Engineering Georgia State Developed 7773 NOCTI Practice

A civil engineer is best suited to

• investigate the mechanics of bridges and roads

• study atmosphere pollutants

• perform pipe stress analysis

• develop a new model of car

Which of the following is the earliest example of engineering?

• Gutenberg press

• moving assembly line

• Archimedes screw

• cloth weaving loom

Which of the following is an example of an inexhaustible energy source?

• wind

• nuclear

• natural gas

• coal

A video game company would like to test a new game controller design. Which of the following would be the best way for them to start testing and comfort and effectiveness of the controller?

• mockup

• prototype

• scale model

• sample

The branch of engineering that combines physical science, life science, mathematics, and economics to processes that convert raw materials into more valuable forms is called _____________ engineering.

• industrial

• chemical

• electrical

• mechanical

The main components of the engineering design process include identifying, defining, selecting, implementing and

• deconstructing

• debating

• evaluating

• enhancing

Using Ohm's Law, how much current is going through the following circuit?

15.5 Volts

5 Ohms resistance

• 3.1 amps

• 7.75 amps

• 31.0 amps

• 77.5 amps

Which step of problem solving helps to determine if a certain product is of value?

• identify possible solutions

• identify the problem

• implementation

• evaluation

Tom wants to research how materials and parts move through his plant in order to see where and how the company may be able to increase productivity. This is the study of

• operation management

• waste spending analysis

• production flow

• mechanical engineering

What is the cubic area of an object that is 5 feet long, 2.5 feet wide, and 3.5 feet tall?

• 48.75 ft²

• 43.75 ft²

• 47.50 ft²

• 52.25 ft²