Eng10 review exam 1

Using the PERIOD​ method, design an experiment that compares how four different tires perform. You decide to run an experiment that tests all four tires on​ dry, damp, and wet roads for decelerations of 1​, 3​, 5​, 7​, and 9 ​m/s2. If each experiment is repeated two ​times, how many measurements are​ needed?

120

Synthetic​ (human caused) conversion of nitrogen into more reactive forms now accounts for what percent of all nitrogen​ fixation? A. ​1% B. ​10% C. ​50% D. ​90% E. ​99%

50%

Using the PERIOD​ method, design an experiment that compares how three different tires perform. You decide to run an experiment that tests all three tires on​ dry, damp, and wet roads for decelerations of 2​, 4​, 6​, 8​, and 10 ​m/s2. If each experiment is repeated two ​times, how many measurements are​ needed?

90

What type of engineer is likely to work on implantable​ devices, such as artificial​ kidneys? A. A biosystems engineer B. A biomedical engineer C. An electrical engineer D. A mechanical engineer

A biomedical engineer

Which of the following sentences is the best example of good technical​ writing? A. A surge in water pressure can cause a large force. This​ force, called a water​ hammer, will cause the pipes to​ fail, if left unchecked. B. A water hammer can easily break steel pipes. C. A surge in water pressure can cause a large force. This​ force, called a water​ hammer, can result in amazing failures. It is one of my favorite modes of failure. D. A water hammer happens when a surge in pressure reaches the end of a​ pipe; since water is incompressible below the saturated​ liquid/vapor line, the momentum is stopped over a short distance and the resulting forces are large.

A surge in water pressure can cause a large force. This​ force, called a water​ hammer, will cause the pipes to​ fail, if left unchecked.

What engineer would be most likely to work on identifying and reducing the number of defective car engines built on an assembly​ line? A mechanical engineer B. An industrial engineer C. A civil engineer D. A materials engineer

An industrial engineer

What type of engineer is most likely to work on designing the fiber orientation of a composite for a new carbon fiber​ airplane? A. An materials engineer B. An electrical engineer C. An industrial engineer D. A mechanical engineer

An materials engineer

In the​ (fictitious) story of George Washington and the cherry​ tree, a young George Washington tells the truth even when the consequence would likely result in punishment. This story is an appeal to ethical action from which​ perspective? A. Consequences B. Character C. Fairness D. Intent

Character

Which engineering field is primarily concerned with the​ planning, construction, and operation of​ facilities, such as offshore oil platforms or solar panel​ factories? A. Mechanical engineering B. Bioengineering C. Chemical engineering D. Civil engineering

Civil engineering

Your lab report is due soon and​ you're still a long way away from finishing. Your friend lets you borrow a few lines from his conclusion section. If you​ accept, you are A. Being a good steward of your time. B. Claiming​ another's work as your own. C. Stealing your​ friend's ideas. D. Honoring your​ friend's efforts.

Claiming​ another's work as your own.

In a common ethical​ riddle, a person is forced to make a decision that will result in injury to either their child or 100 strangers. This riddle is an appeal to which​ perspective? A. Intent B. Character C. Consequences D. Fairness

Consequences

Which of the following do NOT describe a possible design​ criteria? A. Design criteria may include a​ should-have feature in the design. B. Design criteria should be specific. C. Design criteria may include a​ must-have feature in the design. D. Design criteria may include preferences. E. Design criteria may include potential solutions.

Design criteria may include potential solutions.

Which of the following statements about design is NOT​ true? A. Designs must result in tangible products. B. Customer feedback is part of the design process. C. Failure is an important part of the design process. D. Design is an iterative process.

Designs must result in tangible products.

Which of the following statements about design is​ true? A. Designs must satisfy many objectives. B. The best design will always satisfy all of the objectives. C. The goal of any designer is to find the single best solution. D. The best designs are the result of a singular creative genius. E. None of the above statements is true.

Designs must satisfy many objectives.

What should be the first consideration when creating a project​ timeline? A. Determine the​ project's due date. B. Elect a team leader. C. Determine which tasks depend on other tasks. D. Create a matrix of responsibilities for each team member.

Determine the​ project's due date.

What is the goal of the Nitrogen Cycle Grand​ Challenge? A. Make nitrogen uptake more energy efficient. B. Discover new uses for fixed nitrogen compounds. C. Discover ways to augment natural denitrification. D. Reduce the amount of nitrogen being used in fertilization.

Discover ways to augment natural denitrification.

