Types of Engineering and Their Roles

Types of Engineering and Their Roles

Assessment

Interactive Video

Engineering

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores 21 types of engineering, detailing the roles and responsibilities of each. It covers civil, mechanical, electrical, computer, chemical, aerospace, environmental, software, biomedical, industrial, materials, nuclear, petroleum, structural, geotechnical, marine, agricultural, automotive, mining, systems, and aerospace systems engineering. Each section highlights the unique contributions of these fields to society, from infrastructure and technology to sustainability and healthcare.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of engineer is responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of infrastructure like bridges and roads?

Chemical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do mechanical engineers primarily focus on?

Managing waste and pollution

Developing new materials

Building and fixing anything that moves

Designing software applications

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Electrical engineers are known for working with which of the following?

Medical devices

Soil and rock behavior

Aircraft and spacecraft

Electricity and circuits

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of engineer combines electrical engineering with computer science to create digital hardware and software?

Chemical Engineer

Civil Engineer

Computer Engineer

Environmental Engineer

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Aerospace engineers are primarily involved in which of the following activities?

Designing and testing aircraft and spacecraft

Improving farming equipment

Developing new pharmaceuticals

Managing supply chain logistics

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of environmental engineers?

Developing new materials

Designing nuclear reactors

Improving vehicle performance

Protecting and improving the natural environment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of engineer is responsible for creating new materials like stronger steel or lighter plastics?

Materials Engineer

Nuclear Engineer

Petroleum Engineer

Structural Engineer

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