Chapter 2: Engineering as a Profession - Key Terms

Match the following roles with their corresponding responsibilities.

• Role of a construction manager

• To manage construction sites

• Role of an engineering design team

• To design engineering projects

• Role of a financial aid office

• To provide financial aid to engineering students

• Role of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

• To accredit post-secondary education programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology

Answer explanation

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is responsible for accrediting post-secondary education programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology, ensuring quality education.

What do codes of ethics in engineering emphasize?

• Profit maximization

• Speed of project completion

• Honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect for human welfare and the environment

• Reducing costs

Answer explanation

Codes of ethics in engineering prioritize honesty, integrity, fairness, and respect for human welfare and the environment, ensuring that professionals act responsibly and ethically in their work.

Match the following responsibilities with the correct profession.

• Scientist

• Designing software applications

• Engineering Professor

• Conducting scientific research

• Construction Engineer

• Teaching engineering courses

• Software Engineer

• Planning, coordinating, and scheduling construction projects

Answer explanation

A primary responsibility of a construction engineer is planning, coordinating, and scheduling construction projects, ensuring that they are completed efficiently and on time.

Why is cooperation important in engineering?

• It reduces the need for communication

• It ensures projects are completed under budget

• It leads to innovative solutions, improved efficiency, and enhanced problem-solving capabilities

• It allows engineers to work independently

Answer explanation

Cooperation in engineering fosters teamwork, leading to innovative solutions, improved efficiency, and enhanced problem-solving capabilities. This collaborative approach is essential for tackling complex challenges effectively.

What is the focus of a development engineer?

• Managing construction sites

• Testing, analyzing, and refining ideas and products

• Teaching engineering principles

• Designing marketing strategies

Answer explanation

A development engineer primarily focuses on testing, analyzing, and refining ideas and products to ensure they meet specifications and function effectively, making this the correct choice.

What does economic impact in engineering refer to?

• The environmental effects of engineering projects

• The financial effects of engineered products and projects on economic systems

• The social implications of engineering designs

• The speed of project completion

Answer explanation

Economic impact in engineering specifically refers to the financial effects of engineered products and projects on economic systems, making this the correct choice. Other options focus on environmental or social aspects.

The primary focus of green design in engineering is (a)  

• Maximizing resource consumption

• Minimizing harm to the environment

• Increasing production costs

• Reducing product lifespan

Answer explanation

The primary focus of green design is to minimize harm to the environment. This approach emphasizes sustainable practices, reducing waste, and using eco-friendly materials, contrasting with options that increase resource use or costs.

(a)   is crucial for maintaining public trust in engineering.

• Innovation

• Efficiency

• Ethics

• Profitability

Answer explanation

Ethics is crucial for maintaining public trust in engineering as it ensures that engineers act responsibly and prioritize the safety and well-being of the public over personal or corporate interests.

What responsibilities does a management engineer typically have?

• Creating software applications

• Overseeing engineering projects

• Performing laboratory experiments

• Planning advertising campaigns

Answer explanation

A management engineer primarily focuses on coordinating engineering processes to improve efficiency and productivity within organizations, making this the correct choice.

What does a patent provide to an inventor?

• Unlimited production rights

• Temporary monopoly on their creation

• Permanent ownership of all inventions

• Free distribution of their product

Answer explanation

A patent grants the inventor a temporary monopoly on their creation, allowing them exclusive rights to produce and sell it for a limited time, typically 20 years, rather than permanent ownership or unlimited production rights.