When writing a memo or short​ report, where should you write about the importance of your​ graphs? A. Results B. Introduction C. Discussion D. Summary

Discussion

What type of engineers are most likely to design products that provide communication​ and/or control, such as a household thermostat or robotic​ microcontrollers? A. Electrical engineers B. Materials engineers C. Industrial engineers D. Computer engineers

Electrical engineers

Which statement about ethical codes is NOT​ true? A. Ethical codes prevent people from acting unethically. B. Ethical codes have been around for thousands of years. C. Ethical codes are often rooted in religious thought. D. Ethical codes exist at local and global levels.

Ethical codes prevent people from acting unethically.

Who is primarily responsible for ethical​ decisions? A. Everyone involved in the​ decision-making process. B. The company​ ethical/legal compliance officers. C. The company that employs the decision makers. D. All of the above.

Everyone involved in the​ decision-making process.

When considering alternative​ solutions, the book suggests viewing the outcomes from three perspectives. Which one was NOT a perspective listed in the​ book? A. Fairness B. Consequences C. Intent D. Character

Fairness

Which statement is NOT good advice for preparing visual​ aids? A. Select​ high-contrast colors. B. Fill empty space with images. C. Use graphs rather than tables. D. Choose a large font size.

Fill empty space with images.

When thinking about how you will phrase things for a​ talk, you should A. Be sure to use words that demonstrate your mastery of the topic. B. Mirror your exact wording in your slides. C. Find a way to capture the attention of the audience. D. Split your topic into as many points as you can

Find a way to capture the attention of the audience.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to build​ teamwork? A. Clearly define a means of measuring team progress. B. Agree on the purpose of the team. C. Set rules for team behavior. D. Focus on personal relationships.

Focus on personal relationships

In researching a​ topic, which method is NOT a good way to validate the information on a​ webpage? A. Search for other webpages on the same topic. B. Find official webpages on the​ topic, such as a .gov or company website. C. Search for articles that have been peer reviewed. D. Use the library to find books on the topic. E. Follow the links on that website to see their supporting information.

Follow the links on that website to see their supporting information.

Which sentence best describes someone who is motivated by​ performance-oriented goals? A. I want to understand things. B. I want to solve problems. C. I want to get excellent grades. D. I want to help people succeed.

I want to get excellent grades.

Which sentence best describes someone who is motivated by​ mastery-oriented goals? A. I want to get excellent grades. B. I want to earn a lot of money. C. I want to understand things. D. I want my parents to be proud of me.

I want to understand things.

Which of the following describes random​ error? A. Random error is the uncertainty caused by human mistakes. B. Random error is the uncertainty that we try to eliminate from our experiment. C. Random error is the uncertainty inherently present in the instrumentation. D. Random error is the uncertainty caused by instrumentation malfunction.

Random error is the uncertainty inherently present in the instrumentation.

When writing a memo or short​ report, where should you place figures and​ tables? A. Discussion B. Appendix C. Introduction D. Results

Results

Which of the following definitions for sustainability is used in the​ text?. A. Sustainability is finding solutions that use renewable resources or provide the maximum benefit from nonrenewable resources. B. Sustainability means generating products that can be recycled or making use of recycled material. C. Sustainability is meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same. D. Sustainability is about finding​ long-term solutions that do not pollute the environment

Sustainability is meeting our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to do the same.

Which of these is closest to the definition of engineering put forward by the National Academy of Engineering​ (NAE)? Question content area bottom Part 1 Choose the correct answer below. A. The discovery of technological inventions. B. The application of science. C. The practice of using mathematical equations. D. The supervision of project design.

The application of science.

Which of the following is NOT a good criterion for a new​ vehicle? A. The car should be spacious. B. The car should be a silver color. C. The car must have a backup camera. D. The car should have at least 15 cubic feet of cargo space

The car should be spacious.

What is the best way to choose a final​ design? A. Use the design criteria to compare designs. B. Let each engineer argue for the merits of their design ideas. C. Ask a customer focus group to choose the best design. D. Build prototypes of each design idea and test them.

Use the design criteria to compare designs.

Why do you have an obligation to act to benefit society at​ large? A. You have skills that can be useful to others. B. You joined an engineering society. C. You are passionate about helping others. D. You are a member of a respected profession.

You are a member of a respected profession.

How do you know you have chosen the​ "right" career? A. Your boss is happy with your work. B. You are satisfied and challenged. C. You are appropriately compensated. D. Your family and friends feel it is a good fit.

You are satisfied and challenged.

Which of the following sentences is the best example of good technical​ writing? A. 43 of the bolts were .025 inches long. B. ​Forty-three of the bolts were 0.025 inches long. C. ​Forty-three of the bolts were .025 inches long. D. 43 of the bolts were 0.025 inches long.

​Forty-three of the bolts were 0.025 inches long.