Question 1 A) The pyramids in Egypt are cited as an ancient world wonder. What is the main reason that the pyramids are important to the study of engineering? (1 point) Responses The pyramids were built to stand for centuries, an engineering feat. The pyramids were built to stand for centuries, an engineering feat. They reflect a rich ancient culture worth studying, as artifacts have shown. They reflect a rich ancient culture worth studying, as artifacts have shown. The pyramids are so large and well-done that they can be seen from space. The pyramids are so large and well-done that they can be seen from space. Archeologists know that they are the last remaining wonder of the world. Archeologists know that they are the last remaining wonder of the world. Question 2 A) Deandra has always loved to build things, from connecting plastic blocks to form mini cities to shoebox dioramas. She sees patterns in mathematics that also appear in the real world and can’t resist incorporating these patterns into designs. Diandra notices how bridges stand, how dams channel water, and how landscape and buildings can complement each other. What area of engineering BEST fits Deandra’s skill set? (1 point) Responses mechanical engineering mechanical engineering civil engineering civil engineering mathematical engineering mathematical engineering engineering management engineering management Question 3 A) Which subfield is an engineer working in if it is their role to specify the requirements to minimize the risk of landslides? (1 point) Responses urban urban coastal coastal geotechnical geotechnical transportation transportation Question 4 A) What sub-discipline of civil engineering is responsible for manufactured islands on the coast of Dubai? (1 point) Responses transportation transportation geotechnical geotechnical coastal coastal construction construction Question 5 A) Ismael works in a sub-field of civil engineering that can be a safeguard when engineering projects potentially misuse resources. What sub-field does he work in? (1 point) Responses water resources engineering water resources engineering structural engineering structural engineering environmental engineering environmental engineering geotechnical engineering geotechnical engineering Question 6 A) The definition of civil engineering includes what two concepts? (1 point) Responses public and industrial public and industrial structural and environmental structural and environmental building and overseeing building and overseeing urban and agricultural urban and agricultural Question 7 A) Why is the study of civil engineering broken down into eight different sub-categories? (1 point) Responses This assists students in choosing which field of engineering they want to enter. This assists students in choosing which field of engineering they want to enter. Civil engineering is different from other big categories of engineering. Civil engineering is different from other big categories of engineering. Protecting the natural environment is vital in civil engineering. Protecting the natural environment is vital in civil engineering. Civil engineering is an expansive field with varied functions and opportunities. Civil engineering is an expansive field with varied functions and opportunities. Question 8 A) Structural engineers calculate support and resistance. One example of resistance is: (1 point) Responses building a house on stilts in a flood-prone area. building a house on stilts in a flood-prone area. ensuring that a bridge will bear the weight of freight trains. ensuring that a bridge will bear the weight of freight trains. constructing a building to withstand the weight of several floors. constructing a building to withstand the weight of several floors. designing a structure that will not collapse from an earthquake. designing a structure that will not collapse from an earthquake. Question 9 A) Some cities, no matter when they were founded or where they are located, seem to be easier to navigate. Chicago is built on a grid system so a traveller, even without GPS, can easily find an address. What type of engineering helps create such a system? (1 point) Responses structural structural construction construction geotechnical geotechnical urban urban Question 10 A) What descriptive term BEST describes civil engineering? (1 point) Responses projects on land projects on land 20th century discipline 20th century discipline projects and systems projects and systems private sector private sector Question 11 A) The tallest freestanding structure in the Western hemisphere is the: (1 point) Responses Eiffel Tower in Paris. Eiffel Tower in Paris. CN Tower in Toronto. CN Tower in Toronto. Sears Tower in Chicago. Sears Tower in Chicago. Empire State Building in New York City. Empire State Building in New York City. Question 12 A) Petra is working on a project with a team of engineers. She checks in with each team member and discusses what progress they are making, talks about challenges they face, and helps resolve any conflict issues that arise. What role is Petra playing on this team? (1 point) Responses contributor contributor collaborator collaborator challenger challenger communicator communicator Question 13 A) What does the phrase “leap from information to formation” mean? (1 point) Responses making an idea into a concrete object making an idea into a concrete object creating theories based on information creating theories based on information using assumptions when facts are unclear using assumptions when facts are unclear incorporating ideas from several fields incorporating ideas from several fields Question 14 A) To build accurately, a civil engineer needs information about the curves, points, and overall shape of the land. What process does the engineer use to get this information? (1 point) Responses planning planning planing planing surveying surveying measuring