Deck 2: Preparing for an Engineering Career

Question 1

It's good practice to have your questions formulated and well thought out before you go to
see your professor.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

During your four-year program, in which year will you take:

Answer 2

Question 3

The best time to discuss your graduation plan with your advisor is during the year in which
you plan to graduate.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

How many hours are there in a week?

Question 5

What does SAE stand for?

A)Society of Agricultural Engineers
B)Society of Automotive Engineers
C)Society of Aerospace Engineers
D)Society of Aeronautical Engineers

Question 6

The following is a good daily study practice (choose all that apply):

A)Attend classes regularly
B)Keep up with the reading
C)Get help right away
D)Drink plenty of caffeine
E)Take good notes
F) Form study groups

Question 7

It is best to take notes on loose papers so that you can easily arrange and organize your notes.

Question 8

The best use of a study group is to

A)have your questions answered
B)come prepared to discuss appropriate materials
C)receive tutoring

Question 9

What does ASME stand for?

A)American Society of Manufacturing Engineers
B)American Society of Metallurgical Engineers
C)American Society of Mechanical Engineers
D)American Society of Marine Engineers

Question 10

How many hours per week do you spend sleeping?

Question 11

Volunteering is a good way to feel connected to your community.

Question 12

What does ASCE stand for?

A)American Society of Civil Engineers
B)American Society of Chemical Engineers
C)Association of Service Coordinating Engineers
D)All-State Corps of Engineers

Question 13

How many credits are required for a B.S.degree in engineering?

Question 14

How many credits, on average, are required per semester to graduate with a B.S.in
engineering in four years?

Question 15

A good way to learn something is to explain ideas and concepts in your own words to others in
a group.

Question 16

Engineering organizations are only for practicing engineers and not for engineering students

Question 17

How many hours should you spend studying outside of class for each hour spent in class?

Question 18

What does SME stand for?

A)Society of Manufacturing Engineers
B)Society of Mechanical Engineers
C)Society of Materials Engineers
D)Society of Metallurgical Engineers

Question 19

Only a few people need to participate in a study group

Question 20

What does IEEE stand for?

A)Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers
B)Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
C)International Electrical and Electronics Engineers
D)Industrial Electricians and Electrical Engineers

Question 21

Describe two benefits of getting involved with a professional engineering organization.

Question 22

In high school most learning took place inside the classroom whereas in college most of the
learning will take place outside the classroom.

Question 23

It's a good idea to wait until the night before the exam to study

Question 24

Volunteering is a way to develop additional important skills such as communication,
management, or supervisory skills that may not be taught in your classes.

Question 25

It's a good idea to study for exams on a daily basis

Question 26

Give two reasons why it's important to get to know upper-division engineering students.