E102 Review
How does Dr. Beisel describe our current healthcare system?
"One Size Fits All"
Approximately how much does it cost in 2016 to get your entire genome sequenced?
$1,000
Approximately how much does the US spend each year in repairing pot holes?
$80 billion
Based on Satisfactory Academic Progress, what fraction of course hours must a student successfully complete to meet the SAP policy requirements?
0.667
Solar energy currently provides approximately what percentage of the world's total energy?
1%
In how many hours must a student be enrolled to be considered full-time?
12
What is the minimum overall/cumulative GPA with which a student may still graduate from NC State?
2.0
Prior to registering for classes you must meet with an advisor. If you cannot meet with your advisor, identify another acceptable person that could advise you. Select all that apply.
A Departmental Coordinator of Advising An Advisor in the College of Engineering Academic Affairs
Nitrogen source reduction is best illustrated by: a. Limiting the amount of fertilizer applied to crops b. Harvesting methane gas from manure c. Constructing Wetlands to treat urban runoff d. Answers (a) and (b) only e. All of the above
A and B only
What is the Keeling Curve?
A way to measure carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Taking a class for Credit-Only (S/U) grading will: a. Count towards full-time student status. b. Not impact my GPA. c. Not count towards the 2 allowed attempts at a course. d. All of the above e. A & B Only
A&B only
Why should we reverse engineer the brain?
A. Better computing capabilities B. Better understanding of ourselves C. Fix diseased/damaged brains D. Bionic people
The Grand Challenges of Engineering were established by the:
A. National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
What are the needs of gene therapy addressed by Dr. Beisel?
A. Precise B. Efficient C. Safe
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering?
A. Prevent nuclear terror B. Enhance virtual reality C. Artificial intelligence D. Provide access to clean water
A course you choose to AUDIT will be graded as _________. A course you choose to take for a GRADE will be graded as ____________ and be used in the calculation of your GPA A course you choose to take CREDIT-only (pass/fail) will be graded as ________.
AU or NR A+ through F scale S or U
Which is NOT a method of utilizing solar energy? A. Passive solar B. Solar electric C. Active thermal D. Solar thermal
Active thermal
The majority of nitrogen produced by humans comes from what sector:
Agricultural
Significant problems associated with an overabundance of nitrogen are: a. Impairment of ecosystems b. Blue Baby Syndrome c. Acid rain d. Answers (a) and (c) only e. All of the above
All of the above
What is brain jelly?
An experiment developed in Japan using organic polymer molecules to develop a continuous feedback mechanism in order to study the function of the brain
Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? A. Methane B. Nitrous oxide C. Carbon dioxide D. Argon
Argon
Which is NOT a type of implant that currently exists for damaged brains? A. Cochlear implants B. Artificial cerebellum C. Artificial retinas D. Device that bridges two parts of the brain to repair damage from traumatic brain injury
Artificial cerebellum
What is the gene therapy system that Dr. Beisel says is the closest to clinical application?
CRISPR
Increase of what greenhouse gas causes ocean acidification?
Carbon dioxide
Which is NOT and environmental cost associated with hydroelectric power? A. Possibility of major flooding B. Damage ecosystem downstream C. Carbon emissions D. Reduce water flow
Carbon emissions
Which of the following was not one of the 6 pillars recommended in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's 2020 report? a. Create a House Select Committee on Cybersecurity b. Operationalize Cybersecurity Collaboration with the Private Sector c. It is not user friendly and too difficult for the average user to use properly d. Strengthen Norms and Non-Military Tools e. Reshape the Cyber Ecosystem f. Promote National Resilience g. Preserve and Employ the Military Instrument of National Power
Create a House Select Committee on Cybersecurity
What grade did the American Society of Civil Engineering give to the US infrastructure in 2013?
D+
What is one method of treating involuntary muscle activity (seizures/tremors)?
Deep brain stimulation
Which of the following is NOT a possible way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? A. Shifting energy sources B. Deforestation C. Carbon injection D. Biochar
Deforestation
What did Dr. Guest mention is the second leading cause of death among children under five years of age?
Diarrheal Disease
Which of the following is considered justification for an exception to the Schedule Revision Policy?
