Bioengineering
Chemical
Civil & Environmental
Electrical & Computer
Industrial & Mechanical
200
What is bioengineering?
The branch of engineering that uses biology to create new medicine and medical technology.
200
What is chemical engineering?
The branch of engineering that uses chemistry and physics to create and/or design new materials
200
What is civil engineering?
The branch of engineering that deals with the built environment, such as bridges, buildings, and dams.
200
What is computer engineering?
The branch of engineering that researches, designs, develops, and tests computer systems and components.
200
What is mechanical engineering?
The branch of engineering that studies objects in motion, from simple gears to airplanes.
400
How many bones are in the human body?
a) 203
b) 204
c) 205
d) 206
d) 206
400
What projects would a chemical engineer be involved in?
a) create a new element
b) design laundry detergent to cleans better
c) conduct pharmaceutical research
b) design laundry detergent that cleans better
400
What is environmental engineering?
The branch of engineering that works to make natural resources, such as water and fossil fuels, usable to humans.
400
What is electrical engineering?
The branch of engineering that designs, develops, tests, and supervises the manufacturing of electrical equipment.
400
What is industrial engineering?
The branch of engineering that works to improve systems of people, materials, information, equipment, and energy.
600
Bioengineering is not only done for humans. It also makes food look better and taste better. What three letters are used for food that has been genetically modified?
GMO (genetically modified organisms)
600
Pitt's Petroleum Engineering department was the first in the world. When was it established?
a) 1910
b) 1917
c) 1930
d) 1932
a) 1910
600
What kind of bridge is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
A suspension bridge
600
What is the difference between a computer scientist and computer engineer?
A computer engineer mostly works with hardware (ex. connecting wires, building computers) while a computer scientist works with software (ex. coding video games, working in cybersecurity)
600
Which one of these projects would an industrial engineer be most involved in?
a) Designing a machine
b) Inventing a flying car
c) Streamlining an assembly line
c) Streamlining an assembly line
1000
Dr. Willem Kolff the "Father or Artificial Organs" invented the first crude artificial heart and kidney using all of the following except
a) orange-juice cans
b) laundry bin
c) sausage casings
d) nylon cable ties
d) nylon cable ties
1000
Which letter does NOT appear on the periodic table?
a) X
b) N
c) W
d) J
d) J
1000
Approximately how many gallons of water a day can be treated at the world's largest wastewater treatment plant (Bahr El Baqar in northwest Egypt)
a) 250 million
b) 170 thousand
c) 450
d) 1.5 billion
d) 1.5 billion
1000
When was the world's first hybrid electric car invented?
a) 1971
b) 1901
c) 1997
d) 2006
b) 1901
1000
Which of these is NOT a type of screw head?
a) Pozi
b) Robertson
c) Spert
d) Torx
c) Spert