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Which individual is considered to be the first engineer in the United States?
Which individual is considered to be the first engineer in the United States?
- Engr. Dave de Ramos
- George Washington (correct)
- Count Rumford
- Benjamin Thompson
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?
- To apply science to life
- To contrive, devise
- Cleverness (correct)
- To develop economical solutions
What is the main purpose of engineering?
What is the main purpose of engineering?
- To apply science to life (correct)
- To develop economical solutions
- To honor George Washington
- To contrive and devise
What is the theme of the National Engineers Week held in the United States in honor of George Washington?
What is the theme of the National Engineers Week held in the United States in honor of George Washington?
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According to Benjamin Thompson, what is engineering?
According to Benjamin Thompson, what is engineering?
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