Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Quiz

What does mechanical engineering deal with?

• Everything that moves or flows

• Only computer programming

• Only building houses

• Only chemical reactions

Which of the following is NOT an industry where mechanical engineers commonly work?

• Aerospace Industry

• Air Quality and Pollution Control

• Automotive Industry

• Fashion Design

Which of the following is a subfield of mechanical engineering?

• Thermodynamics

• Botany

• Psychology

• Linguistics

What do mechanical engineers use their knowledge of materials for?

• To design and manufacture products and systems

• To write novels

• To cook food

• To paint pictures

Which of the following is a topic covered in the mechanical curriculum for grades 6-8?

• Get in Gear

• The Claw: Gear Ratios & Power Using LEGO Cranes

• Tug of War Battle Bots

• How to Pull Something Heavy

Mechanical engineers work collaboratively across many disciplines. What skill is important for them?

• Communicating ideas and results

• Singing and dancing

• Cooking and baking

• Drawing cartoons

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a subfield of mechanical engineering?

• Solid and fluid mechanics

• Heat transfer

• Instrumentation

• Marine biology

What do mechanical engineers combine to improve designs?

• Knowledge of materials, physics, engineering, and computer models

• Knowledge of history and geography

• Knowledge of music and art

• Knowledge of sports and games

What is one of the main goals of mechanical engineers when working on new products?

• Ensure products are suitable for manufacture at scale

• Make products only for fun

• Create products that are never used

• Design only for small projects

Which of the following is a mechanical engineering curriculum activity for grades 3-5?

• The Power of Mechanical Advantage

• Design and Build a Rube Goldberg

• Tug of War Battle Bots

• Gears: Lift It Up!