diff --git "a/iteration-dataset/dataset_17.csv" "b/iteration-dataset/dataset_17.csv" --- "a/iteration-dataset/dataset_17.csv" +++ "b/iteration-dataset/dataset_17.csv" @@ -1,1691 +1,106 @@ id,prompt,A,B,C,D,E,answer -3,What type of projects are subject to an environmental impact assessment?,Individual and company projects,"State policies, plans, and programs",Development proposals with predetermined environmental outcomes,Public participation and documentation processes,Projects with economic feasibility,A -5,What role does economics play in plastics engineering?,No role,Minor role,Moderate role,Major role,Dominant role,D -7,How many sites did the Cambria Iron Company occupy in and around Johnstown?,1,2,3,4,5,E -4,What is the role of a cryptographic hash function in salting?,To generate a random salt,To encrypt the password,To store the salt in a database,To concatenate the salt and password,To generate a hash value from the salt and password,E -3,What is the main characteristic of the phase diagrams of systems in the λ (lambda) universality class?,They have a single phase,They have multiple phases,They have no phase transitions,They have a critical point,They have a flat phase,D -9,What is the significance of the number 9999 as a Kaprekar number in mathematics?,It is the number of rooms in the Forbidden City,It is a divisor to generate 4-digit decimal recurrences,It is the maximum damage or healing number in RPGs,It is the last possible line number in some older programming languages,It is a Kaprekar number,E -4,What were the warrants of arrest issued for in 2005?,Political crimes,Economic fraud,Human rights violations,Drug trafficking,Terrorism,C -5,What is the name of the prayer that is the center of any Jewish religious service?,Shemoneh Esrei,Kol Nidre,Hallel,Yizkor,Kaddish,A -7,What is the relationship between water levels and wave heights in wave overtopping?,They exhibit correlation in all cases,They are uncorrelated in river systems,A low water level with high waves can yield an equivalent overtopping outcome to a higher water level with lower waves,Water levels are always higher than wave heights,Wave heights are always higher than water levels,C -5,Which country had the first department concentrating on Engineering Management?,United States,Germany,Turkey,Canada,United Kingdom,B -4,What are some points of special interest in algebraic geometry?,Singular points,Inflection points,Points at infinity,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,Which branch of general relativity uses numerical methods and algorithms to solve and analyze problems?,Quantum gravity,Astrophysics,Numerical relativity,Classical mechanics,None of the above,C -8,When did Valencia Joyner Koomson become an associate professor at Tufts University?,2005,2011,1998,2003,2004,B -2,What information does the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) method reveal?,The ability of an index variable to diagnose presence or absence of a characteristic,The total information in the contingency table for each threshold,The hits and misses for each threshold,The false alarms and correct rejections for each threshold,The two ratios hits/(hits + misses) and false alarms/(false alarms + correct rejections),E -8,What is the main goal of calibrating different flux networks?,To ensure accurate measurements,To improve data collection methods,To facilitate comparison between sites,To increase scientific collaboration,To enhance public understanding of fluxes,C -6,What kind of movements can be modeled using XROMM?,Fish swimming,Humans walking,Birds in flight,Toads swallowing prey,All of the above,E -9,When did Valencia Joyner Koomson become an assistant professor at Tufts University?,2004,2011,1998,2003,2005,E -3,How many members did the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science have in 2016?,48 members,900 members,35 members,500 members,1000 members,B -5,What do European braking action reports alert pilots about?,Reduced friction on a runway,Crosswind limits on a runway,Stopping distances on a runway,Good braking action on a runway,Poor runway conditions,B -3,What is one of the challenges faced by plastics engineers?,Quantifying mechanical properties of plastics,Designing products with high costs,Addressing properties such as weatherability,Maintaining low use temperature,Minimizing resistance to chemical attack,A -6,Which university did Arne Jørgen Aasen retire from?,The Royal Institute of Technology,Norwegian University of Science and Technology,University of Tromsø,The Norwegian Institute of Technology,"University of Oslo, School of Pharmacy",E -1,How many mathematical scientists are included in The Mathematics Genealogy Project (MGP) as of 31 December 2021?,"274,575",1999,2003,2005,Mankato,A -5,What is the main objective of the classic development approach in manufacturing?,To react on issues that may arise during product development,To let simulation drive the design and predict product behavior,To improve collaboration between analysis teams,To deliver discrete product generations,To refine simulation and testing processes,D -7,What field of specialization can an acoustic engineer have?,Structural engineering,Environmental engineering,Chemical engineering,Architectural acoustics,Electrical engineering,D -7,What is the main topic of study in Internet and social media use in politics?,How society has changed the Internet,How the Internet has changed society,The interrelationships between Internet and social issues,The use of the Internet for political campaigns and protests,The preservation and history of the Internet,D -4,What is the purpose of the Marala–Ravi Link Canal?,To transfer water to the Ravi River,To provide irrigation to Sialkot,To generate electricity,To supply drinking water to nearby cities,To facilitate recreational activities,A -2,What is the parallel field that may emerge alongside exploratory engineering?,Bioethics,Climate engineering,Molecular nanotechnology,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What sensor technologies can be used in Cherenkov detectors?,Only technologies that aim at Cherenkov light produced by primary charged particles,Only technologies that aim at Cherenkov light produced by secondary particles,Both technologies that aim at Cherenkov light produced by primary charged particles and secondary particles,Only technologies that aim at Cherenkov light produced by electromagnetic particles,Only technologies that aim at Cherenkov light produced in the radiofrequency range,C -7,What is the overall aim of sustainable construction?,Creating visually appealing structures,Promoting healthy living and workplace environments,Minimizing the environmental impact of construction,Replacing non-toxic materials with toxic alternatives,Maximizing profit through construction projects,C -7,Which branch of mathematics is mathematical logic closely related to?,Algebra,Calculus,Geometry,Statistics,All of the above,E -8,What is the current production capacity of the Green Crude Farm?,100 barrels of Green Crude per day,150 barrels of Green Crude per day,50 barrels of Green Crude per day,200 barrels of Green Crude per day,75 barrels of Green Crude per day,A -1,Which high school did Valencia Joyner Koomson graduate from?,Benjamin Banneker Academic High School,Thomas Jefferson High School,George Washington High School,Abraham Lincoln High School,Franklin D. Roosevelt High School,A -3,What is the role of product engineers after the development phase?,Testing and optimizing product performance,Improving product quality and reliability,Balancing the cost of tests and test coverage,Supporting failure analysis requests,All of the above,E -8,How many possible technosignatures were detected after scanning 820 stars?,5,8,10,12,15,B -7,What determines the energy associated with a vertex in a vertex model?,The number of possible states for a given bond,The sum of the vertex energies,The total energy of the state,The energy associated with the bonds connecting the vertex to adjacent vertices,The state assignment of each bond,D -10,Which of the following is NOT an example of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?,Eye protection,Safety harnesses,Life jackets,Safety footwear,Printers,E -7,When was the first patent for a submerged floating tunnel presented?,1923,1947,2016,Trygve Olsen,Erik Ødegård,A -7,"What is an example of simple, low-level controlled perceptual variables?",Positive feedback control loops,Reflexes,Endogenous reference values,Mathematical principles of control,Biological homeostasis,E -1,What are some examples of devices that rely on quantum mechanical effects?,Smartphones and tablets,Microwaves and toasters,Lasers and MRI imagers,Cars and airplanes,Washing machines and refrigerators,C -5,What does algebraic geometry study in relation to curves defined by different equations?,The topology of the curve,The geometry of the curve,The number theory of the curve,The algebra of the curve,The analysis of the curve,A -7,Where can a GPU be positioned in a small-form-factor PC?,In front of the computer motherboard,On top of the computer motherboard,Behind the computer motherboard,Underneath the computer motherboard,On the side of the computer motherboard,C -4,What role does reliability often play in the cost-effectiveness of systems?,It determines the availability of equipment,It ensures the success of reliability testing,It influences the maintenance processes,It affects the lifespan of the system or component,It determines the probability of success at a given moment,D -7,What are some fields related to chemical engineering?,Process Engineering,Nuclear Engineering,Biological Engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,What is the mission of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)?,To provide medical treatment for individuals with disabilities,To conduct research on disabilities,To improve access to healthcare for individuals with disabilities,To improve the potential of people with disabilities through technology,To develop and provide resources for rehabilitation engineers,D -1,Which phase of business analytics involves suggesting decision options?,Descriptive analytics,Predictive analytics,Prescriptive analytics,Mathematical and computational sciences,Post-mortem analysis,C -8,What is the core principle of systems engineering?,Optimization of work-processes,Integration of different disciplines,Coordination of different teams,Consideration of all aspects of a project or system,Manufacturing of high-quality outputs,D -0,What are the components of information engineering?,Chemistry and Biology,Physics and Astronomy,Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning,Geology and Geography,Mathematics and Statistics,C -9,What can be estimated by the difference between body weight and fat-free body mass?,Body fat,Body temperature,Heart rate,Blood pressure,Total body water,A -5,What theorem demonstrates that the set of rational points of an abelian variety is a finitely generated abelian group?,Kronecker–Weber theorem,Mordell–Weil theorem,Weil conjectures,Hodge theory,Étale cohomology,B -7,What is the purpose of the Getty Conservation Institute?,To specialize in the analysis of historic and current documentation,To publish and disseminate information on conservation science research,To conduct non-invasive visual assessments of cultural objects,To improve methods and techniques for examining and treating cultural works,To study the causes of deterioration in cultural objects,B -6,Why are numerical methods and computer simulations important in finance?,They allow for the analysis of large amounts of financial data.,They provide analytical solutions to complex financial problems.,"They can simulate and model financial markets, allowing for better decision-making.",They are efficient in solving financial problems on classical computers.,None of the above.,C -7,What is the name of the body authorised to approve Approved Inspectors?,Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors,Chartered Institute of Building,Chartered Association of Building Engineers,Construction Industry Council,CICAIR Limited,E -0,What are the major subareas of mathematical logic?,"Algebra, calculus, geometry, and statistics","Model theory, proof theory, set theory, and recursion theory","Number theory, topology, graph theory, and combinatorics","Differential equations, probability theory, linear algebra, and logic","Abstract algebra, real analysis, complex analysis, and differential geometry",B -4,What is the difference between a scientist and an engineer?,"Scientists want to know how to solve a problem and how to implement the solution, while engineers ask why and proceed to research the answer","Scientists want to know why and proceed to research the answer, while engineers want to know how to solve a problem and how to implement the solution",There is no difference between a scientist and an engineer,Scientists and engineers both want to know how to solve a problem and how to implement the solution,Scientists and engineers both want to know why and proceed to research the answer,B -7,What is the purpose of the Zoological State Collection Munich?,To preserve and display stuffed animals,To catalog and manage biological specimens,To sell animals to private collectors,To store and manage government documents,To create teaching resources for zoology,B -1,Which of the following sets is a sum-free subset of the integers?,The set of even numbers.,The set of prime numbers.,The set of multiples of 3.,The set of odd numbers.,The set of composite numbers.,D -2,What is the most fundamental example of a vertex model?,A model applied to various geometries in any number of dimensions,A model with two possible states for each bond,A model where each particle is connected to four other particles,A model with exactly-solvable vertex models,A model with a total energy of the state being the sum of the vertex energies,C -8,How would you describe the viscosity of hexagonal phases?,Low viscosity,Medium viscosity,High viscosity,Viscosity depends on the temperature,Viscosity depends on the concentration of amphiphiles,C -3,How can dissipative systems be used to study economic systems and complex systems?,By modeling the relationship between entropy generation and the robustness of biological systems,By decomposing dynamical systems into conservative and dissipative parts,By studying the self-assembly of nanowires,By mathematically modeling wandering sets,By studying the action of a group on a measurable set,B -6,Which artists and architects have used the golden ratio in their works?,Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo,Pablo Picasso and Vincent van Gogh,Salvador Dalí and Le Corbusier,Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe,Andy Warhol and Jackson Pollock,C -7,What techniques are shared between statistical field theory and quantum field theory?,Path integral formulation,Renormalization,Wick rotation,Schwinger functions,Osterwalder–Schrader axioms,A -6,Are bioactive compounds well-defined in terms of their bioactivity in humans?,Yes,No,Only in Canada and the United States,Only for essential nutrients,None of the above,B -1,What characteristics of the surface can be altered through surface modification?,"Smoothness, hydrophobicity, surface charge, surface energy, biocompatibility","Roughness, hydrophilicity, surface charge, surface energy, biocompatibility","Roughness, hydrophobicity, surface charge, surface energy, biocompatibility","Roughness, hydrophobicity, surface charge, surface energy, biodegradability","Roughness, hydrophilicity, surface charge, surface energy, biodegradability",B -7,Where is the International Criminal Court (ICC) located?,Uganda,The Hague,Geneva,New York City,London,B -9,Can visitors touch the plants and animals in The Green Planet?,Yes,No,Only certain animals,Only certain plants,Only with permission,B -5,What is the practical implementation of ideas called?,Improvement,Introduction,Innovation,Invention,Exnovation,C -9,What has led to the increased use of machine learning in pattern recognition?,The availability of big data,The focus on unsupervised methods,The connection to business use,The analysis of statistical data,The use of data compression,A -3,What skills should a maintenance engineer possess?,"Statistics, probability, and logistics","Interpersonal, communication, and management",Ability to make decisions quickly,All of the above,None of the above,D -7,What should be considered when determining nutritional status?,The state of the body before and after experiments,The chemical composition of the whole diet,The chemical composition of materials excreted from the body,All of the above,None of the above,D -5,Which countries can the first examples of site-specific architecture be found?,"Spain, Italy, and China","France, Germany, and Japan","England, Russia, and India","Australia, Brazil, and Canada","Mexico, Egypt, and Greece",A -1,What problem can occur with larger reinforcements using a hearing aid?,Feedback and distortion,Loss of loudness,Decreased resolution of sounds,Malfunction of the cochlea,No problem occurs,A -8,What does the Convention define as an Environmental Modification Technique?,Any technique for military purposes,Any technique for agricultural purposes,Any technique for scientific research,Any technique for changing the earth's natural processes,Any technique for climate control,D -0,What are the programming languages supported for Android app development?,Python,Kotlin,Ruby,Swift,C#,B -2,Which discipline studies the programming and architecture of the Internet?,Computer-mediated communication,Digital rights,Internet architecture,Internet culture,Internet security,C -0,What is the propagation constant of a sinusoidal electromagnetic wave?,A measure of the amplitude and phase change of the wave as it propagates in a given direction,A measure of the frequency and wavelength of the wave as it propagates in a given direction,A measure of the speed and direction of the wave as it propagates in a given direction,A measure of the energy and power of the wave as it propagates in a given direction,A measure of the distance and time of the wave as it propagates in a given direction,A -3,Which company did Min H. Kao co-found with Gary Burrell?,Apple,Google,Microsoft,Garmin,Amazon,D -1,Who are some of the key figures in the history of industrial and production engineering?,Adam Smith,Henry Ford,Eli Whitney,Frank Gilbreth,All of the above,E -2,What is the base used to express the value of the propagation constant?,Base 10,Base e,Base 2,Base 16,Base 8,B -0,What are the two factors required for the formation of a pothole?,Heat and traffic,Water and traffic,Wind and traffic,Sunlight and traffic,Humidity and traffic,B -9,When was James Clerk Maxwell's paper sent to the printer?,8 December 1864,16 June 1865,15 June 1865,27 October 1864,23 March 1865,B -3,How does theoretical linguistics relate to applied linguistics?,Theoretical linguistics focuses on the study of different sub-fields of linguistics while applied linguistics focuses on the investigation into the nature of language,Theoretical linguistics and applied linguistics are not related,Theoretical linguistics and applied linguistics are two different terms used to describe the same field of study,"Theoretical linguistics is commonly juxtaposed with applied linguistics, suggesting that an aspiring language professional must first learn the theory before applying it",Applied linguistics is a branch of theoretical linguistics,D -0,What is the geographical location of the western steppe?,Near the mouth of the Volga River,South of the Ural Mountains,Along the eastern side of the Ural Mountains,Near the mouth of the Danube,Along the western side of the Ural Mountains,D -1,In which fields did Richard B. Wells hold concurrent appointments?,Electrical and Computer Engineering,Neuroscience,Philosophy,Materials Science & Engineering,All of the above,E -3,What other areas are designated as Enterprise Areas in the region?,Bath only,Emersons Green only,Weston-super-Mare only,"Avonmouth, Bath, Emersons Green, Filton, and Weston-super-Mare",Filton only,D -7,What are the two major mathematical reviewing databases used for creating the MSC?,Mathematical Reviews and Zentralblatt MATH,Mathematical Research and Zentralblatt MATH,Mathematical Reviews and Mathematics Subject Classification,Mathematical Research and Mathematics Subject Classification,Mathematical Reviews and Mathematics Education,A -1,What are hack-for-hire services typically used for?,Performing ethical hacking,Performing personal data breaches,Performing penetration tests,Performing corporate espionage,Performing computer network maintenance,D -5,When did The Mathematics Genealogy Project (MGP) go online?,1997,1999,2002,2003,2005,A -8,What are some of the fields where transport analysis is commonly seen in engineering?,Electrical engineering and computer science,Chemistry and biology,Physics and mathematics,Civil engineering and architecture,"Process, chemical, biological, and mechanical engineering",E -7,Who is involved in performing project calculations?,Project engineers,Designers and drafters,Engineers from one or more disciplines,Project managers or management team,Internal project engineering department,C -3,Which engineering science is NOT applied in marine engineering?,Mechanical engineering,Electrical engineering,Electronic engineering,Computer science,Aerospace engineering,E -2,What is the primary focus of Internet and society research?,The technological advancements of the Internet,The economic impact of the Internet,The social implications of the Internet,The legal aspects of the Internet,The cultural changes brought by the Internet,C -4,What are some number systems that may have multiple attributes?,Integers,Rationals,Complex numbers,Quaternions,All of the above,E -6,What is the main purpose of the MFG test for noble metal plated connector applications?,To evaluate the resistance of connectors to corrosion,To study the effects of temperature and humidity on connectors,To measure the concentration of gaseous pollutants in a controlled chamber,To test the volume exchange rate and airflow rate in a laboratory setting,To determine the lifespan of connectors,A -6,What are some examples of virtual environment software uses?,Virtual classrooms for military training,Virtual events and tradeshows,Branding channels for products and services,Connecting people across the internet,Extending market reach and reducing travel costs,C -7,What is the purpose of using a version control system like subversion or git?,To track modifications to the model,To optimize the model equations,To fit the model to experimental measurements,To generate CPU-intensive functions in C,To perform interactive modeling using graphical user interfaces,A -9,What are the characteristics of smart intelligent structures?,Ability to sense their environment,Ability to self-diagnose their condition,Ability to adapt to environmental conditions,All of the above,None of the above,D -2,Which of the following is an aspect of sustainable design employed by engineering disciplines?,Life cycle analysis (LCA),Pollution prevention,Design for the Environment (DfE),Design for Disassembly (DfD),All of the above,E -5,Who were the semioticians that introduced formal methods into linguistics?,David Hilbert and Rudolf Carnap,Rudolf Carnap and Louis Hjelmslev,Charles Sanders Peirce and Louis Hjelmslev,Charles Sanders Peirce and David Hilbert,Louis Hjelmslev and David Hilbert,C -4,What are virtual environments being used for by enterprise corporations and non-profit groups?,Managing and controlling physical environments,Simulating military training,Creating branding channels for products and services,Connecting people across the Internet,Offering interactive and immersive experiences,C -9,Who made dire environmental predictions based on the I = (PAT) formula that did not come to pass?,Barry Commoner,Paul R. Ehrlich,George Wald,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,Which field studies the behavior of complex systems?,Chaos and dynamical systems,Complexity,Control theory,Systems dynamics,Systems analysis,D -0,What is the main focus of research on Artificial Neural Membrane (ANM) structures?,Integration of microscale and nanoscale devices,Development of adaptive and evolutionary neural networks,Neurogenesis Algorithms,Programmable materials,Specialized sensors,A -5,What is the result of a runaway nuclear fusion reaction in stars?,Nova explosion,Supernova explosion,Helium flash,Surface temperature decrease,Controlled nuclear fusion reaction,B -9,In what industries can structural integrity affect functioning and safety?,Oil and gas,Telecommunications,Automotive,Medical,Aerospace,D -6,What kind of information can be obtained from Cherenkov detectors?,Only information about the speed of the particle passing through the material,Only information about the refractive index of the material,Only information about the number of photons produced,Information about both the speed and direction of the particle,Information about the presence of electromagnetic particles,D -4,What does the lower case s stand for in the UIC generic mark Sdgs?,"The lower case s stands for ""containers up to 60 feet""","The lower case s stands for ""combined transport (CT)""","The lower case s stands for ""freight wagon with no special design""","The lower case s stands for ""permitted speed of up to 100 km/h""","The lower case s stands for ""containers up to 45 ft""",D -0,What is the purpose of a counterweight in a mechanical system?,To make the load heavier,To provide balance and stability,To increase wear and tear on the lifting machine,To make the load slower and less efficient,To prevent over-balancing either side,B -6,What are some systems that do not belong to the λ (lambda) universality class?,Isolated atoms,Solid metals,Organic compounds,Plasma,Liquids,A -4,What is the storage capacity of MT GDF Suez Neptune?,"135,130 m3 (4,770,000 cu ft)","145,130 m3 (5,125,000 cu ft)","125,130 m3 (4,420,000 cu ft)","155,130 m3 (5,470,000 cu ft)","165,130 m3 (5,825,000 cu ft)",B -2,Which marine reptiles had teeth resembling those of killer whales according to Massare?,Long-necked plesiosaurs,Plesiosauroids,Pliosaurs,Liopleurodon and its relatives,All marine reptiles,D -0,When was the Trade and Technology Council first announced?,"June 15, 2020","June 15, 2021","July 15, 2021","July 15, 2020","June 30, 2021",B -8,Which field of study has affinities relevant to the classification of astronomic objects?,Biology,Geology,Chemistry,Physics,Astronomy,E -3,What does the subsumption architecture of agent A consist of?,A formal grammar representing the behavior of agent A,A formal grammar representing a component of the architecture,A formal grammar representing a cooperating distributed grammar system,A formal grammar representing an agent in the system,A formal grammar representing a final behavior of the agent,B -8,What was the coercivity of the best magnet steels before the development of alnico?,200 oersteds (16 kA/m),300 oersteds (24 kA/m),400 oersteds (32 kA/m),500 oersteds (40 kA/m),600 oersteds (48 kA/m),B -3,Who founded The Mathematics Genealogy Project (MGP)?,Harry Coonce,Minnesota State University,North Dakota State University,American Mathematical Society,Clay Mathematics Institute,A -2,Which institution is responsible for funding and linking institutions for the European Research Area grid infrastructure?,European Grid Infrastructure (EGI),European Commission,University of Tübingen,GridCOMP,GridECON,B -5,What type of software is virtual environment software?,Simulation software,Branding software,Virtual reality software,Management software,Communication software,D -1,What do matroids describe when applied to characterizing sparsity?,Sets of dense graphs,Sets of sparse graphs,Geometric spaces,Paths in a graph,Subgraphs of a graph,B -5,What is a common method for inserting new DNA into a host organism?,Using recombinant DNA methods,Using CRISPR-Cas9 technology,Using RNA interference,Using gene editing tools,Using virus vectors,A -3,"What branch of physics studies the effects of temperature, pressure, and volume on physical systems?",Classical mechanics,Thermodynamics,Quantum mechanics,Electromagnetism,Optics,B -6,What is the purpose of transportation engineering?,To provide for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods,To analyze political factors and make forecasting decisions,To design the geometry of transportation facilities,To manage and operate transportation systems,To maintain and construct transportation facilities,A -4,What is the main difference between a DACI and a hearing aid?,A DACI provides more loudness and resolution,A DACI enhances the natural hearing function of the inner ear,A DACI absorbs sounds from a microphone and offers enhanced hearing,A DACI helps with feedback and distortion problems,A DACI converts sound into mechanical vibrations to stimulate the cochlea,A -2,What improvements can smart intelligent aircraft structures offer?,Weight reduction,Manufacturing cost reduction,Operational cost reduction,All of the above,None of the above,D -7,What is Valencia Joyner Koomson's role at Tufts University?,Assistant Professor,Associate Professor,Visiting Professor,Senior Research Engineer,Principal Investigator,E -1,What are scientific collections dealing specifically with organisms called?,Natural history collections,Archaeological collections,Geological collections,Museum collections,Educational collections,A -0,What is the process by which charged particles lose energy while passing through matter?,Absorption,Reflection,Ionization,Scattering,Diffraction,C -4,What do the stations do once they are ready to communicate?,They shift communications to the arranged channel,They continue communicating on the same channel,They send another QSX signal,They end the communication,They change the frequency and mode of communication,A -9,"What did the discovery of the top quark, the tau neutrino, and the Higgs boson contribute to the Standard Model?",Proof of the existence of dark matter,Proof of the existence of dark energy,Proof of the existence of neutrino oscillations,Proof of the existence of baryon asymmetry,Proof of the accuracy of the Standard Model predictions,E -3,When did the study of foundations of mathematics begin?,In the late 19th century,In the early 20th century,In the mid-20th century,In the late 20th century,In the 21st century,A -6,What quantity is measured by the propagation constant?,Voltage,Current,Resistance,Capacitance,Inductance,A -6,"In the United States, how does the Office for Human Research Protections promote the protection of participant confidentiality?",By using a system where data is stored together with the decipher key,By promoting the use of rich datasets,By ensuring that participant identities are always released,By removing all identifiers from the data completely,By coding data and storing decipher key separately,E -3,What types of data can be transported simultaneously over GMSL?,Video only,Audio only,Power and bidirectional control data,Ethernet and audio,"Power, bidirectional control data, Ethernet, audio, and multiple streams of unidirectional video",E -2,How many copies of the Perry Rhodan series have been sold worldwide?,One billion,Two billion,Three billion,Four billion,Five billion,B -3,What is the electromagnetic environment in terms of the power and time distribution of radiated or conducted electromagnetic emission levels?,The sum of electromagnetic interference,The sum of hazards of electromagnetic radiation,The sum of natural phenomena