Documented medical reasons
According to the most recent report by the United Nations, the world is on track to reach sustainable goal #6 on clean water and sanitation by the deadline set for 2030.
False
All technical CODA courses (MA / CH / PH) must be completed with a C minus.
False
An EFY student with the following credentials is guaranteed a seat in an engineering program (but not necessarily their top choice program) at NC State. A's in ENG 101, E 101, E 102, MA 141, MA 241, CH 101, CH 102, PY 205 and PY 206 as well as an S in E 115. an ESS of 4.0 sixth semester student
False
Grades earned at other institutions are always factored into a student's NC State cumulative GPA.
False
Which country was discussed in the video that implemented a policy driven approach to reduce the costs of solar energy?
Germany
How is most traumatic brain injury diagnosed currently?
Glasgow coma scale
Which organization mentioned in the video by Dr. Amant has a tool that predicts Flu Trends?
What is the top cause of death in the US?
Heart disease
What environmental condition of the sun make it favorable for nuclear fusion?
High heat and pressure
Marshall Brain is the founder of:
HowStuffWorks
What does dissolved carbon dioxide in the ocean produce?
Hydrogen ions
What catastrophe did Dr. Barlaz describe that happened during rush hour in Minneapolis which killed 13 people and injured 145 more?
I-35W bridge collapse
One of the concerns with renewable energy sources (wind/solar) is:
Inconsistent supply of power
According to Dr. Guest's talk, what percentage of the world has access to basic sanitation?
Less than 50%
Which of the following is NOT a method of drug delivery mentioned by Dr. Gu? A. Osmosis B. Cell therapy C. Microneedles D. Nanoparticles
Osmosis
A solar cell is a PV. What does PV stand for?
Photovoltaic
What does the MSNBC documentary state is possibly the weakest link in the energy industry?
Power supply grid/transmission of electricity
What is the lab at NC State working on that was mentioned in the video?
Prosthetics for lower extremities controlled by brain waves
What was the great achievement of the 20th Century that led to (in large part) the Grand Challenge, Manage the Nitrogen Cycle?
Providing enough food for the world's population
What is malware?
Software that compromises the operation of a system by performing an unauthorized function or process.
Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? A. Space exploration B. Provide energy from fusion C. Engineer better medicines D. Manage the nitrogen cycle
Space Exploration
What is the connection between two neurons called?
Synapse
Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? A. Security B. Joy of Living C. Technology D. Sustainability E. Health
Technology
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 created:
The Cyberspace Solarium Commission
What is the biggest difference between the brain and a computer chip?
The number of interconnects (connections)
Superconductors are useful in transmission of electricity because
They have zero resistance
All students in the College of Engineering must take (or have previously received credit for) an introductory Economics course.
True
CREDIT-ONLY attempts at a course are considered attempts within the Course Repeat Regulation (limits students to 2 course attempts without special permission).
True
Generally, 300-level engineering classes are restricted to students who have CODA'ed into their engineering departments.
True
HES_ (physical education) courses and E 115 courses can be taken for credit only (S/U grading), and still count towards graduation in engineering.
True
Students are allowed only two attempts at CODA courses here at NC State.
True
Students may be administratively dropped from courses for which they do not meet the published prerequisites.
True
Students should apply to CODA once they have completed, or during the semester they are completing, the final CODA requirements.
True
The foreign language proficiency requirement may be satisfied by obtaining an average of C or better for two years in the same language during high school.
True
Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence or barrier associated with deep well carbon injection? A. Gas eruptions B. Earhquakes C. Cost/energy cost D. Volcanoes
Volcanoes
Deuterium is a relatively uncommon form of hydrogen, but can be created from what common source?
Water
Which engineering disciplines are likely to be most involved in Managing the Nitrogen Cycle?
a. Agricultural b. Biological c. Chemical
Which energy source emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy produced? A. Hydroelectric B. Nuclear C. Natural gas D. Coal
coal
Which of the following are one of the grand challenges of engineering a. Secure cyberspace b. Reverse engineer the brain c. Driverless vehicles d. Improve urban infrastructure
secure cyberspace reverse engineer the brain improve urban infrastructure
A majority of physicians agree that social media helps them care for their patients and provide higher quality care.
true
Solar PV Total Global Capacity has been growing at approximately what rate every two years?
x2
Layer deterrence strategy involves what three concepts:
Create infrastructure that is defensible and robust Shape the environment Impose cost - i.e. penalties for bad actors
which is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century? A. Refrigeration B. Electrification (distribution of electricity) C. Telephone D. Spacecraft
Electrification
The United Kingdom is using what technology to help locate pipes buried underground?
