Engineering Basics Quiz

Which branch of engineering focuses on the design and manufacture of tools and machines?

• Mechanical

• Civil

• Electrical

Engineering related to bridges, roads, and airports falls under:

• Civil

• Mechanical

• Electrical

Which of the following is used for electric wiring, PCBs, tubing?

• copper

• steel

• brass

What force is exerted on an object due to gravity?

• Friction

• Elasticity

• Weight

In what unit is weight measured ?

• Newtons

• Kilograms

• Forces

Which force is considered both helpful and a hindrance in different circumstances?

• Gravity

• Elasticity

• Friction

Friction is essential in brakes………..it is a nuisance in an engine.

• so

• and

• but

Once a gas is compressed, it…………...

• cools down

• heats up

• changes to a liquid

Heating and ventilating ……….with air conditioning, refrigeration, etc.

• deals

• deal

• concerns

What are the four basic kinds of motion mentioned in the text?

• Rotary, Oscillating, Linear, and Circular

• Rotary, Oscillating, Linear, and Reciprocating

• Rotary, Oscillating, Circular, and Reciprocating