Chapter 2 Engineering Fundamentals:
An Introduction to Engineering
1. How many hours are there in a week? ________
2. How many hours should you spend studying outside of class for each hour spent in class?
______
3. A good way to learn something is to explain ideas and concepts in your own words to others in
a group.
4. Which of the following is NOT a good daily study practice?
a. Attend classes regularly
b. Keep up with the reading
c. Get help right away
d. Drink plenty of caffeine
e. Take good notes
f. Form study groups
Analysis:
5. Volunteering is a good way to feel connected to your community.
a. True
b. False
6. Engineering organizations are only for practicing engineers and not for engineering students.
7. The best time to discuss your graduation plan with your advisor is during the year in which
you plan to graduate.
8. It’s good practice to have your questions formulated and well thought out before you go to see
your professor.
9. The best use of a study group is to
a. have your questions answered.
b. come prepared to discuss appropriate materials.
c. receive tutoring.
Analysis:
Engineering Fundamentals, 5th ed. Chapter 2
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10. Only a few people need to participate in a study group.
11. It’s a good idea to wait until the night before the exam to study.
12. It’s a good idea to study for exams on a daily basis.
13. Give two reasons why it’s important to get to know upper-division engineering students.
14. Describe two benefits of getting involved with a professional engineering organization.
15. Volunteering is a way to develop additional important skills such as communication,
management, or supervisory skills that may not be taught in your classes.
a. True
b. False
