Engineering Careers: Test Your Knowledge with the Engineer.Girl Quiz
Explore the world of engineering careers with the Engineer.Girl Quiz adapted from http://www.engineergirl.org. Test your understanding of what engineers do, their educational requirements, work settings, attire, and the versatility of an engineering degree in various fields beyond traditional engineering.
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Engineer Girl Quiz How much do you know about engineering careers? Adapted from http://www.engineergirl.org for clikers by Mart Hovi 31.10.2016
What is an engineer? A. Engineers are math-whizzes who do on particular thing really well and they are often called on to solve really difficult math problems. B. Engineers drive trains. C. Engineers are professional problem- solvers that look for practical solutions that will benefit people or society. They design, create, build, improve and invent all sorts of things. D. Engineers are people with limited social skills who would rather be with a computer than with people. 100% 0% 0% 0% Engineers drive trains. Engineers are math-whizzes... Engineers are people with li... Engineers are professional p...
How long do engineers have to go to school? A. You don t need more than a high school degree to be an engineer as long as you are really good with computers. B. You need to have at least a master s degree (about 6 years of college). C. Most engineers start out with a 4-year college degree in engineering. D. You can start working as a professional engineer with a 2-year associate s degree. E. All of the above. F. None of the above. 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% All of the above. None of the above. You don t need more than a... Most engineers start out with.. You can start working as a p... You need to have at least a ...
Where do engineers work? A. B. Engineers work from home on the computer. Engineers are self-employed and work where- ever the job site is. Engineers work in small engineering firms and government jobs. Engineers have regular business offices in different companies. Engineers work in manufacturing plants and large corporations. Engineers work in hospitals and research labs. Engineers can travel a lot and many work abroad. All of the above. 100% C. D. E. F. G. 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% H. All of the above. Engineers work from home o... Engineers are self-employed... Engineers work in manufact... Engineers work in small eng... Engineers have regular bu... Engineers can travel a lot a.. Engineers work in hospitals ...
What do engineers wear to work? A. Engineers wear hard hats and steel-toed boots. B. Engineers wear blue jeans and T-shirts. C. Engineers wear business suits. D. Engineers dress in business casual. E. Engineers wear lab coats or other protective or specialized clothing. F. All of the above. 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% All of the above. Engineers wear business suits. Engineers wear hard hats an... Engineers wear blue jeans a.. Engineers wear lab coats or ... Engineers dress in business c...
Can you do anything else with an engineering degree? A. Yes, an engineering degree is good preparation for many different careers - especially ones that require problem-solving skills like medicine, finance, law, and business. A BS in engineering can be a stepping stone into graduate school in any of those fields. B. Yes, an engineering degree can be a good starting point, but if you want to do anything other than engineering you will need to get a higher degree, because most employers won t want to hire you. C. No. Engineering degrees are very specialized so it is very important to know exactly what you want to work on before you start. D. You can, but an engineering degree is about the same as a liberal arts degree. It doesn t really set you apart. 100% 0% 0% 0% Yes, an engineering degree i... You can, but an engineering... No. Engineering degrees are... Yes, an engineering degree ...
How long is an engineering work day? A. An engineer can work regular 9-to-5 hours. B. An engineer may need to work extra long hours for impending projects and may work 12 or more hours in a day. C. Engineers can work part time hours and may work 6 hours per day or less. D. Some engineers may work on an on- call basis and only come in to consult with companies on certain jobs requiring their expertise. E. All of the above. 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% All of the above. Some engineers may work .. An engineer can work regula... An engineer may need to w... Engineers can work part ti..
Can engineers still have a family, friends, and a life? A. Most engineers have lots of friends and an active social life. B. Most engineers really don t care about anything outside of work. C. Usually engineers can choose to have a family or friends outside of work, but it is too difficult to manage both. D. Most engineers get so busy in their work that they don t have time for much socializing. E. Many engineers find that having a family is manageable because of the financial security and flexibility the job provides. F. A and E G. B, C, and D 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% A and E B, C, and D Most engineers have lots of ... Usually engineers can choos... Most engineers really don t ... Most engineers get so busy i... Many engineers find that ha...
What is the difference between engineering and science? A. Scientists explore what is ; engineers create what never has been. B. Engineers are usually concerned with the design and production of goods and services to meet the needs of society while scientists are interested primarily in understanding. C. There is a certain amount of cross-over between engineering and science, and some engineers work on scientific research, but the training is different. D. Engineers are trained to solve problems while scientists are trained to explore nature. E. All of the above. 100% 0% 0% 0% 0% All of the above. There is a certain amount of... Engineers are trained to sol.. Scientists explore what is ;... Engineers are usually conce...
True or False: All professional engineers were math and science whizzes in high school. A. False. You don t need math or science to be an engineer. B. False. Even without being a math or science star you can learn the material and use it in an engineering career. C. True. Math and science are all you need to be a good engineer. D. True. You can t get into an engineering program without straight A s in all math and science classes. 100% 0% 0% 0% True. Math and science are al... False. You don t need math o... True. You can t get into an ... False. Even without being a...
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