Introduction to Engineering – MCQs

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1. Engineering is best defined as:





2. Which of the following is NOT a branch of engineering?





3. The word “engineer” is derived from the Latin word:





4. Civil engineering is primarily concerned with:





5. Which branch of engineering deals with machines, engines, and energy systems?





6. Which branch of engineering focuses on electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism?





7. Chemical engineers mainly work on:





8. Which engineering discipline is most involved in computer hardware and software design?





9. Biomedical engineering is a combination of:





10. Which of the following is an example of renewable energy engineering?





11. The main goal of engineering design is to:





12. Which of the following is considered the father of modern engineering?





13. The first steam engine was invented by:





14. Which of these engineering fields directly deals with aircraft and spacecraft design?





15. In engineering, CAD stands for:





16. An engineer’s professional responsibility includes:





17. Which branch of engineering deals with extracting and processing oil and gas?





18. Who is credited with inventing the telephone?





19. Which of the following is NOT a core engineering discipline?





20. The engineering process typically starts with:





21. Which is an example of civil engineering structure?





22. In project management, Gantt charts are used for:





23. Who invented alternating current (AC) electrical systems?





24. Which of these is NOT part of engineering ethics?





25. The unit of force in engineering mechanics is:





26. The unit of pressure is:





27. An engineer’s code of ethics emphasizes:





28. Which of the following is an interdisciplinary field in engineering?





29. A project prototype is mainly developed to:





30. Which branch of engineering designs and builds dams?





31. The earliest known engineer in history is:





32. Which of these engineers is known for developing the light bulb?





33. Which of the following is a primary role of software engineers?





34. What is the main purpose of engineering drawings?





35. Who invented the World Wide Web?





36. Which of the following is considered a “green engineering” practice?





37. The primary goal of industrial engineering is to:





38. Which of the following is a major concern in engineering projects?





39. Which branch of engineering designs integrated circuits and processors?





40. Engineering drawings are typically created using:





41. Which material is considered the “backbone” of modern civil engineering?





42. Which branch of engineering is closely linked with robotics?





43. Which of these engineering fields deals with the development of software algorithms?





44. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?





45. The SI unit of electrical current is:





46. The branch of engineering that studies soil behavior for construction is:





47. Who is known as the father of the computer?





48. The “Eiffel Tower” was designed by engineer:





49. Which of the following is considered a core skill for engineers?





50. Modern engineering education emphasizes:





 FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS (Year 1 – Year 2)

  1. Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQs

  2. Fluid Mechanics – MCQs

  3. Thermodynamics – MCQs

  4. Computer Programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) – MCQs

  5. Introduction to Engineering – MCQs

  6. Geology for Engineers – MCQs

  7. Technical Communication – MCQs

 CORE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SUBJECTS (Year 2 – Year 4)

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  2. Petroleum Geology – MCQs

  3. Drilling Engineering – MCQs

  4. Reservoir Engineering – MCQs

  5. Production Engineering – MCQs

  6. Petroleum Fluid Properties – MCQs

  7. Well Logging and Formation Evaluation – MCQs

  8. Petroleum Economics – MCQs

  9. Petroleum Refining and Processing – MCQs  

  10. Natural Gas Engineering – MCQs

  11. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – MCQs

  12. Well Testing – MCQs

  13. Reservoir Simulation – MCQs

  14. Drilling Fluids and Cementing – MCQs

  15. Offshore Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  16. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQs

  17. Petroleum Project Management – MCQs

  18. Corrosion Engineering – MCQs

  19. Artificial Lift Techniques – MCQs

  20. Petrophysics – MCQs

 LABORATORIES & PRACTICALS (Theory-based MCQs can be made from these)

  1. Drilling Fluids Lab – MCQs

  2. Core Analysis Lab – MCQs

  3. Reservoir Simulation Lab – MCQs

  4. Rock and Fluid Properties Lab – MCQs

  5. Well Logging Lab – MCQs

 ELECTIVES (Optional/Advanced)

  1. Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQs

  2. Unconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQs

  3. Data Analytics in Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – MCQs

  5. Petroleum Law and Policy – MCQs

  6. Pipeline Engineering – MCQs

  7. Renewable Energy Integration – MCQs