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100

What is the tallest building in the world?

  • A) Shanghai Tower
  • B) Burj Khalifa 
  • C) CN Tower
  • D) Empire State Building

 

Burj Khalifa

100

What is the first step in the engineering design process? 

  • A) Testing
  • B) Building
  • C) Identifying the problem 
  • D) Manufacturing

Identifying the problem ✅

100

Which Canadian city has the most skyscrapers over 150 meters? 

  • A) Vancouver
  • B) Toronto 
  • C) Calgary
  • D) Montreal

Toronto

100

Explain the Design Process or S.P. I. C. E.

Situation

Problem

Idea

Construction

Evaluation

200

What material was the first skyscraper (Home Insurance Building, 1885) made of?

  • A) Brick
  • B) Steel
  • C) Wood
  • D) Glass

B) Steel

The Home Insurance Building (Chicago, 1885) is considered the first skyscraper because it used a steel-frame structure, instead of relying on load-bearing walls.

200

Which type of bridge is best for spanning the longest distances? 

  • A) Arch bridge
  • B) Truss bridge
  • C) Suspension bridge 
  • D) Beam bridge

Suspension bridge

Suspension bridges use cables to distribute weight, allowing them to span extremely long distances without needing multiple supports in the middle. Their flexibility makes them resistant to wind, earthquakes, and heavy loads, making them ideal for long spans over water

200

This Canadian city has one of the world’s largest underground pedestrian networks, stretching over 32 kilometres.

Montreal (RESO)

First developed in the 1960s, it has expanded into a fully integrated urban system, allowing people to shop, dine, and commute without going outside. Today, it serves as a year-round hub for both residents and tourists. 🚇🏙️❄️

 

200

Which famous logo was created in just 20 minutes and cost only $35?

A) Apple
B) Nike Swoosh
C) McDonald's Golden Arches
D) Google

Nike Swoosh
(The Nike logo was designed by a student for just $35, though she later received stock worth millions!)

300

How did the Frankfurt Kitchen impact modern kitchen design? 

  • A) It introduced the concept of the "work triangle"
  • B) It standardized built-in cabinets and storage 
  • C) It eliminated the need for a dining area
  • D) It required two people to operate

It standardized built-in cabinets and storage 


This is designed by Margarete Schütte-Lihotzky in 1926, was the first modern fitted kitchen, revolutionizing home design. Created for efficiency in small apartments, it introduced built-in cabinets, ergonomic layouts, and organized storage. Inspired by scientific management principles (Taylorism), it aimed to reduce cooking time and labour.

300

Which famous product was inspired by a burr sticking to a dog’s fur?

  • A) Velcro
  • B) Zippers
  • C) Super Glue
  • D) Duct Tape

Velcro

(Swiss engineer George de Mestral invented Velcro in 1941 after observing burrs clinging to his dog.)

300

Which Canadian invention is used in almost every screwdriver today? 

  • A) Phillips Head (Cross)
  • B) Robertson Screw  (Square)
  • C) Torx Screw (Star)
  • D) Allen Key (Hex)

Robertson Screw

300

What object is one of the first 3D models used for testing in computer graphics?\

  • A) The Stanford Bunny
  • B) The Utah Teapot 
  • C) The Cornell Box
  • D) The Stanford Dragon

B) The Utah Teapot

400

Frank Gehry is a Canadian-American architect known for his deconstructivist designs, featuring curved, flowing, and fragmented forms.

Which Frank Gehry building is located in his hometown of Toronto?

  • A) Ontario Science Centre
  • B) Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
  • C) The ROM
  • D) Brookfield Place

Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)


Gehry redesigned the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) in 2008, blending modern architecture with Toronto’s historic surroundings. Key features include:

  • A dramatic glass façade that connects the gallery to the city.
  • The Galleria Italia, a warm, curved wood-and-glass structure along the front.
  • A sweeping spiral staircase, a signature Gehry element, adding movement inside.

His redesign made the AGO more open, inviting, and fluid, creating a harmonious mix of art, light, and space. 🎨🏛️✨

400

Who is credited with revolutionizing car manufacturing by making automobiles affordable for the masses?

  • A) Tesla
  • B) Ford 
  • C) Chevrolet
  • D) Volkswagen

B) Ford

(Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line in 1913, significantly reducing production costs and making the Model T affordable for everyday people.)

400

This is RBC tower in downtown Toronto, which material are the glasses made of?

The Royal Bank Plaza in Toronto features over 14,000 windows coated with approximately 2,500 ounces (about 71,000 grams) of gold.

400

Which essential item is a must-have for this class? (I just mentioned it)

USB