Principles of Applied Engineering TEKS Review

When using AutoCAD, what commands allows you to draw a circle?

Circle

What occupation designs and constucts public works, (ex. roadways bridges, and tunnels)?

Civil Engineer

What drafting tool is used to draw a circle?

Compass

What does CAD stand for?

Computer Aided Design/Drawing

When you're drawing in CAD and you want to duplicate an object several times, you would use what command?

Copy

If mechanical engineers work on machines, what do electrical engineers work on?

Electronics

What view or views ahould an orthographic drawing include?

Front, Top, Right Side

What type of line is used to represent an edge or feature that isn't visible in a view?

Hidden line

What is the first step in the engineering design process?

Identify/ask the problem

When making a full sized model of a part that doesn't actually function, what is the part card?

Mock-Up

What is the command in AutoCAD to duplicate a line a specific distance from the original?

Offset command

A drawing made by using only pencil, paper, and eraser is called?

Sketch

What would be designed by an environmental engineer?

Solar panels and wind turbines.

After creating a prototype, what do engineers do to figure out how to improve their designs?

Test and Evaluate

What are the three views of an isometric drawing?

Top, Front, Side Views

What is the strongest shape for building a structure?

Triangle

What is the command in AutoCAD to remove unwanted lines?

Trim command

How are engineers expected to communicate solutions?

Verabally, CAD designs, written

What type of line shows the surface or outline edges of an object being drawn?

Visible line

What would be designed by a biomedical engineer?

X-ray

What are the steps of the engineering design cycle when designing a prototype to solve and engineering problem?

1. Identify the problem 2. Brainstorm 3. Choose solution 4. Construct prototype

When locating views on a drawing, the top view should be placed _____ the front View.

Above

What is the name of a portable power source?

Battery

Why is it best practice for an engineer to be involved with a professional engineering organization?

Can keep up with other engineers