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