effects,The sum of electromagnetic pulse,All of the above,E -6,What type of data does SaferSurf remove from the data stream?,Desirable data,Malware,IP addresses,Internet access,Online enquiries,B -9,Can impression management be used with malicious intent?,"Yes, always","No, never",Only in specific situations,It depends on the individual,Impression management is always benevolent,C -4,Which field focuses on the dynamics of complex systems over time?,Chaos and dynamical systems,Complexity,Control theory,Cybernetics,Systems dynamics,E -4,What type of function satisfies the differential equation for a trajectory of a two-dimensional dynamical system?,Discontinuous function,Exponential function,Linear function,Polynomial function,Smooth function,E -1,When was the weir first built at Marala Headworks?,1912-1916,1968-1972,1906-1912,1938-1942,1917-1921,C -1,How many sections does the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club have?,3,4,5,6,7,B -2,Who invented the Broadly Applicable Tracking System (BATS)?,Scientists from the Museum of Natural History in Berlin,Scientists from universities in Germany and Ohio State University,Scientists from the Museum of Natural History in Berlin and Ohio State University,Scientists from the Museum of Natural History in Berlin and universities in Germany,"Scientists from universities in Germany, Ohio State University, and the Museum of Natural History in Berlin",E -7,What is the power law wind-speed profile used for?,Designing buildings,Calculating wind loads,Measuring wind shear,All of the above,None of the above,B -7,Which field focuses on human influences on the ecosystem in applied ecology?,Geomorphology,Soils,Ecosystem services,Biodiversity,Management strategies,E -7,What is the name of the center founded by Carnegie Mellon University?,Formal Epistemology Workshops,PHILOG-conferences,Center for Formal Epistemology,The Network for Philosophical Logic and Its Applications,Carnegie Mellon University,C -7,What is the scientific name of Lucilia coeruleiviridis?,Drosophila melanogaster,Calliphora vomitoria,Lucilia cuprina,Phormia regina,Lucilia coeruleiviridis,E -4,What is the difference between monoisotopic elements and mononuclidic elements?,"Mononuclidic elements have only one isotope found in nature, while monoisotopic elements have more than one","Mononuclidic elements have more than one isotope found in nature, while monoisotopic elements have only one","There is no difference, they are the same","Mononuclidic elements have odd numbers of protons and even numbers of neutrons, while monoisotopic elements have odd numbers of protons and odd numbers of neutrons","Mononuclidic elements have even numbers of protons and neutrons, while monoisotopic elements have odd numbers of protons and even numbers of neutrons",A -1,In which field of mathematics did Richard Bellman make significant contributions?,Number theory,Topology,Algebra,Biomathematics,Probability theory,D -6,How does salting protect passwords that occur multiple times in a database?,By encrypting the passwords,By generating new salts for each password,By increasing the size of the database,By making it more difficult to crack the passwords,By decreasing the efficiency of the attack,D -6,What is the difference between fully cooperative games and non-cooperative games?,"In fully cooperative games, players work alone","In fully cooperative games, players form coalitions","In fully cooperative games, the focus is on the core","In fully cooperative games, individual rationality is not required","In fully cooperative games, the pay off is maximized for both players",B -9,Why did home economics courses shift from being woman-dominated?,Political influence,Desire for youth to learn vocational skills,Changing societal norms,Demand for homemaking skills from men,All of the above,E -9,What is the desired outcome of strategic urban planning?,Improved city model,Efficient resource management,Enhanced citizens’ quality of life,Coordinated public and private efforts,Organizational synergies,C -2,How many lives per year are estimated to be saved by making 90% of cars on US roads self-driving?,"10,000","15,000","20,000","25,000","30,000",D -2,Which features have been introduced in clothing technology?,Buttons and lace,Zippers and velcro,Ribbons and bows,Hooks and eyes,Buckles and snaps,B -3,"Which astronomer proposed the term ""technosignatures""?",Jill Tarter,Paul Davies,Freeman Dyson,No astronomer proposed the term.,Unknown astronomer.,A -10,What is the role of a moderating organization in crowdfunding?,To propose the idea or project to be funded,To bring the project initiator and supporters together,To regulate and oversee the crowdfunding process,To fund the project directly,To provide legal advice and assistance,B -2,In which year did Arne Jørgen Aasen become a professor in organic chemistry at the University of Tromsø?,1964,1972,1979,1983,1995,C -8,What are the benefits of virtual environment software?,Reducing costs and time,Creating branding channels for products and services,Connecting people across the Internet,Simulating military training,Offering interactive and immersive experiences,A -7,What is the nature of capabilities delivered by cloud services?,Commodity-like capabilities,Specialized capabilities,Customized capabilities,Limited capabilities,All of the above,A -8,What type of environmental chamber is used in MFG testing?,High-pressure chamber,Low-pressure chamber,Vacuum chamber,Controlled chamber,Dynamic chamber,D -6,What is the evidence supporting the existence of magma oceans on the Moon and Earth?,The melting of planetesimals and planetary impacts,The heat provided by the radioactive decay of aluminium-26,The formation of cores through metal segregation,The formation of atmospheres and hydrospheres through degassing,The abundance and short half life of aluminium-26,A -2,When did development of contact lens display begin?,1990s,2000s,2010s,1980s,1970s,A -8,What were the incense trees collected for in 1495 BC?,Scientific research,Personal cultivation,Medicinal purposes,Horticultural purposes,Queen Hatshepsut,E -9,What are the different disciplines integrated in quality engineering for IT services?,Enterprise architecture-management,Software product management,IT service management,Software engineering and systems engineering,Information security management,E -9,What was the most important staple during the early Middle Ages?,Barley,Oats,Rye,Wheat,Potatoes,A -3,Which of the following is an example of carbon dioxide removal?,Biochar,Direct air capture and carbon storage,Enhanced weathering,Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage,All of the above,E -10,What are the dimensions of the box in the Slothouber–Graatsma puzzle?,3 × 3 × 3,5 × 5 × 5,7 × 7 × 7,1 × 2 × 2,1 × 1 × 1,A -3,Which theorem is NOT one of the four important theorems in Diophantine geometry?,Mordell–Weil theorem,Roth's theorem,Siegel's theorem,Fermat's Last Theorem,Faltings's theorem,D -9,What is the purpose of Design for Recycling (DfR) in sustainable design?,To increase pollutant emissions,To eliminate waste and reduce consumption,To trade pollution credits,To design products that can be easily recycled,To remove pollutants from stacks and pipes,D -7,Which project aims to make large physical computation infrastructures available for researchers to use?,3G Bridge,Berkeley NOW Project,NESSI-GRID,Open Science Grid,StrataGenie,D -0,What is the process used to produce glass-ceramics?,Molding,Extrusion,Crystallization,Sintering,Fusion,C -3,What can algebraic number theory help resolve in number theory?,Existence of solutions to Diophantine equations,Prime number distribution,Properties of real numbers,Methods for solving linear equations,None of the above,A -2,Why did mathematicians need to renew the concept of mathematical rigor?,To solve real-world problems,To apply mathematical concepts in practical applications,To appreciate the aesthetic beauty of mathematics,To address the counter-intuitive properties and apparent paradoxes in new theories,To study the history of mathematics,D -9,What is the study of materials science and metallurgy called?,Corrosion engineering,Chemical engineering,Metallurgy,Materials science,None of the above,D -6,"Is the term ""enterprise software"" commonly used in computer science?","Yes, it is a widely used term","No, it is not commonly used",It is used interchangeably with other terms,Only in specific academic literature,Only in business research publications,B -0,What is the purpose of databases and search engines in an academic setting?,To find and access articles in academic journals,To store and organize scientific articles,To publish scientific articles,To create scientific articles,To review and analyze scientific articles,A -4,Which of the following is NOT a qualification for broadcast engineers?,Broadcast technical environment,Broadcast design degree,Broadcast IT systems knowledge,Field specialty expertise,Studio maintenance experience,E -6,When was the first billion of worldwide sales for the Perry Rhodan series celebrated?,1961,1986,2011,April 2021,1977,B -2,What is the representation of the identity function in an n-dimensional vector space?,An identity matrix In,A diagonal matrix,A triangular matrix,A zero matrix,A random matrix,A -6,What is the purpose of applying continuous insulation materials?,To create thermal breaks and reduce thermal bridging,To increase energy consumption,To reduce condensation within the building envelope,To improve material properties,To decrease thermal resistance,A -1,What is the opposite effect of the Dunning-Kruger effect for high performers?,They tend to underestimate their skills,They tend to overestimate their skills,They tend to accurately assess their skills,They tend to underestimate the skills of others,They tend to overestimate the skills of others,A -3,"Which discipline focuses on the role of e-mail, social media, and online chat in communication processes?",Computer Science,Sociology,Linguistics,Psychology,Communication Studies,E -7,What is the role of technology in science and engineering?,The act of creating tangible tools such as utensils or machines,The systematic treatment of a subject,The application of knowledge for achieving practical goals in a reproducible way,The act of controlling fire during prehistoric times,"Technology plays a critical role in science, engineering, and everyday life",E -6,What is the basic premise of homeokinetic physics?,Systems are made up of individual particles,Systems are organized in a hierarchical structure,Systems can be understood through social interactions,Systems are governed by fundamental forces,Systems are in constant motion,B -8,What is the significance of the number 9999 as an emergency telephone number in Oman?,It is the number of rooms in the Forbidden City,It is the maximum damage or healing number in RPGs,It is the last possible line number in some older programming languages,It is a divisor to generate 4-digit decimal recurrences,It is the emergency telephone number in Oman,E -1,When did dance medicine and science start to develop as a field of study?,In the 1970s and 80s,In the 1990s,In the 1960s,In the 1950s,In the 2000s,A -5,Which platform supports cross-platform app development for both Android and iOS?,React Native,Flutter,Ionic,Xamarin,PhoneGap,A -2,How much did the United States spend annually on plant maintenance and operations prior to 2006?,US$100 billion,US$200 billion,US$300 billion,US$400 billion,US$500 billion,C -8,What does passenger trips focus on in transportation engineering?,They represent the peak of demand on any transportation system,"Forecasting passenger travel and estimating trip generation, distribution, mode choice, and route assignment",Analyzing traffic patterns and congestion in urban areas,Managing public transportation systems and developing new modes of transportation,Reviewing descriptions of the scope of various committees,A -3,What has revolutionized actuarial science since the 1980s?,The union of stochastic actuarial models with modern financial theory,The use of deterministic models in the construction of tables and premiums,The increase in the number of professional examinations,The development of undergraduate and graduate degree programs,The study published by job search website CareerCast,A -9,What is the trade-off of using smaller time steps in Euler's method?,Quadratic decrease in error but slower simulation for complex finite-element problems,Linear decrease in error but faster simulation for complex finite-element problems,No decrease in error but faster simulation for complex finite-element problems,Quadratic decrease in error but faster simulation for complex finite-element problems,No decrease in error but slower simulation for complex finite-element problems,A -3,What is the title given to an engineer after completing a certified degree program?,Professional Engineer,Chartered Engineer,Chartered Professional Engineer,European Engineer,All of the above,E -8,What is the mathematical formulation of the rotating-wave approximation?,For a three-level atomic system,For a four-level atomic system,For a two-level atomic system,For a one-level atomic system,For a five-level atomic system,C -5,What is unique about environmental impact assessments (EIAs)?,They require adherence to a predetermined environmental outcome,They focus on economic feasibility rather than environmental impacts,They do not require decision-makers to consider environmental values,They require decision-makers to account for environmental values in their decisions and justify them with detailed environmental studies and public comments,They are governed by rules of administrative procedure regarding public participation,D -9,Which award is given by the Association for Women in Mathematics for outstanding career achievements in neuroscience and significant promotion of the professional advancement of women in neuroscience?,Achievement Award of the Society of Women Engineers,Biographies of Contemporary Women in Mathematics Essay Contest,Ruth Lyttle Satter Prize in Mathematics,Jocelyn Bell Burnell Medal and Prize,Patricia Goldman-Rakic Hall of Honor,D -8,What is the purpose of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) method?,To compare a Boolean variable versus a rank variable,To measure the ability of an index variable to diagnose presence or absence of a characteristic,To calculate two ratios: hits/(hits + misses) and false alarms/(false alarms + correct rejections),"To generate a two-by-two contingency table with four entries: hits, misses, false alarms, and correct rejections",To reveal all the information that the total operating characteristic (TOC) method provides,E -3,Which wireless communication standards include MIMO as an essential element?,IEEE 802.11n (Wi-Fi),IEEE 802.11ac (Wi-Fi),HSPA+ (3G),WiMAX (4G),Long-Term Evolution (4G),E -5,What are some areas where exploratory engineering is used?,Genetic modification and climate change,Climate change and molecular engineering,Molecular engineering and megascale engineering,Genetic modification and molecular engineering,Megascale engineering and genetic modification,E -2,Why did Samuel Augustus Mitchell become involved in geography?,He had a passion for maps,He saw a business opportunity,He wanted to travel the world,He was unhappy with existing geographical resources,He wanted to become a teacher,D -4,What types of programs are automatically rejected by the eBPF verifier?,Programs without strong exit guarantees,Programs that crash the kernel,Programs without safety-checks for pointers,Programs that hang the kernel,Programs that dereference unsafe pointers,A -8,What is the role of cryptocurrencies in hack-for-hire operations?,To maintain anonymity in transactions,To provide legal payment options,To track hacker activities,To prevent digital system breaches,To promote legal hacking practices,A -2,What type of access does The Journal of Clinical Microbiology provide?,Immediate open access,Delayed open access,Subscription-based access,Restricted access,No access,B -5,What reputation did Japanese cars eventually gain in Malaysia?,They became even more inferior,They became expensive and luxurious,They became fuel inefficient and overpriced,They became highly reliable and of high quality,They became unknown and uncommon,D -9,What is the purpose of home networking access in a smart TV?,To provide access to over-the-top media services,To stream music and videos over the Internet,To integrate Internet and interactive features in TVs,To receive television content over the Internet,To connect and share data with other devices,E -4,What is the benefit of using virtual environment software?,Reducing costs and time by hosting virtual events,Creating an immersive experience for administrators and users,Expanding market and industry reach,Managing and controlling multiple virtual environment instances,Connecting people across the internet,C -0,What is social development theory attempting to explain?,The factors that influence the results of developmental efforts,The process of social change,The motive that drives social change,The qualitative changes in the structure and framework of society,The basic mechanism driving social change,D -2,What are the classical objects of interest in arithmetic geometry?,Rational points,Algebraic varieties,Height functions,Schemes of finite type,Rings of integers,A -3,When did the matter of offshore installation security begin appearing in academic writings?,1960s,1980s,2001,1988,2001,B -2,What is the Re value for a laminar flamelet structure?,Re < 2000,Re > 2000,Re = 2000,Re < 1000,None of the above,A -1,Which programming language requires the help of JVM language code for Android app development?,Go,JavaScript,C++,C,Assembly,C -7,What did Fermat claim in the margin of a copy of Arithmetica?,He had a proof of Fermat's Last Theorem,He had a proof of the uniqueness of factorization in number theory,He had a proof of the existence of solutions to Diophantine equations,He had a proof of the behavior of ideals in number theory,He had a proof of the properties of algebraic number fields,A -5,What does the schema on the right represent in a system of grammars?,The shared string representing an environment.,The sequential form rewritten by each grammar.,The final behavior of the agent described by the system of grammars.,The component or agent represented by each grammar.,The dimension of the table.,C -6,What is the name of the physicist who formulated a vectorized set of Maxwell's equations?,James Clerk Maxwell,William Thomson,George Gabriel Stokes,Oliver Heaviside,Albert Einstein,D -6,What can be plucked or forced out of the surface by continued wheel loads to create a pothole?,Water,Asphalt,Soil material,Fatigue cracks,Traffic signs,C -8,What is the term used to describe the average number of links per node in a network?,Network size,Average degree,Cluster size,Giant component,Link density,B -8,What kind of rings are the rings of algebraic geometry in the classical sense?,Noetherian rings,Finite rings,Infinite rings,Compact rings,Hausdorff rings,A -0,"What is the study of self-organizing, complex systems called?",Astrophysics,Homeokinetics,Quantum mechanics,Molecular biology,Social psychology,B -4,What is a Cooperating Distributed (DC) grammar system?,A system of grammars where each grammar works independently on a shared sequential form,A system of grammars where each grammar works sequentially on a shared sequential form,A system of grammars where each grammar works concurrently on a shared sequential form,A system of grammars where each grammar works in parallel on a shared sequential form,A system of grammars where each grammar works simultaneously on a shared sequential form,C -4,What methods do control engineers use to achieve desired performance?,Measuring the output variable and providing feedback to the controller,Applying control theory to design systems,Researching and developing control devices and systems,Studying the measurement and control of process variables,Designing and implementing systems that incorporate process variables,A -5,"Which critical variables are carefully defined, monitored, and controlled in MFG testing?",Temperature and humidity only,Concentration of gaseous pollutants only,Volume exchange rate and airflow rate only,"Temperature, humidity, concentration of gaseous pollutants, volume exchange rate, and airflow rate",None of the above,D -9,What geological feature is associated with subduction erosion?,Regional subsidence and transgression,Volcanic eruptions,Mountain building,Formation of sedimentary basins,Faulting and tilting of crustal blocks,E -8,What is the term used to describe the behavior of financial markets that is hard to predict or model?,Computational complexity,Analytical solution,Market volatility,Option pricing,None of the above.,C -8,What issues did Kurt Gödel and others clarify in mathematical logic?,The properties of prime numbers,The consistency of foundational theories,The applications of logic in linguistics,Theorems and proofs in mathematics,Patterns and structures in mathematical objects,B -1,What are some examples of affinities used in biology to determine classification?,The number of chromosomes,The type of habitat,The shape of the organism,The smell of the organism,The taste of the organism,A -4,What are some examples of environmental degradation?,Chemical reactions,Mechanical wear,Corrosion and fatigue,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,What is the name given to the process of adding links between randomly selected pairs of nodes in a network?,Link connection,Node addition,Network growth,Phase transition,Network evolution,E -4,What is the theoretical limit on the lowest possible temperature according to the Doppler limit?,40μK,300μK,A few hundred kelvins,Absolute zero,Not mentioned,C -4,What are some practical applications of cryptography?,Analyzing ancient Greek literature,Studying computer algorithms,Processing digital signals,Enabling electronic commerce,Developing computer passwords,D -1,How deep is a typical submerged floating tunnel placed underwater?,100 to 200 meters,20 to 50 meters,10 to 20 meters,50 to 100 meters,Less than 10 meters,B -8,Which profession started with the integration of a steam engine into a watercraft?,Marine engineering,Naval architecture,Aerospace engineering,Mechanical engineering,Civil engineering,A -8,What are chemical engineers responsible for in plant design?,Safety and hazard assessments,Process design and analysis,Modeling and control engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D -0,What is the transmission coefficient used for in physics and electrical engineering?,Describing the amplitude of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,Describing the intensity of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,Describing the total power of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,Describing the frequency of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,Describing the speed of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,C -9,Which sub-disciplines are included in archaeological science?,Lithic analysis,Archaeometallurgy,Paleoethnobotany,Palynology,Zooarchaeology,E -3,What are some prominent uses of scientific collections?,Systematic description of geological formations,Study of historical objects through wood samples,Maintenance of teaching resources for mathematics,Prediction of short-term weather trends,Analysis of pollutants in the atmosphere,B -7,What laws may be applicable in a forensic engineering investigation?,Health and safety legislation,Laws of contract and/or product liability,Laws of tort,All of the above,None of the above,D -7,What is the energy of the Ge-V ZPL at room temperature?,2.059 eV,2.052 eV,2.071 eV,2.065 eV,2.045 eV,A -0,What is the definition of innovation according to ISO TC 279?,The development of more-effective products,"A focus on newness, improvement, and spread of ideas or technologies",The practical implementation of ideas that result in new goods or services,A new or changed entity realizing or redistributing value,The introduction of new goods or services or improvement in offering goods or services,D -6,What is one key difference between AoT and the sociology and history of technology?,AoT focuses on the inner logic of technology while the others do not,AoT studies small-scale societies while the others focus on modern science and engineering,AoT encompasses the study of past technologies while the others do not,AoT does not view technology as the predetermined consequence of a technology's inner logic,AoT primarily uses archaeology to study technology while the others do not,D -7,What is the objective of the National Science Centre?,To promote greater understanding and interest in science and technology,To create awareness and understanding of science and technology among Malaysians,"To feature themes like environmental odyssey, pathways to discovery, future world, and thinking machines",To establish a National Science Centre,To be perched atop a hill on 8 hectares of landscaped grounds,B -6,What is the function of sodium nitrite in closed loop cooling systems?,Increase temperature,Reduce energy consumption,Prevent leaks,Remove impurities,Inhibit corrosion,E -2,What is the name of Sapphire Energy's algae-to-energy facility?,Green Crude Farm,Integrated Algal BioRefinery,IABR,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What type of research is computer engineering suited for?,Biomedical research and drug discovery.,Environmental research and sustainability.,Robotics research and automation.,Computer vision research and image processing.,Network security research and cryptography.,C -4,Which BBC program did Rory Cellan-Jones work for 40 years?,BBC News,BBC World,BBC Sports,BBC Entertainment,BBC Science,A -7,What were the main considerations in the planning of site-specific architecture?,Client aspirations and community values,Location and building codes,Architects ideas about the building type,Use of local materials and natural elements,Physical constructs and decorative structures,D -3,What are some essential frameworks in building real-time software applications?,Asynchronous programming languages,Non-real-time operating systems,Non-real-time networks,Real-time programming languages,Real-time operating systems,E -6,What is Richard B. Wells's current professional status?,Professor Emeritus,Senior Member of IEEE,Adjunct Professor,Retired,None of the above,A -6,What are some of the physical processes included in the Illustris simulation?,Processes of galaxy formation,Processes of star formation,Processes of planetary formation,Processes of black hole formation,Processes of asteroid formation,A -1,What is the name of the lab that Valencia Joyner Koomson is the principal investigator for?,Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab,Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab,Tufts University Research Lab,MIT Research Lab,University of Cambridge Lab,A -1,Which of the following is an aspect of engineering disciplines in sustainable design?,Cap and trade system,Pollution control paradigms,Life cycle analysis,Command and control approach,Stack-by-stack approach,C -8,What is the identity function in set theory given by?,The identity relation,The inclusion map,The identity matrix,The identity transformation,The diagonal of M,E -4,What is the purpose of a high color rendering index in lighting?,To reproduce the final color on paper.,To proof captured images and make color corrections.,To create a color cast on the object.,To measure the reflected spectrum of an object.,None of the above,E -2,What is the purpose of commissioning management systems?,To ensure the safe and orderly handover of the unit from the constructor to the owner,To provide formal education and certification for Project Commissioning Engineers,To guarantee adequate information traceability,To design and install powerful IT tools for the project,"To check, inspect, and test every operational component of the project",C -2,Who are the Keulegan–Carpenter number named after?,Garbis H. Keulegan and Lloyd H. Carpenter,Garbis H. Keulegan and Isaac Newton,Lloyd H. Carpenter and Albert Einstein,Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein,Garbis H. Keulegan and Carl Friedrich Gauss,A -9,What is the field of study for which Ram Prakash Bambah received the Aryabhata Medal?,Number theory,Algebraic geometry,Theoretical physics,Applied mathematics,Discrete geometry,E -8,What did the discovery of the Higgs boson add credence to?,The theory of dark matter,The theory of neutrino oscillations,The accuracy of the Standard Model predictions,The theory of baryon asymmetry,The theory of gravitation,C -9,What is a better definition of Technology Management?,"The integrated planning, design, optimization, operation and control of technological products, processes and services.",The identification of possible relevant technologies for the organization through technology scouting.,The mapping of technologies to business and market needs through technology roadmap.,The management of the use of technology for human advantage.,The set of projects under development in an organization.,D -4,What is the main decision that environmental engineering science students make during their college years?,Deciding on a specific field of study,Deciding on a specific career path,Deciding on a specific direction for their career,"Deciding on a specific science, technology, or engineering class",Deciding on a specific elective class,C -5,What is Jeongbin John Kim's current position at UCLA?,Research Scientist,Chief of Turbulence and Transition Physics Branch,Rockwell International Distinguished Professor,Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science,Computational Science,C -4,What are some of the data collected by researchers at FLUXNET tower sites?,Water vapor and carbon dioxide exchange,Site vegetation and soil characteristics,Trace gas fluxes,Hydrology and meteorological characteristics,All of the above,E -9,What properties of a number can be fixed by multiple attributes?,Magnitude,Sign,Both magnitude and sign,None of the above,All of the above,E -3,Where are trays or plates usually installed inside industrial distillation columns?,At the bottom of the column,At the top of the column,At regular intervals up the height of the column,At irregular intervals up the height of the column,At the midpoint of the column,C -2,What percentage of chronic illnesses and non-communicable diseases can be prevented with lifestyle medicine?,80%,60%,40%,20%,100%,A -1,In which contexts does it make sense to consider a signed zero?,Mathematics and physics,Computer science,Engineering,All of the above,None of the above,B -2,What fields do scientific collections hold evidence base in?,Biology and geology,Physics and chemistry,Mathematics and computer science,Literature and art,History and sociology,A -5,What can be done to prevent blasting mats from being displaced by the explosion?,Covering the mats with layers of soil,Anchoring the mats to the ground,Using blasting curtains to contain the blast,Placing the blasting mats horizontally on the ground,Proper drilling in the bedrock for the explosives,B -9,Who claimed that at the end of the 20th century the needs for geographical information would reach a scope without precedent in history?,Bernard Dubuisson,Scientist from the International Organization for Standardization,Michel Paradis,Surveyors and photogrammetrists,Canadian Institute of Geomatics,C -1,What types of approaches are included in archaeological