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1. 
A design team introduced existing technology into clothing that charges small electronic devices using simple body motions. Which term best describes this product?
A.
Analysis
B.
Case Study
C.
Innovation
D.
Invention
2. 
An engineering team designing a new product generates and explores several different ideas. Which of the following is most appropriate for the team to do next?
A.
Create technical drawings
B.
Complete a decision matrix
C.
Develop a working prototype
D.
Devise a marketing plan
3. 
Which phrase does NOT apply to brainstorming?
A.
A free-for-all exchange of ideas
B.
Piling on is welcome
C.
Quantity over quality
D.
Criticism is allowed
4. 
Samantha and Wes are engineers developing a new electrical storage battery. They have determined that the designs they wish to pursue require a technology that does not exist. Knowing this, what should Samantha and Wes do next?
A.
Research and develop the needed technology
B.
Construct and test a prototype
C.
Proceed by CAD modeling their design
D.
Create a decision matrix to narrow the concepts
5. 
Which element will enhance the visual appearance of a 3-D sketch?
A.
Hidden lines
B.
Tonal shading
C.
Dimensions
D.
Center lines
6. 
Which type of line does the arrow indicate?
A.
Construction
B.
Hidden
C.
Object line
D.
Section
7. 
Which information is necessary to locate a hole's position in an orthographic projection?
A.
Size of the hole
B.
Distance from two reference edges
C.
Taper angles
8. 
The images each show four attempts to approximate the center of the target, illustrating the concept of accuracy and precision. Based on the images, select the correct statement about precision and accuracy.
A.
Target “B” depicts high accuracy but low precision compared to Target "A"
B.
Target “A” depicts high accuracy but low precision compared to Target "B"
C.
Target "A" and Target "B" both depict similar accuracy
D.
Target "A" and Target "B" both depict similar precision
9. 
Volume, mass, center of gravity, and density are examples of which of the following?
A.
Principles and elements
B.
Product factors
C.
Physical properties
D.
Standard deviations
10. 
Parallel, tangent, and coincident are examples of which of the following?
A.
Assembly constraints
B.
Geometric constraints
C.
Numeric constraints
D.
Dimensions
11. 
Which process involves disassembling and analyzing a part, usually in order to understand its function?
A.
Concurrent engineering
B.
Green technology
C.
Market research
D.
Reverse engineering
12. 
A team is reverse engineering a new onboard communication system that is advertised to provide subscription-based communications for in-vehicle security, hands-free calling, turn-by-turn navigation, and remote diagnostics systems. In which stage of the reverse engineering process is the team engaged while observing the operation and feature performance of the new system?
A.
The visual analysis stage
B.
The functional analysis stage
C.
The structural analysis stage
D.
The materials analysis stage
13. 
Aluminum is a common material used for soft drink containers. Smelting of alumina from bauxite is what step in the product life cycle to produce aluminum containers?
A.
Raise and extract
B.
Process
C.
Recycle
D.
Dispose
14. 
Which term best describes the guidelines, protocols and rules of conduct that design teams develop?
A.
Ethical standards
B.
Group norms
C.
Rules of practice
D.
Team orientation
15. 
Lines extending from a point or more points to make a dimension.
A.
Hidden lines
B.
Extension lines
C.
Construction lines
D.
Dimension lines
16. 
Dimensioning to hidden lines should be ______
A.
darkened
B.
created
C.
avoided
17. 
The image is an element of which visual design principle?
A.
Emphasis
B.
Contrast
C.
Rhythm
D.
Symmetrical Balance
18. 
All pages in an engineering notebook are not required to be numbered.
A.
True
B.
False
19. 
The two types of research are _______ and ____________
A.
Primary and Secondary
B.
Visual and Function
C.
Precision and Accurate
20. 
Involves the research developing most of the research themselves, is more expensive and time consuming.
A.
Primary
B.
Secondary
21. 
An engineering notebook cannot be used as a legal document in court
A.
True
B.
False
22. 
All work in an engineering notebook must be written with a
A.
Marker
B.
Pencil
C.
Crayon
D.
Pen
23. 
What is the preferred method for inserting documents into your engineering notebook?
A.
Fold it and place it somewhere in the notebook
B.
Use glue or tape to permanently attach the document to your engineering notebook and sign across the notebook as well as the inserted document.
C.
Just throw handouts away
24. 
When brainstorming you should make sure not to exceed 15 ideas.
A.
True
B.
False
25. 
The big four engineering disciplines are:
A.
Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental
B.
Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical
C.
Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Environmental
D.
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical
26. 
Adding an ergonomic handle to the toothbrush is an example of
A.
Innovation
B.
Invention
C.
Design
D.
Idea
27. 
What is the name of this tool?
A.
Dial with a ruler
B.
Dial Caliper
C.
Compass
28. 
Dimensions should reflect actual size of the object, not the scaled size.
A.
True
B.
False
29. 
Do not include unnecessary dimensions.
A.
True
B.
False
30. 
It is ok to dimensioning to hidden lines.
A.
True
B.
False
31. 
How do you write the formula to get the SUM in Microsoft Excel?
A.
=Average
B.
=Min
C.
=Max
D.
=Sum
32. 
How many mm are in a standard metric ruler?
A.
10
B.
30
C.
100
D.
300
33. 
What command do you use in Fusion to make a 2d sketch 3d?
A.
Sketch
B.
Extrude
C.
Revolve
D.
Fillet
34. 
What is the program called that we used to create 3d drawings on the computer?
A.
Autocad
B.
Revit
C.
Fusion 360
D.
Inventor
35. 
Balance, Emphasis, Contrast, Rhythm, Proportion, Unity, and Economy are examples of:
A.
Reverse Engineering
B.
Visual Analysis
C.
Principles of Design
D.
Design Elements
36. 
Regular, random, gradated, and graduated are what type of principle of design?
A.
Symmetry
B.
Rhythm
C.
Unity
D.
Proportion
37. 
Vertical, Horizontal, Curved, and Diagonal, are which type of element of design?
A.
Line
B.
Color
C.
Value
D.
Shape
38. 
Why is reverse engineering used?
A.
documentation, discovery, and prototyping
B.
documentation, discovery, investigation, and product improvement
C.
visual, functional, structural
39. 
What are the stages of reverse engineering?
A.
Visual, Elements, Principle
B.
Visual, Design, Prototype
C.
Visual, Functional, Structural
40. 
The front view of a part is shown above. What is the tolerance on the hole diameter?
A.
0.050
B.
0.375
C.
0.025
D.
0.275