Engineering Exploration

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Which of the following best describes engineering?

The development of structures and machines
The application of scientific principles to manufacturing processes
The study of natural science and mathematics
The practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to solve technical problems (correct)

What does the term 'engineering' mean?

To contrive, devise (correct)
To improve systems
To increase efficiency and productivity
To solve technical problems

Which of the following is NOT a subfield of engineering?

Designing and improving electronics
Designing and improving medicine (correct)
Designing and improving infrastructure
Designing and improving machinery

What is the American Engineers' Council for Professional Development's definition of engineering?

<p>The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers