Engineering Exploratory Pretest

What is the primary purpose of an engineer?

• To design and build structures, machines, and systems

• To study the stars and planets

• To write novels and stories

• To teach history

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Which of the following is NOT a type of engineering?

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Literary Engineering

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What is the function of a lever?

• To lift or move loads with less effort

• To measure temperature

• To store electrical energy

• To conduct electricity

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Which simple machine consists of a wheel with a rope or cable wrapped around it?

• Lever

• Pulley

• Inclined Plane

• Wedge

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What type of engineer would design a bridge?

• Electrical Engineer

• Civil Engineer

• Software Engineer

• Chemical Engineer

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Which of the following is a basic concept in engineering?

• Force

• Photosynthesis

• Literary Analysis

• Historical Events

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What is the main role of a mechanical engineer?

• To design and analyze mechanical systems

• To study chemical reactions

• To develop software applications

• To explore space

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Which simple machine is an example of an inclined plane?

• Screw

• Wheel and Axle

• Ramp

• Pulley

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What is the primary focus of electrical engineering?

• Designing and developing electrical systems

• Building bridges and roads

• Studying plant biology

• Writing computer programs

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Which of the following is a career option for engineers?

• Doctor

• Lawyer

• Architect

• Aerospace Engineer

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