Introduction to Engineering – MCQs 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Engineering is best defined as: (A) Study of natural sciences only (B) Application of scientific principles to design and build useful systems (C) Pure research without application (D) Art of creating paintings 2. Which of the following is NOT a branch of engineering? (A) Civil Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering (C) Chemical Engineering (D) Astrology 3. The word “engineer” is derived from the Latin word: (A) Ingenium (B) Mechanica (C) Scientia (D) Architectura 4. Civil engineering is primarily concerned with: (A) Building software (B) Designing infrastructure like bridges and roads (C) Genetic modification (D) Space exploration only 5. Which branch of engineering deals with machines, engines, and energy systems? (A) Electrical Engineering (B) Mechanical Engineering (C) Civil Engineering (D) Petroleum Engineering 6. Which branch of engineering focuses on electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism? (A) Electrical Engineering (B) Civil Engineering (C) Mining Engineering (D) Textile Engineering 7. Chemical engineers mainly work on: (A) Industrial processes involving chemicals and materials (B) Bridge construction (C) Car engines (D) Software applications 8. Which engineering discipline is most involved in computer hardware and software design? (A) Civil Engineering (B) Computer Engineering (C) Mechanical Engineering (D) Agricultural Engineering 9. Biomedical engineering is a combination of: (A) Medicine and Civil Engineering (B) Medicine and Engineering (C) Chemistry and Literature (D) Biology and Art 10. Which of the following is an example of renewable energy engineering? (A) Solar power systems (B) Coal-based power plants (C) Diesel engines (D) Nuclear fission 11. The main goal of engineering design is to: (A) Copy nature exactly (B) Develop safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions (C) Increase the complexity of systems (D) Eliminate scientific principles 12. Which of the following is considered the father of modern engineering? (A) Thomas Edison (B) James Watt (C) Leonardo da Vinci (D) Isambard Kingdom Brunel 13. The first steam engine was invented by: (A) Michael Faraday (B) James Watt (C) Galileo Galilei (D) Isaac Newton 14. Which of these engineering fields directly deals with aircraft and spacecraft design? (A) Civil Engineering (B) Aerospace Engineering (C) Agricultural Engineering (D) Mining Engineering 15. In engineering, CAD stands for: (A) Computer-Aided Design (B) Chemical Analysis Design (C) Civil and Architecture Drawing (D) Calculated Automatic Design 16. An engineer’s professional responsibility includes: (A) Maximizing profit only (B) Ensuring safety, ethics, and sustainability (C) Ignoring environmental concerns (D) Avoiding teamwork 17. Which branch of engineering deals with extracting and processing oil and gas? (A) Mining Engineering (B) Petroleum Engineering (C) Mechanical Engineering (D) Marine Engineering 18. Who is credited with inventing the telephone? (A) Alexander Graham Bell (B) Thomas Edison (C) Nikola Tesla (D) Albert Einstein 19. Which of the following is NOT a core engineering discipline? (A) Civil Engineering (B) Electrical Engineering (C) Mechanical Engineering (D) Psychology 20. The engineering process typically starts with: (A) Final design approval (B) Identifying a problem or need (C) Manufacturing (D) Market advertisement 21. Which is an example of civil engineering structure? (A) Software program (B) Suspension bridge (C) Electric circuit (D) Chemical reactor 22. In project management, Gantt charts are used for: (A) Material selection (B) Scheduling and planning (C) Energy calculations (D) CAD modeling 23. Who invented alternating current (AC) electrical systems? (A) Thomas Edison (B) Nikola Tesla (C) James Watt (D) Michael Faraday 24. Which of these is NOT part of engineering ethics? (A) Public safety (B) Environmental protection (C) Intellectual honesty (D) Maximizing personal wealth at any cost 25. The unit of force in engineering mechanics is: (A) Watt (B) Joule (C) Newton (D) Pascal 26. The unit of pressure is: (A) Pascal (B) Joule (C) Watt (D) Newton 27. An engineer’s code of ethics emphasizes: (A) Safety, honesty, sustainability, and competence (B) Profit, speed, and competition only (C) Hiding technical errors (D) Exploiting resources without care 28. Which of the following is an interdisciplinary field in engineering? (A) Mechatronics (B) Chemistry (C) Literature (D) Geography 29. A project prototype is mainly developed to: (A) Replace final product (B) Test design