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Which of the following best describes engineering?
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?
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?
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?
What is the American Engineers' Council for Professional Development's definition of engineering?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'ingenium' from which the term 'engineering' is derived?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'ingenium' from which the term 'engineering' is derived?