Tests count; whereas homework doesn't d)There is no one to help you with your homework e)None of the above

Time pressure

reasons for procrastination: a)fear for failure b)fear for success c)low tolerance for unpleasant task d)disorganized e)all of the above

all of the above

The first step in a systematic approach to analytical problem solving is: a)Devise a plan b)Carry out the plan c)Understand the problem d)Check your calculations e)None of the above

Understand the problem

The basic premise of "behavior modification" is: a)People can only change if they go for counseling b)If we don't like the feelings we are having, we can just change them c)We choose our behaviors d)We have no control over our actions e)None of the above

We choose our behaviors

According to Nathaniel Branden, healthy self-esteem correlates with: a)Inappropriate conformity b)Rigidity c)Willingness to admit mistakes d)Rebelliousness e)c) and d)

Willingness to admit mistakes

One of the most significant positive aspects of being a college student is: a)It'll be over before you know it b)It starts and stops c)You are in an extremely people-oriented environment d)Sacrifice is good for you e)b) and c)

You are in an extremely people-oriented environment

Jesse Jackson's "Push for Excellence" program teaches young students that: a)You should make all "A's" in your classes b)You should try to do better than other students c)You should strive to do your personal best d)You should work to improve the school system e)You should always try to do what your parents want you to do

You should strive to do your personal best

"No Deposit, No Return" means: a)School costs lots of money b)You should return your bottles to recover your deposit c)You will get out of school what you put in d)Once you flunk out of college, you will not be able to get back in e)All of the above

You will get out of school what you put in

Self-efficacy is: a)Your sense of worth b)Your sense of competence c)Your motivation to excel d)Your productivity e)All of the above

Your sense of competence

According to Philip Wankat in his book Teaching Engineering, the most neglected area in engineering education is: a) Advising b) Facilities c) Quality of teaching d) Curriculum e) Leadership

a) Advising

All of the following are among the nationally sponsored engineering student design competitions except: a) Solar-powered airplane b) Solar-powered car c) Solar-powered boat d) Solar-powered house e) Human-powered submarine

a) Solar-powered airplane

The highest honor an engineering graduate can receive is: a) Summa Cum Laude b) Dean's List c) Invitation to President's Reception d) Membership in Tau Beta Pi e) Magna Cum Laude

a) Summa Cum Laude

Finding the proper balance between work and play is important to an engineering student because: a)Not getting one's work done can cause feelings of guilt and worry b)A person who works too much can feel deprived and lose their motivation c)Engineering study is hard d)Engineering students prefer work over play e)a) and b)

a) and b)

Your commitment to your study time should match or exceed your commitment to the time you spend attending class because: a)Your study time is when you learn the subject b)Cutting classes is okay c)When you negotiate away your study time, you are borrowing time from the future which does not exist d)You can learn most of what you need to know if you pay attention in class e)a) and c)

a) and c)

Engaging in collaborative learning and group study will benefit you because: a)You'll be better prepared for the engineering work world b)You'll learn more c)You'll enjoy studying more d)None of the above e)a), b), and c)

a), b), and c)

In scheduling your study time: a)Schedule blocks of time b)Note both where and what you will study c)Schedule work from early each morning until late each night d)Schedule sufficient time to mast er the material presented in each class before the next class meeting e)a), b), and d)

a), b), and d)

Of the more than 2,800 four-year institutions in the U.S., approximately the following number have accredited engineering programs: a) 170 b) 390 c) 520 d) 1050 e) 1500

b) 390

Power comes to you from your position as a student because: a) You know more than those who are not students b) Anyone you want to influence spent many years in the very position you now hold c) You are the manager of your own time d) You know how to persuade people of your point of view e) None of the above

b) Anyone you want to influence spent many years in the very position you now hold

"Cooperative education" is: a) Studying with other students b) Learning the principles of teamwork c) Alternating work experience with academic study d) A mandatory part of the engineering program e) None of the above

c) Alternating work experience with academic study

Informational interviews are: a) "Mock" interview situations between lower- and upper-division engineering students b) Meetings where you interview potential employers c) Worthwhile endeavors but very difficult to arrange d) Assignments intended exclusively for lower-division engineering assignments e) Meetings where prospective employers coach you in interviewing strategies

b) Meetings where you interview potential employers

One of the ways discussed in Chapter 7 for "Broadening Your Education" is: a) Take courses outside of your major to enhance your overall education b) Seek out opportunities to study abroad to better prepare you for the globalization of engineering c) Talk to and learn from people from different cultural backgrounds d) Transfer from one university to another e) Join a fraternity or sorority to develop your social and interpersonal skills

b) Seek out opportunities to study abroad to better prepare you for the globalization of engineering