measuring Question 15 A) Rafe is transportation engineer working on a light rai, system. Who are the other two specialized civil engineers Rafe is LIKELY working with? (1 point) Responses a coastal engineer and a water resources engineer a coastal engineer and a water resources engineer a construction engineer and an urban engineer a construction engineer and an urban engineer an air quality engineer and a civil engineer an air quality engineer and a civil engineer a transportation engineer and a conservation engineer a transportation engineer and a conservation engineer Question 16 A) Tom sets up equipment, including a transit and a theodolite, on the crest of a rolling hill. His goal is to assess the landscape by first determining points and then measuring the angles between them. What end product will he create? (1 point) Responses map map model model hypothesis hypothesis method method Question 17 A) Ramaa and the rest of the field team at Topographical Consultants are evaluating a tract of land for a potential housing development. What do they need to focus on for accurate measuring? (1 point) Responses chains that measure up to 500 feet chains that measure up to 500 feet transits, theodites, and compasses transits, theodites, and compasses points and the angles between them points and the angles between them meters or feet, both linear and square meters or feet, both linear and square Question 18 A) Imagine an assignment to create a model for an oil drilling site. Requirements are a visual representation, an easy way to alter variables, and a format that allows team members access from their home office computers. What would be the BEST tool for creating a model for this project? (1 point) Responses a physical replica a physical replica a mathematical representation a mathematical representation an analogy an analogy a computer simulation a computer simulation Question 19 A) Rieka, working on improving an air filtering system, suspects that the rate of airflow from one part of the system to another can be increased. Energy specifications can be upgraded but need to stay within a safe range to prevent materials failure. What is the MOST practical way Rieka can test the components? (1 point) Responses reverse engineer the system by dismantling the entire original product reverse engineer the system by dismantling the entire original product build models of the two parts and test their soundness at different flow speeds build models of the two parts and test their soundness at different flow speeds use a simulation program to try filtration components from various manufacturers use a simulation program to try filtration components from various manufacturers sketch the system, highlighting the parts that are affected and need to change sketch the system, highlighting the parts that are affected and need to change Question 20 A) Project meetings at AKA GeoEngineering can be confusing. One the one hand, the hour goes fast and covers a lot of information. On the other hand, after every meeting at least a few people still wonder which tasks should be prioritized. What step needs to be taken for these meetings to be more effective? (1 point) Responses Make sure everyone is listening. Make sure everyone is listening. Develope effective leadership. Develope effective leadership. Ensure that criticism is constructive and honest, not personal. Ensure that criticism is constructive and honest, not personal. Create clear and agreed upon action assignments. Create clear and agreed upon action assignments. Question 21 A) Team Z successfully defined their gnarly problem after one week. The team leader assigned research tasks and set a date for reports to be completed in two weeks. After reports are in, what is the team’s next step? (1 point) Responses planning to build several possible models planning to build several possible models consolidating results and discussing them consolidating results and discussing them going back to basics to remedy mistakes going back to basics to remedy mistakes taking responsibility for more research tasks taking responsibility for more research tasks Question 22 A) In a meeting, how can a team member BEST strike a balance between advocating for their own idea and dealing with a person who wants changes they don’t agree with? (1 point) Responses think of what to say back while the other person is talking think of what to say back while the other person is talking decide that the idea can be carried out without the other person decide that the idea can be carried out without the other person be willing to make any changes that the other person suggests be willing to make any changes that the other person suggests listen and be open to reasonable and helpful changes listen and be open to reasonable and helpful changes Question 23 A) What does a test for reliability consider? (1 point) Responses surprises surprises soundness soundness comparison comparison compatibility compatibility Question 24 A) Within a project, a test for compatibility addresses what engineering goal? (1 point) Responses staying within the client’s budget staying within the client’s budget whether or not a device functions as designed whether or not a device functions as designed how well systems or components work together how well systems or components work together how the product compares with others in the market how the product compares with others in the market Question 25 A) How is a scale model different from other types of models? (1 point) Responses It is made with appropriate materials. It is made with appropriate materials. It represents the consolidated ideas of a group. It represents the consolidated ideas of a group. It maintains correct spatial relationships. It maintains correct spatial relationships. It is the last model created in the design process. It is the last model created in the design process.