science?,Physical and chemical dating methods,Environmental approaches,Mathematical methods for data treatment,Remote-sensing and geophysical-survey techniques,All of the above,E -7,Which platforms were fixed by version 2.7 to address the KRACK vulnerability?,Microsoft Windows and macOS,Linux and Android,iOS and OpenBSD,Windows and iOS,macOS and Android,B -4,When was the concept of impression management expanded to apply to computer-mediated communication?,1960,1970,1980,1990,2000,D -5,What is the role of user warrant in selecting preferred terms?,To ensure that terms are based on scientific literature,To ensure that terms are commonly used by users,To ensure that terms have a consistent structure,To ensure that terms are spelled correctly,To ensure that terms are unique and not ambiguous,B -2,What are the three types of actors involved in crowdfunding?,"Project initiator, individuals or groups, and a moderating organization","Project initiator, donors, and a regulatory organization","Project initiator, investors, and a legal entity","Project initiator, supporters, and a crowdfunding platform","Project initiator, contributors, and a government agency",D -4,What approach does PGP apply in terms of infrastructure?,Cloud-based approach,On-premises approach,Hybrid approach,Distributed approach,Edge computing approach,B -5,Which field of research in numerical relativity focuses on the simulation of relativistic binaries and gravitational waves?,Simulating black holes and neutron stars,Studying critical phenomena in cosmological models,Analyzing perturbed black holes and neutron stars,Studying relativistic binaries and gravitational waves,None of the above,D -3,Who were the first people to be indicted by the International Criminal Court?,Raska Lukwiya and Okot Odhiambo,Dominic Ongwen and Vincent Otti,Joseph Kony and Vincent Otti,Joseph Kony and Dominic Ongwen,Okot Odhiambo and Dominic Ongwen,C -2,Which company is considered to have created the first DevRel program?,Apple,New Relic,Twilio,EngineYard,SendGrid,A -4,What types of particles can produce Cherenkov radiation?,Only primary charged particles,Only secondary particles,Both primary and secondary particles,Only electromagnetic particles,Only particles in the radiofrequency range,C -0,What is a limit cycle in the study of dynamical systems?,A stable equilibrium point in phase space,A closed trajectory in phase space where another trajectory spirals into it,A periodic function that returns to its starting point,A linear system of differential equations,A chaotic behavior exhibited in nonlinear systems,B -9,"What is the name for the interdisciplinary study of the mutual impacts of science, technology, and society?",Sociology,Technology studies,Science studies,Science and technology studies,Social studies,D -3,What are some variations of the Slothouber–Graatsma puzzle?,The Conway puzzle which asks for the packing of eighteen convex rectangular blocks into a 5 x 5 x 5 box,The Bedlam cube which asks for the packing of six 1 × 2 × 2 blocks into a cubic box with volume 27,The Diabolical cube which asks for the packing of forty-one 1 x 2 x 4 blocks into a 7 x 7 x 7 box,The Soma cube which asks for the packing of seven different pieces into a 3 x 3 x 3 box,The Rubik's cube which asks for the arrangement of colored squares on six sides of a cube,A -7,Which of the following is true about the history of the western steppe?,The grasslands are located in Ukraine and southern Russia,It has a summary and an index to more-detailed linked articles,It is a companion to History of the central steppe and History of the eastern steppe,Exact starting and ending dates are known,All dates are approximate,A -1,What are some uses of virtual environment software?,Advanced military training in a virtual environment simulator,Virtual classrooms,Branding channels for products and services by enterprise corporations and non-profit groups,Virtual events and virtual tradeshows,All of the above,E -5,"According to homeokinetic physics, how is the entire universe made up?",Individual particles,Atoms bound in interactive ensembles,Empty space and energy fields,Planets and stars,Dark matter and dark energy,B -8,Which field of physics best explains the behavior of photons?,Classical physics,Thermodynamics,Quantum mechanics,Relativity,Astrophysics,C -7,Which discipline studies the social and technological aspects of the Internet?,Sociology,Computer Science,Psychology,Cultural Studies,Science and Technology Studies,E -1,How are riser cables different from traditional riser cards?,"Riser cables use a Riser Card PCB, while traditional riser cards do not",Riser cables allow for greater distances of data transmission than traditional riser cards,Riser cables utilize improved specifications and better materials,Riser cables are only used in small-form-factor PC's,Riser cables are not commonly used in modern household gaming PC's,C -2,What does the quality engineering body of knowledge include?,Risk management and continuous improvement techniques,Corrective and preventive action,Design verification and product control,Auditing and process quality,Quality management and planning tools,E -5,What is the final behavior of the agent described by?,A system of grammars,A system of components,A system of agents,A system of formal grammars,A system of formal language,A -0,What is the height of the Almaty Television Tower?,500 meters,700 meters,900 meters,1100 meters,1200 meters,E -7,What do special analytical and numerical techniques aim to achieve in field-theoretic simulations?,To solve the numerical sign problem and improve the statistical convergence of ensemble averages.,To shift the contour of integration through the homogeneous mean field solution.,To compute the physical properties of a many-particle system using statistical field theory.,To accelerate the statistical convergence of the field-theoretic simulation.,To sample the partition function integral expressed in field-theoretic representation.,A -5,What qualifications do acoustic engineers usually possess?,A bachelor's degree in sound and vibration,A master's degree in acoustics,A bachelor's degree in engineering,A PhD in physics,"A bachelor's degree in acoustics, physics or another engineering discipline",E -1,What are the two main branches of physical science?,Biology and Earth Science,Physics and Mathematics,Chemistry and Physics,Astronomy and Chemistry,Biology and Physics,C -9,What is the missing resource in the quantum industry?,Funding,Public interest,Skilled workforce,Raw materials,Government support,C -4,Are the fundamental truths of mathematics dependent on scientific experimentation?,"Yes, they are derived from empirical observations","No, they are independent of scientific experimentation",They are partially dependent on experimentation,It is uncertain whether experimentation is necessary,Mathematics has no fundamental truths,B -3,How do statisticians collect data when census data cannot be obtained?,By manipulating the system under study,By designing surveys and experiments,By developing specific experiment designs,By taking measurements of the system,By collecting representative samples,E -0,What are the major subareas of mathematical logic?,"Number theory, algebra, and calculus","Proof theory, set theory, and recursion theory","Geometry, topology, and combinatorics","Statistics, probability, and optimization","Logic, linguistics, and philosophy",B -0,What is a direct acoustic cochlear implant (DACI)?,An implant that converts sound into mechanical vibrations to stimulate the cochlea,An implant that enhances the natural hearing function of the inner ear,An implant that provides more loudness and resolution,An implant that absorbs sounds from a microphone and offers enhanced hearing,An implant that helps with feedback and distortion problems,A -9,What is the goal of developer enablement in DevRel initiatives?,To create awareness and convert developers to use a product,To understand developers' needs and desires for product success,To target and capture software developers' attention,To attract potential developers for recruitment,To support developers' use of the product,E -5,What is required for effective contract management?,The use of contract management software,The use of contractor management software,The use of outsourcing software,The use of production software,The use of quality control software,A -9,What are the different disciplines involved in heritage science?,Humanities,Sciences,Engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,Which disciplines contribute to the foundation of theoretical astronomy?,Biology and geology,Chemistry and physics,History and sociology,Economics and politics,Literature and art,B -5,What did the discovery of mathematical principles of control lead to?,A way to model circular causation in the environment,Positive feedback control loops,The properties of negative feedback control loops,Perceptual control theory,"Simple, low-level examples of biological homeostasis",D -1,When was artificial intelligence founded as an academic discipline?,1956,2012,1999,1984,1973,A -5,Which is the correct statement about federal data breach notification laws?,There is a federal data breach notification law in place,Previous legislative attempts to create a federal law have failed,The federal law only applies to certain industries,The federal law requires companies to provide free credit monitoring services,The federal law requires companies to encrypt all customer data,B -2,How is the conservation (ΔGstat) at each site defined in SCA?,It is the sum of the probabilities of finding each amino acid at a position,It is the average distribution of amino acids in a protein,It is the energy released upon perturbation of amino acid distribution,It is the square root of the sum of the squares of the logarithm of the probabilities,It is the difference between the mean amino acid distribution and the observed distribution at a position,D -6,Which mathematical objects can undergo a change of sign?,Real numbers,Vectors,Matrices,Complex numbers,All of the above,E -5,How many chat experts did Haptik add to its platform in September 2014?,25,50,75,100,125,E -3,"The word ""sign"" is often used to indicate other binary aspects of mathematical objects. Which of the following is NOT an example?",Odd and even (sign of a permutation),Sense of orientation or rotation (cw/ccw),One sided limits,Sign of a complex number,None of the above,D -6,How is natural science related to academic disciplines?,It is a major category of academic disciplines,It is focused on the study of human behavior,It is focused on the study of language and communication,It is focused on the study of art and aesthetics,It is focused on the study of history and culture,A -1,When was the current formulation of the Standard Model finalized?,Mid-1950s,Mid-1960s,Mid-1970s,Mid-1980s,Mid-1990s,C -9,How does engineering law affect the practice of engineering?,It separates the practice of engineering from that of a natural scientist or a technician,It defines the scope of work for engineers,It ensures compliance with engineering specifications and designs,It regulates the education and training of engineers,It protects the public from engineering risks,A -1,What is the format of the original novella publication?,Comic books,Audio dramas,Video games,Digest-sized booklets,Hardcover books,D -9,Which languages did Hugo Zapałowicz write his works in?,English and German,Polish and Russian,Spanish and Portuguese,French and Italian,Chinese and Japanese,B -9,What is the purpose of hypertelescopes in detecting technosignatures?,To search for biosignatures,To scan the skies for extraterrestrial intelligence,To measure the effects of astroengineering projects,To detect radiation leakage from Dyson spheres,To study the light from extraterrestrial ecumenopolis,C -6,What is the disadvantage of using a physical probe in microscopy?,It has a reasonably small imaging area,It can observe structures with a large height variation over a small lateral distance,It uses low-energy neutral helium atoms,It causes damage to a surface,It does not allow for atomic resolution,A -6,What is the limiting altitude of aircraft-borne telescopes?,50 km,15 km,2°,A few days,The Earth's atmosphere,B -1,What is the relationship between statistical field theory and quantum field theory?,They are completely unrelated,Statistical field theory is a subset of quantum field theory,They have different techniques and formulations,They share many techniques and formulations,Quantum field theory is a subset of statistical field theory,D -8,What was the other innovation developed by the Macy Foundation?,Oral presentations,Written transactions,Macy conferences,Macy transactions,Interdisciplinary exchanges,D -7,What is the study of Diophantine equations by means of powerful methods in algebraic geometry called?,Arithmetic geometry,Diophantine geometry,Algebraic geometry,Number theory,Arithmetic equations,B -8,What is the purpose of combining simulation and testing technologies in the classic development approach?,To improve collaboration between analysis teams,To react on issues that may arise during product development,To let simulation drive the design and predict product behavior,To verify and validate the product,To refine the simulation and testing processes,D -4,What is one of the tasks of quality engineers in process quality?,Creating inspection plans and criteria to detect defective parts,Auditing suppliers and performing root cause analysis,Managing and maintaining IT systems,Implementing enterprise architectures,Optimizing product quality,A -4,How can the azimuth stability of the telescope be maintained?,By using a magnetometer,By using a gyroscope,By using a star tracker,By reducing the motion of the stratospheric winds,By reducing the rotation of the balloon,A -7,What is the process involved in managing the nuclear fuel cycle in nuclear engineering?,Nuclear fuel enrichment,Nuclear fuel production,Nuclear fuel reprocessing,Nuclear waste disposal,Nuclear reactor design,C -8,What number system is used to represent numbers and symbols in microprocessors?,Decimal number system,Binary number system,Hexadecimal number system,Octal number system,Roman numeral system,B -3,Which international processes have promoted the concept of Ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA)?,United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD),Paris Agreement,All of the above,None of the above,D -1,Which fields does the study of transport phenomena draw from?,Continuum mechanics only,Thermodynamics only,Continuum mechanics and thermodynamics,Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics,"Continuum mechanics, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics",E -4,What book describes some examples of technosignatures?,The Eerie Silence by Paul Davies,The Search for Technosignatures by Jill Tarter,The Existence of Technosignatures by Freeman Dyson,The Discovery of Technosignatures by Unknown Author,No book has described technosignatures.,A -0,When was The Green Planet indoor ecosystem opened?,2010,2015,2016,2017,2018,C -5,What topics fall under the flight safety topic of runway safety?,Reducing harm that could occur on an aircraft runway.,The current status of a runway due to meteorological conditions and air safety.,"Incursion, excursion, and confusion.","Avoiding incorrect presence (incursion) of aircraft, inappropriate exits (excursion) and use of the wrong runway due to confusion.",A type of landing accident.,C -9,What are some of the disciplines that systems engineering overlaps with?,Control engineering and software engineering,Electrical engineering and cybernetics,Aerospace engineering and organizational studies,Civil engineering and project management,All of the above,E -0,What is a binary blob in the context of free and open-source software?,A collection of binary data stored as a single entity,A proprietary software only available as a binary executable,A device driver module loaded into the kernel of an open-source operating system,"Code running outside the kernel, such as system firmware images, microcode updates, or userland programs",A type of proprietary firmware,B -4,What is Judith A. Todd's current role at Pennsylvania State University?,P.B. Breneman Chair,Head of the Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics,Researcher in ancient metallurgy,Professor of materials science,Student advisor in the engineering department,B -4,What is the role of a quality engineer in process quality?,Value stream mapping and statistical process control,Creating inspection plans and criteria,Determining if a process is likely to produce defective products,All of the above,None of the above,D -5,What is the role of a lag compensator in a control system?,To improve system response by reducing rise time.,To stabilize laser frequency.,To optimize controllers such as PID.,To diagnose automobile problems.,To control LCDs.,B -3,What can lead to a further unchecked increase in surface temperatures?,Decrease in global average temperature,Releases of CO2,Releases of methane,Melting permafrost,Controlled increase in surface temperatures,C -8,What are the different modes of transportation supported by transportation engineering?,"Air, highway, and railroad","Pipeline, water, and space",All of the above,None of the above,"Air, highway, railroad, pipeline, water, and space",E -5,What has caused the historical methods of protecting confidentiality and anonymity to become obsolete?,The lack of technological advancements,The release of donor identities,The availability of more detailed databases,The use of coded data in research,The decrease in biobank participation,C -1,In what field is thermal runaway associated with strongly exothermic reactions?,Electrical engineering,Civil engineering,Chemical engineering,Astrophysics,Climate research,C -2,Which direction does GMSL transport data at a high rate?,Uplink (reverse) direction,Downlink (forward) direction,Bidirectional control data,Ethernet,Multiple streams of unidirectional video,B -3,What is the relationship between formal linguistics and computational linguistics?,Formal linguistics is the basis of computational linguistics,Formal linguistics and computational linguistics are unrelated,Computational linguistics is the basis of formal linguistics,Formal linguistics and computational linguistics have a complementary relationship,Formal linguistics and computational linguistics have a conflicting relationship,A -2,What is an example of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?,Loudspeakers,Cameras,Mobile phones,Hard hats,Printers,D -8,What type of accidents can forensic engineering investigate?,Accidents involving vehicles,Accidents involving machinery,Accidents involving materials or products,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What is the role of public participation in environmental impact assessments?,To determine the economic feasibility of proposed projects,To evaluate the social impacts of proposed projects,To ensure that decisions are made in light of detailed environmental studies,To comply with rules of administrative procedure,To provide input and feedback on potential environmental impacts,E -4,Which of the following is NOT a component of modern range management?,Optimizing goods and services through the manipulation of grazing activities of large herbivores,"Protecting and enhancing soils, riparian zones, watersheds, and vegetation complexes","Improving outputs of consumable range products such as red meat, wildlife, water, wood, fiber, leather, energy resource extraction, and outdoor recreation",Managing and studying pastoralism as an anthropological and ecological study,Rehabilitating rangelands to address degradation and woody plant encroachment,D -8,What did some environmentalists wish to stress as additional factors not included in the I = (PAT) formula?,Political and social structures,Scope for beneficial environmental actions,Harmful environmental actions,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What is one of the properties that the plastics engineer has to address in terms of electrical properties?,Low electrical conductivity,Resistance to chemical attack,Outdoor weatherability,Upper use temperature,High electrical conductivity,E -7,What is the term for an organism generated through genetic engineering?,Genetically modified organism (GMO),Recombinant organism,Artificial organism,Synthetic organism,Transgenic organism,A -5,What are the parameters in the MMFF force field derived from?,Experimental data,Approximately 2800 structures,Proteins,Small molecules,Computational data,E -3,What is the name of the simulation framework and galaxy formation model used in the Illustris project?,Arepo,IllustrisTNG,Thesan,MillenniumTNG,TNG-Cluster,A -3,What type of relationship governs the interaction between adjacent blocks in DDA?,Equations of motion,Equations of contact interpenetration and friction,Relations of displacement,Relations of stress,Relations of deformation,B -4,What is the main difference between a scientist and an engineer?,"Scientists focus on how to solve a problem, while engineers focus on why","Scientists focus on implementing solutions, while engineers focus on researching answers","Scientists focus on finding the answer to scientific questions, while engineers focus on how to solve a problem","Scientists focus on theoretical models, while engineers focus on practical solutions","Scientists focus on abstract concepts, while engineers focus on tangible results",C -8,What does technology management education prepare individuals for?,Managing financial institutions,Managing non-profit organizations,Developing science and technical skills,Controlling safety and health issues,Optimizing production and operations,C -5,What is the role of the Eddington limit in explaining the luminosity of accreting black holes?,It serves as a measure of the minimum luminosity of accreting black holes,It serves as a measure of the maximum luminosity of accreting black holes,It serves as a measure of the average luminosity of accreting black holes,It serves as a measure of the total luminosity of accreting black holes,It serves as a measure of the luminosity distribution of accreting black holes,B -9,What does plastics engineering have in common with other engineering disciplines?,Economics plays a minor role,No consideration for costs,Focus on metal products,Addressing electrical properties,Consideration of product specifications,E -4,What is one of the challenges in the development of quantum technologies?,Lack of funding,Lack of skilled workforce,Lack of interest from industries,Lack of raw materials,Lack of government support,B -4,When did the Occupational Medicine Laboratory merge with the site in Derbyshire?,1947,1921,1956,1959,1995,D -0,What is the main emphasis of reliability engineering?,Ensuring availability of equipment,Preventing equipment failure,Managing engineering uncertainty,Estimating reliability values,Calculating availability,B -7,What is the direction of higher data rate in GMSL?,Uplink,Downlink,Bidirectional,Reverse,Forward,E -2,In which industries are vacuum engineering techniques widely applied?,Food processing,Automotive manufacturing,Aerospace,Materials processing,Textile manufacturing,D -1,What is the carbon footprint of the internet and electronic devices?,1.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions,3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions,5.2% of global greenhouse gas emissions,2.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions,4.3% of global greenhouse gas emissions,B -2,Who discovered how high-expansion foam can put out fires at the SMRE?,Harpur Hill,Herbert Eisner,Health and Safety Executive,Research and Laboratory Services Division,Health and Safety Laboratory,B -0,When was the National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) formally established?,"June 22, 1960","September 15, 1961",July 1986,1960s,1970s,B -3,What is the name of the precursor failure pattern that can lead to the formation of potholes?,Crocodile cracking,Alligator cracking,Fatigue cracking,Pavement fracturing,Surface erosion,B -8,What is the purpose of Design for Disassembly (DfD) in sustainable design?,To increase pollutant emissions,To eliminate waste and reduce consumption,To trade pollution credits,To design products that can be easily taken apart for recycling,To remove pollutants from stacks and pipes,D -2,What is the role of industrial engineers in manufacturing operations?,To design new production systems,To analyze financial data,To study human factors in the workplace,To manage supply chains,To predict and evaluate system results,E -6,"What does the term ""free & subscription"" refer to in relation to databases?",The availability of the website,The availability of journal articles,The type of access (free or subscription) to the database,The type of access (free or subscription) to the journal articles,The completeness of access to the database,C -10,What is the spread in the position and width of the Ge-V ZPL when created during diamond growth compared to ion implantation?,Higher spread,Lower spread,No difference in spread,No spread,Not mentioned,B -9,What are some examples of surface engineering applications?,Chemical reactions,Semiconductor manufacturing,Mechanical wear,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,Are the fundamental truths of mathematics dependent on scientific experimentation?,Yes,No,Depends on the field of mathematics,Depends on the context,Not enough information,B -3,How did early scientists measure water vapor and carbon dioxide exchange?,Using advanced computing capabilities,Using solid state measurement capabilities,Using the flux gradient method,Using satellite technology,Using weather balloons,C -6,What is the significance of affinities in taxonomy?,They help determine the color of an organism,They help determine the size of an organism,They help determine the classification of an organism,They help determine the habitat of an organism,They help determine the behavior of an organism,C -8,What are the applications of the graph removal lemma?,It has applications in property testing,It has applications in proving Szemerédi's theorem,It has applications in proving Roth's theorem,It has applications in hypergraph removal lemma,It has applications in graph isomorphism,A -4,What type of spacetimes can be studied using numerical relativity?,Spacetimes with fully dynamical solutions,Spacetimes with stationary solutions,Spacetimes with static solutions,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,What are some examples of topics covered in the Macy conferences?,Aging and adrenal cortex,Biological antioxidants and blood clotting,Blood pressure and connective tissues,Infancy and childhood and liver injury,Metabolic interrelations and nerve impulse,A -4,What is the purpose of intelligent reporting and data analytics in predictive engineering analytics?,To improve collaboration between analysis teams,To react on issues that may arise during product development,To let simulation drive the design and predict product behavior,To refine simulation and testing processes,To provide insights and improve decision-making,E -1,Which of the following titles is NOT used for broadcast engineers?,Broadcast design engineer,Broadcast Integration Engineer,Broadcast IT systems engineer,Audio engineering specialist,Remote broadcast engineer,D -3,What does the design aspect of transportation engineering involve?,Determining the materials and thickness used in pavement,Sizing transportation facilities and determining capacity,Designing the geometry of the roadway or track,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,How many indecomposable subgroups can a group be written as a direct product of?,Only one,Two,Three,Multiple,None,D -4,What did Joseph Gall and Mary Lou Pardue demonstrate in their 1969 paper?,The double helix nature of DNA,The ability of RNA probes to perform in situ hybridization,The binding pattern between adenine and thymine,The detection of complementary DNA sequences using radioactive marked ribosomal DNA,The production of RNA probes using viral promoters,D -7,How are the different regions of conformal infinity visualized?,On a Penrose diagram,On a geodesic diagram,On a null infinity diagram,On a spacetime interval diagram,On a Minkowski space diagram,A -7,What is the purpose of organizing information in a FAQ?,To address concerns and queries of new users,To provide information on frequent questions,To answer common knowledge gaps,"To label a single list of questions as a ""FAQ""",To organize information in a useful manner,E -6,What are optical engineers used in the fabrication of?,Goods at the kilometer scale,Goods at the centimeter scale,Goods at the micrometer scale,Goods at the millimeter scale,Goods at the nanometer scale,E -1,What is the relationship between technosignatures and biosignatures?,Technosignatures are the opposite of biosignatures.,Technosignatures are similar to biosignatures but exclude radio transmissions.,Technosignatures and biosignatures are completely unrelated.,Technosignatures are a subset of biosignatures.,Technosignatures and biosignatures are interchangeable terms.,B -1,What are the consequences of failure in forensic engineering?,Personal injury,Damage to property,Economic loss,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What is the Sharon Keillor Award for Women in Engineering Education?,An award for women who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering education,An award for women who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering research,An award for women who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering design,An award for women who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering management,An award for women who have made significant contributions to the field of engineering communication,A -6,Which branch of classical mechanics includes fluid mechanics?,Statics,Dynamics,Kinematics,Continuum mechanics,Statistical mechanics,D -8,Who has investigated the technical and economic potential for eliminating all ferries on fjord crossings along the western corridor in Norway?,Norwegian Public Road Administration,European route E39,Kristiansand and Trondheim,NPRA,Norwegian Public Roads Administration,E -3,Why does beryllium have a single stable isotope with an imbalance of protons and neutrons?,Because it is highly reactive,Because it is prevented from having a stable isotope with equal numbers of protons and neutrons,Because it has a half-life of 1.36 million years,Because it is an even Z element,Because it has odd numbers of protons and odd numbers of neutrons,B -5,What is the field of electrical engineering that deals with radio and television broadcasting?,Audio engineering,RF engineering,Broadcast engineering,Computer engineering,Information technology,C -7,What is the main characteristic of exoelectron emission (EE)?,It is a strong electron emission,It is an emission of light,It is a weak electron emission,It is an emission of heat,It is an emission from untreated samples,C -9,What are some ongoing debates related to technology?,Improved communication and knowledge economy,Increased pollution and resource depletion,Technological unemployment and social harms,Both economic development and human prosperity,Philosophical and political debates about its role and use,E -0,Where did Arne Jørgen Aasen receive his engineering degree?,University of Tromsø,Norwegian College of Agriculture,The Norwegian Institute of Technology,Royal Institute of Technology,University of Oslo,C -9,Which of the following accurately describes the eBPF technology?,A sandboxed environment for running user programs,A software-defined network technology,A technology for extending kernel capabilities at runtime,A programming language for writing kernel modules,A virtualization technology for isolating processes,C -2,Where did Valencia Joyner Koomson receive her PhD?,University of Southern California,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Boston University,University of Cambridge,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,D -9,What type of number is not considered a Cunningham number?,Perfect power,Prime number,Fibonacci number,Square number,Binomial number,A -3,Who is responsible for conducting criminal investigations?,Private investigators,Government police forces,Lawyers,Judges,Prosecutors,B -3,Why did Bernhard Weingartner develop an inexpensive version of the XLR connector?,To make it more reliable,To make it more affordable,To improve the sound quality,To increase its availability in Europe,To compete with other connector manufacturers,B -9,"In the example given, which position has the highest conservation score?",Position i,Position j,Position k,Position l,Position a,D -0,Who were the original contributors to the field of information theory?,Alan Turing and John von Neumann,Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein,Harry Nyquist and Ralph Hartley,Claude Shannon and Thomas Edison,Grace Hopper and Ada Lovelace,C -6,What do chemical engineers use nanotechnology for?,To convert chemicals into useful products,To study chemical reactions in the laboratory,To improve production processes,To design chemical plants,All of the above,E -9,What area of study is theoretical computer science considered a subset of?,Mathematics,Computer engineering,Software development,Data science,Artificial intelligence,A -5,What can total body water (TBW) be used to estimate?,Body fat,Body temperature,Heart rate,Blood pressure,Fat-free body mass,E -2,What is the set of possible behaviors of the agent A?,The set of all possible movements on a table.,The set of all possible turns on a table.,The set of all possible forward movements on a table.,The set of all possible combinations of forward movements and turns on a table.,The set of all possible reactions of the agent A.,D -5,What was the concern of NCSL during the 1960s and early 1970s?,Technology transfer and discussion,Lack of membership,Financial difficulties,Compliance with measurement standards,National security,E -4,What does the metaphysical context of site-specific architecture include?,Location and building codes,Client aspirations and community values,Architects ideas about the building type,Use of local materials,Physical constructs,B -4,Where was Valencia Joyner Koomson an adjunct professor?,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Howard University,University of Southern California,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Boston University,B -3,What was the purpose of the prematurely terminated contract at Tees Alliance Group?,Manufacturing oil rig substructures,Building ships,Repairing offshore structures,Constructing bridges,Producing wind turbines,A -1,What is the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation in Uganda focused on?,Human rights violations,Political corruption,Drug trafficking,Terrorism,Environmental pollution,A -2,What are some examples of areas where numerical relativity is applied?,Studying spacetimes whose exact form is known,Simulating relativistic binaries and gravitational waves,Analyzing critical phenomena in general relativity,Studying cosmological models and black holes,None of the above,D -8,What type of videos were whiteboard animations originally used for on YouTube?,Marketing videos,Experimental videos,Educational videos,Entertainment videos,Music videos,B -5,When was the earliest data included in the Global Historical Climatology Network database collected?,1597,1697,1797,1897,1997,B -2,What is the advantage of combining empathic design with technology brokering?,It leads to innovative products that suit the particular problems of the customer,It allows R&D scientists to invent completely new products,It bridges distant communities and creates new markets,It helps companies diagnose problems with products,It includes marketing and manufacturing people in product design,A -2,Which dating technique is especially useful for dating organic materials?,Radiocarbon dating,Dendrochronology,Thermoluminescence dating,Optically stimulated luminescence,Electron spin resonance,A -5,What is the dimension of the propagation constant?,Length,Time,Frequency,Voltage,Dimensionless,E -9,What is the wireless engineering branch of engineering focused on?,Design and research of wired communication systems,Design and research of wireless communication systems,Design and research of satellite communication systems,Design and research of fiber optic communication systems,Design and research of landline communication systems,B -2,How does Design-to-Cost (DTC) differ from target costing?,"DTC focuses on reducing the total cost of ownership, while target costing focuses on reaching a defined cost.","DTC considers cost as a design parameter, while target costing considers value delivered to the customer.","DTC captures cost considerations in extended requirements specifications, while target costing captures cost during the complete development cycle.","DTC is a systematic approach, while target costing is a technique.","DTC is about cost control, while target costing is about cost reduction.",A -7,What types of protein information can be added to Human Proteinpedia?,Protein sequences,Post-translational modifications,Protein-protein interactions,Tissue expression,All of the above,E -2,In what mathematical domains do fields serve as foundational notions?,Geometry and calculus,Number theory and algebraic geometry,Trigonometry and linear algebra,Statistics and probability,Logic and set theory,B -1,What is the science that deals with sound and vibration?,Acoustical engineering,Environmental science,Physics,Chemistry,Biology,C -9,What is the role of the internet in digital journalism?,The internet is the primary form of digital media used in digital journalism,The internet is not used in digital journalism,The internet is used as a tool in digital journalism,The internet is used for traditional journalism,None of the above,C -5,What is one of the key elements that industrial and production engineering aims to achieve?,Attractiveness of products,Marketability of products,Quality of products,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What was Samuel Tracy's profession at the University of Missouri?,Professor of Botany,Horticulturist,Civil War soldier,Farmer,None of the above,A -1,What are the typical subjects covered in an undergraduate degree in electrical and electronics engineering?,Physics,Mathematics,Project Management,Specific Topics in Electrical Engineering,All of the above,E -7,What is the purpose of the wind-loading chain in wind engineering?,To calculate the final load on a structure,To analyze wind speed and direction,To study wind patterns in the natural environment,To design buildings to resist strong winds,To create a comfortable wind climate,A -7,What is the impact of the second quantum revolution expected to be?,No impact,Limited impact,Negative impact,Positive impact,Neutral impact,D -8,What were analog computers capable of in relation to real-time simulation?,Simulating at a faster pace than real-time,Simulating at a slower pace than real-time,Simulating real-world processes,Simulating at the same pace as real-time,Simulating at the same pace as a clock,A -6,What optical phenomena is exoelectron emission (EE) analogous to?,Phosphorescence,Untreated objects,Thermoluminescence,Photostimulated luminescence,Strong electron emission from pretreated objects,A -7,What are some motivations for strategic urban planning processes in Spain?,To react to crisis situations,To improve public-private cooperation,To coordinate activity,To launch revitalization processes,All of the above,E -6,Which of the following is not true about the starting and ending dates of the history of the western steppe?,There are few exact starting and ending dates,All dates are approximate,The uncertainties are not listed in this summary article,The linked articles provide more information on the uncertainties,The starting and ending dates are well-documented,E -5,What is the purpose of an optical head-mounted display?,Assisting the visually impaired,Creating a virtual display,Allowing communication with mobile devices,Augmenting reality,Displaying a single-pixel,D -1,How can a force between two particles be described in quantum field theory?,As the action of a force field generated by one particle on the other,As the exchange of virtual force carrier particles between them,As the quantized energy of a wave in a field,As the excitation of a particular field,As the interaction of single gravitons,B -0,What major changes did industrialization bring to the manufacture of clothing?,Increased use of handmade goods,Decreased use of factory produced goods,Shift from consumer culture to homemade goods,Replacement of homemade goods with factory produced goods,No significant changes in the manufacture of goods,D -0,What are the fundamental objects of study in algebraic geometry?,Multivariate polynomials,Algebraic varieties,Abstract algebraic techniques,Systems of polynomial equations,Geometric manifestations,B -5,What is the advantage of including marketing and manufacturing people in product design?,It leads to innovative products that suit the particular problems of the customer,It allows R&D scientists to invent completely new products,It bridges distant communities and creates new markets,It helps companies diagnose problems with products,It includes diverse opinions of product success and practicality,E -4,Which university did Valencia Joyner Koomson receive her PhD from?,University of Cambridge,University of Oxford,Imperial College London,University of Manchester,University College London,A -4,What is the purpose of the DNA fragments in DECL technology?,To serve as identification bar codes,To direct and control chemical synthesis,To bridge the fields of combinatorial chemistry and molecular biology,"To isolate, count, and identify ligand-target complexes",To accelerate the drug discovery process,A -1,Who were some of the important figures in the development of industrial and production engineering?,Sir Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein,Adam Smith and Henry Ford,Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla,Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace,Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei,B -0,Who first conceptualized the idea of impression management?,Sigmund Freud,Erving Goffman,Carl Jung,Albert Bandura,Ivan Pavlov,B -6,What is the historical background of formal ontology?,It dates back to the 20th century,It was developed by Roman Ingarden,It originated from Plato and Aristotle,It is based on formal logic,It is a recent concept in philosophy,C -6,Which year of college is the point where environmental engineering science and environmental engineering fields diverge?,First year,Second year,Third year,Fourth year,Fifth year,D -7,How are time-varying components like capacitors and inductors modeled in ELN?,By solving simultaneous equations using nodal analysis,By using Euler's method in finite-difference time-domain simulations,By employing transconductance amplifiers and voltage-controlled current generators,By running SPICE-like simulations with the ELN library,By selecting a suitable time step and executing an iteration based on Euler's method,B -5,What are the topics covered in home economics courses?,Human development,Consumer issues,Housing and interior design,Nutrition and food preparation,All of the above,E -1,What are some common focuses of sustainable engineering?,Water supply and transportation,Food production and industrial processing,Housing and shelter and sanitation and waste management,Energy development and cleaning up polluted waste sites,All of the above,E -1,How many plants and animals are there in The Green Planet?,"1,000","2,000","3,000","4,000","5,000",C -9,What are the branches of linguistics that formal linguistics forms the basis of?,Sociolinguistics and computational linguistics,Formal semantics and sociolinguistics,Historical linguistics and psycholinguistics,Computational linguistics and formal semantics,Sociolinguistics and psycholinguistics,D -2,What is the difference between a smart TV and Internet TV?,Smart TVs can only receive television content over the Internet,Internet TV can only stream music and videos,Smart TVs provide access to over-the-top media services,Internet TV is limited to vendor-specific customization,Smart TVs have a preloaded operating system,C -4,What technique did Baeurle propose to make the field-theoretic methodology amenable for computation?,The Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm.,The Cauchy's integral theorem.,The mean-field representation.,The shifted-contour Monte Carlo technique.,The numerical sign problem.,C -2,What are the main sources of hazardous gases in the environment?,Coal seams,Deposited river silt,Sewage,Landfill waste,All of the above,E -9,Which formal ontology is a suggested upper merged ontology?,BFO – Basic Formal Ontology,GFO – General Formal Ontology,BORO – Business Objects Reference Ontology,SUMO – Suggested Upper Merged Ontology,YAMATO - Yet Another More Advanced Top Ontology,D -0,What is the purpose of home economics courses historically?,To provide intellectual fulfillment for women,To professionalize housework,"To emphasize the value of ""women's work"" in society",To prepare women for traditional roles,All of the above,E -2,How does New York and Ontario law define engineering?,"The professional practice of rendering service or creative work requiring education, training and experience in engineering sciences and the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences","The planning, designing, composing, evaluating, advising, reporting, directing or supervising that requires the application of engineering principles and concerns the safeguarding of life, health, property, economic interests, the public welfare or the environment","The consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning or design of public or private utilities, structures, machines, processes, circuits, buildings, equipment or projects, and supervision of construction for the purpose of securing compliance with specifications and design for any such work",The management of engineering projects and the protection of the public,The application of engineering principles and the practice of engineering sciences,B -7,What determines the minimum resolvable feature size in microscopes that use a beam?,The size of the interaction region between the probe and the sample,The Abbe diffraction limit,The refractive index of the medium the wave is travelling in,The wavelength of the probing wave,The convergence angle of the wave,B -4,What is the legal status of hack-for-hire services?,They are legal in most countries,They are punishable under computer crime laws,They are regulated by cybersecurity agencies,They are considered ethical hacking practices,They are protected by privacy laws,B -5,Which of the following is NOT a trade name for alnico alloys?,Alcomax,Hycomax,Ferromax,Columax,Ticonal,C -3,What is étale cohomology used for in arithmetic geometry?,To provide topological invariants associated to algebraic varieties over finite fields,To provide topological invariants associated to algebraic varieties over p-adic fields,To examine when cohomological properties of varieties over the complex numbers extend to those over p-adic fields,To examine when cohomological properties of varieties over finite fields extend to those over p-adic fields,To examine when cohomological properties of varieties over finite fields extend to those over the complex numbers,A -1,What are the algebraic properties of the identity function?,f ∘ idM = f = idN ∘ f,f ∘ idM = f,idN ∘ f = f,idN ∘ f = idM,idM = f,A -0,What is the right of a person who donates a specimen for research regarding privacy?,The person has no right to privacy,The person has the right to privacy until the research is completed,The person has the right to privacy thereafter,The person has the right to privacy only if they request it,The person has the right to privacy for a limited time period,C -0,Where did Valencia Joyner Koomson graduate from high school?,Benjamin Banneker Academic High School,Howard University,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Boston University,A -5,What is the purpose of conservation sciences in archaeological science?,To study decay processes,To develop new methods of conservation,Both A and B,Neither A nor B,Conservation sciences are unrelated to archaeological science,C -3,What material was initially used to create food models?,Polyvinyl chloride,Plastic,Resin,Paraffin,Wax,D -5,What is the main purpose of thermal hydraulics and heat transfer in nuclear engineering?,Generate electricity,Maintain reactor pressure,Cool the reactor,Drive the steam turbine,Produce steam,D -2,What are some traditional safety analysis techniques based on?,Skill and expertise of the safety engineer,Improvements of Design and Materials,Planned Inspections,Fool-proof design,Backup Redundancy,A -9,What is the geometry of a counterflow diffusion flame?,Opposed and axi-symmetric fuel and oxidizer jets,Parallel and symmetrical fuel and oxidizer jets,Colliding and asymmetrical fuel and oxidizer jets,Vertical and horizontal fuel and oxidizer jets,None of the above,A -0,Who developed the Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL)?,Analog Devices,Maxim Integrated,HDMI,DisplayPort,CSI-2,B -1,What are the domains of human activity in the framework of gerontechnology?,"Health & self-esteem, housing & activities of daily living, communication & governance, mobility & transport, work & leisure","Enhancement & satisfaction, prevention & engagement, compensation & assistance, care and care organisation","Human development and aging, technology interventions or impact levels",Assistive technology and inclusive design,AgeTech in Europe and the United States,A -1,What is the title of part III of James Clerk Maxwell's paper?,A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field,General Equations of the Electromagnetic Field,On Physical Lines of Force,Maxwell's Equations,Vectorized Set of Equations,B -1,What is the difference between a technosignature and a biosignature?,"A technosignature signals the presence of intelligent life, while a biosignature indicates any form of life","A technosignature is a measurement of radio transmissions, while a biosignature is a property of a living organism","A technosignature is detected with hypertelescopes, while a biosignature is detected with regular telescopes","A technosignature is an effect of technological activity, while a biosignature is a measurable property of life","A technosignature is exclusive to extraterrestrial life, while a biosignature can be found on Earth as well",D -8,What are energy carriers also known as in energy statistics?,Primary energy sources,Total primary energy supply,Secondary energy,Usable energy,Raw fuels and other forms of energy,C -5,What is the role of microfading in art conservation?,To record light-stability information directly from objects,To measure color changes in objects of art,To analyze light damage on cultural objects,To obtain information about the chemical characterization of dyes,To focus light through an optical fiber onto an object’s surface,B -5,What are some other algorithms used when labeled data is not available?,Pattern machines and emergent patterns,Signal acquisition and processing,KDD and data mining,Unsupervised methods and data compression,Machine learning and big data,D -5,What is the main objective of a forensic engineering investigation?,To determine if there was criminal activity involved,To prove negligence or liability in a civil case,To improve the performance of a component,To determine the facts of an accident,To assess the economic loss caused by failure,D -6,What invention allowed greater travel and the creation of more complex machines?,The printing press,The telephone,The Internet,The wheel,Stone tools,D -4,What techniques do experimental chemical physicists use?,Spectroscopic techniques,Quantum mechanical techniques,Electron transfer techniques,Chemical bonding techniques,All of the above,E -9,What is the role of platform vendors in multi-sided platforms?,To create complementary goods,To coordinate programming models,To regulate the market,To profit from changing hands,To bring together different groups,D -1,When was the general protection fault first described?,1983,1986,1984,1982,1985,A -4,When did the Environmental Modification Convention enter into force?,18 May 1977,5 October 1978,July 1972,August 1975,10 December 1976,B -1,What are the uses of virtual environment software?,Creating virtual classrooms for advanced military training,Hosting virtual events and tradeshows,Extending market reach and reducing travel costs,Branding products and services,Connecting people across the internet,C -4,What knowledge and skills are required for a product engineer?,Statistical methods and tools,Manufacturing process,Product reliability and qualification,Analytic work methodology and problem solving skills,All of the above,E -1,When was the first journal in the field of food history launched?,1979,1981,1990,1965,2005,A -4,"What is the significance of the line ""9999 END"" in older programming languages?",It is the number of rooms in the Forbidden City,It is the emergency telephone number in Oman,It is the maximum damage or healing number in RPGs,It marks the end of the program,It is a divisor to generate 4-digit decimal recurrences,D -9,How many books has the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club published?,1,3,5,7,9,C -6,What did the Reuters investigation reveal about hack-for-hire operations?,They involve multiple layers of hackers subcontracting work,They are primarily targeted at government organizations,They are commonly used for personal data breaches,They are limited to a specific region or country,They are fully legal and transparent operations,A -4,What is the role of structural engineers in the construction process?,Design machinery and vehicles,Supervise construction projects on site,Ensure the structural integrity of medical equipment,Design buildings and nonbuilding structures,Calculate the stability of built structures,B -4,What are the essential preconditions for social change to occur?,New forms of organization,Increasing awareness,Better opportunities for progress,Available social energies and skills and resources,Motive for change,C -4,What did Ferdinand de Saussure refer to as internal linguistics?,The study of applied linguistics,The investigation into the nature of language,The analysis of the properties of the linguistic system,The construction of a theoretical framework for language description,The study of the different sub-fields of linguistics,C -8,What is the main focus of specific study programs in sports engineering and technology?,The history and evolution of sports engineering,The design and construction of sports stadiums,The impact of sports on human health,The environmental effects of sports,The development of technology and equipment for sports,E -3,How many students did Woz U have in its first year?,150,250,350,450,550,C -6,What is the role of conservation scientists in the field of cultural heritage?,To create artistic and historic works using traditional materials and techniques,To study the effects of exposure to environmental factors on cultural objects,To improve methods and techniques for examining and treating cultural works,To preserve and restore heritage sites and artworks,To analyze historic and current documentation of cultural objects,C -6,When did Ram Prakash Bambah retire from Panjab University?,1952,1964,1985,1993,1999,D -8,How does the shear strength of a discontinuity affect the stability of natural slopes?,It increases the stability,It decreases the stability,It has no impact on stability,It depends on the type of soil or rock mass,None of the above,B -3,What are some applications of optical engineering?,Designing and operating optical equipment to study sound waves,Designing and operating optical equipment to study electricity,Designing and operating optical equipment to study chemicals,Designing and operating optical equipment to study water,Designing and operating optical equipment to study light,E -4,"What is the main difference between a unified field theory and a ""Theory of Everything""?","A unified field theory attempts to explain the forces between quarks and other subatomic particles, while a ""Theory of Everything"" does not.","A unified field theory combines all the fundamental forces and particles into a single physical field, while a ""Theory of Everything"" does not.","A unified field theory explains the nature of fields and physical constants, while a ""Theory of Everything"" does not.","A unified field theory unifies general relativity with electromagnetism, while a ""Theory of Everything"" does not.","A unified field theory describes the interaction between objects through intermediary entities called fields, while a ""Theory of Everything"" does not.",B -1,How much money was raised worldwide by crowdfunding in 2015?,Over US$10 billion,Over US$20 billion,Over US$30 billion,Over US$40 billion,Over US$50 billion,C -8,Which statement is true about the relationship between electron mobility and carrier concentration?,Electron mobility decreases as carrier concentration increases,Electron mobility increases as carrier concentration increases,Electron mobility is independent of carrier concentration,Electron mobility and carrier concentration are not related,Electron mobility and carrier concentration have an inverse relationship,C -3,What is the minimum resolvable feature size in microscopes that use a beam?,It is determined by the size of the interaction region between the probe and the sample,It is set by the Abbe diffraction limit,It is affected by the refractive index of the medium the wave is travelling in,It is determined by the wavelength of the probing wave,It is affected by the convergence angle of the wave,B -5,What animals have BATS been used on as of April 2020?,"Bats, rodents, amphibians, and reptiles","Bats, rodents, and amphibians",Bats and rodents,Bats and reptiles,Only bats,E -2,Who developed an inexpensive but high-quality version of the XLR connector?,Bernhard Weingartner,Gebhard Sprenger,Josef Gstöhl,Werner Bachmann,"Bernhard Weingartner, Gebhard Sprenger, and Josef Gstöhl",E -1,What is the formula for the Keulegan–Carpenter number?,KC = V/T,KC = A/L,KC = VT/L,KC = 2πδ,KC = V^2/L,C -9,What are some aspects of aquacultural engineering that require instrumentation?,Fish feeding rates and timing,Fish growth rates and size measurement,Fish breeding behavior observation,Fish market demand and pricing,Fish disease prevalence and prevention,B -0,What is the main application of arithmetic geometry?,Solving polynomial equations,Studying rational points of algebraic varieties,Analyzing topological invariants,Exploring the structure of finite fields,Investigating p-adic fields,B -3,Which types of numbers are particularly famous families of Cunningham numbers?,Triangular numbers,Fermat numbers,Square numbers,Mersenne numbers,Prime numbers,B -6,What is the modern duty of a broadcast engineer in relation to the transmitter plant?,Maintaining broadcast automation systems,Dealing with complaints of RF interference,Working on a contract basis for one or more stations,Maintaining automatic transmission systems,Serving an entire station group in a city,D -6,What are some disciplines that aquacultural engineering often borrows solutions from?,Information technology and computer science,Electrical engineering and electronics,Chemical engineering and chemistry,Civil engineering and architecture,Environmental science and ecology,E -4,What is the recent development in hack-for-hire operations?,Increased demand for personal data breaches,Growing use of the dark web for advertising services,Legalization of hack-for-hire services,Decreased sophistication of such operations,Exposure of global hack-for-hire groups,E -5,What has a 2019 Pew survey shown about the time spent on online news sites?,There has been a 16% increase since 2016,There has been no change since 2016,There has been a 16% decline since 2016,There has been a 16% decline since 2019,None of the above,C -2,When was EPICS presented at the International Conference on Accelerator and Large Experimental Physics Control Systems (ICALEPCS)?,1988,1989,1990,1991,1992,D -7,What are the methods and tools integrated in quality engineering for IT services?,Enterprise architecture-management,Software product management,IT service management,Software engineering and systems engineering,All of the above,E -5,What are the fundamental truths of mathematics based on?,Scientific experimentation,Abstract objects,Basic properties from nature,Deductive rules,Axioms,E -5,Which field saw a rapid uptake in isotope analysis applications in the 1950s and 60s?,Archaeology,Chemistry,Biology,Physics,None of the above,D -2,What type of data can be submitted to Human Proteinpedia?,Protein sequencing data,Gene expression data,Protein structure data,Post-translational modification data,Protein purification data,D -8,What is the significance of the λ (lambda) universality class in condensed matter physics?,It explains the behavior of all materials,It describes the properties of all phase transitions,It provides a unifying framework for understanding different systems,It predicts the existence of topological defects,It determines the critical temperature of all materials,C -2,What skills should a maintenance engineer possess?,Knowledge of statistics and probability,Interpersonal and communication skills,Decision-making skills,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What is the name of the administrative body responsible for the HPI?,Hasso Plattner Institute,Hasso Plattner Foundation,University of Potsdam,SAP SE,Hasso Plattner Foundation for Software Systems Engineering,E -5,What is the recommended use of Human Proteinpedia by Nature Methods?,To deposit protein annotations into HPRD,To download and analyze proteomics data,To collaborate with other research laboratories,To study post-translational modifications,To develop experimental platforms,B -3,What are some examples of projects that can be funded through crowdfunding?,Artistic and creative projects,Medical expenses,Travel,Community-oriented social entrepreneurship projects,All of the above,E -0,What is the main focus of theoretical computer science?,Hardware design and programming,Software development and testing,Mathematical aspects of computer science,Network security and cryptography,Artificial intelligence and machine learning,C -7,What is the term used for the aspiring language professional?,Theoretical linguist,Applied linguist,Language learner,Language teacher,Linguistics student,E -2,What is the future means of generating energy expected in nuclear engineering?,Biomass energy,Nuclear fusion,Coal energy,Natural gas energy,Oil energy,B -1,Which organization is responsible for the maintenance of ISO 14971?,ISO/ TC 210,IEC/SC62A,Joint Working Group one (JWG1),ISO/IEC Guide 51,ISO/IEC Guide 63,A -3,What is the shape of the bio-dome in The Green Planet?,Cube-shaped,Cylinder-shaped,Pyramid-shaped,Sphere-shaped,Rectangular-shaped,A -7,What is the distinguishing feature of a PID controller?,The ability to use feedback to modulate control in industrial systems,The ability to continuously calculate an error value,"The ability to apply accurate and optimal control using proportional, integral, and derivative terms",The ability to increase the power output of the engine in a controlled manner,"The ability to adjust the proportional, integral, and derivative terms",C -9,What is the purpose of development of an ideal method in methods engineering?,To analyze the cost and profit ratio of a product.,To develop a method based on data analysis.,To select projects with low production costs.,To select projects with high production costs.,To present and implement the method.,B -4,What is required for a body to be accepted for donation?,The body must be used for organ donation prior to body donation,The body must be fully intact and cannot be used for organ donation,The body must be embalmed before donation,The body must be donated within a certain time frame after death,There are no specific requirements for body donation,B -2,What is the advantage of using a physical probe in microscopy?,It allows for atomic resolution,It can scan delicate and insulating surfaces,It has a smaller imaging area,It can observe structures with a large height variation over a small lateral distance,It uses low-energy neutral helium atoms,A -4,What are the variables involved in time value of money problems?,"Balance, interest rate, number of periods, and cash flows","Principal, interest, and inflation rate","Debt, financial asset, and contributions","Loan term, value of money, and net return","Periodic rate of interest, cash flows, and withdrawals",A -5,What is the main responsibility of a maintenance engineer?,Assessing safety hazards,Forecasting spare parts,Estimating maintenance costs,Assuring optimization of the maintenance organization structure,Reviewing personnel transfers,D -6,What is the relationship between packaging engineering and industrial engineering?,Packaging engineering is a subset of industrial engineering,Packaging engineering utilizes concepts from industrial engineering,Packaging engineering and industrial engineering are unrelated fields,Industrial engineering is a subset of packaging engineering,Industrial engineering does not impact packaging engineering,B -5,What did astronomers detect in February 2023 after scanning 820 stars?,Biosignatures,Technomarkers,Extraterrestrial intelligence,Possible technosignatures,Astroengineering projects,D -8,What are some other names for equilibrium stages or theoretical trays?,Ideal stages,Actual stages,Physical stages,Efficient stages,Theoretical stages,A -6,What are the specialized branches of natural science called?,Natural philosophy,Fields,Subdivisions,Classical approaches,Branches of nature,B -5,Which equations are solvable in radicals according to Évariste Galois?,All polynomial equations,Quadratic equations,Cubic equations,Quartic equations,A specific subset of polynomial equations,E -2,"What is the distinction between space-like, time-like, and null geodesics?",Their direction of propagation,Their speed of propagation,Their relationship with gravity,Their relationship with electromagnetic radiation,Their spacetime interval,E -8,What is the new Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) code for Technology Management?,52.0216,2020 CIP Code,"52.0216, 2020 CIP Code",Technology Management education,"Science, technical, and business skills",C -5,Which Field Club followed the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club in Ireland?,Cork Field Club,Dublin Field Club,Limerick Field Club,Galway Field Club,Waterford Field Club,B -7,Where was Valencia Joyner Koomson a Visiting Professor in 2013?,Boston University,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,University of Southern California,Howard University,Tufts University,A -2,When did industrial engineering start to widely use automation and robotics?,1700s,1970s,1800s,2000s,None of the above,B -3,How many possible configurations can a vertex adopt in a square lattice vertex model?,2,4,16,8,32,C -2,What is the carbon footprint of the internet and electronic devices?,Less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions,3.