Engineering Quiz

What is the primary focus of engineering according to the video?

• Creating art

• Solving problems

• Conducting experiments

• Studying history

The term "engineering" comes from which Latin word meaning "cleverness"?

• Ingenium

• Ingeniare

• Ingenious

• Ingeniousness

Which branch of engineering focuses on building structures like highways and cities?

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main branches of engineering mentioned in the video?

• Aerospace Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

What did Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen invent?

• The electric motor

• The steam engine

• The internal combustion engine

• The airplane

What is a key activity that engineers engage in according to the video?

• Observing natural phenomena

• Designing clever solutions

• Writing novels

• Studying ancient cultures

Which engineer is associated with making the steam engine more efficient?

• Thomas Savery

• James Watt

• Nikola Tesla

• Archimedes

According to the video, what is the role of industrial engineers?

• To build buildings

• To design machines

• To optimize facilities and systems

• To explore space

What potential advancement in medicine is mentioned in the video?

• Artificial heart

• Increased lifespan

• Cure for the common cold

• Artificial pancreas

The video emphasizes that engineering is about:

• Creating new lifeforms

• Understanding the universe

• Solving practical problems

• Discovering new planets