W.D. Cottrell, Ph.D.
ENGR-A110
Exam Date May 22nd, 2023
Exam #2 Study Guide
Introduction to Engineering
Exam #2 will consist of multiple-choice questions on the following topics, along with recurring questions
from Homework Assignments #8-14. The exam is open textbook, with one sheet of handwritten notes
inserted into the book. You may also use this study guide. The exam is otherwise closed computer (except
for e-textbooks) and closed slides.
Assignment
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Hint or Suggested Resource (43 questions total)
Lesson 13 slides, CBS International Business School presentation tips
Lesson 13 slides, CBS International Business School presentation tips
Lesson 13 slides, CBS International Business School presentation tips
PowerPoint quizzes: GCFGlobal, Quizizz, MeritNotes
Practice any brainteaser or logic problem found in books or online
Chapter 6.4 & Lesson 15 slides
Fundamental & derived units: Chapters 6.1 & 6.2 & Lesson 15 slides
Wikipedia article "Darcy's Law"
Chapter 11.2 (convection)
Chapter 6.3 & conversion factors (Appendix of textbook)
Chapter 7.4 (volume)
Chapter 8.5 (volume flow rate) & Example 8.14
Chapter 8.3 (linear velocity, linear acceleration) & Example 8.3
Chapter 7.4 (volume) & conversion factors (Table 7.6)
Term Team Project Spaghetti Bridge handout
Chapter 10.1 (friction) & Lesson 19 slides
Chapter 10.1 (spring forces) & Lesson 19 slides
Chapter 10.5 (modulus of elasticity) & Lesson 19 slides
Chapter 10.5 (Table 10.5) & any reliable online resource
Chapter 10.5 (modulus of elasticity, modulus of rigidity discussion)
Chapter 11.6 (specific heat) & Table 11.16
Chapter 12.1 (Kirchhoff's Current Law) & Example 12.1
Chapter 12.2 (series & parallel circuits) & Lesson 21 slides
Any reliable online resource on pasta's modulus of elasticity
Wikipedia article "List of Lighting Sources"
Chapter 13 (table on page 525) & percentage calculation
Chapter 13.5 (solar energy, solar systems, photovoltaic systems) & Lesson 23 slides
Chapter 13 (Figure 13.36 – look for the greatest improvement over time)
Additional Topics Eligible for Inclusion on the Exam (up to 57 questions)
Lesson 12
Forms of writing in engineering
Recognizing an effective (and ineffective) abstract
Recognizing an effective (and ineffective) cover letter
Lesson 14
Problem-solving approaches in engineering
Lesson 15
The fundamental dimensions
The units of the fundamental dimensions
Origins of the fundamental units (SI)
Origins of the fundamental units (Imperial)
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ENGR-A110
Exam Date May 22nd, 2023
Metric prefixes
Imperial system units (angle, length)
Important physical laws
Coordinate systems
Tools for measuring length
Finding lengths using trigonometry
Calculation of area
Units of area
Units of volume
Magnitudes of time
Derived units that use time
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Calculation of moment
Calculation of fluid pressure
Application involving atmospheric pressure
Brittle versus ductile materials
Temperature scales
Modes of heat transfer
Aspects of the coefficient of thermal expansion
History of electricity
Electricity consumption (worldwide & appliances)
Fundamental units & elements of electricity
Resistors: purpose & types
Aspects of capacitors & capacitance
Electric power generation in the U.S.
Measures of light (illuminance, illumination)
Types of light bulbs
Measures applicable to lighting (efficacy, CRI, service life)
Identification of the different types of energy
Calculation of energy inputs needed, while considering energy efficiency
Resources for electricity in California
Aspects of natural gas supply nationwide
Aspects of natural gas supply worldwide
Solar energy system types
Photovoltaic cell materials
Solar arrays & largest solar arrays
Horizontal versus vertical axis wind turbines
Wind turbine parts
Technical aspects of wind turbines & wind energy
Calculation of wind power & energy
Basic terms in probability & statistics
Development of a histogram to describe frequency
Calculation of the mean or average
Determination of the median
Calculation of the variance & standard deviation
Ethics – definition, brief history
Key words in the NSPE Code of Ethics Preamble
Key words in the NSPE Code of Ethics Fundamental Canons
Key elements of the NSPE Code of Ethics Rules of Practice
Key elements of the NSPE Code of Ethics Professional Obligations
Review of ethics case studies
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