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions,More than 5% of overall global carbon dioxide emissions,Negligible in comparison to other sources of emissions,Not mentioned in the text,B -5,In what frequency range can Cherenkov radiation be detected?,Only in the visible light range,Only in the UV light range,Only in the radiofrequency range,In any frequency range where the emission condition can be met,Only in the range of sound waves,D -9,What do null infinity and conformal infinity make up on a Penrose diagram?,The termination point of all null geodesics,The end points of all geodesics as they go off to infinity,The boundary of a flat spacetime,The region of null infinity,The boundary of the diagram,E -5,Which industries have developed in relation to clothing marketing and retail?,Automotive and aerospace,Food and beverage,Technology and electronics,Fashion and glamour,Healthcare and pharmaceutical,D -7,What kind of data points are plotted towards the top of a volcano plot?,Data points with high fold change,Data points with low p values,Data points with high statistical significance,Data points with high gene expression levels,Data points with high geographical coordinates,B -7,What is one of the most notable applications of wireless engineering?,Satellite networks,Fiber optic networks,Landline networks,Cellular networks,Internet of Things networks,D -5,What is the name of the highest observation deck in the Almaty Television Tower?,Deck A,Deck B,Deck C,Deck D,Deck E,E -5,What is the main focus of The Journal of Clinical Microbiology?,Clinical medicine,Clinical research,Medical microbiology,Surgical procedures,Pharmaceutical development,C -4,Which of the following regulations are exempt from the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?,Control of lead at Work Regulations 2002,Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999,Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006,Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002,Construction (Head Protection) Regulations 1989,E -0,What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics?,Number theory,Algebra,Geometry,Analysis,Calculus,E -4,What is the Natural and Environmental Research Council?,An organization that funds archaeology research in the United Kingdom,An organization that funds archaeometry research in the United Kingdom,An organization that funds both archaeology and archaeometry research in the United Kingdom,An organization that does not fund research in the United Kingdom,The Natural and Environmental Research Council is unrelated to archaeology or archaeometry,C -9,Are pure mathematicians motivated by the application of mathematics?,"Yes, they are primarily motivated by practical applications","No, they are motivated by the intellectual challenge and aesthetic beauty of mathematics",Pure mathematicians are motivated by the history of mathematics,Pure mathematicians are motivated by real-world concerns,Pure mathematicians are motivated by physics and computer science,B -7,What did thermodynamics historically develop out of?,The laws of thermodynamics,The desire to increase the efficiency of early steam engines,The existence of atoms,The kinetic theory of gases,The transfer of energy as heat,B -7,Who developed the first steam-powered electric power station?,Michael Faraday,Thomas Edison,Nikola Tesla,Albert Einstein,Isaac Newton,B -2,What effect does Earth's ring current have on geomagnetic storms?,It amplifies the magnetospheric electric fields,It has no effect on the electrodynamics of geomagnetic storms,It shields the lower latitudes of Earth from magnetospheric electric fields,It causes a decrease in the magnetic field in all areas,It causes an increase in the magnetic field in all areas,C -2,What radiation processes are included in the modified Eddington limit?,Only electron scattering,Bound-free and free-free radiation,Line absorption,Bremsstrahlung,All of the above,E -5,Which of the following is NOT a method of modeling turbulent combustion?,Laminar flamelet model,SCRS,Eddy flamelet model,Counterflow diffusion flame,None of the above,D -6,What does an open switch represent in a reliability block diagram?,A working component,A failed component,A redundant subsystem,A parallel configuration,A series configuration,B -2,What is the definition of a Noetherian topological space?,A topological space in which all subsets are compact,A topological space in which the open subsets satisfy the descending chain condition,A topological space in which the closed subsets satisfy the ascending chain condition,A topological space in which the open subsets satisfy the ascending chain condition,A topological space in which all subsets are finite,C -2,What is the role of the Developer and Platform Evangelism Division at Microsoft?,To coordinate the programming model of personal computers,To provide tools for the Microsoft.NET platform,To facilitate synergies between Enterprise Server products and the Windows platform,To promote technology tools to developers,To regulate the market for personal computers and servers,C -6,Where did Alexander Bogomolny work as a senior programmer?,Hebrew University,Moscow State University,"Lake Kinneret Research Laboratory in Tiberias, Israel",University of Iowa,Ben Gurion University,C -5,What are the legal consequences of hack-for-hire services?,No legal consequences,Community service,Monetary fines,Imprisonment,Public apology,D -1,What is the branch of physics that studies the motion of particles and the general system of particles?,Thermodynamics,Fluid mechanics,Kinematics,Statics,Dynamics,C -7,What is one of the unique challenges posed by plastic materials to an engineer?,Low melting point,High resistance to chemical attack,Difficult quantification of mechanical properties,Poor outdoor weatherability,High electrical conductivity,C -7,What determines the properties of objects in modern mathematics?,Physical laws and observations,Pure reason and logical deductions,Intuition and creativity,Statistical analysis and data collection,Empirical evidence and experimentation,B -4,What is the broader field that Diophantine geometry is part of?,Algebraic geometry,Number theory,Arithmetic geometry,Geometric algebra,Algebraic number theory,C -8,"Which type of equations are, in general, algebraically unsolvable according to Galois theory?",Quadratic equations,Cubic equations,Quartic equations,Quintic equations,Sextic equations,D -9,What is the purpose of the Extreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment (XSEDE)?,Volunteer computing projects,Citizen science projects,Crowdsourcing projects,Android applications,Large physical computation infrastructures,E -6,Which discipline is not related to systems engineering?,Industrial engineering,Production systems engineering,Process systems engineering,Manufacturing engineering,Cybernetics,E -4,What equation does the transmission coefficient appear in transition state theory?,Euler's equation,Newton's equation,Einstein's equation,Eyring's equation,Bohr's equation,D -8,What do the branches of natural science convert information about nature into?,Knowledge,Laws of nature,Principles,Hypotheses,Theories,B -2,What operations does enterprise software handle in an organization?,Enhancing personal tasks,Enhancing business and management reporting tasks,Enhancing entertainment tasks,Enhancing graphic design tasks,Enhancing gaming tasks,B -8,What are the different names for conventional MIMO systems?,Point-to-point MIMO,Collocated MIMO,Single-input multiple-output (SIMO),Multiple-input single-output (MISO),All of the above,E -7,How much did one student describe the online program as?,"A $5,000 e-book","A $8,000 e-book","A $10,000 e-book","A $13,000 e-book","A $15,000 e-book",D -3,Which award recognizes distinguished service to chemistry by women chemists?,ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences,Garvan–Olin Medal,Agnes Fay Morgan Research Award,Anna Louise Hoffman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Research,Centennial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching,B -1,What do exploratory engineers usually create as a result of their work?,Physical prototypes,Video prototypes,Computer simulations,Both physical and video prototypes,Both physical prototypes and computer simulations,E -1,When did electrical engineering become an identifiable occupation?,18th century,19th century,20th century,21st century,17th century,B -6,What type of audio connector did Austrian television use before the XLR connector?,Neutrik connector,DIN connector,TRS connector,XLR connector,Banana connector,B -6,What do buildings need to account for in terms of wind?,Wind loads,Wind shear,Both wind loads and wind shear,Neither wind loads nor wind shear,None of the above,C -2,What are the two types of porcelain used in China painting?,Hard-paste porcelain and soft-paste porcelain,Ceramic porcelain and bone porcelain,Glazed porcelain and unglazed porcelain,Chinese porcelain and European porcelain,Porcelain and pottery,A -5,What is the Electrical Linear Networks (ELN) library in SystemC AMS used for?,Defining and simulating analog and mixed-signal functionality,Solving simultaneous equations in electrical linear networks,Running SPICE-like simulations,Creating FET and other semiconductor models,Modeling time-varying components using Euler's method,C -2,What platform is commonly used for sharing whiteboard animations?,Television,Internet advertisements,YouTube,Facebook,Instagram,C -9,How much did the Ravelin Building cost to complete?,"£10,000","£20,000","£30,000","£40,000","£50,000",D -1,Which institution is generally accepted as the first full tissue banking service?,United States Navy Tissue Bank,World Health Organization,National Institutes of Health,American Red Cross,Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,A -2,What areas of study does corrosion engineering involve?,Chemical kinetics and thermodynamics,Materials science and metallurgy,Electrochemistry and conductive materials,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,Are home economics courses still commonly taught today?,Yes,No,Only in certain countries,Only at the primary level,None of the above,A -2,What is one outcome of plant breeding in agronomy?,Increased crop yields and improved nutritional value,Reduced crop yields and decreased nutritional value,No impact on crop yields or nutritional value,Increased crop yields but no change in nutritional value,Decreased crop yields but improved nutritional value,A -5,What qualification do forensic engineers require in the US?,Professional engineering license from each state,Bachelor's degree in engineering,Master's degree in forensic engineering,Doctorate degree in forensic engineering,None of the above,A -9,What does statistics involve in terms of data collection?,The planning of surveys and experiments,The manipulation of survey samples,The interpretation of data,The analysis of data,All aspects of data collection,A -2,What is the goal of research in mathematical logic?,To develop new mathematical theorems,To study the foundations of mathematics,To explore the applications of logic in computer science,To investigate the properties of prime numbers,To analyze patterns and structures in mathematical objects,B -3,"What is the ""Size"" column in the database referring to?",The number of citations or references,The number of documents in the database,The availability of the website,The retrieval qualities of the database,The primary source of statistics,B -9,What is one of the ways e-waste can harm the environment?,By reducing energy consumption,By improving waste management practices,By contaminating soil and water with harmful chemicals,By enhancing ecosystem resilience,By promoting sustainable solutions,C -7,What are the components of oil sand before processing?,Silt and clay particles larger than 44 microns,Sand and rock particles larger than 44 microns,Water and bitumen,Water and mineral particles,"Quartz sand and clays, water, and bitumen",E -1,Which field intersects with Internet studies to study cyberculture?,Computer Science,Sociology,Human-Computer Interaction,Science and Technology Studies,Media Studies,E -5,Do all operating systems classify exceptions related to access violations as general protection faults?,Yes,No,It depends on the operating system.,Only some operating systems do.,None of the above,C -3,What is the main objective of neuGRID in developing a user-friendly grid-based research e-infrastructure?,Degenerative brain diseases,European neuroscience community,European Research Area,User-oriented perspective,Advanced component platform,B -6,Where are submerged floating tubes likely to be used?,Wide rivers,Coastal areas,Mountainous regions,Fjords and deep lakes,Desert regions,D -8,How do statisticians begin when applying statistics to a problem?,By interpreting data,By studying statistical models,By designing surveys and experiments,By collecting and organizing data,By defining a statistical population or model,E -2,What is the common ground between theoretical and general linguistics?,The study of applied linguistics,The construction of a theoretical framework for language description,The investigation into the nature of language,The analysis of the properties of the linguistic system,The study of different sub-fields of linguistics,C -7,What information do European braking action reports provide to pilots?,The condition of the runway surface,The availability of braking action advisories,The stopping distances on a runway,The crosswind limits on a runway,The friction coefficient of the runway surface,A -5,What is the main function of the high-throughput interaction subsystem in Anton?,To calculate electrostatic and van der Waals forces,To perform quantum calculations,To perform weather simulations,To run artificial intelligence algorithms,To simulate chemical reactions,A -8,What does the propagation constant measure per unit length?,The change in amplitude of the wave,The change in frequency of the wave,The change in phase of the wave,The change in wavelength of the wave,The change in direction of the wave,C -3,What are the typical phases of quantum dimer models?,Valence bond crystals,RVB liquid phases,Topological order,Fractionalized spinons,All of the above,E -9,What determines the effects of outputs on the sensed variable in perceptual control theory?,The physical properties of the environment,Biological homeostasis,Positive feedback control loops,Mathematical principles of control,Negative feedback control loops,E -6,What is the splitting of the Ge-V ZPL at low temperatures?,0.25 meV,0.33 meV,0.5 meV,0.67 meV,0.75 meV,D -6,What is the title given to an engineer in the United States and Canada after being certified?,Professional Engineer,Chartered Engineer,Chartered Professional Engineer,European Engineer,None of the above,A -6,What do structural engineers aim to achieve in their designs?,Creative and efficient use of funds,Creative and efficient use of structural elements,Creative and efficient use of materials,All of the above,None of the above,D -1,What resolutions does version 1 of the HVD format support?,"720p, 1080i, or 1080p video","480p, 720p, or 1080p video","720p, 1080p, or 2160p video","480i, 720i, or 1080i video","480i, 720p, or 1080i video",A -7,What is the main concern of sociologists studying the Internet?,Research methodology,Social implications,Technological advancements,Virtual communities,Cyber crime,B -8,What type of structures do structural engineers design?,Buildings only,Nonbuilding structures only,Both buildings and nonbuilding structures,Machinery and vehicles,Medical equipment,C -1,Which award is given to a woman who has achieved prominence for substantial contributions to science and showing high promise in the early part of her career?,Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award,Garvan-Olin Medal,Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy,Jocelyn Bell Burnell Medal and Prize,Emmy Noether Lectures,A -2,Why is the negative logarithm of the p value used in a volcano plot?,To display the geographical distribution of volcanoes,To plot the magnitude of changes in a volcano eruption,To make changes in both directions appear equidistant from the center,To quickly identify data points with low p values,To visualize changes in gene expression levels,D -3,What does Pix represent in the formula for ΔGstat?,The conservation score of an amino acid at position i,The probability of finding amino acid x at position i,The energy change upon perturbation of amino acid distribution,The average distribution of amino acids in all positions among sequenced proteins,The degree of evolutionary dependence between residues,B -7,How are limit cycles used in modeling real-world systems?,To study stable equilibrium points,To simulate chaotic behavior,To describe exponential growth,To analyze periodic oscillations,To predict linear dynamics,D -2,Which regions in England experienced the highest percentage of fuel stations running dry?,Northern Ireland,All regions were equally affected,South of England,North of England,Some regions of England,E -2,Which mathematical areas commonly use and study fields?,Number theory and algebraic geometry,Calculus and differential equations,Combinatorics and graph theory,Linear algebra and vector spaces,Probability theory and statistics,A -7,What is a positive feedback in the context of thermal runaway?,A feedback that leads to a decrease in temperature,A feedback that has no effect on temperature,A feedback that leads to an increase in temperature,A feedback that leads to a destructive result,A feedback that leads to a constructive result,C -4,What is the absolute value or modulus of a real number?,The non-negative value of a real number without regard to its sign.,The negative value of a real number without regard to its sign.,The value of a real number with regard to its sign.,The positive value of a real number without regard to its sign.,The value of a real number multiplied by 2.,A -5,What is the name of the conferences organized by Vincent F. Hendricks?,Formal Epistemology Workshops,PHILOG-conferences,Carnegie Mellon University,The Network for Philosophical Logic and Its Applications,Center for Formal Epistemology,B -4,"According to Roger Backhouse and Jeff Biddle, what is the nature of the concept of applied economics?",Clear and unambiguous,Limited to empirical estimation,Subject to multiple interpretations and meanings,Based solely on case studies and historical analogy,Defined by economic theory and econometrics,C -2,What is a subset of electrical engineering that is essential in broadcast engineering?,Computer engineering,Audio engineering,RF engineering,Information technology,Studio engineering,C -2,What can cause thermal runaway in civil engineering?,Uncontrolled release of methane,Increased current flow,Power dissipation,Heat released by curing concrete,Runaway nuclear fusion reactions,D -6,Which type of file can be used to track modifications to the model?,MATLAB *.m ASCII file,Binary file,JSON file,CSV file,Text file,A -9,What is the role of engineering companies in large projects?,To handle small projects internally,To select and evaluate equipment for the facility,To coordinate activities performed by engineers and designers,To contract out large projects,To prepare bids and equipment proposals,D -8,What is the relationship between ISO 14971 and ISO 13485?,ISO 13485 takes precedence over ISO 14971,ISO 14971 takes precedence over ISO 13485,ISO 14971 and ISO 13485 are harmonized,ISO 14971 and ISO 13485 are mutually exclusive,ISO 14971 and ISO 13485 are unrelated,B -5,Where was Valencia Joyner Koomson an adjunct professor from 2004 to 2005?,Howard University,Yale University,Columbia University,Stanford University,Princeton University,A -2,What did Jill Tarter propose renaming the search for extraterrestrial intelligence?,The search for life in the universe.,The search for biosignatures.,The search for technomarkers.,The search for radio transmissions.,The search for technosignatures.,E -6,What is the convective acceleration scale in the Navier–Stokes equations?,(u∇)u ∼ V^2/L,(∂u/∂t) ∼ V/T,(∂u/∂t) ∼ V,(u∇)u ∼ V^2,(∂u/∂t) ∼ L,A -0,What are the applications of isotope analysis in archaeology?,Determining the age of artifacts,Studying past migration patterns,Reconstructing the environment,All of the above,None of the above,D -2,What is the original basis for the development of ANM structures?,Adaptive and evolutionary neural networks,Programmable materials,Neurogenesis Algorithms,Integration of microscale and nanoscale devices,Smart skins,C -3,What is depicted on one side of the David W. Taylor Medal?,An inscription,Admiral Taylor,The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers emblem,A naval architecture and marine engineering design,Not mentioned in the text,B -4,What is the main idea behind marketing engineering?,Using technology to support marketing decision making,Developing a mental model of the decision situation,Using past experience and intuition to make marketing decisions,Choosing between the best judgments of multiple individuals,Influencing marketing decisions based on hierarchy,A -3,Which equation can be solved using algebraic methods?,x^7 - x^5 + x^3 - x = 0,x^2 + 2x + 3 = 0,x^6 + x^4 + x^2 + 1 = 0,x^3 + x^2 + x + 1 = 0,x^8 + x^6 + x^4 + x^2 + 1 = 0,D -6,What types of drawings are created in project engineering?,Electrical and piping diagrams,Physical layouts and other drawings used in design and construction,Equipment and materials lists,Bids and equipment proposals,Calculations and specifications,B -6,What is the main purpose of creating technological environments in gerontechnology?,To extend the working phase in society by maximizing the vital and productive years in the later years of life,To provide an optimum living environment for older people,To create solutions for human development and aging,"To match technological environments to health, housing, mobility, communication, leisure and work of older people",To increase the vitality and quality of life throughout the lifespan,D -8,What is the purpose of the small circular apertures on the bio-dome?,To provide ventilation,To allow natural light,To create artistic patterns,To connect with the environment,To provide additional structure,B -3,What is the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences?,An organization promoting vocational skills,An association for women homemakers,A group advocating for home economics education,A government regulatory body,A research institute,C -9,Which journal is central to communicating research in the field of Internet studies?,Bad Subjects,Convergence,CTheory,Cyber Psychology & Behaviour,"Information, Communication & Society",E -8,"What is the notation ""na"" used for in an Archimedean group?",The sum of n copies of a,The product of n copies of a,The difference of n copies of a,The quotient of n copies of a,The inverse of n copies of a,A -7,Why is open-source appropriate technology important for the developing world?,It enables predatory intellectual property lock-in,It promotes the use of conventional design/patenting of technologies,It increases the reliance on commercial developers,It provides lower-cost solutions that benefit little from scale of manufacture,It encourages the shipping of materials over long distances,D -9,What is the main problem when it comes to selecting a set of imputations in cooperative games?,Maximizing the pay off for both players,Improving the core of the game,Achieving individual rationality,Bargaining,Group deviations,D -0,What is a sum-free subset in additive combinatorics and number theory?,A subset of an abelian group G where the sumset A + A is disjoint from A.,"A subset of an abelian group G where the equation a + b = c has no solution with a, b, c ∈ A.",A subset of an abelian group G where the sumset A + A is equal to A.,"A subset of an abelian group G where the equation a + b = c has a solution with a, b, c ∈ A.",A subset of an abelian group G where the sum of all its elements is equal to zero.,A -7,What type of tectonics is believed to be associated with tectonic erosion in northern Chile?,Convergent tectonics,Divergent tectonics,Transform tectonics,Extensional tectonics,Intraplate tectonics,D -0,When was The Journal of Clinical Microbiology established?,1975,1985,1995,2005,2015,A -9,What is the name of the district where the Cambria Iron Company facilities are located?,Cambria District,Johnstown District,Bethlehem District,Steel District,Conemaugh District,E -5,How does open-source appropriate technology help relieve suffering and save lives in the developing world?,By promoting the use of commercial technologies,By enabling the development of proprietary intellectual property,By reducing the flexibility of technology design,By providing lower-cost and more accessible solutions,By increasing the reliance on long-distance shipping,D -4,What did the Reuters investigation reveal in 2023?,The decline in hack-for-hire operations,The lack of sophistication in such operations,The increasing demand for hack-for-hire services,The legal status of hack-for-hire services,The complex and sophisticated nature of hack-for-hire operations,E -1,What are some areas outside the purview of sanitary engineering?,Plumbing and fire protection,Environmental conservation,Landscaping,Treatment of waste water,Removal of garbage from inhabited areas,C -7,What does AoT share in common with Science and Technology Studies (STS)?,Their focus on the irreversible and predetermined consequences of technology,Their use of laboratory-based experimental methodologies,Their focus on the social and cultural shaping of technological artifacts,Their exclusive use of quantitative research methodologies,Their emphasis on the inner logic of technology,C -5,"Which disciplines involved in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer have transport phenomena as a fundamental component of their curriculum?",Civil engineering only,Chemical engineering only,Mechanical engineering only,"All disciplines involved in any way with fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer",Process engineering only,D -0,What is the field of engineering that deals with the practical use of vacuum in industrial and scientific applications?,Chemical engineering,Vacuum engineering,Materials engineering,Mechanical engineering,Electrical engineering,B -4,"In the Universal Serial Bus used in computers, isochronous is one of the four data flow types for USB devices. What is another data flow type?",Sequential,Synchronous,Droop,Arbitrary,Control,E -2,What is the advantage of integrating a CPU onto a single or a few integrated circuits?,Reduced cost of processing power,Increased reliability,Faster data processing speed,Higher storage capacity,Better graphics performance,A -8,What were some of the negative characteristics associated with Milo tin vehicles?,Low fuel efficiency and performance,Lack of durability and safety features,Expensive and difficult to maintain,Limited availability and high price,Unattractive design and outdated technology,B -4,What type of deformation occurs when the shear