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1. The four steps involved in a typical engineering problem solution are: define the problem,
simplify the problem, analysis, and verify the results.
2. Asking yourself, “What are some of the things known about the problem?” is a part of which
step in a basic engineering problem solution?
a. Defining the problem
b. Simplifying the problem
c. Performing the solution or analysis
d. Verifying the results
3. After the problem is define, before you can proceed with the analysis of the problem, you may
first need to
a. simplify the problem by making assumptions
b. solve the problem
c. verify the results
d. none of the above
4. Asking yourself, “What reasonable and logical assumptions can I make and yet obtain an
appropriate solution?” is a part of which step in a basic engineering problem solution?
a. Defining the problem
b. Simplifying the problem
c. Performing the solution or analysis
d. Verifying the results
5. Applying physical laws and fundamental concepts that govern the behavior of engineering
systems is a part of which step in a basic engineering problem solution?
a. Defining the problem
b. Simplifying the problem
c. Performing the solution or analysis
d. Verifying the results
6. Asking yourself, “Does the outcome make sense?” is a part of which step in a basic
engineering problem solution?
a. Defining the problem
b. Simplifying the problem
c. Performing the solution or analysis
d. Verifying the results
7. Checking your answer in the back of the textbook to make sure you have the correct answer is
a good habit to get into.
8. Engineering paper is the same thing as graph paper.
a. True
b. False
9. What are the three main sections of engineering homework presentation format?
a. given, find, solution
b. course number, assignment due date, you name
c. name, rank, serial number
d. problem description, formulas, answer
10. The grid lines on the back of an engineering paper provide scale and an outline for freehand
sketches, tables, or plotting data by hand.
a. True
b. False
11. The grid lines on the engineering paper, which can be seen from the front of the paper, are
there to assist you in drawing things or presenting tables and graphical information on the front
of the page neatly.
a. True
b. False
12. Professors generally like loose papers, and as the result some may even give extra points to
your assignment’s total score if the assignment sheets are not stapled together.
a. True
b. False
13. _____________ are means of communicating to others in an organization or to the sponsors
of a project how much progress has been made and which of the main objectives of the project
have been achieved to date.
a. progress reports
b. executive summaries
c. short memos
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d. none of the above
14. A means of communicating to people in top management positions the findings of a detailed
study or proposal is known as
a. a progress report
b. an executive summary
c. a short memo
d. none of the above
15. A means of conveying information in a brief way to interested individuals is known as
a. a progress report
b. an executive summary
c. a short memo
d. none of the above
15. The general format for a short memo is
a. Date: b. Name: c. Date: d. none of these
From: Date: From:
To: To: To:
Name: Subject: Re:
16. Detailed technical reports dealing with experimental investigations generally contain the
following items: a. title, b. abstract, c. objectives, theory and analysis, apparatus and
experimental procedures, data and results, discussion of results, conclusions and
recommendations, and appendix.
a. True
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b. False
17. The ____________ of a report should be a brief informative description of the report
contents.
a. title
b. abstract
c. objectives
d. appendix
18. In a technical report, in the __________, in complete but concise sentences you state the
precise objective, emphasize significant findings, and present conclusions and/or
recommendations.
a. title
b. abstract
c. objectives
d. appendix
19. In a technical report, the purpose of the __________ section is to state what is to be
investigated through the performance of the experiment.
a. title
b. abstract
c. objectives
d. appendix
20. In a technical report, the section in which you provide the reader with copies of all original
data sheets, diagrams, and supplementary notes is known as the
a. title
b. abstract
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c. objectives
d. appendix
21. In a technical report, all figures must be numbered and have a descriptive title.
a. True
b. False
22. In a technical report, all tables must be numbered and have a descriptive title.
a. True
b. False
23. In a technical report, the figure numbers and the titles should be placed above the figures.
a. True
b. False
24. In a technical report, the table numbers and the titles should be placed above the tables.
a. True
b. False
25. Presentations are an integral part any engineering project.
a. True
b. False
26. Engineering presentations are typically verbal reports and rarely include calculations, graphs,
charts, and engineering drawings.
a. True
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b. False
27. In a formal presentation there are certain rules and strategies that you need to follow.
a. True
b. False
28. Your oral presentation may show the results of all your efforts regarding a project. If the
listener cannot follow how a product was designed or how the analysis was performed, then all
your efforts become insignificant.
a. True
b. False
29. The oral technical presentation in many ways is not similar to a written one. You do not
need to be well organized and have an outline of your presentation ready, similar to the format
for a written report.
a. True
b. False
30. It is a good idea to rehearse your presentation and ask a friend to listen and provide
suggestions about your style of presentation, delivery, and content of the talk.
a. True
b. False
31. Engineering drawings convey vital information, such as:
a. shape
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b. size
c. type of material
d. assembly steps
e. all of the above
32. Engineering drawings typically convey all of the following vital information except
a. shape
b. size
c. type of material
d. cost
33. _____________ are a “language” used by engineers to convey their ideas, solutions to
problems, or analyses of certain situations.
a. engineering symbols
b. hieroglyphics
c. color-coding
d. dimensions