Unit 1

Question 1

What are the 7 types of engineers?

Answer 1

Civil, structural, mechanical, electronic, electrical, environmental & chemical

Question 2

Describe the role of a Civil engineer.

Answer 2

Deals with infrastructure: roads, railways, dams, sewer & water systems, powerplants & bridges.

Involved in planning, construction, designing and overseeing.

Question 3

Describe the role of a Structural engineer.

Answer 3

Deals with structures and buildings.

Involved in planning and researching about a structures properties & load to ensure its safety.

Question 4

Describe the role of a Mechanical engineer.

Answer 4

Deals with anything that moves. From small components to large plants and refineries and machinery or vehicles.

Designs drive systems, and mechanical devices to complete specific jobs.

Question 5

Describe the role of an Electronic engineer.

Answer 5

Designing electronic automatic control systems. Sensing circuits, programs for different functions, writing code.

Knowledge of complex control systems: Op Amps, MOSFETs, relays and microcontrollers.

Question 6

Describe the role of an Electrical engineer.

Answer 6

Electrical systems, power generation & distribution and motor control. Design of electromechanical devices/machinery.

Question 7

Describe the role of an Environmental engineer.

Answer 7

protecting all forms of life from pollution etc. eco friendly manufacturing & material options, low carbon technologies to reduce carbon footprint, adapt design to limit enviro harm.

Works on solutions to improve recycling, water/air quality, waste disposal to improve public health

Question 8

Describe the role of a Chemical engineer.

Answer 8

altering chemical properties of materials to increase performance of the material.

Knowledge of how materials react under certain conditions such as weather.