strength of discontinuities is low?,Elastic deformation,Plastic deformation,Reversible deformation,None of the above,All of the above,B -3,What physical phenomena propagate through space at the speed of light?,Space-like geodesics,Time-like geodesics,Null geodesics,Electromagnetic radiation,Gravity,D -8,What happens if the operating system fails to catch the general protection fault?,The CPU removes the failing process from the execution queue.,The CPU signals the user and continues executing other processes.,The CPU restarts the system.,The CPU shuts down.,The CPU continues executing the code.,E -1,Which equation has a well-known algebraic solution?,x^4 + x^3 + x^2 + x + 1 = 0,2x^3 + 3x^2 + 4x + 5 = 0,x^2 + 3x + 2 = 0,x^5 - x^4 + x^3 - x^2 + x - 1 = 0,3x^2 + 2x + 1 = 0,C -8,Which academic disciplines does Nature mainly feature research from?,Humanities and Social Sciences,Arts and Literature,Science and Technology,Business and Economics,Medicine and Healthcare,C -1,When did strategic urban planning processes begin to appear?,At the end of the 19th century,At the beginning of the 21st century,In the 1980s,In the 1990s,In the 2000s,C -6,What is the role of continuous peer-review in open-source appropriate technology?,To increase the costs of technology development,To reduce the reliability of technology,To ensure better quality and higher reliability,To limit the flexibility of technology design,To promote the use of intellectual property,C -7,Which areas of study are beyond the scope of an undergraduate degree in computer engineering?,Software development and computer networking.,Digital systems and control systems.,Microcontroller programming and circuit design.,Computer architecture and operating systems.,Artificial intelligence and robotics.,E -7,What function does the little motor of a cochlear implant perform?,Amplification of sound,Conversion of sound into mechanical vibrations,Absorption of sound waves,Stimulation of the cochlea,Enhancement of loudness,D -3,Which engineering discipline does industrial engineering often overlap with?,Chemical engineering,Civil engineering,Mechanical engineering,Electrical engineering,Management engineering,E -0,What is the definition of technology society and life or technology and culture?,"The inter-dependency, co-dependence, co-influence, and co-production of technology and society upon one another.",The study of the impact of technology on society and culture.,The development and use of basic tools.,The rise of a leisure class due to technological advancements.,The control of fire and the Neolithic Revolution.,A -8,What are some references for further study on field-theoretic simulations?,"Baeurle 2002, Fredrickson 2002","Baeurle 2003, Baeurle 2003a, Baeurle 2004","Baeurle 2002, Baeurle 2003, Baeurle 2003a, Baeurle 2004","Fredrickson 2002, Baeurle 2003, Baeurle 2003a, Baeurle 2004","Baeurle 2002, Fredrickson 2002, Baeurle 2003a, Baeurle 2004",C -9,What has the study of unified field theory led to?,A complete understanding of the fundamental forces and particles.,The ability to predict the behavior of all physical systems.,The development of new technologies and applications.,Progress in theoretical physics and ongoing research.,The discovery of new laws and principles of nature.,D -5,What is the purpose of the four-way handshake in the WPA2 protocol?,To establish a secure Wi-Fi connection,To establish a shared secret,To authenticate the user,To encrypt the traffic,To bypass the WPA2 protocol,B -4,"What was demonstrated at the ""Meeting of American and European cities for the Exchange of Experiences in Strategic Planning""?",The need for cooperative processes in large cities for strategic planning,"The importance of administration, businesses, and social agents working together",The potential for organizational synergies to improve resource management,The impact of strategic planning on citizens’ quality of life,The role of institutions in sponsoring strategic planning meetings,A -5,What allows a trebuchet to accurately release the projectile?,The counterbalance,The beam,The frame,The guide chute,The sling,E -8,What type of engineers deal with complaints of RF interference?,Broadcast design engineers,Broadcast IT engineers,Broadcast maintenance engineers,Broadcast integration engineers,Broadcast network engineers,C -4,What are some engineering considerations in designing a recirculating aquaculture system?,Fish breeding techniques,Fish marketing strategies,Fish feeding schedules,Fish transportation methods,Fish waste treatment processes,E -1,What are the impacts and goals of DevRel programs?,Increased revenue and funding,User growth and retention,Product innovation and improvements,Customer satisfaction and support deflection,Strong technical recruiting pipeline,A -4,Who initiated the formal study of the history of science as an independent discipline in the United States?,George Sarton,William Whewell,Auguste Comte,Isaac Newton,Albert Einstein,A -3,What is the most frequent type of landing accident?,"Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft.","An incident involving only a single aircraft, where it makes an inappropriate exit from the runway.",An incident where the aircraft is unable to stop before the end of the runway.,The current status of a runway due to meteorological conditions and air safety.,A type of landing accident.,B -1,How does salting help defend against attacks using precomputed tables?,By increasing the size of the table needed for a successful attack,By encrypting the precomputed tables,By randomly generating new passwords for each attack,By increasing the efficiency of the attack,By decreasing the size of the table needed for a successful attack,A -3,Which invention made mechanical spinning more efficient than spinning by hand?,Spindle whorl,Spinning jenny,Spinning mule,Spinning wheel,Bobbin,C -6,Which of the following is NOT a property addressed by plastics engineers?,Outdoor weatherability,Thermal properties,Electrical properties,Mechanical properties,All of the above are properties addressed by plastics engineers,D -4,When was the theoretical foundation of the laminar flamelet model developed?,1975,1980,1985,1990,None of the above,B -1,Who called the golden ratio the extreme and mean ratio?,Euclid,Leonardo Fibonacci,Archimedes,Pythagoras,Isaac Newton,A -7,What determines the payoff matrix in a co-operation game?,The players independently discover mutual knowledge.,The rational assumptions made by the players.,The expected course of the game.,The failure to design the game properly.,A random event.,E -8,What is the relationship between DEL and computer science?,DEL is related to artificial intelligence,DEL is related to game theory,DEL is related to multi-agent systems,DEL is related to cognitive science,All of the above,E -4,What is the purpose of an experimental study in statistics?,To manipulate data effectively,To ensure accurate conclusions about the population,To design experiments and surveys,To interpret and present data,To study the impact of manipulation on measurements,E -1,What are some of the topics that wind engineering involves?,The impact of wind on sports stadiums,The effects of wind on ventilation systems in buildings,The climate for wind energy,The study of wind patterns in the natural environment,The study of wind speed and direction,B -9,What do engineers want to know when faced with a problem?,Why it exists,How to implement a solution,How to research the answer to the problem,How to find scientific evidence,How to anticipate and develop solutions,B -8,What is the current status of federal data breach notification laws in the United States?,There is a federal data breach notification law in place,All 50 states have enacted forms of data breach notification laws,Only a few states have enacted data breach notification laws,Previous legislative attempts to create a federal law have failed,The federal law requires companies to encrypt all customer data,D -2,What type of fellowship did James Noble hold in 2015 and 2016?,James Cook Research Fellowship,Royal Society Fellowship,Computer Science Fellowship,New Zealand Fellowship,Victoria University Fellowship,A -5,Who were some of the semioticians who introduced methods of formal linguistics?,Charles Sanders Peirce,Louis Hjelmslev,David Hilbert,Rudolf Carnap,J. R.,A -1,"Who proposed the use of formal grammars to analyse, generate and explain language?",Charles Sanders Peirce,Louis Hjelmslev,David Hilbert,Rudolf Carnap,Noam Chomsky,B -1,Which of the following compounds are found in lipids?,Water,Carbohydrates,Fatty acids,Amino acids,Nucleic acids,C -8,What is the predicted impact of self-driving cars on employment fields?,No impact,Decrease in employment fields,Increase in employment fields,Shift to new employment fields,Job automation,E -2,What are some of the disciplines that overlap with systems engineering?,Mechanical engineering and manufacturing engineering,Software engineering and electrical engineering,Cybernetics and aerospace engineering,Organizational studies and civil engineering,All of the above,E -9,In which decade was the field of geographic information science defined?,1980s,1990s,2000s,2010s,1970s,B -7,What is the purpose of virtual environment software platforms?,To create an interactive and immersive experience,To connect people across the Internet,To offer branding channels for products and services,To simulate military training,To extend market and industry reach,E -0,What are the general objectives of strategic urban planning?,To clarify which city model is desired and work towards that goal,To improve resource management and citizens’ quality of life,To react to problematic situations like economic crisis or standstill,To coordinate public and private efforts,To launch revitalization processes and follow others,A -4,Which of the following is not transported by GMSL?,Video,Audio,Power,Control data,Ethernet,E -9,What is the relationship between cost and value in Design-to-value?,"Cost is designed ""into the product"" from the earliest concept decisions.",Cost considerations become part of extended requirements specifications.,Cost is a design parameter in product development activities.,Value delivered to the customer is the main focus.,Cost can be avoided by taking the right design decisions early in the product life-cycle.,D -9,What is the relationship between time preference and the time value of money?,There is no relationship,They are the same concept,Time preference is the reason for the time value of money,Time preference is offset by the time value of money,Time preference is the opposite of the time value of money,C -4,What are the key skills possessed by cloud engineering professionals?,Business and domain knowledge,Understanding of architecture,"Knowledge of cloud technologies, frameworks, and platforms",Implementation of cloud service solutions,All of the above,E -8,What is the electromagnetic environment in telecommunication?,The distribution of electric field strength,The distribution of energy density,The distribution of irradiance,The distribution of electromagnetic fields,The distribution of electromagnetic interference,D -6,"What did the phrase ""high technology"" refer to in a 1958 The New York Times story?",Atomic energy for Europe,Low-tech technology,Mid-tech technology,High-touch technology,Advanced tech technology,A -9,How large is the spot of light focused on the object’s surface in microfadeometry?,1 lumen,300–400 μm,1 meter,1 centimeter,1 millimeter,B -5,What is the residual phase often found in glass-ceramics?,Amorphous phase,Crystalline phase,Glass phase,Ceramic phase,Metallic phase,C -9,Which type of equipment is used to measure the vacuum pressure?,Gauges,Vapor traps,Pumps,Valves,Particle accelerators,A -6,Why do computer engineering students have the option to choose areas of in-depth study?,To specialize in a specific area of computer engineering.,To gain practical experience in the industry.,To explore different fields before deciding on a career path.,To fulfill the requirements for an undergraduate degree.,To develop advanced skills and knowledge beyond the basics.,E -5,What is the role of the particles in the ring current?,To produce a magnetic field in alignment with the Earth's magnetic field,To produce a magnetic field in opposition to the Earth's magnetic field,To amplify the Earth's magnetic field,To cause a decrease in the Earth's magnetic field,To cause an increase in the Earth's magnetic field,B -9,What type of stars have luminosities far below the Eddington luminosity?,Most massive stars,Least massive stars,Giant stars,Dwarf stars,Neutron stars,A -1,When did the Ravelin Building become the home of the museum?,1905,1987,1996,1998,2000,B -3,What is the main focus of Sapphire Energy's Green Crude Farm?,Cultivation of algae,Harvesting of algae,Conversion of Green Crude,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,How many technology partners does Deliverect integrate with?,200,300,400,500,600,C -4,What is one aspect of digital ecology related to energy consumption?,The impact of e-waste on the environment,The carbon footprint of the internet,The relationship between digital systems and the natural environment,The energy consumption of digital technologies,The promotion of green practices in digital technology,D -9,What are some ways to mitigate the downsides of technology?,Philosophical and political debates about the role and use of technology,Pollution and resource depletion,Technological unemployment resulting from automation,Economic development and improved human prosperity,Ways to mitigate the downsides of technology,E -9,What are some examples of physicochemical phenomena studied in chemical physics?,Energy flow,Solvation,Chemical reactions,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,What is the intuitive property of an irreducible set in algebraic geometry?,Any closed proper subset has smaller dimension,Any closed proper subset has greater dimension,It is always connected,It is always compact,It is always Hausdorff,A -0,Where did Arne Jørgen Aasen receive his engineering degree?,"The Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm",Norwegian University of Science and Technology,University of Tromsø,"The Norwegian Institute of Technology, Trondheim","University of Oslo, School of Pharmacy",D -7,What is the branch of physics that studies the properties of an object in motion under the action of a force?,Thermodynamics,Quantum mechanics,Classical mechanics,Electromagnetism,Optics,C -9,What information is important to gather before conducting scientific analysis in conservation science?,Historic and current documentation,Visual assessments of the object or artwork,Understanding the materials and techniques used by artists,The causes of deterioration,All of the above,E -6,Who joined Haptik's board of advisers in August 2015?,Aakrit Vaish,Swapan Rajdev,Reliance Industries Limited,Dan Roth,Mumbai City FC,D -3,In which programming language are CPU-intensive functions written in PottersWheel?,MATLAB,Python,C++,Java,R,C -6,What percentage of the stations report only the daily precipitation?,33%,50%,66%,75%,100%,C -2,What is the purpose of the Real-Time Text Taskforce (R3TF)?,To design a standard international symbol for real-time text,To improve public education of real-time text technology,To develop faster text messaging technology,To replace obsolete TDD/TTY devices,To provide live captioning for telephony/video teleconferencing,B -7,What are the characteristics of a scientific theory in natural science?,It is based on personal opinions and beliefs,It is based on religious scriptures and teachings,It is based on emotions and feelings,It is based on empirical evidence and verification,It is based on historical and cultural perspectives,D -0,What is the main responsibility of structural engineers?,Design buildings and nonbuilding structures,Calculate the stability of built structures,Supervise construction projects on site,Design machinery and vehicles,Ensure the structural integrity of medical equipment,A -7,Which organization was Ram Prakash Bambah president of in 1969?,Indian National Science Academy,Indian Academy of Sciences,University of Cambridge,Panjab University,Indian Mathematical Society,E -2,When did the spinning wheel become the predominant spinning tool?,In the 500s BC,In the 500s AD,In the 1700s AD,In the 1800s AD,In the 1900s AD,B -6,What type of studies did the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club primarily focus on?,Laboratory experiments,Archaeological excavations,Historical research,First-hand field studies,Zoological observations,D -6,What are the different areas that contribute to cloud engineering?,"Systems engineering, software engineering, and web engineering","Performance engineering, information technology engineering, and security engineering","Platform engineering, service engineering, and risk engineering",Quality engineering and all of the above,All of the above,E -6,What is the interdisciplinary nature of sanitary engineering?,Plumbing and fire protection,Hydraulics and life safety,Microbiology and pathology,Information technology and project design,All of the above,E -6,What is the purpose of installing riser cables into vertical brackets?,To improve the performance of the computer motherboard,To add additional expansion cards to the computer,To change the orientation of the computer motherboard,To allow for different positioning of PCI Express Cards and GPU cards,To allow for customization and the addition of additional parts to suit the creator or builder needs,D -1,Who is often referred to as the father of classical mechanics?,Albert Einstein,Isaac Newton,Richard Feynman,James Clerk Maxwell,Niels Bohr,B -7,What did the broken windows theory suggest about policing methods?,Policing methods should target serious crimes.,Policing methods should target minor crimes.,Policing methods should target public drinking.,Policing methods should target fare evasion.,Policing methods should target jaywalking.,B -9,In what year did the English publication of Perry Rhodan NEO begin?,1961,1986,2011,April 2021,2020,D -4,What have scientists demonstrated regarding the removal of participants' names from data?,Data can never be completely de-identified,Data can be completely de-identified using historical methods,Data can be de-identified but still contain enough information to identify participants,Participants' names cannot be removed from data,Participants' names are always removed successfully,C -7,What is another term for geographic information science?,Geomatics,Information science,Geography,Technical geography,Geoinformation science,E -8,What was Michel Rolle's financial situation before his publication in 1682?,Struggling to support his family,Shopkeeper,Mathematician,Attorney,Notary,A -8,Which families of languages are AFLs but not full AFLs?,Regular languages,Context-free languages,Recursive languages,Regular and context-free languages,Chomsky hierarchy,C -9,Which county in Southern California has been cloud seeding since the 1980s?,Santa Barbara County,Los Angeles County,Red Deer Industrial Airport,Alberta Research Council,Environment Canada,A -4,What is the condition known as individual rationality?,Forming coalitions to work alone,Selecting a set of imputations,Finding acceptable distributions of the payoff of the grand coalition,Receiving less than what a player could obtain on its own,Improving the core of the game,D -6,What is the current status of Joseph Kony and Vincent Otti's cases?,They have been convicted and sentenced,They are still at large,Their cases have been dismissed,They have been acquitted,They are awaiting trial,B -2,How does the curriculum of environmental engineering science differ from environmental engineering?,Environmental engineering focuses more on building treatment facilities,Environmental engineering science focuses more on environmental impact assessments,Environmental engineering science has a more diverse range of elective classes,Environmental engineering science has more classes in common with environmental science,Environmental engineering science has a different course curriculum until the last year of college,C -9,What additional features does MT GDF Suez Neptune have compared to standard LNG carriers?,Reinforced hull,Higher storage capacity,Advanced navigation system,Regasification units and emission reduction equipment,Enhanced crew quarters,D -8,What is the potential application of ANM structures?,Development of macro-scale devices,Development of microscale devices,Development of nanoscale devices,Integration of macro-scale and nanoscale devices,Integration of macro-scale and microscale devices,D -3,"What type of pressure is considered as a ""rough"" vacuum?",100 Pascals,1 Pascal,1 millionth of one Pascal,1 atmosphere,10 Pascals,A -5,What was David Mendoza Consunji's net worth in 2014 according to Forbes?,US$3.9 billion,US$6.2 billion,US$1.5 billion,US$2.8 billion,US$5.1 billion,A -0,What is the main motivation for pure mathematicians?,To solve real-world problems,To apply mathematical concepts in practical applications,To appreciate the aesthetic beauty of mathematics,To develop new technologies,To study the history of mathematics,C -7,What tools and equipment do electrical engineers use?,Voltmeter and design software,Mechanical tools and manufacturing software,Chemical laboratory equipment and simulation software,Biomedical instruments and project management software,Aerospace tools and civil engineering software,A -8,What are the types of decisions in decision theory?,Choice under uncertainty,Normative and descriptive,Prescriptive and behavioral,Decision analysis and behavioral,Normative and prescriptive,B -0,What is the purpose of the Wireless Emergency Alerts in Germany?,To inform citizens about important incidents and disasters,To provide entertainment to the public,To promote tourism in Germany,To advertise new products,To educate the public about historical events,A -2,What is the main purpose of the German Society for Stem Cell Research?,To promote basic research in stem cell biology,To develop stem cell treatments,To provide funding for stem cell research,To organize stem cell conferences,To establish a network of stem cell researchers,A -3,What is the difference between a key-value store and a document-oriented system?,Key-value stores have internal structure in the document,Document-oriented systems extract metadata from the document,Key-value stores offer a richer programming experience,Document-oriented systems store data in separate tables,Key-value stores work with XML documents,B -4,Which traditions influenced the development of modern natural science?,Taoist traditions in Asia and ancient Egypt,Buddhist traditions in Asia and ancient Rome,Taoist traditions in Asia and ancient Greece,Buddhist traditions in Asia and ancient Greece,Taoist traditions in Asia and ancient Rome,C -6,Who will be affected by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 2022?,Only employees,Only limb (b) workers,Only limb (a) workers,Both limb (a) and limb (b) workers,Only casual workers,D -8,What is the term used to describe the use of document-oriented databases?,Key-value store,NoSQL,Relational database,Graph database,XML database,B -9,What are the potential consequences of excessive wave overtopping?,Compromised integrity of the structure,Safety hazards,Damage to the inner slope of the dike,Inundation of the land behind the dike,All of the above,E -0,When did Richard B. Wells retire from the University of Idaho?,2001,2006,2013,1979,1953,C -5,What are some early successes of molecular engineering?,Astronomy and geology,Energy production and conservation,Agriculture and food science,Immunotherapy and synthetic biology,Robotics and artificial intelligence,D -1,When was the European Parliamentary Technology Assessment (EPTA) formally established?,1970s,1990,2000,2010,2020,B -7,What type of type systems did James Noble contribute to?,Ownership types and pluggable types,Object-oriented types and aspect-oriented types,Class-based types and prototype-based types,Strongly typed and weakly typed,Static types and dynamic types,A -3,Which project focuses on the study of degenerative brain diseases?,BREIN,neuGRID,Cohesion Platform,GridECON,Legion,B -1,What does a grammar system describe in the context of artificial intelligence?,A formalization of decentralized or distributed systems of agents.,A formalization of centralized systems of agents.,A formalization of single-agent systems.,A formalization of systems with infinite collections of agents.,A formalization of systems with finite collections of agents.,A -5,What is the first convention followed in this article regarding the sign of zero?,Zero is considered as neither positive nor negative,Zero is considered both positive and negative,Zero is considered as having no sign,Zero is considered as having a unique third sign,None of the above,A -0,What are some of the research topics Judith A. Todd has focused on?,The effects of climate change on ancient metallurgy,The use of lasers in the destruction of materials,The properties of metal alloys in modern applications,The history of ancient metallurgy and its impact on society,The development of new materials for space exploration,D -9,What is the purpose of building enclosure commissioning?,"To check, inspect, and test every operational component of a building enclosure","To guarantee the operability of a building enclosure in terms of performance, reliability, safety, and information traceability",To provide formal education and certification for building enclosure commissioning professionals,To manage and monitor commissioning activities using IT tools,To design and install systems and components of a building enclosure,B -2,What are some of the fields associated with systems science?,Psychology and biology,Medicine and communication,Business management and technology,Computer science and engineering,Social sciences and technology,E -6,What are the material and aerodynamic implications of combustion?,Increased temperature,Chemical reactions,Energy release,Thermal expansion,All of the above,E -4,What do surveys of the literature on innovation reveal?,A variety of definitions,The development of more-effective products,"A focus on newness, improvement, and spread of ideas or technologies",The practical implementation of ideas that result in new goods or services,A new or changed entity realizing or redistributing value,A -2,What is included in the electromagnetic environment encountered by a military force?,Electromagnetic interference only,Hazards of electromagnetic radiation only,Natural phenomena effects only,Electromagnetic pulse only,All of the above,E -3,Why do proponents of exploratory engineering argue that it is an appropriate approach?,Because it focuses on finding the answer to scientific questions,Because it anticipates and develops solutions to anticipated technological problems,Because it is based on experimental confirmation,Because it is a form of protoengineering,Because it is focused on implementing solutions,B -7,What does the Debye model treat atomic vibrations as?,Phonons in a box,Photons in a box,Electrons in a box,Neutrons in a box,Bosons in a box,A -3,Which of the following is an example of a technosignature?,The detection of 8 possible technosignatures for follow-up studies.,The light from an extraterrestrial ecumenopolis.,The search for artificial stellar sources of infrared radiation.,The measurement of radiation leakage from astroengineering installations.,The power to alter the orbits of stars around the Galactic Center.,C -8,What does AoT emphasize in the study of technology?,The irreversible and predetermined consequences of technology,The inner logic of technology,The social and cultural factors that shape technology,The techniques and processes of modern science and engineering,The techniques of small-scale societies and past technologies,C -1,What is the preferred standard for hollow structural sections in Canada?,ASTM A500,ASTM A501,CSA G40.21,ASTM International,A500 and A501,C -1,What is the historical significance of rangeland management?,It originated during the Neolithic agricultural revolution,It was developed in response to rangeland deterioration and the Dust Bowl,It focused on the manipulation of grazing and rangeland vegetation for livestock,It resulted in the alteration of ecological states in prehistoric times,It traces its roots to nomadic grazing practices,B -7,What is the result of pothole formation in a road surface?,Improved road quality,Reduced traffic congestion,Increased safety for drivers,Higher driving comfort,Deterioration of the pavement,E -8,What is the shared sequential form rewritten by each grammar?,The behavior of the agent,The component of the architecture,The formal grammar,The environment,The sequential form,E -7,What is the purpose of virtual environment software?,To create an immersive experience for users,To manage and control multiple virtual environment instances,To reduce travel-related costs and time,To extend market and industry reach,All of the above,E -2,Which disciplines does multiphysics simulation span?,Only science disciplines,Only engineering disciplines,Both science and engineering disciplines,Only mathematics,Only physics,C -7,What is the role of product engineers during ramp-up and volume production?,Defining the yield road map and driving fulfillment,Identifying measures for yield improvement,Performing feasibility analysis,All of the above,None of the above,D -2,"What is the etymology of the term ""mothership"" in Asian languages?","It translates to ""mother"" + ""(war)ship""",It refers to an aircraft carrier,"It translates to ""aircraft/aviation mothership""","It is derived from the word ""tender""",None of the above,C -1,What does statistical coupling energy measure in SCA?,The conservation at each site in a protein multiple sequence alignment (MSA),The energy released during a protein folding event,The distance between two amino acids in a protein structure,The stability of protein-protein interactions,The binding affinity of a protein to its ligand,A -8,What detail does Google Scholar offer about the size of a database?,The number of documents,The number of citations or references,The availability of the website,The retrieval qualities of the database,The primary source of statistics,B -7,What is the impact of salting on the burden of users?,It makes passwords more difficult to remember,It reduces the size of the database,It increases the efficiency of the attack,It has no impact on users,It makes passwords easier to crack,D -2,Which engineering disciplines does wind engineering draw upon?,Aerodynamics,Structural dynamics,Fluid dynamics,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,"What perspective does the term ""geomatics"" primarily focus on?",Geographic information systems,Geodesy,Remote sensing,Surveying and engineering toward geographic information,Geospatial technology,D -8,What does the Engineering Management program at Western Michigan University focus on?,Industrial Supervision,Manufacturing Administration,Engineering research,Management principles,Technology application,B -3,What is the function of sodium nitrite in processed meats?,Speed up curing,Inhibit bacterial growth,Enhance flavor,Add color,Extend shelf life,B -1,"Which class of algebraic varieties are lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, cubic curves, and quartic curves examples of?",Lines,Circles,Parabolas,Ellipses,Hyperbolas,E -4,What type of approach does DDA adopt to solve for large displacements between blocks?,A continuous