Answer 1

Here are the responses to the questions based on the information typically associated with these topics:

Question 1 A) The pyramids in Egypt are cited as an ancient world wonder. What is the main reason that the pyramids are important to the study of engineering?

• Response: The pyramids were built to stand for centuries, an engineering feat.

Question 2 A) What area of engineering BEST fits Deandra’s skill set?

• Response: civil engineering

Question 3 A) Which subfield is an engineer working in if it is their role to specify the requirements to minimize the risk of landslides?

• Response: geotechnical

Question 4 A) What sub-discipline of civil engineering is responsible for manufactured islands on the coast of Dubai?

• Response: coastal

Question 5 A) Ismael works in a sub-field of civil engineering that can be a safeguard when engineering projects potentially misuse resources. What sub-field does he work in?

• Response: environmental engineering

Question 6 A) The definition of civil engineering includes what two concepts?

• Response: public and industrial

Question 7 A) Why is the study of civil engineering broken down into eight different sub-categories?

• Response: Civil engineering is an expansive field with varied functions and opportunities.

Question 8 A) Structural engineers calculate support and resistance. One example of resistance is:

• Response: ensuring that a bridge will bear the weight of freight trains.

Question 9 A) What type of engineering helps create a grid system in cities?

• Response: urban

Question 10 A) What descriptive term BEST describes civil engineering?

• Response: projects and systems

Question 11 A) The tallest freestanding structure in the Western hemisphere is the:

• Response: CN Tower in Toronto.

Question 12 A) What role is Petra playing on this team?

• Response: communicator

Question 13 A) What does the phrase “leap from information to formation” mean?

• Response: making an idea into a concrete object

Question 14 A) What process does the engineer use to get information about the land?

• Response: surveying

Question 15 A) Who are the other two specialized civil engineers Rafe is LIKELY working with?

• Response: a construction engineer and an urban engineer

Question 16 A) What end product will he create?

• Response: map

Question 17 A) What do they need to focus on for accurate measuring?

• Response: transits, theodites, and compasses

Question 18 A) What would be the BEST tool for creating a model for this project?

• Response: a computer simulation

Question 19 A) What is the MOST practical way Rieka can test the components?

• Response: build models of the two parts and test their soundness at different flow speeds

Question 20 A) What step needs to be taken for these meetings to be more effective?

• Response: Create clear and agreed upon action assignments.

Question 21 A) After reports are in, what is the team’s next step?

• Response: consolidating results and discussing them

Question 22 A) How can a team member BEST strike a balance between advocating for their own idea and dealing with a person who wants changes they don’t agree with?

• Response: listen and be open to reasonable and helpful changes

Question 23 A) What does a test for reliability consider?

• Response: soundness

Question 24 A) Within a project, a test for compatibility addresses what engineering goal?

• Response: how well systems or components work together

Question 25 A) How is a scale model different from other types of models?

• Response: It maintains correct spatial relationships.

