PAE Unit 1 Review

What is the primary role of an engineer?

• To entertain audiences with creative performances

• To use knowledge and skills to solve problems

• To manage financial investments for businesses

• To teach academic subjects in schools

Engineers are described as highly trained professionals who apply what to address challenges?

• A random method for brainstorming ideas

• A way to document financial expenses

• A process focused only on artistic design

• A specific set of steps that begins with a problem and ends with a solution

What is the Engineering Design Process?

• • A way to document financial expenses

• A process focused only on artistic design

• A specific set of steps that begins with a problem and ends with a solution

• A random method for brainstorming ideas

The Engineering Design Process starts with identifying what?

• • The final product

• A problem

• Marketing strategies

• Team members

What are specifications in engineering?

• • Limitations on the design and production

• Tools used for measuring materials

• Requirements of the design decided with the client’s input

• Historical records of past projects

How do constraints differ from specifications?

• Constraints are limitations on the design and production

• Constraints are requirements from the client

• Constraints are examples of math knowledge

• Constraints are skills like problem-solving

Which of the following is one of the three types of knowledge engineers must possess?

• History

• Math

• Literautre

• Geography

What is an example of science knowledge that engineers use?

• CAD Programs

• Ohm's Law

• Algebra

• Math

Which example falls under technology knowledge for engineers?

• Statistics

• Fluid Mechanics

• Communication Tools

• Statics

What type of knowledge includes Calculus and Statistics?

• Science

• Math

• Technology

• Skills