deformation approach,A simply deformable approach,A finite element approach,A discrete element approach,A stepwise approach,E -1,How many electrons are involved in electron bifurcation?,One,Two,Three,Four,Five,B -9,What is the main focus of the Business Rules Approach?,To provide a vendor-neutral rule-model representation in UML for production rules,To define a standard for modeling business rules as business documentation,To recognize the importance of the Business Rules Working Group,To define a standard for modeling production rules,To improve decision-making and operational efficiency,E -9,Which organizations support the indexing and handling of scientific collections?,Museums and natural history museums,Botanical gardens and universities,Research institutions and specialist libraries,All of the above,None of the above,C -5,What do spectroscopic techniques help to better understand in chemical physics?,Hydrogen bonding,Electron transfer,The formation and dissolution of chemical bonds,Chemical reactions,The formation of nanoparticles,E -5,Who brought their experience from the Advanced Photon Source (APS) Control System to the EPICS project?,Bob Dalesio,Jeff Hill,Marty Kraimer,Los Alamos National Laboratory,Argonne National Laboratory,E -9,What is the term used to describe the branch of finance that focuses on the study of financial markets using computational models?,Quantum finance,Computational finance,Econophysics,Finance theory,None of the above.,B -5,Which country is Perovsk (now Kyzylorda) located in?,Russia,Kazakhstan,Ukraine,Belarus,Moldova,B -4,What is the main advantage of document-oriented databases?,Ability to store structured data,Ability to store graph data,Ability to store relational data,Ability to store different objects in a single instance,Ability to store XML documents,D -0,"Who were the reviewers of James Clerk Maxwell's paper ""A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field""?",William Thomson and George Gabriel Stokes,Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla,Marie Curie and Galileo Galilei,Alexander Graham Bell and Charles Darwin,A -0,What is the main focus of behavior-based safety (BBS)?,Analyzing the hierarchy of hazard control,Implementing personal protective equipment,Changing policy and procedures,Improving people's safety behavior,Applying scientific assumptions,D -6,Which particles primarily carry the energy of the ring current?,Protons,Electrons,Neutrons,Alpha particles,Positrons,A -6,What year did Judith Massare publish her analysis of plesiosaur feeding habits?,1987,1988,1989,1990,The year is not mentioned,A -0,What did Judith Massare conclude about the feeding habits of long-necked plesiosauroids?,They ate hard prey,They ate soft prey,They ate both hard and soft prey,They didn't eat any prey,Their feeding habits are unknown,B -6,Which agencies maintain a close and collaborative relationship?,NCSL and NIST,NBS and NIST,NCSL and NBS,NCSL and US State Department,NBS and US State Department,C -2,What are the main subsurface disciplines in the oil and gas industry?,Petroleum geology and geophysics,Chemical engineering and mechanical engineering,Physics and geology,Mining engineering and geophysics,Geology and petroleum engineering,A -7,What did Kurt Gödel contribute to mathematical logic?,Proof theory,Set theory,Model theory,Recursion theory,All of the above,E -7,What benefits are offered to businesses operating in the Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone?,Lower taxes,Access to international markets,Improved infrastructure,Free office space,Subsidized transportation,C -2,What are the components of quality engineering body of knowledge?,Management and leadership,The quality system,Product and process design,Continuous improvement techniques,Risk management,B -4,Where was The Mathematics Genealogy Project (MGP) initially hosted?,Minnesota State University,North Dakota State University,American Mathematical Society,Clay Mathematics Institute,Mankato,A -4,What is the energy for a given vertex in a vertex model?,The sum of the vertex energies,The total energy of the state,The state assignment of each bond,The energy associated with the bonds connecting the vertex to adjacent vertices,The number of possible states for a given bond,D -0,What is the main focus of Artificial Neural Membrane (ANM) structures?,Integration of macro-scale devices,Integration of microscale devices,Integration of nanoscale devices,Development of adaptive neural networks,Development of programmable materials,C -5,What are the two levels of the MSC represented by?,Numbers,Letters,Symbols,Words,Equations,B -3,What was the reason for Rory Cellan-Jones using a hyphen in his surname?,It was a family tradition,To honor his paternal grandparents,To differentiate himself from other journalists,To avoid confusion with another person,It was a requirement by BBC,B -7,What is the integration of a steam engine into a watercraft called?,Marine engineering,Naval engineering,Steam propulsion,Oceanography,Marine steam engine,E -6,What are some examples of lifestyle factors that can cause disorders and diseases?,"Poor nutrition, sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, and substance abuse","Unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, social isolation, and sleep deprivation","Unbalanced diet, physical inactivity, work-related stress, and alcohol addiction","Unhealthy diet, physical laziness, emotional distress, and drug dependency","Unhealthy dietary patterns, lack of physical activity, social exclusion, and insomnia",A -8,What has been suggested to have caused the Miocene transgression of southern Chile?,Frontal tectonic erosion,Basal tectonic erosion,Extensional tectonics,Lateral tectonic erosion,The wearing away of rocks by wind and water,B -9,What are some image analysis tools inspired by human visual perception models?,Edge detectors,Neural networks,Pattern recognition algorithms,Digital geometry techniques,All of the above,E -3,What are the radio-opaque bone markers used for in XROMM?,To create 2D images,To track the movement of skeletal systems,To study the behavior of living organisms,To calculate accurate bone marker coordinates,To create 3D images and videos,D -4,What is the main limitation of the Standard Model?,It is not theoretically self-consistent,It does not provide experimental predictions,It does not explain the phenomenon of dark energy,It does not incorporate the theory of gravitation,It does not explain baryon asymmetry,D -2,What is the historical origin of structural engineering?,1800 B.C.,1700 B.C.,2700 B.C.,3000 B.C.,2500 B.C.,C -0,What is the purpose of the Health and Safety Laboratory?,To research new methods in industrial safety,To provide training courses in occupational health and safety,To conduct research on the health effects of mining,To develop new regulations for dangerous substances,To study the impact of major accidents on industrial sites,A -1,What is the significance of the Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm in field-theoretic simulations?,It is the only method that allows for a direct computation of the partition function integral.,It is used to sample the full partition function integral expressed in field-theoretic representation.,It is a technique that accelerates the statistical convergence of the ensemble averages of structural and thermodynamic quantities.,It is a method to shift the contour of integration of the partition function integral.,It is a technique to solve the numerical sign problem in field-theoretic simulations.,B -9,What do dedicated radio time signal stations transmit?,Automatically operated chimes,Signal guns,Visual signals,Radio signals for navigation,Time signals for automatic clock synchronization,E -5,What are the main areas of application for process engineering?,Chemical and pharmaceutical industries,Automotive and software development,Agriculture and mining,Biotechnical and nuclear,Food and material development,A -2,What are the domains of human activity in gerontechnology?,"Health & self-esteem, housing & activities of daily living","Communication & governance, mobility & transport",Work & leisure,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What did a study published by CareerCast rank actuary as in 2010?,The most stressful job,The highest paying job,The job with the best employment outlook,The job with the most physical demands,The number one job,E -8,What are some of the ecosystem services provided by rangelands?,"Red meat, wildlife, water, wood, fiber, leather, energy resource extraction, and outdoor recreation","Protection and enhancement of soils, riparian zones, watersheds, and vegetation complexes",Maintaining and improving animal and plant production through grazing activities,Rehabilitating degraded rangelands to restore ecosystem health,Supporting biodiversity and providing habitat for various species,E -6,What is the purpose of hypertelescopes in detecting technosignatures?,To scan the universe for radio transmissions.,To search for biosignatures on exoplanets.,To detect radiation leakage from astroengineering installations.,To observe the light from extraterrestrial ecumenopolis.,To study the power of Shkadov thrusters.,C -9,Is a general protection fault related to memory protection?,Yes,No,It depends on the operating system.,Only in some cases.,None of the above,A -5,What is the advantage of single-chip processors in terms of reliability?,They have more electrical connections that could fail,They have fewer electrical connections that could fail,They are less prone to overheating,They have a longer lifespan,They require less power to operate,B -6,What is the significance of clothing technology in modern times?,It has no impact on fashion and clothing,It has negatively affected the quality of clothing,It has revolutionized the manufacturing and distribution of clothing,It has led to the decline of fashion and retail industries,It has made clothing more expensive and inaccessible,C -5,What is the role of quantum physicists in quantum finance?,They develop theories and methods to solve problems in economics.,They provide insights into the behavior of financial markets using quantum principles.,They collaborate with economists to develop computational models for finance.,They develop analytical solutions for problems in finance.,None of the above.,B -6,What does the operating system do when it catches a general protection fault?,It continues executing the code.,It removes the failing process from the execution queue.,It restarts the system.,It shuts down.,It signals the user and continues executing other processes.,E -8,Why do proponents of exploratory engineering argue it is an appropriate initial approach?,Because it allows for the development and examination of hypotheses,Because it defines limits and expresses potential solutions to anticipated technological problems,Because it is a parallel field to bioethics and climate engineering,Because it is a form of protoengineering,Because it is a form of protoscience,B -5,What is the study of the motion of particles and the general system of particles called?,Continuum mechanics,Kinematics,Dynamics,Statics,Quantum mechanics,C -9,"What is the process of ""knocking out"" genes in genetic engineering?",Removing unwanted genes from an organism's genome,Inserting new genes randomly into the genome,Creating a specific construct to target genes for removal,Transferring genes between different species,Using CRISPR-Cas9 technology to edit genes,A -6,What are some examples of systems that can be described by statistical field theories?,Magnetism,Superconductivity,Superfluidity,Topological phase transition,All of the above,E -6,What is the role of sustainable engineering in water supply?,To improve industrial processes,To develop natural resources,To provide medical care to those in need,To plan projects to reduce environmental and social impacts,To ensure water is used sustainably,E -3,What kind of fields are commonly used in cryptographic protocols?,Fields with countably infinite elements,Fields with uncountably infinite elements,Fields with finitely many elements,Fields with infinitely many elements,Fields with prime number of elements,C -6,What did Commoner argue were the primary causes of environmental impacts in the United States?,Population growth,Changes in production technology,Affluence,Technology,None of the above,B -7,Which branch of natural science studies the Earth?,Biology,Physics,Chemistry,Astronomy,Earth Science,E -2,Why do many computational finance problems have a high degree of computational complexity?,Because financial markets are highly unpredictable and constantly changing.,Because financial instruments have complex mathematical models that require extensive computational power.,Because classical computers are not efficient enough to solve these problems in a timely manner.,Because economists have not yet developed analytical solutions for these problems.,None of the above.,C -4,What disciplines are required for petroleum engineering?,Geophysics and petroleum geology,Mechanical engineering and economics,Physics and mining engineering,Chemical engineering and drilling,All of the above,E -7,What are the entities in modern mathematics that are stipulated to have certain properties?,Axioms,Theorems,Conjectures,Hypotheses,Lemmas,A -7,What is the role of the Directors of the EPTA partner organizations?,"To advise parliaments on public health, environment and energy, ICTs, and R&D policy",To conduct high-quality analysis and reports of developments in bioethics and biotechnology,To guide the EPTA network and make organizational decisions,To promote the use of technology assessment in parliamentary decision-making processes,To strengthen the links between TA units in Europe,C -8,How do process engineers develop methods to synthesize chemical products?,By studying phase change and phase equilibria,"By taking advantage of pressure, temperature, and concentration gradients",By analyzing energy and efficiency,"By focusing on chemical, physical, and biological processes",By applying systematic computer-based methods,B -2,What initially sparked Dr. Menges' interest in thin film materials?,Smart skins,ANM structures,Neurogenesis Algorithms,Specialized sensors,Los Alamos National Laboratory,D -3,When did the fuel station stocks reach their highest level since May?,September 2021,October 2021,May 2021,September 2000,None of the above,B -0,What are some examples of systems that belong to the λ (lambda) universality class?,Ferromagnetic materials,Semiconductors,"Superfluids, superconductors, and smectics",Polymer chains,Gas molecules,C -3,What was the impact of SwellRT on the Apache Wave project?,It caused the project to stagnate,It resulted in the forking of Apache Wave,It improved the development of Apache Wave,It caused a crisis state in Apache Wave,It led to the retirement of Apache Wave,B -7,What are the qualifications required to become a Rehabilitation Engineer?,Master's degree in rehabilitation engineering,"Undergraduate or graduate degree in biomedical, mechanical, or electrical engineering","Health Design & Technology Institute, Coventry University",Membership in RESNA,Certification from the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine,B -9,Where were Valencia Joyner Koomson's parents sharecroppers before moving to Washington DC?,New York,Chicago,"Wilson County, North Carolina",Los Angeles,Boston,C -4,When did the roots of the industrial engineering profession begin?,During the Renaissance period,During the Industrial Revolution,During the Middle Ages,During the Enlightenment,During the Victorian era,B -5,When did Min H. Kao step down as the CEO of Garmin?,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014,C -7,What is the primary source of statistics for the size of a database?,The database itself,Independent estimates released as journal papers,Google Scholar,The availability of the website,The number of documents in the database,A -1,How many stations were there in 2012 within 180 countries and territories?,"10,000 stations","15,000 stations","20,000 stations","25,000 stations","30,000 stations",D -7,Which field of study seems simple but can be considered a complex system?,Astrophysics,Chemical reactions,Social systems,Quantum mechanics,Biophysics,C -1,What are the driving forces of nature in process engineering?,"Pressure, temperature, and concentration gradients",Phase change and phase equilibria,Energy and efficiency,"Chemical, physical, and biological processes",Systematic computer-based methods,A -0,When was the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club founded?,1850,1870,1863,1880,1890,C -6,What is the relationship between digital journalism and digital media?,Digital journalism is a subset of digital media,Digital journalism is the same as digital media,Digital journalism uses digital media as a tool,Digital journalism is independent of digital media,None of the above,C -4,Where did Dr. P. A. Menges work as a postdoctoral research associate?,Los Alamos National Laboratory,Artificial Neural Membrane (ANM) structures,Neurogenesis Algorithms,Programmable materials,Smart skins,A -9,How does marketing engineering support decision making?,By using technology and models to harness data and knowledge,"By relying on past experience, intuition, and reasoning",By choosing between the best judgments of multiple individuals,By influencing marketing decisions based on hierarchy,By developing a mental model of the decision situation,A -6,What are the main characteristics of complex text layout?,Bi-directional text,Context-sensitive shaping and ligatures,Ordering,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What were the hopes for teaching and researching the history of science after World War II?,To enhance public understanding of science and technology,To advance scientific discoveries,To improve scientific methodologies,To promote international collaboration in science,To preserve the history of scientific achievements,A -7,Who discovered the high coercivity of alnico alloys?,T. Mishima,H. Nagaoka,H. Kamerlingh Onnes,C. V. Raman,A. Einstein,A -6,Which level is represented by a letter in the MSC?,First level,Second level,Third level,Fourth level,Fifth level,B -5,What are some examples of engineering projects affected by the shear strength of discontinuities?,Tunnels,Foundations,Slopes,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What are some potential applications of quantum technologies?,Improved cooking techniques,Faster internet connection,Better transportation systems,Enhanced medical imaging,Cheaper energy sources,D -9,What is the identity element of the monoid of all functions from M to M?,idM,idN,f,M,N,A -6,Who did Slyck.com interview regarding their software and P2P networks?,Michael Weiss,Nir Arbel,Pablo Soto,Kevin Hearn,All of the above,E -7,What is the general term for all types of machinery and devices used in the plastics processing industry?,Plastics machinery,Plastic machinery,Polymeric machinery,Polymer machinery,Machinery used in the plastics processing industry,B -1,What is the role of the technology management function in an organization?,To develop science and technical skills,To control technological products and services,To optimize business processes,To understand the value of technology for the organization,To manage government agencies,D -10,What is the central interface for virtual environment software?,Virtual classrooms,Virtual reality simulations,Virtual event platforms,Virtual chat applications,Virtual simulation programs,C -3,What are the 5M&E conditions that may affect the period to be examined in SPC?,"Material, Method, Movement, Environment, Efficiency","Man, Machine, Material, Method, Movement","Maneuverability, Machine, Material, Method, Monitoring","Man, Machine, Material, Method, Maintenance","Man, Machine, Material, Method, Movement, Environment",E -5,Who were the philosophers who debated the benefits of using mathematical and experimental approaches in natural science?,Galileo and Descartes,Bacon and Newton,Descartes and Bacon,Newton and Galileo,Galileo and Bacon,A -3,Which digital video interfaces can be used with GMSL?,HDMI,DisplayPort,Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2),Display Serial Interface (DSI),All of the above,E -8,What is the difference between instrumentation engineering and control engineering?,"Instrumentation engineering focuses on measuring and controlling process variables, while control engineering applies control theory to design systems","Instrumentation engineering is responsible for research and development, while control engineering focuses on implementation",Instrumentation engineering is a branch of control engineering,"Control engineering studies the measurement and control of process variables, while instrumentation engineering designs systems with desired behaviors","Instrumentation engineering is more theoretical, while control engineering is more practical",A -7,What is the purpose of the spikes in laboratory Vigreux fractionating columns?,To increase the efficiency of distillation processes,To provide good contact between vapor and liquid phases,To reduce the number of theoretical plates or trays required,To simplify the design of laboratory-scale distillation columns,To decrease the efficiency of distillation processes,B -0,How does the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) define sustainable construction?,Creating structures that are visually appealing,Using processes that are cost-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle,Reducing negative health impacts caused by the construction process,Implementing non-toxic materials into building design,Choosing materials that are in line with current fashion trends,B -3,What is the role of cloud architects and engineers in cloud engineering?,To understand the language of business and domain knowledge,"To design the conceptual, logical, and physical architecture","To master various cloud technologies, frameworks, and platforms",To implement solutions for quality of cloud services,All of the above,E -1,When did the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations come into force in Great Britain?,1 January 1992,1 January 1993,1 January 1994,1 January 1995,1 January 1996,B -0,What is the process called when a network changes its topology as it evolves?,Network transformation,Topology transition,Phase transition,Evolutionary transformation,Network evolution,C -3,What is the main focus of the sociology of the Internet?,Analyzing online communities,Studying virtual worlds,Investigating social change,Examining organizational change,All of the above,E -9,What is the process of taking measurements in an experimental study?,Manipulating the system under study,Designing surveys and experiments,Developing specific experiment designs,Collecting representative samples,Determining if the manipulation changed the values,E -1,What are the industry needs addressed by predictive engineering analytics?,Improving collaboration between analysis teams,Delivering discrete product generations,Re-inventing the way products are designed,Combining simulation and testing technologies,Verifying and validating processes,C -6,What increased the need for low-latency priority-driven responses in the 1970s?,Mainframe computers,Analog computers,Digital on-screen graphic scanners,Minicomputers,Supercomputers,C -7,What is the main function of traditional televisions?,To provide access to over-the-top media services,To stream music and videos over the Internet,To integrate Internet and interactive features in TVs,To display television content,To customize the appearance of the TV,D -3,What is the core scientific field that BBS is based on?,Organizational behavior management,Safety management system,Hierarchy of hazard control,Behavior change science,Reasonably practicable safety measures,A -5,What are the main types of academic full-text databases?,Open archives or link-resolution services,Mirroring or hybrid publishers,Abstract databases,Subscription-based databases,Free databases,A -7,What is the role of statisticians in data collection?,To manipulate data effectively,To ensure accurate conclusions about the population,To design experiments and surveys,To collect and organize data,To study populations and models,D -2,How is natural science different from other branches of science?,It focuses on the study of living organisms,It focuses on the study of physical phenomena,It focuses on the study of human behavior,It focuses on the study of language and communication,It focuses on the study of art and aesthetics,B -5,What does the transmission coefficient describe in quantum mechanics?,The amplitude of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,The intensity of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,The total power of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,The frequency of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,The speed of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,C -1,Which institute did Alexander Bogomolny work for as a research fellow?,Hebrew University,Moscow State University,University of Iowa,Moscow Institute of Electronics and Mathematics,Ben Gurion University,D -7,Why is it important to consider the environmental consequences of digital technologies?,To reduce the carbon footprint of the internet,To promote green practices in digital technology,To find sustainable solutions for digital pollution,To minimize the impact of e-waste,All of the above,E -4,What is the age mentioned in Pirkei Avot as the appropriate age to get married in Judaism?,16,17,18,19,20,C -8,What is the purpose of a vapor trap in a vacuum system?,To measure the vacuum pressure,To trap gas molecules,To increase the vacuum pressure,To regulate the flow of gas,To pump out air from the system,B -0,Where was James Noble a professor of Computer Science?,"University of Victoria, Australia","Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand","University of Wellington, New Zealand","University of Wellington, United Kingdom","University of Victoria, New Zealand",B -4,What are the characteristic optical textures of thin films of hexagonal phases when viewed by polarization microscopy?,Smooth and continuous,Colorful and vibrant,"Smoke-like, fan-like or mosaic",Transparent and featureless,Rough and grainy,C -3,What are some specializations in electrical engineering?,Hardware engineering and nanotechnology,Material science and mechanical engineering,Chemical engineering and civil engineering,Electronics and computer engineering,Aerospace engineering and biomedical engineering,A -8,Which of the following is not a digital video interface supported by GMSL?,HDMI,DisplayPort,Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2),Display Serial Interface (DSI),Analog VGA interface,E -1,What are some of the objects that can be decorated with China painting?,"Plates, bowls, vases, and statues","Cups, saucers, and teapots","Bottles, jars, and jugs","Figurines, sculptures, and figurative art",All of the above,E -1,Which of the following is NOT a component of technology?,Utensil,Engineering,Invention,Knowledge,Skill,D -5,What is the building exterior of the bio-dome divided into?,Vertical lines,Horizontal lines,Diagonal lines,Curved lines,Straight lines,C -7,What is the purpose of combining smart structures with sophistication achieved in various fields?,To increase the efficiency and safety of structures,To decrease the weight of structures,To improve the lifespan of structures,To reduce air traffic noise near airports,To optimize for a single design point,A -5,What type of information is needed about the inside of a queuing node?,The number of servers,The arrival rate of jobs,The processing time,The departure rate of jobs,All of the above,E -7,What did Otto Hölder show about Archimedean groups?,They are necessarily abelian groups,They cannot be linearly ordered,They are isomorphic to a subgroup of the real numbers,They have a bounded cyclic subgroup,They are finite groups,C -6,What are some modern scientific techniques used in criminal investigations?,Forensic science,Fingerprint analysis,DNA testing,Surveillance technology,All of the above,E -3,How is the ballast of a submerged floating tunnel calculated?,To achieve negative buoyancy,To achieve positive buoyancy,To achieve neutral buoyancy,To achieve stability and resistance,To achieve hydrostatic equilibrium,E -5,What are some ancient food engineering activities?,Milling and storage,Fermentation processes,Food dehydration and concentration,Protective packaging and canning,All of the above,E -1,What is the unit of measurement for absolute humidity?,Meters per second,Grams per kilogram,Kilograms per cubic meter,Meters per kilogram,Grams per cubic meter,E -6,What type of presentation does whiteboard animation refer to?,2D animated videos,Hand-drawn illustrations,Traditional slide presentations,Animated slide presentations,Animated presentations using a whiteboard,E -0,What is the primary responsibility of structural engineers?,To design the interior of human-made structures,To calculate the earthquake-susceptibility of built structures,To supervise the construction of projects by contractors,To design machinery and medical equipment,To study the stability of natural structures,C -1,What are some methods used in criminal investigations?,Interviews and interrogations,Fingerprints and DNA analysis,Surveillance and undercover operations,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What is the field of forensic engineering concerned with?,Investigating intellectual property claims,Investigating accidents involving vehicles or machinery,"Investigating failures in materials, products, structures or components",Investigating health and safety legislation,Investigating laws of contract and/or product liability,C -4,Which discipline studies the social networks and online societies on the Internet?,Computer-mediated communication,Digital rights,Internet architecture,Sociology of the Internet,Online communities,D -6,What is the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration using to describe braking conditions?,Braking action reports,Runway contamination,Crosswind limits,Pilot Reports (PIREPs),Mu values,E -4,"What is thermo- and photostimulated exoelectron emission (TSEE, PSEE)?",Emission of light from untreated objects,Strong electron emission from untreated objects,Weak electron emission from untreated objects,Weak electron emission from pretreated objects,Emission of light from pretreated objects,D -9,What are the core areas of transportation engineering?,Facility planning and design,Operations planning,Logistics and network analysis,All of the above,None of the above,D -2,What was the primary skill taught in home economics courses in the past?,Sewing,Cooking,Cleaning,Gardening,Budgeting,A -5,What is the term used for gerontechnology in Europe and the United States?,Gerotechnology,AgeTech,HealthTech,Assistive technology,Inclusive design,B -9,What is the full citation of the Bowers v. Baystate Technologies case?,320 F.3d 1317 (Fed. Cir. 2003),320 F.2d 1317 (Fed. Cir. 2003),320 U.S. 1317 (Fed. Cir. 2003),320 F.3d 1317 (Supreme Court 2003),320 F.3d 1317 (District Court 2003),A -9,What does the grammar system theory study in the context of computer science?,Systems of formal languages,Systems of finite collections of formal languages,Systems of infinite collections of formal languages,Systems of finite collections of informal languages,Systems of finite collections of formal languages generating a formal language,E -8,"What did a former ""enrollment