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Answer 2

Question 26 A) On a job site, surveyors Isolde and Leah use both an advanced computerized system and some simple tools. For example, when they need to orient a line directionally, what tool would they MOST likely use? (1 point) Responses a mirror a mirror a timer a timer a level a level a compass. a compass. Question 27 A) Since about 70% percent of Earth is water, it’s not surprising that several areas of engineering work with this natural resource. What is a CLEAR example of a project where a water resource engineer and an environmental engineer specializing in preventing water pollution work together? (1 point) Responses ocean oil rig built close to eroding coastal area ocean oil rig built close to eroding coastal area complex irrigation system for an agribusiness firm complex irrigation system for an agribusiness firm wastewater plant discharging into a body of water wastewater plant discharging into a body of water cooling water system in a nuclear reactor plant cooling water system in a nuclear reactor plant Question 28 A) What is the reason that the work of engineer who studies earthquakes, landslides, and rock falls is valuable to the petroleum industry? (1 point) Responses Knowledge of earth materials combined with engineering skill is vital to finding and accessing oil. Knowledge of earth materials combined with engineering skill is vital to finding and accessing oil. Natural disasters can and should be mitigated to help the petroleum industry. Natural disasters can and should be mitigated to help the petroleum industry. Environmental protection efforts are necessary to minimize fracking and other ways of accessing oil. Environmental protection efforts are necessary to minimize fracking and other ways of accessing oil. Water resources knowledge, combined with highly paid labor, is vital to finding and accessing oil. Water resources knowledge, combined with highly paid labor, is vital to finding and accessing oil. Question 29 A) An urban engineer focuses on cities, and they work alongside numerous other professionals to keep a city running smoothly. What specifically might an urban engineer add to the design of a city? (1 point) Responses an efficient network of buses an efficient network of buses guidelines for clean air guidelines for clean air an emergency plan for a disaster an emergency plan for a disaster well-functioning sewer systems well-functioning sewer systems Question 30 A) A coastal engineer is to an oil platform as a structural engineer is to: (1 point) Responses a freeway. a freeway. a skyscraper. a skyscraper. submarine pipelines. submarine pipelines. an underground tunnel. an underground tunnel. Question 31 A) What is the benefit of producing energy from fusion? (1 point) Responses Fusion could revitalize the coal industry. Fusion could revitalize the coal industry. This energy process would be much less expensive. This energy process would be much less expensive. It would eliminate the need for nuclear plants. It would eliminate the need for nuclear plants. The chances of a bioterrorist attack would lessen. The chances of a bioterrorist attack would lessen. Question 32 A) Vernon and Leah enjoy playing virtual reality (VR) games. Both first-year engineers, they imagine a future where VR technology is used on the job. What is the MOST practical purpose VR could serve in engineering? (1 point) Responses VR would improve computer modeling graphics. VR would improve computer modeling graphics. VR develops more detailed models which could help advance problem solving. VR develops more detailed models which could help advance problem solving. VR can help improve access to resources for those in need. VR can help improve access to resources for those in need. VR could support contactless socialization during a pandemic. VR could support contactless socialization during a pandemic. Question 33 A) How can engineers BEST provide better cyberspace security? (1 point) Responses support stronger penalties for hackers and other wrongdoers support stronger penalties for hackers and other wrongdoers encourage the public to learn more about technology encourage the public to learn more about technology design systems that are harder for outsiders to access design systems that are harder for outsiders to access improve the design of urban spaces to allow more privacy improve the design of urban spaces to allow more privacy Question 34 A) It is predicted that lack of one resource in particular will create the biggest crisis for humanity. What is that resource? (1 point) Responses land land water water clean air clean air heat sources heat sources Question 35 A) Plants can now grow in the Syrian Desert because of an engineering effort. What was that project? (1 point) Responses mitigation of damage from the region’s oil industry mitigation of damage from the region’s oil industry an irrigation system using underground water an irrigation system using underground water encouragement of increased rainfall through climate change encouragement of increased rainfall through climate change discovery of water sources from other nearby areas discovery of water sources from other nearby areas Question 36 A) The median salary for an engineer is: (1 point) Responses $42,000. $42,000. $50,000. $50,000. $64,000. $64,000. $75,000. $75,000. Question 37 A) Elements of a successful team meeting include two goals: effective leadership and a chance for everyone to contribute. In reality, this does not always happen. What