The dean of engineering would generally report to: a) The President b) The Vice President for Academic Affairs c) The Chancellor d) The Board of Directors e) The College/University Trustees

b) The Vice President for Academic Affairs

Which statement is an example of "stereotyping?" a)Women on average live longer than men b)Italians are good cooks c)Engineers care only about things and not about people d)Fat people are jolly e)b), c), and d)

b), c), and d)

Working toward a Ph.D. degree in engineering: a) Can only be done following completion of the M.S. degree b) Can only be done on a full-time basis c) Is essential preparation for an academic career d) Requires that you receive a fellowship or assistantship e) Should only be attempted by the "best of the best" engineering graduates

c) Is essential preparation for an academic career

Knowingly representing the works of another as your own in any academic exercise is called: a) Cheating b) Fabrication c) Plagiarism d) Facilitating academic dishonesty e) All of the above

c) Plagiarism

Which of the following statements about engineering student design competitions is correct? a) They are synonymous with technical paper contests b) They are great educational opportunities if you have the money to participate in them c) They give practical, "real-world" engineering experience d) They have decreased in recent years due to funding cutbacks e) They are offered primarily at research institutions

c) They give practical, "real-world" engineering experience

According to ABET Criterion 3, "Program Outcomes and Assessment," engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: a) A knowledge of U.S. history b) An understanding of management principles c) A knowledge of contemporary issues d) The ability to communicate in a second language e) b) and c)

e) b) and c)

When author Raymond Landis was an engineering student, he took time to learn about his university's academic regulations, policies, and procedures. How did this knowledge benefit him? a) He learned that letters of recommendation from key professors would ensure his entry into a Ph.D. program b) He discovered that a small donation to the institution would accelerate his admission to graduate school c) He found he could apply certain high school credits to his engineering degree program, thus lessening his time to graduation d) He found he could complete his M.S. degree in engineering in just seven months e) He learned it was possible to take difficult engineering courses on a "Credit/No Credit" basis simply by filing a petition

d) He found he could complete his M.S. degree in engineering in just seven months

One advantage of starting engineering study at a community college is: a) The curriculum is less demanding than that of a four-year institution b) Math, science, and English courses enroll fewer students and offer more individualized instruction c) Industries that employ lower-division engineering students tend to be nearby d) It gives you a second chance if your high school record does not qualify you for admission to a four-year college or university e) The curriculum is geared toward pre-engineering study

d) It gives you a second chance if your high school record does not qualify you for admission to a four-year college or university

An engineering degree provides good background for which of the following area of law: a) Architecture and real estate law b) Criminal law c) Corporate law d) Product liability law e) Labor law

d) Product liability law

A Master of Science (M.S.) degree program in engineering could involve the following: a) All coursework b) Coursework plus a comprehensive exam c) Coursework plus a thesis d) One year of full-time study e) All of the above

e) All of the above

According to ABET Criterion 4, " Professional Component," the curriculum of all engineering programs must: a) Culminate in a major design experience b) Include one year of college-level mathematics and basic sciences c) Include one-and-a-half years of engineering science and engineering design d) Include a general education component e) All of the above

e) All of the above

Engineering student organizations provide benefits to their members in the area of: a) Social interaction b) Professional development c) Academic development d) Service to the college and the community e) All of the above

e) All of the above

Engineering-related summer jobs in industry: a) Are easier to find if you are a junior or senior, but are available to freshmen b) Give you valuable exposure to the engineering "work world" c) Help you earn money to support your education d) Require students to take an effective approach in searching for a position e) All of the above

e) All of the above

Specific examples of cheating are: a) Receiving or knowingly supplying unauthorized information during an examination b) Changing an answer after work has been graded, and presenting it as improperly graded c) Taking an examination for another student d) Forging or altering registration or grade documents e) All of the above

e) All of the above

The benefits of undergraduate research include: a) Earning money b) Working closely with a professor c) Learning to work on a team d) Trying out research to see if you like it e) All of the above

e) All of the above

Your campus career center can help you: a) Prepare your resume b) Develop your interviewing skills c) Identify on-campus employment opportunities d) Identify off-campus employment opportunities e) All of the above

e) All of the above

"Networking" is: a) One of the best ways to find a job b) Having lots of friends c) Using all your contacts to get an interview d) Creating an electrical circuit e) a) and c)

e) a) and c)

the 4 step in a systematic approach to analytical problem solving are: a)understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, look back b)nothing

understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, look back


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