Introduction to the Engineering Field Vocabulary Test

What does ABET stand for?

• Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology

• Association of Business and Engineering Technicians

• American Board for Engineering and Technology

• Accreditation Bureau for Engineering and Technology

What is an actuator?

• A device that stores energy

• A component of a robotic or automated system which produces motion

• A type of sensor used in engineering

• A software used for automation

What does an Aerospace Engineer specialize in?

• Design of electrical circuits

• Design of components for spacecraft or aviation

• Development of software algorithms

• Manufacturing processes

What is an apprenticeship?

• A certification program for engineers

• A program where a novice learns a trade or skill by working under the tutelage of a trained expert

• A theoretical study of computation

• A type of engineering degree

What does a Certified Manufacturing Engineer demonstrate mastery in?

• Electrical circuits and equipment

• Manufacturing processes and engineering

• Software development

• Aerospace design

What is the role of a Certified Product Manager?

• To design electrical circuits

• To manage new products through their development life cycle

• To develop mathematical models

• To design components for spacecraft

What does a Computer Scientist specialize in?

• Theoretical side of computation

• Design of electrical circuits

• Manufacturing processes

• Physical principles of engineering

What does CTE stand for?

• Certified Technical Engineer

• Career and Technical Education

• Computer Technology Education

• Certified Training Engineer

What does an Electrical Engineer specialize in?

• Design of components for spacecraft

• Design and implementation of electrical circuits and equipment

• Development of software algorithms

• Manufacturing processes

What is the primary role of an Engineer?

• To manage new products

• To design solutions for problems using knowledge of physical principles

• To develop mathematical models

• To teach technical education