Engineering Standards Quiz

The International Organization for Standardization, commonly known as __, is responsible for developing and publishing international standards.

• ISO

• IOS

• OSI

• IOT

British Standards, denoted by the prefix __, are the national standards for the United Kingdom.

• BS

• UKS

• BSS

• NBS

The __ is a professional engineering institution that sets standards for the electrical, electronic, manufacturing, and systems sectors.

• IET

• IEEE

• ASME

• ISO

ISO 9001:2015 is an international standard that focuses on __ management systems.

• quality

• financial

• environmental

• safety

The __ is the UK regulatory body for the engineering profession, maintaining standards of professional competence and ethics.

• Engineering Council

• Engineering Board

• Technical Institute

• Professional Guild

Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose of engineering standards?

• Ensuring safety

• Promoting innovation

• Limiting creativity

• Facilitating trade

The standard BS 8888:2017 is related to:

• Electrical safety

• Technical product documentation and specification

• Environmental management

• Occupational health and safety

Which organization is responsible for developing and publishing International Electrotechnical Standards?

• ISO

• IEC

• ASTM

• ANSI

The acronym CIBSE stands for:

• Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers

• Council for Industrial and Business Standards in Engineering

• Committee for International Business and Standards in Europe

• Certified Institute of British Standards and Engineering

Which of the following is a benefit of adhering to engineering standards?

• Increased product costs

• Reduced interoperability

• Enhanced product reliability

• Limited market access