Electromagnetic signals
What metallic element is used to produce power from nuclear fusion
Lithium
Select all NC State GEP corequisites.
US Diversity (USD) Global Knowledge (GK)
Which is NOT a reason why early versions of VR failed?
Bulkiness of equipment
Which is NOT one of the two assembly methods for achieving nuclear supercriticality? A. Implosion assembly B. Rapid assembly C. Gun-type assembly
Rapid Assembly
The Synchrotron at Argonne National Laboratories accelerates electrons to approximately:
The speed of light
Engineering may eventually be able to facilitate brain to brain transfer of knowledge.
True
What country was highlighted in the TED talk that is known for having a 0% drop out rate from public schools and a highly individualized education system?
finland
Oculus Rift started as a kick starter.
true
Stanford researchers found a 76% increase in learning effectiveness when using virtual laboratories over traditional teaching methods.
true
How long did it take to clear the 74 mile traffic jam in Beijing that was discussed by Dr. Barlaz?
11 days
How many departments, including jointly administered departments (ex. Paper Science & Engineering), are in the College of Engineering?
12
How many Grand Challenges of Engineering are there?
14
According to the Progress Toward Degree policy a student is encouraged to enroll in a minimum of ______ credit hours to ensure graduation in an eight semester time frame?
15
How many courses can be excluded from the calculation of your GPA through the Grade Exclusion Policy? (ie. How many Grade Exclusions do you have?)
2
What is the maximum number of attempts for courses at NC State without special permission from the student's College?
2
The Mariana trench is approximately how deep?
7 miles
What engineering challenges are needed to enhance virtual reality?
A. Resolution of video display B. Fast enough refresh and update rates C. Wide field of view D. Reproduce sensations of sound, touch, and motion
To be eligible to apply for a co-op position, a student must have met which of the following requirements?
CODA'ed into a program prior to the first work period Have an overall GPA of 2.5 Have enough semesters remaining to fit in 12 months of work prior to graduation Passed a minimum of 30 credit hours
Which is NOT one of the 3 pillars of the Nonproliferation Treaty? A. Control of nuclear weapons by UN Security Council B. Nonproliferation - prevent further spread of nuclear weapons C. Right to peaceful use of nuclear technology D. Disarmament - reduction of current nuclear weapons
Control of nuclear weapons by UN Security Council
Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve are five steps of what process?
Engineering Design Process
One of the major challenges associated with space flight that Dr. Jones explained is:
Extreme heat upon reentry into the atmosphere
Which company bought Oculus Rift for $2 billion?
The Power Law of Learning says that the amount of time it takes a student to complete a task increases exponentially with the complexity of the task.
False
You are allowed two Grade Exclusions during your time here at NC State. Dr. Parish recommended that students wait until their senior year to apply grade exclusions.
False
Which is NOT an effect of ocean acidification on the animals of the ocean? A. Coral is weakened B. Fish lose their scales C. Clams and crabs develop weaker shells D. The food chain is disrupted
Fish lose their scales
What are electrorheological fluids?
Fluid that alters thickness when exposed to electric fields of different strengths
Which of these is required to become a licensed professional engineer?
Four years of engineering practice/work experience Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE Exam) Successful completion of the Principles and Practice Examination (PE Exam)
What is an example of augmented reality?
Google Glass
Which is one of the main challenges involved in deep sea exploration? A. High pressure B. Availability of oxygen C. Time required to resurface D. Levels of carbon monoxide
High pressure
Syntactic foam is made of:
Hollow glass microspheres suspended in epoxy resin
Which is NOT a challenge faced by engineers when trying to prevent nuclear terror? A. Identify new sources of weapons grade nuclear material B. Protect nuclear material intended for power production from diversion or theft C. Identify the parties responsible for a nuclear attack using forensics D. Detect nuclear material in transit (land, air, sea)
Identify new sources of weapons grade nuclear material
Extreme heat upon reentry into the atmosphere
Land in the outer solar system (most distant landing of any man-made spacecraft)
Select all of the courses required to eligible to CODA.
