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What is the discipline and profession of applying technical and scientific knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes?
What is the discipline and profession of applying technical and scientific knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes?
- Technology
- Physics
- Engineering (correct)
- Architecture
How did the American Engineers' Council for Professional Development define engineering?
How did the American Engineers' Council for Professional Development define engineering?
- The creative application of scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes (correct)
- The implementation of materials and processes to meet specified criteria
- The practice of applying technical knowledge to forecast behavior under specific conditions
- The study of natural laws and physical resources
What is the formal designation for one who practices engineering and is licensed to do so?
What is the formal designation for one who practices engineering and is licensed to do so?
- Professional Engineer (correct)
- Technical Designer
- Scientific Developer
- Industrial Operator
What fundamental inventions have been attributed to the concept of engineering since ancient times?
What fundamental inventions have been attributed to the concept of engineering since ancient times?
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What does the broad discipline of engineering encompass?
What does the broad discipline of engineering encompass?
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Engineering Discipline and Profession
- The discipline and profession of applying technical and scientific knowledge to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes is called engineering.
American Engineers' Council for Professional Development Definition
- The American Engineers' Council for Professional Development defined engineering as "the creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends."
Licensed Engineer Designation
- A person who practices engineering and is licensed to do so is formally designated as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Ancient Inventions and Engineering
- The concept of engineering since ancient times has been attributed to fundamental inventions such as the wheel, pulley, and inclined plane.
Scope of Engineering
- The broad discipline of engineering encompasses a wide range of fields, including mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and aerospace engineering, among others.
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