Career as Civil Engineer Overview
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What is the primary function of civil engineers?

  • To provide legal advice on construction projects
  • To advertise and market civil engineering services
  • To manage financial resources for projects
  • To use technical knowledge to create valuable products and processes (correct)

In what areas are the works of civil engineers evident?

  • Spacecraft and satellite launch pads
  • Oil rigs and offshore platforms
  • Buildings, bridges, roads, dams, and canals (correct)
  • Food processing plants and agriculture fields

What kind of infrastructure do civil engineers create?

  • Infrastructure for underwater exploration and marine life
  • Infrastructure for virtual reality and gaming
  • Infrastructure for space exploration
  • Infrastructure for urban living and modern society (correct)

What is the role of civil engineers as contractors/builders?

<p>To design and plan the construction of various structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect is central to a civil engineer's role in project completion?

<p>Safety, timeliness, and well-resourced completion of projects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT mentioned as important in the career of a civil engineer?

<p>Marketing skills and business development (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key responsibilities of a civil engineer?

<p>Designing and constructing road networks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which essential skill is important for a successful civil engineer?

<p>Excellent teamwork skills (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are most engineers employed?

<p>Government agencies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of engineers as employees?

<p>Performing design and administrative activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated percentage of engineers who are 'employees'?

<p>&gt; 90% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of infrastructure does a civil engineer design for seaports and waterways?

<p>Coastal infrastructure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skill is important for a civil engineer in managing projects?

<p>Risk management skills (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tool do civil engineers use for drafting purposes and creating working drawings for projects?

<p>Computer Aided Design software (CAD) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the qualities every successful civil engineer needs to possess?

<p>Good decision-making skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of a civil engineer during ongoing projects?

<p>&quot;Site work and supervision&quot; (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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