by alex
Engineering is the backbone of modern society, driving innovation and solving complex problems. This quiz will test your understanding of key engineering principles and historical milestones. Whether you’re a seasoned engineer or just starting your journey, these questions will challenge and inspire you to think critically. Good luck and enjoy the challenge!
Engineering Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of a capacitor in an electrical circuit?
To store electrical energy
To convert AC to DC
To amplify signals
To regulate voltage
2. Who is known as the father of modern computer science?
Alan Turing
Charles Babbage
John von Neumann
Nikola Tesla
3. What is the main purpose of a flywheel in mechanical systems?
To store rotational energy
To increase friction
To reduce noise
To lubricate moving parts
4. Which law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points?
Ohm’s Law
Kirchhoff’s Law
Faraday’s Law
Newton’s Law
5. What is the primary material used in the construction of semiconductor devices?
Silicon
Copper
Aluminum
Iron
6. Which type of bridge is known for its long spans and use of cables?
Suspension bridge
Arch bridge
Beam bridge
Truss bridge
7. In thermodynamics, what is the term for a process that occurs without transfer of heat or matter between a system and its surroundings?
Adiabatic process
Isothermal process
Isobaric process
Isochoric process
8. What is the main advantage of using a three-phase electrical power system over a single-phase system?
More efficient power delivery
Lower voltage levels
Simpler wiring
Reduced electromagnetic interference
9. Which engineering discipline primarily deals with the design and analysis of aircraft and spacecraft?
Aerospace engineering
Civil engineering
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
10. What is the principle behind the operation of a hydraulic press?
Pascal’s principle
Archimedes’ principle
Bernoulli’s principle
Newton’s third law