meeting technique may work BEST to join these two goals? (1 point) Responses Out of fairness, the leader calls on everyone no matter what. Out of fairness, the leader calls on everyone no matter what. A friendly team member reminds the leader to include everyone. A friendly team member reminds the leader to include everyone. The leader may decide that a quiet person is just not prepared. The leader may decide that a quiet person is just not prepared. Members know they can also respond later by message or in person. Members know they can also respond later by message or in person. Question 38 A) Computerized “pass through” 3D modeling can be a lot of fun. For example, it may start with a door to a building and take the viewer all the way through. It may use color to indicate the functions of various parts or areas. What might be the BEST use of this type of modeling, and why? (1 point) Responses a client presentation, to give an impressive overview a client presentation, to give an impressive overview a team meeting, to show how ideas are progressing a team meeting, to show how ideas are progressing a review on a job site, to encourage construction workers a review on a job site, to encourage construction workers a presentation to a boss, to promote work ethic a presentation to a boss, to promote work ethic Question 39 A) Civil engineering projects include a huge variety of old and new structures; including, bridges, shopping malls, power plants, sewage systems, and skyscrapers. When might the work of a civil engineer be needed for a residential house? (1 point) Responses when it is extremely large when it is extremely large when it is located on a difficult site when it is located on a difficult site when it is a public structure when it is a public structure when a generous budget allows when a generous budget allows Question 40 A) How, for example, is a mathematical model MOST useful to the work of a civil engineer? (1 point) Responses A mathematical model can make predictions. A mathematical model can make predictions. A mathematical model can calculate salaries. A mathematical model can calculate salaries. A mathematical model can impress clients. A mathematical model can impress clients. A mathematical model can potentially be inaccurate. A mathematical model can potentially be inaccurate. Question 41 A) Imagine a week-long information jam where two different models are tested against each other. How would they have to be alike for any discoveries to be valid? (1 point) Responses They must be made of the same material. They must be made of the same material. They must be equally sound in design. They must be equally sound in design. They must be manipulated in the same way. They must be manipulated in the same way. They must model the same process or mechanism. They must model the same process or mechanism. Question 42 A) Civil engineers can integrate irrigation with sanitation. This in turn can power the generation of water anywhere in the world. What significant problem can this ability BEST solve? (1 point) Responses lack of food lack of food lack of housing lack of housing air pollution air pollution political problems related to resources political problems related to resources Question 43 A) What is the BEST underlying reason that engineering is predicted to be critical to the development of non-fossil sources of energy? (1 point) Responses Salaries to create and improve alternative fuels will entice many students into engineering. Salaries to create and improve alternative fuels will entice many students into engineering. Engineers have the skills to create future alternatives and improve current ones. Engineers have the skills to create future alternatives and improve current ones. Environmental activists will force companies to expand the development of alternatives fuels. Environmental activists will force companies to expand the development of alternatives fuels. The fossil fuel industry itself will begin developing alternative sources. The fossil fuel industry itself will begin developing alternative sources. Question 44 A) Often employed by the military or mining and petroleum companies, which sub-discipline within civil engineering MOST commonly focuses on tunnel and mining projects along with studying earthquakes, landslides, and rock falls? (1 point) Responses geotechnical geotechnical construction construction coastal coastal environmental environmental Question 45 A) Which sub-discipline within civil engineering has a goal to protect Mother Nature by focusing on waste management, disposal, and sustainability, and monitoring the quality of our air and water? (1 point) Responses geotechnical geotechnical coastal coastal environmental environmental urban urban Question 46 A) The purpose of surveying is to measure other buildings and structures in a project area. (1 point) Responses True True False False Question 47 A) Construction engineering differs from other types of civil engineering because it focuses on supervising the creation of the building as well as design. (1 point) Responses True True False False Question 48 A) Most of the social problems that require the aid of engineers are currently being resolved. (1 point) Responses True True False False Question 49 A) Generally, all engineering fields offer similar earning potential. (1 point) Responses True True False False Question 50 A) Civil engineering is the building and overseeing of construction projects and system in the public and private world. (1 point) Responses True True False False

