10 Questions
Match the following engineering subfields with their descriptions:
Infrastructure engineering = Designing and improving roads, bridges, and public facilities Mechanical engineering = Designing and improving machinery and mechanical systems Electrical engineering = Designing and improving electrical systems, electronics, and power generation Materials engineering = Designing and improving materials for various applications
Match the following ancient inventions with their descriptions:
Wedge = Simple machine used to separate two objects or portions of an object Lever = Simple machine consisting of a beam or rigid rod pivoted at a fixed hinge, or fulcrum Wheel and pulley = Inventions used for transportation and lifting heavy objects
Match the following terms related to engineering with their meanings:
Ingenium = Meaning 'cleverness' Ingeniare = Meaning 'to contrive, devise' ECPD = American Engineers' Council for Professional Development ABET = Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Match the following definitions of engineering with their sources:
American Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD) = The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes Latin origin = Derived from the Latin ingenium, meaning 'cleverness' and ingeniare, meaning 'to contrive, devise' Modern definition = Encompasses a broad range of more specialized fields of engineering, each with a more specific emphasis on particular areas of applied mathematics, applied science, and types of application
Match the following areas with their focus within engineering disciplines:
Applied mathematics = Specific emphasis on mathematical principles in engineering applications Applied science = Specific emphasis on scientific principles in engineering applications Types of application = Specific emphasis on practical applications within engineering fields
What is the primary function of a transducer in an instrumentation system?
Measure and convert physical quantities into electrical signals
Which of the following is not considered as a physical quantity for transduction?
Electrical Current
In the context of transducers, what does RTD stand for?
Resistance Temperature Detector
What type of measurement does a strain gauge transducer facilitate?
Displacement measurement
Which component is considered as the heart of industrial applications in the context of instrumentation?
Transducer
Test your knowledge of engineering principles, subfields, and the engineering design process with this quiz. Explore the diverse aspects of engineering, from infrastructure and machinery to electronics and energy systems.
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