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What does the American Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD) define engineering as?
What does the American Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD) define engineering as?
- The application of technical knowledge to implement natural laws and physical resources
- The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes (correct)
- The utilization of natural laws and physical resources to realize a desired objective
- The construction and operation of structures, machines, or manufacturing processes with cognizance of their design
What is the broader discipline of engineering known for?
What is the broader discipline of engineering known for?
- Encompassing a range of specialized sub-disciplines with specific emphasis on certain fields of application and areas of technology (correct)
- Primarily dealing with the construction and operation of structures and machines
- Focusing solely on the application of technical and scientific knowledge
- Being a modern concept that did not exist in ancient times
What is the primary role of an engineer?
What is the primary role of an engineer?
- To forecast the behavior of structures, machines, or manufacturing processes under specific operating conditions
- To develop scientific principles for the construction of structures, machines, or manufacturing processes
- To design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that meet specified criteria (correct)
- To operate structures, machines, or manufacturing processes with full cognizance of their design
What is the formal designation for someone licensed to practice engineering?
What is the formal designation for someone licensed to practice engineering?
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What fundamental inventions are mentioned to have existed since ancient times?
What fundamental inventions are mentioned to have existed since ancient times?
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Study Notes
Definition of Engineering
- The American Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD) defines engineering as "the creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends."
Scope of Engineering
- The broader discipline of engineering is known for its innovative problem-solving and critical thinking in various fields, such as design, development, and maintenance of structures, machines, and systems.
Role of an Engineer
- The primary role of an engineer is to apply scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, and maintain systems, structures, and products, thereby improving the quality of life.
Licensed Engineers
- A person licensed to practice engineering is formally designated as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Ancient Inventions
- The wheel and the pulley are fundamental inventions that have existed since ancient times, with the wheel dating back to around 4000-3500 BCE (Before Common Era) and the pulley being used by ancient Greeks.
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Test your knowledge of engineering principles and practices with this quiz. From materials and structures to machines and systems, this quiz covers the essential concepts and criteria that engineers work with.
