Boyle Test
Selects equipment and plans plant facilities
production engineer
Successful designers have no real need to be organized.
False
An example of demonstrating creativity and innovation at work is to:
learn to do your job more efficiently.
Supervises control of machines and facilities
operating engineering
Which is the best example of "demonstrating creativity and innovation"?
Developing and/or improving products, services, or processes
Which of the following is NOT true in regard to a technical drawing?
It must show the drafter's personal style.
The first step in problem solving is to try the idea to see if it works.
False
Supervises the building process
construction engineering
The ability to find and allocate available resources to improve a product or service is an example of:
innovation.
Most importantly, the kind of work that is best for you is work...
that you can do well.
Complying with workplace policies demonstrates:
integrity
The first thing Barry does when he opens the home improvement store each day is to switch on the lighted "Open" sign. Today, the sign does not come on. How would Barry most efficiently determine if the problem is with the power company or the sign itself?
Attempt to switch on another device to see if it has power.
You are working on a time-sensitive project. Your coworker comes to you and says he needs to leave, due to a family emergency. He asks you to complete a project for him that is due that day. Following problem-solving steps, what is the FIRST step you should take to ensure all work is completed?
Clarify the priority of objectives with the project leader.
Which of the following is NOT a step in problem solving?
Eliminate the traditional methods that did not work.
Laurette's supervisor asks her to select the best contractor for an upcoming construction job. Laurette narrows the choices down to four contractors. What is the process for making her decision?
Evaluate all factors needed and select the most suitable contractor based on the factors
Sheet-metal drawing is used primarily in the electronics and aircraft industries.
False
The two main classes of drawing are: artistic and accurate.
False
Which of the following statements best resembles the creative process?
Find a pattern and disrupt it.
Which of the following best resembles initiative?
Seizing a leadership opportunity
Which of the following is NOT true about the history of technical drawing?
Thomas Jefferson used it when designing the Brooklyn Bridge.
An entrepreneur is someone who starts a business.
True
Different views are used to help someone visualize an object.
True
Technical drawing is one of the most effective ways to communicate ideas.
True
The first rule in selecting a vocation is to identify the activities in which you are deeply interested.
True
An employee at an auto repair garage proposes a new, efficient way to safely dispose of used motor oil. This is an example of:
creativity and innovation.
You have researched the history of a product development and are about to propose providing an additional service to your customers that should create return business and customer loyalty. This proposal is an example of:
creativity and innovation.
Eli proposed a plan to expand his business while cutting costs. This is an example of:
creativity.
Jasmine created an interactive department calendar, using an app to track attendance. Essentially she demonstrated:
creativity.
The activity of examining information, events, or relationships and making disciplined assumptions that are clear, rational, open-minded, and based on evidence is:
critical thinking.
Determine construction methods and materials
design engineer
Carla believes she is more productive when she listens to music at work, but her boss does not allow it. She should
follow company policy.
Paul feels the schedule posted at his place of employment is confusing. He creates a new form and presents it to his manager, sharing his thoughts on how it could improve the current schedule. This shows Paul's:
initiative.
Shawnee submitted new procedures to her supervisor on how to improve sales and service, based on a new model she learned about during a professional development conference. These new procedures represent a(n): negotiation
innovation
Justice told his boss he would finish the financial report by Friday. Following through on his commitment is an example of which positive workplace trait?
integrity
Skills NOT essential for computer-aided drafting include...
knowledge of computer programming.
The first stage of developing a technical drawing is to...
make a freehand sketch.
Being a responsible citizen means you should
make ethical decisions.
Creates experiments using theories of science, mathematics, and technology
research engineer
During a staff meeting, a supervisor asks employees to bring new ideas to the next staff meeting that will improve customer service. The BEST way to come up with good ideas is to
research how competitors have done it.
Marine drawing is used in the _____________ industry.
ship construction