Engineering Concepts Quiz

What is the main role of an engineer?

• To create art

• To design and build things to solve specific problems

• To write stories

• To teach mathematics

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Why do engineers brainstorm more than one solution?

• To confuse themselves

• To have more options if one solution doesn't work

• To waste time

• To avoid making decisions

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What is the first solution mentioned for building a balloon-powered airlift?

• Using a car

• Building a bridge

• Using balloons filled with helium gas

• Flying a kite

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What should engineers do if they want to use balloons again on the other side?

• Throw them away

• Refill them with helium

• Paint them

• Cut them into pieces

Why was the balloon solution considered unsafe?

• Balloons are too heavy

• Balloons filled with regular air won't lift you across

• Balloons are too expensive

• Balloons are too small

What is a major drawback of using an umbrella to cross the gorge?

• Umbrellas are too expensive

• Umbrellas are too heavy

• Umbrellas are not big enough

• Umbrellas are too colorful

What is the final solution discussed for crossing the gorge?

• Building a bridge

• Using a hang glider

• Riding a zip line

• Walking around the gorge

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What material is suggested to be reused in the hang glider solution?

• The umbrella

• The tent

• The balloons

• The bicycle

What is emphasized as important when testing the hang glider solution?

• Testing it many times

• Using bright colors

• Making it lightweight

• Adding decorations

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What is the key lesson about solutions mentioned at the end?

• All solutions are equally good

• Some solutions are better than others

• Solutions should be colorful

• Solutions should be expensive

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