Answer 3

Here are the responses to Questions 26-50:

Question 26 A) For example, when they need to orient a line directionally, what tool would they MOST likely use?

• Response: a compass.

Question 27 A) What is a CLEAR example of a project where a water resource engineer and an environmental engineer specializing in preventing water pollution work together?

• Response: complex irrigation system for an agribusiness firm.

Question 28 A) What is the reason that the work of an engineer who studies earthquakes, landslides, and rock falls is valuable to the petroleum industry?

• Response: Knowledge of earth materials combined with engineering skill is vital to finding and accessing oil.

Question 29 A) What specifically might an urban engineer add to the design of a city?

• Response: an efficient network of buses.

Question 30 A) A coastal engineer is to an oil platform as a structural engineer is to:

• Response: a skyscraper.

Question 31 A) What is the benefit of producing energy from fusion?

• Response: It would eliminate the need for nuclear plants.

Question 32 A) What is the MOST practical purpose VR could serve in engineering?

• Response: VR develops more detailed models which could help advance problem solving.

Question 33 A) How can engineers BEST provide better cyberspace security?

• Response: design systems that are harder for outsiders to access.

Question 34 A) What is that resource predicted to create the biggest crisis for humanity?

• Response: water.

Question 35 A) What was the project that allowed plants to grow in the Syrian Desert?

• Response: an irrigation system using underground water.

Question 36 A) The median salary for an engineer is:

• Response: $64,000.

Question 37 A) What meeting technique may work BEST to join effective leadership and a chance for everyone to contribute?

• Response: Members know they can also respond later by message or in person.

Question 38 A) What might be the BEST use of computerized “pass through” 3D modeling?

• Response: a client presentation, to give an impressive overview.

Question 39 A) When might the work of a civil engineer be needed for a residential house?

• Response: when it is located on a difficult site.

Question 40 A) How is a mathematical model MOST useful to the work of a civil engineer?

• Response: A mathematical model can make predictions.

Question 41 A) How would the two different models have to be alike for any discoveries to be valid?

• Response: They must model the same process or mechanism.

Question 42 A) What significant problem can the integration of irrigation with sanitation BEST solve?

• Response: lack of food.

Question 43 A) What is the BEST underlying reason that engineering is predicted to be critical to the development of non-fossil sources of energy?

• Response: Engineers have the skills to create future alternatives and improve current ones.

Question 44 A) Which sub-discipline within civil engineering MOST commonly focuses on tunnel and mining projects?

• Response: geotechnical.

Question 45 A) Which sub-discipline focuses on waste management, disposal, sustainability, and monitoring air and water quality?

• Response: environmental.

Question 46 A) The purpose of surveying is to measure other buildings and structures in a project area.

• Response: True.

Question 47 A) Construction engineering differs from other types of civil engineering because it focuses on supervising the creation of the building as well as design.

• Response: True.

Question 48 A) Most of the social problems that require the aid of engineers are currently being resolved.

• Response: False.

Question 49 A) Generally, all engineering fields offer similar earning potential.

• Response: False.

Question 50 A) Civil engineering is the building and overseeing of construction projects and systems in the public and private world.

• Response: True.

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