feasibility (C) Increase cost (D) Reduce creativity 30. Which branch of engineering designs and builds dams? (A) Electrical (B) Civil (C) Computer (D) Textile 31. The earliest known engineer in history is: (A) Archimedes (B) Nikola Tesla (C) Isambard Brunel (D) Imhotep 32. Which of these engineers is known for developing the light bulb? (A) Nikola Tesla (B) Michael Faraday (C) Thomas Edison (D) James Watt 33. Which of the following is a primary role of software engineers? (A) Building bridges (B) Developing computer applications (C) Constructing pipelines (D) Designing turbines 34. What is the main purpose of engineering drawings? (A) Artistic presentation (B) Accurate technical communication of designs (C) Personal notes (D) Entertainment 35. Who invented the World Wide Web? (A) Steve Jobs (B) Bill Gates (C) Tim Berners-Lee (D) Mark Zuckerberg 36. Which of the following is considered a “green engineering” practice? (A) Using fossil fuels extensively (B) Recycling and renewable energy use (C) Ignoring waste management (D) Maximizing carbon emissions 37. The primary goal of industrial engineering is to: (A) Optimize processes and systems for efficiency (B) Build rockets (C) Study chemical reactions only (D) Train doctors 38. Which of the following is a major concern in engineering projects? (A) Cost (B) Safety (C) Environmental impact (D) All of the above 39. Which branch of engineering designs integrated circuits and processors? (A) Civil (B) Electrical/Electronics (C) Mechanical (D) Petroleum 40. Engineering drawings are typically created using: (A) Photoshop (B) CAD software (C) Word processors (D) PowerPoint 41. Which material is considered the “backbone” of modern civil engineering? (A) Wood (B) Concrete (C) Plastic (D) Glass 42. Which branch of engineering is closely linked with robotics? (A) Agricultural Engineering (B) Mechatronics Engineering (C) Textile Engineering (D) Civil Engineering 43. Which of these engineering fields deals with the development of software algorithms? (A) Computer Science / Software Engineering (B) Chemical Engineering (C) Civil Engineering (D) Petroleum Engineering 44. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Coal (D) Geothermal 45. The SI unit of electrical current is: (A) Ohm (B) Ampere (C) Volt (D) Watt 46. The branch of engineering that studies soil behavior for construction is: (A) Structural Engineering (B) Geotechnical Engineering (C) Marine Engineering (D) Environmental Engineering 47. Who is known as the father of the computer? (A) Bill Gates (B) Charles Babbage (C) Steve Jobs (D) Alan Turing 48. The “Eiffel Tower” was designed by engineer: (A) Gustave Eiffel (B) Thomas Edison (C) Brunel (D) Tesla 49. Which of the following is considered a core skill for engineers? (A) Problem-solving (B) Critical thinking (C) Teamwork (D) All of the above 50. Modern engineering education emphasizes: (A) Only theory (B) Theory, practical skills, ethics, and innovation (C) Copying old systems (D) Ignoring sustainability FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS (Year 1 – Year 2)Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQsFluid Mechanics – MCQsThermodynamics – MCQsComputer Programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) – MCQsIntroduction to Engineering – MCQsGeology for Engineers – MCQsTechnical Communication – MCQs CORE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SUBJECTS (Year 2 – Year 4)Introduction to Petroleum Engineering – MCQsPetroleum Geology – MCQsDrilling Engineering – MCQsReservoir Engineering – MCQsProduction Engineering – MCQsPetroleum Fluid Properties – MCQsWell Logging and Formation Evaluation – MCQsPetroleum Economics – MCQsPetroleum Refining and Processing – MCQs Natural Gas Engineering – MCQsEnhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – MCQsWell Testing – MCQsReservoir Simulation – MCQsDrilling Fluids and Cementing – MCQsOffshore Petroleum Engineering – MCQsHealth, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQsPetroleum Project Management – MCQsCorrosion Engineering – MCQsArtificial Lift Techniques – MCQsPetrophysics – MCQs LABORATORIES & PRACTICALS (Theory-based MCQs can be made from these)Drilling Fluids Lab – MCQsCore Analysis Lab – MCQsReservoir Simulation Lab – MCQsRock and Fluid Properties Lab – MCQsWell Logging Lab – MCQs ELECTIVES (Optional/Advanced)Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQsUnconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQsData Analytics in Petroleum Engineering – MCQsGeographic Information Systems (GIS) – MCQsPetroleum Law and Policy – MCQsPipeline Engineering – MCQsRenewable Energy Integration – MCQs