MA141 MA241 CH102 PY206 PY205 CH101
What was the name of the first national level project to develop nuclear technology?
Manhattan project
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was well known for combining his skills as an engineer and a scientist by making improvements in the:
Microscope
Which is NOT a possible consequence of climate change? A. More predictable weather patterns B. Systematic climate change (temperature, rainfall, etc.) C. Ice caps melt and sea levels rise D. Climatic instability (extreme weather)
More predictable weather patterns
Which education policy initiative in the US was discussed in the TED talk because of the irony of its intentions and actual effect?
No Child Left Behind
Which power source has zero carbon emissions?
Nuclear
A new possible source of clean energy which is also harnessed by the sun and other stars
Nuclear fusion
What did Dr. Beisel mention are two newer health concerns facing the US?
Obesity and multi drug resistance
What is the most challenging step in creating a nuclear weapon?
Obtaining the nuclear material
What is the planet's biggest carbon sink?
Ocean
Which two landslide events did Dr. Barlaz discuss?
Oso, Washington and Pigeon River Gorge
The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is a
Particle accelerator
How does Dr. Beisel describe the healthcare system of the future?
Personalized medicine
Which of the following does NOT add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere? A. Burning fossil fuels B. Photosynthesis C. Land use change (deforestation) D. Volcanoes
Photosynthesis
Dr. Barlaz highlights four of the grand challenges that pertain to the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department. Which of the following is NOT one of those highlighted?
Prevent nuclear terror
What is nonproliferation?
Prevent the spread of technology and materials used to make nuclear weapons
Which is NOT a primary source of nuclear material? A. Weapons-grade plutonium B. Highly-enriched uranium C. Purified radium
Purified Radium
Which is NOT an engineering challenge associated with solar energy?
Reduce carbon emissions
Using the information provided in the video and your own research, briefly describe the concept of resource recovery and how it is being used to mitigate issues related to sanitation. (2 pts) AND Briefly describe at least two technologies that are being used and/or developed in resource recovery efforts. (2 pts)
Resource recovery is the concept of getting back the nutrients and resources we ingest from our diets back into our agriculture and sanitation. For sanitation specifically, with more resource recovery this would mean increasing the access to sustainable fertilizers in less developed countries almost entirely and increase the global access to sanitation and clean water. One technology that exemplifies resource recovery is composting toilets. The feces go into a chamber, and it is left to desiccate and dry out until it resembles the texture and appearance of soil. Crystal fertilizer consists of taking urine, precipitating compounds out of it such as magnesium, ammonium, and phosphate, which when taken resembles a white powder that can be used in agriculture.
What is the strongest shape for resisting high pressures?
Sphere
What is another name for personalized learning?
Student centered learning
What is the fission state achieved in a nuclear weapon?
Supercritical
What is the goal of the Pit Excrevator?
To help empty pit latrines in developing countries
Assessment usually occurs in the middle of learning and evaluation occurs after learning in order to judge quality.
True
MyPack will prevent a student from enrolling in a course for a third attempt.
True
No exceptions to the Schedule Revision Policy will be considered during the last two weeks of the semester or later.
True
Once applied, the grade in a course for which a Grade Exclusion has been used will be omitted from only the GPA calculation; the course and grade will still appear on your transcript.
True
Statistics show that student engagement, staff and administration performance, and test scores and attendance all improve when personalized learning techniques are implemented.
True
Water from a borehole obtained from a groundwater source is safer than surface water.
True
The Nonproliferation Treaty was a result of what war?
WWII
Which is not one of the three varieties of VR? A. Oculus Rift B. 3D movie glasses C. Google Cardboard D. Google Glass
google glass
Studies show that people immersed in virtual reality respond physically (i.e. heart rate changes, exhibit anxiety, fear, etc.)
true
Virtual reality has been used to treat social anxieties, such as fear of public speaking, post-traumatic stress disorder, and others.
true