counselor"" describe Woz U as?",A friendly learning environment,A supportive community,A high-pressure sales environment,A world-class institution,An affordable education option,C -3,What does the code letter g stand for in the UIC generic mark Sdgs?,"The code letter g stands for ""containers up to 60 feet""","The code letter g stands for ""combined transport (CT)""","The code letter g stands for ""freight wagon with no special design""","The code letter g stands for ""permitted speed of up to 100 km/h""","The code letter g stands for ""containers up to 45 ft""",A -6,What is the significance of the number 9999 in computer programming?,It marks the end of the program,It is the emergency telephone number in Oman,It is the maximum damage or healing number in RPGs,It is a divisor to generate 4-digit decimal recurrences,It is the last possible line number in some older programming languages,E -3,What techniques do AI researchers use to solve problems?,Psychology and linguistics,"Search and mathematical optimization, formal logic, artificial neural networks, and methods based on statistics, probability, and economics",Genetic algorithms and quantum computing,Machine learning and big data analysis,Virtual reality and augmented reality,B -7,What type of case was Bowers v. Baystate Technologies?,Criminal case,Civil case,Administrative case,Appeals case,Class action case,B -7,What are the main purposes of using blasting mats?,To prevent high velocity rock fragments,To create noise and dust during rock blasting,To contain the blast and suppress noise and dust,To stabilize blasting tunnels,To protect structures and the environment from the blast,E -7,What is the key focus of qualitative analysis approaches in safety engineering?,"Estimating probabilities, rates, and/or severity of consequences",Finding causal dependencies between a hazard on system level and failures of individual components,Ensuring that engineered systems provide acceptable levels of safety,Decreasing risk to ALARA levels,Decreasing risk to ALAPA levels,B -6,How are bone marker coordinates calculated in XROMM?,By analyzing brain activity,By measuring heart rate,By using radio-opaque bone markers,By conducting genetic tests,By observing muscle contractions,C -9,What determines the maximum energy loss in a collision between a charged particle and an electron?,The speed of the particle,The mass of the particle,The charge of the particle,The energy of the particle,The direction of the particle,D -9,What is the range of tasks that have been studied in relation to the Dunning-Kruger effect?,Limited to academic tasks such as math and language,Limited to physical tasks such as sports and fitness,Limited to artistic tasks such as painting and music,Wide range of tasks across different domains,Wide range of tasks within a specific domain,D -6,What is the relationship layer added by graph databases?,Ability to store XML documents,Ability to store relational data,Ability to link documents for rapid traversal,Ability to store structured data,Ability to store different objects in a single instance,C -1,"What do superfluids, superconductors, and smectics have in common?",They all have a high melting point,They all have metallic properties,They all possess strong analogies,They all have low boiling points,They all have a high refractive index,C -6,Which region of North America has a long history of cloud seeding?,Southern California,Red Deer Industrial Airport,Santa Barbara County,Central Alberta,Los Angeles County,A -2,What is systems ecology especially concerned with?,The functioning of ecosystems,Interactions and transactions within and between biological and ecological systems,The influence of human interventions on ecosystems,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What is the difference between a molecular design approach and trial-and-error approaches?,A molecular design approach relies on empirical correlations,Trial-and-error approaches manipulate system properties directly,A molecular design approach is based on chemical and physical origins,Trial-and-error approaches are well-described but poorly-understood,A molecular design approach does not require an understanding of system properties,C -5,What is the role of statistics in scientific research?,To manipulate system values,To study statistical models,To collect and organize data,To interpret and present data,To design surveys and experiments,D -4,Which of the following is a highly controversial aspect of climate engineering?,The process of capturing carbon dioxide directly from the ambient air,The risks of interventions due to uncertainties and unforeseen consequences,Accelerating natural weathering by spreading finely ground silicate rock onto surfaces,Reflecting some sunlight back to space,"Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in geological, terrestrial, or ocean reservoirs",B -2,Which sub-fields are included in information theory?,Quantum mechanics and relativity,Genetics and biology,Probability theory and statistics,Thermodynamics and fluid mechanics,Astrophysics and cosmology,C -6,What does the Krull-Schmidt theorem state about the decomposition of a group?,A group can be decomposed into a direct product of finitely many decomposable subgroups.,A group can be decomposed into a direct product of finitely many indecomposable subgroups.,A group can be decomposed into an infinite product of indecomposable subgroups.,A group cannot be decomposed into subgroups.,None of the above,B -6,What is the resistance of alnico alloys to demagnetization called?,Coercivity,Permeability,Susceptibility,Magnetization,Saturation,A -3,What physical phenomena are not explained by the Standard Model?,Baryon asymmetry,Gravity,Dark energy,Dark matter,Neutrino oscillations,C -9,What is the main subject of research regarding self-driving cars?,Environmental consequences,Practical consequences,Lifestyle consequences,All of the above,None of the above,D -7,What technologies are used in the verification and validation processes in the classic development approach?,"Mechanics, electronics, software, and control systems",Simulation and testing technologies,Smart systems and collaboration tools,Product generations and customer demand,Intelligent reporting and data analytics,B -1,Where are bioactive compounds commonly derived from?,Plants only,Animal products only,Plants and animals,Synthetic production only,None of the above,C -3,What is the first step in determining the proper classification of an object?,Analyzing the color of the object,Evaluating the size of the object,Determining the affinities of the object,Describing the attributes of the object,Evaluating the significance of the object,C -4,Which property does a plastics engineer have to address in terms of thermal properties?,Lower use temperature,Electrical properties,Resistance to chemical attack,Outdoor weatherability,Upper use temperature,E -9,Why are riser cables commonly used in modern household gaming PC's?,To improve the performance of the computer motherboard,To add additional expansion cards to the computer,To change the orientation of the computer motherboard,To allow for different positioning of PCI Express Cards and GPU cards in a computer case,To allow for customization and the addition of additional parts to suit the creator or builder needs,D -4,What disciplines are included in package engineering?,"Science, engineering, technology, and management",Marketing and graphic design,Materials science and industrial design,Research and development and manufacturing,Logistics and regulatory,A -4,What are some examples of safety-critical applications that require real-time systems?,Web development,Control of fly-by-wire aircraft,Database management,Data analysis,Video editing,B -8,What type of models yield an exactly-solvable vertex model?,Models with two possible states for each bond,Models with exactly-solvable vertex models,Models with four possible states for each bond,Models with a total energy of the state being the sum of the vertex energies,Solutions of the Yang–Baxter equation with spectral parameters in a tensor product of vector spaces,E -6,What is the role of bacterial viruses in producing RNA probes?,They code for their own RNA polymerases,They bind to viral promoters,They transcribe DNA into RNA,They replicate DNA,They produce ribosomal DNA,A -6,What is the main benefit of integrating system tasks into the load carrying structure in smart intelligent aircraft structures?,Weight reduction,Manufacturing cost reduction,Operational cost reduction,Improvement of the aircraft's life cycle and reduction of maintenance,All of the above,E -9,What is the term used to describe the materials used in ANM structures that have the ability to adjust and change their properties?,Smart skins,Adaptive neural networks,Programmable materials,Neurogenesis Algorithms,Thin film materials,C -3,Who do structural engineers collaborate with in the design process?,Architects,Building services engineers,Both architects and building services engineers,Contractors,All of the above,E -2,What did Hjelmslev propose in his book Prolegomena to a Theory of Language?,"The use of formal grammars to analyze, generate, and explain language",The mathematical relationship between meaning and form in language,The basis of computational linguistics,The study of Chomskyan linguistics,The study of semiotics in language,A -5,What techniques did astronomy early adopt for computational modeling?,Meteorology and geology,Genetics and molecular biology,Computer science and data analysis,Mathematics and statistics,Anthropology and archaeology,D -6,What are the mechanisms used in natural science to try to ensure the validity of scientific advances?,Observation and experimentation,Peer review and repeatability of findings,Measurement and analysis,Hypothesis testing and data collection,Modeling and simulation,B -1,How does exploratory engineering usually result in?,Physical prototypes,Experimental confirmation,Computer simulations,Scientific research,Scientific experiments,C -4,What is the role of a Project Commissioning Engineer?,To design and install systems and components of a building or industrial plant,"To check, inspect, and test every operational component of the project","To guarantee the operability of the unit in terms of performance, reliability, safety, and information traceability",To manage and monitor commissioning activities using IT tools,To provide formal education and certification for Project Commissioning Engineers,D -9,Where is the journal Transactions on Pattern Languages of Programming published?,Cambridge University Press,Oxford University Press,Springer,IEEE Computer Society,ACM Press,C -7,How many domestic and foreign patents has Kim Dong-man published?,50,210,230,1988,1994,A -3,Which character in The King of Fighters has the number 9999 in his name?,Kay-four-nine,K9999,9999,9998,9999 coins,B -4,What is the size of the bio-dome in The Green Planet?,"30,000 square feet","40,000 square feet","50,000 square feet","60,000 square feet","70,000 square feet",D -4,Where do modern approaches to pattern recognition come from?,Statistics and engineering,Machine learning and big data,Data mining and business use,Signal acquisition and processing,Pattern machines and emergent patterns,B -3,What does formal linguistics regard language as arising from?,A historical development,Culture and society,A mathematical relationship between meaning and form,The individual mind,Social interaction,C -1,In which engineering fields does the shear strength of a discontinuity have an impact?,Tunnel engineering,Foundation engineering,Slope engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D -1,What is the main purpose of statistical mechanics?,To study the behavior of particles in equilibrium,To explain the macroscopic behavior of nature using natural laws,To describe the properties of matter in terms of physical laws,To apply statistical methods and probability theory to large assemblies of microscopic entities,To investigate the behavior of microscopic entities based on probability distributions,D -9,What is the purpose of CAE tools in the automotive industry?,To increase product development costs,"To decrease the safety, comfort, and durability of vehicles",To slow down the manufacturing processes,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,What is the role of observation based research in technology brokering?,To create breakthrough innovations in other markets,To bridge distant communities,To diagnose problems with products,To combine previous innovations,To invent completely new products,C -9,Which groups are involved in the promotion of Ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA)?,"Researchers, advocates, and practitioners from nature conservation groups","Researchers, advocates, and practitioners from sustainable development groups","Researchers, advocates, and practitioners from the private sector","Researchers, advocates, and practitioners from the public sector",All of the above,E -9,Which journal is one of the flagship journals of queueing theory?,Queueing Systems,Operations Research,Industrial Engineering,Telecommunication Journal,Traffic Engineering Journal,A -0,What are strategic complements and substitutes in economics and game theory?,"Strategic complements are decisions that mutually reinforce each other, while strategic substitutes are decisions that mutually offset each other.","Strategic complements are decisions that mutually offset each other, while strategic substitutes are decisions that mutually reinforce each other.","Strategic complements are decisions that have no effect on each other, while strategic substitutes are decisions that have a negative effect on each other.","Strategic complements are decisions that have a negative effect on each other, while strategic substitutes are decisions that have no effect on each other.",Strategic complements and substitutes are terms used to describe different types of economic systems.,A -5,What is the role of the German Society for Stem Cell Research in academic teaching?,To organize training programs,To provide scholarships to students,To publish textbooks on stem cell research,To establish stem cell research institutes,To offer online courses on stem cell biology,A -0,Who developed the Gigabit Multimedia Serial Link (GMSL) technology?,Analog Devices,Maxim Integrated,HDMI,DisplayPort,Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2),B -1,Which methods are used in numerical relativity to study the stability of equilibrium spacetimes?,Cauchy methods,Characteristic methods,Regge calculus based methods,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,Where was Valencia Joyner Koomson a Visiting Professor in 2008?,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Howard University,University of Southern California,Boston University,Tufts University,A -5,Which countries have granted patent protection to the ThothX Tower design?,Canada and Germany,United Kingdom and United States,China and India,France and Russia,Australia and Brazil,B -4,What specialized equipment is used in ultrahigh vacuum systems?,Vapor traps,Pumps,Valves,Gauges,Particle accelerators,E -3,Which of the following is not true about the geography of the western steppe?,It is approximately triangular in shape,The line between forest and steppe runs along the eastern side of the Ural Mountains,The line between forest and steppe begins near the mouth of the Volga River,The line between forest and steppe turns south along the western side of the Ural Mountains,The line between forest and steppe begins near the mouth of the Danube,B -9,What does AoT challenge in the field of archaeology?,Long-held theories of cultural evolution,The techniques and processes of modern science and engineering,The irreversible and predetermined consequences of technology,The social and cultural shaping of technological artifacts,The inner logic of technology,A -6,What is one of the main advantages of using virtual environment software?,It provides a low-cost solution for organizations,It allows for realistic military training,It improves brand visibility for corporations and non-profit groups,It reduces the need for physical travel,All of the above,E -6,How has the field of forensic engineering evolved over time?,It has expanded to include the investigation of accidents in the operation of vehicles or machinery,It has become more focused on intellectual property claims,It has shifted its focus to criminal investigations,It has become less relevant in the field of engineering,None of the above,A -3,Where are the Lower Works of the Cambria Iron Company located?,On the west bank of the Conemaugh River,South of downtown Johnstown,On the east bank of the Conemaugh River,On the north side of the Little Conemaugh River,In the 1870s,C -9,What is the standard formulation of quantum mechanics?,The classical treatment of time,The Copenhagen interpretation,The flow of time as malleable and relative,The classical background with a well defined value of time,The conflict between general relativity and quantum mechanics,B -1,What are some examples of impression management behaviors?,Giving gifts,Apologizing,Sharing positive posts on social media,Being honest,Listening actively,C -6,Where are specific study programs in sports engineering and technology becoming more common?,North America,Asia,Africa,Europe,South America,D -7,What was the Japanese Mitsubishi G4M bomber used for in World War II?,To carry small submersibles and submarines for exploration,To resupply U-boats,To extend the reach of Somali pirates,To carry rocket-powered aircraft for kamikaze attacks,To house Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk biplane fighters,D -6,What is a semiconductor physicist mainly differentiated from an electrical engineer by?,Education and training,Work responsibilities,Laws under which they practice,Licensing requirements,Ethical considerations,C -6,Which algorithm can be used to solve the maximum flow problem in the dual graph?,Dynamic time warping (DTW),Graphical time warping (GTW),Binocular stereo depth calculation,Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS),Most max-flow algorithms,E -9,What is the effect of a vacuum on sound propagation?,Sound travels faster in a vacuum,Sound travels slower in a vacuum,Sound does not travel in a vacuum,Sound becomes louder in a vacuum,Sound becomes quieter in a vacuum,E -3,What is the goal outlined by Hilbert in his twelfth problem?,To have number theory operate only with rings,To have number theory operate only with polynomial rings,To have number theory operate only with integer rings,To have number theory operate only with finite fields,To have number theory operate only with algebraic varieties,A -8,What is the main advantage of using ceramic materials for heat resistant tasks?,They are cheaper than metal and polymers,They have a crystalline structure,They are lightweight,They have a glassy structure,They can withstand high temperatures,E -6,How does the shear strength of a discontinuity compare to the shear strength of intact material in between the discontinuities?,The shear strength of a discontinuity is higher,The shear strength of a discontinuity is lower,The shear strength of a discontinuity is equal,The shear strength of a discontinuity has no impact,None of the above,B -2,Which disciplines intersect with modern cryptography?,"Mathematics, computer science, and physics",Computer programming and data analysis,Information security and electrical engineering,Digital signal processing and computer passwords,Data confidentiality and non-repudiation,C -6,What is the term used to describe the dispersion of crystals throughout the bulk material in glass-ceramics?,Nucleation,Growth,Crystallization,Amorphization,Dispersion,B -5,How long did the fuel supply shortage in the UK last?,A few days,A few weeks,A few months,Over a year,None of the above,B -3,Who defined the field of geographic information science in the 1990s?,Michael Goodchild,John Doe,Jane Smith,George Washington,Albert Einstein,A -4,What is the role of the Council of Scientific Research and Development (NCSRD) in the establishment of Pusat Sains Negara?,To create awareness and understanding of science and technology among Malaysians,"To feature themes like environmental odyssey, pathways to discovery, future world, and thinking machines",To establish a National Science Centre,To be perched atop a hill on 8 hectares of landscaped grounds,To conceive the concept of the establishment of a National Science Centre,E -8,What is the current status of the Cambria Iron Company facilities?,Demolished,Operational,Abandoned,Under renovation,National Historic Landmark District,E -1,In which year did Arne Jørgen Aasen defend his thesis for a doctorate?,1979,1966,1983,1972,1995,D -9,"In a group of parallel blocks, how many components need to succeed for the system to succeed?",All components,At least one component,More than half of the components,Exactly half of the components,Two out of three components,E -9,What type of protection can be used to reduce noise exposure?,Eye protection,Respiratory protection,Hearing protection,Hand protection,Foot protection,C -8,What are the three phases in any computer-aided engineering task?,"Pre-processing, analysis solver, and post-processing","Visualization tools, high powered computers, and analysis solver","Post-processing, pre-processing, and analysis solver","Analysis solver, post-processing, and visualization tools","Analysis solver, pre-processing, and post-processing",A -2,What is the purpose of parallel blocks in a reliability block diagram?,To indicate redundant subsystems or components,To demonstrate the failure rate of a component,To visualize the working and failed components in a system,To show the connection between components in a system,To indicate the type of redundancy in a system,A -1,What are some slang terms used to refer to the enunciating voice in an aircraft warning system?,Bitchin' Betty and Barking Bob,Nagging Nora and Hank the Yank,Bitching Betty and Nagging Nora,Barking Bob and Hank the Yank,Bitchin' Betty and Hank the Yank,A -5,What is the role of computer engineers in robotics?,Designing mechanical parts for robots.,Programming robots to perform tasks.,Developing algorithms for robot navigation.,Building circuits for robot sensors.,Testing and debugging robot software.,B -7,What was Rory Cellan-Jones's role in the BBC newsroom?,Producer,Editor,Presenter,Reporter,Researcher,E -9,Who are the authors of the mosaic installed on the north-western wall of the Almaty Television Tower?,Unknown,Famous artists,Local residents,Tourists,Government officials,A -0,What is the purpose of the total operating characteristic (TOC) method?,To compare a Boolean variable versus a rank variable,To measure the ability of an index variable to diagnose presence or absence of a characteristic,To calculate two ratios: hits/(hits + misses) and false alarms/(false alarms + correct rejections),"To generate a two-by-two contingency table with four entries: hits, misses, false alarms, and correct rejections",To reveal all the information that the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) method provides,E -7,"Why did Freeman Dyson choose the title ""Search for Artificial Stellar Sources of Infrared Radiation"" for his 1960 paper?",To describe the search for technosignatures,To exclude radio transmissions from the definition,To focus on astroengineering projects,To propose the construction of Dyson spheres,To study the emission spectrum of star systems,D -1,Which organization provides a description of theoretical computer science?,IEEE,ACM,SIGACT,NSF,NASA,C -2,What are radio-opaque bone markers used for in XROMM?,To create 3D images of bone structures,To calculate accurate bone marker coordinates,To measure heart rate,To study the behavior of birds,To analyze genetic mutations,B -3,Which university was the first to offer a formalized undergraduate degree in wireless engineering in the United States?,Stanford University,MIT,Auburn University,Harvard University,Columbia University,C -4,What are hypertelescopes used for in the detection of technosignatures?,Detecting radio transmissions from extraterrestrial civilizations.,Measuring the amount of infrared radiation in star systems.,Scanning stars for the presence of technosignatures.,Observing the light from extraterrestrial ecumenopolis.,Detecting radiation leakage from astroengineering installations.,C -7,What is the analogy between the transmission coefficient in optics and telecommunications?,The behavior of waves incident on a barrier,The absorption of light in a substance,The passage of light through a substance,The amplitude of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,The intensity of a transmitted wave relative to an incident wave,D -7,What is the purpose of scanning stars for technosignatures?,To discover extraterrestrial civilizations.,To measure the radiation leakage from astroengineering installations.,To detect the light from extraterrestrial ecumenopolis.,To identify possible technosignatures for further investigation.,To alter the orbits of stars around the Galactic Center.,D -2,What is the Convention on Biological Diversity of 2010?,A treaty that bans the use of herbicides in warfare,A treaty that promotes the use of geoengineering techniques,A treaty that regulates the use of weather modification techniques,A treaty that restricts the use of environmental modification techniques,A treaty that encourages international cooperation in weather modification,D -8,What are global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) radio signals used for?,Automatic synchronization of clocks,Commercial radio broadcasting,Setting the time on computers,Accurate indication of local time,Precisely distributing time signals,E -7,Which countries explicitly reference Ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA) in their strategies for adaptation to climate change?,All countries that are parties to the Paris Agreement,Countries that have experienced climate hazards,Countries with high levels of biodiversity,Countries that have implemented community-based adaptation,Countries that have implemented green infrastructure,A -4,What type of functions are not considered algebraic?,Exponential functions,Logarithmic functions,Trigonometric functions,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What are the risks that affect the competitiveness of the company?,"Unanticipated competition, privacy, intellectual property right problems, and unit sales that are less than forecast.",Unexpected changes in costs from those budgeted.,The amount of specialization of the software planned.,Unexpected development costs.,Security holes and privacy invasions.,A -8,"What is the role of statistics in scientific, industrial, or social problems?",To analyze data,To collect data,To manipulate data,To interpret data,To present data,D -2,What factors contribute to production decisions being strategic complements?,Strong aggregate decreasing returns to scale and high own-price elasticity of demand curves.,Strong aggregate increasing returns to scale and low own-price elasticity of demand curves.,Weak aggregate increasing returns to scale and high own-price elasticity of demand curves.,Weak aggregate decreasing returns to scale and low own-price elasticity of demand curves.,Strong aggregate increasing returns to scale and high own-price elasticity of demand curves.,B -2,What is the benefit of using a new salt for each password instance?,It reduces the burden on users,It increases the efficiency of the attack,It protects passwords from being cracked using precomputed tables,It makes the database more secure,It ensures that each password has a unique hash value,C -0,What is the purpose of using a salt in cryptography?,To make passwords more difficult to remember,To protect passwords from being cracked using precomputed tables,To increase the cryptographic strength of a password,To encrypt data using a one-way function,To make the database more secure,B -8,What does the process of applied economics often involve?,A reduction in the level of abstraction of economic theory,An increase in the level of complexity of economic concepts,The use of abstract mathematical models,The exploration of philosophical aspects of economics,None of the above,A -10,What is the focus of ISO TC 279 in terms of innovation?,Newness,Improvement,Spread of ideas or technologies,Development of more-effective products,Introduction of new goods or services,C -4,Where do the three existing degrees in dance science exist?,University of Bedfordshire,University of Wolverhampton,Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London,"University of Bedfordshire, University of Wolverhampton, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London","University of Bedfordshire, University of Wolverhampton",D -3,What is the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Excellence in Science Award?,An award for women who have made significant contributions to biology and medicine,An award for women who have made outstanding contributions to the field of biochemistry,An award for women who have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of experimental biology,An award for women who have made significant contributions to the field of neuroscience,An award for women who have made exceptional advancements in the field of science,E -1,Which disciplines are involved in conservation science?,"Materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering",Art history and anthropology,Biology,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What is the purpose of developing specific experiment designs?,To collect and organize data,To manipulate system values,To study statistical models,To analyze and interpret data,To collect data when census data is unavailable,B -3,In which country did the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences promote vocational skills?,United States,England,Scotland,Australia,None of the above,A -7,What other types of self-driving vehicles may decrease car use and congestion?,Self-driving cars,Self-driving buses,Self-driving bicycles,Self-driving motorcycles,Self-driving trains,B -7,What do acoustic engineers do in acoustic consultancy?,Specialize in architectural acoustics,Work with environmental light,Focus on vibration control,Design concert halls,Develop hearing protection devices,A -5,What tools and software might a product engineer use?,AutoCad and DataConductor,CATIA and Solidworks,PTC Creo and Labview,Unigraphics and JMP,All of the above,E -2,Which formal ontology is a business reference ontology?,BFO – Basic Formal Ontology,GFO – General Formal Ontology,BORO – Business Objects Reference Ontology,CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model,Cyc,C -2,What topic was added to theoretical computer science with Claude Shannon's mathematical theory of communication?,Quantum computation,Algorithmic game theory,Cryptography,Information theory,Computational biology,D -5,What is the impact of effective commissioning on a project?,"Fulfillment of schedule, costs, safety, and quality requirements",Design and installation of powerful IT tools for the project,Guaranteeing adequate information traceability,Ensuring the safe and orderly handover of the unit from the constructor to the owner,Training of Project Commissioning Engineers,A -9,What behavior is exhibited in nonlinear systems with limit cycles?,Stable equilibrium,Chaotic behavior,Exponential growth,Periodic oscillations,Constant dynamics,D -8,What are some skills employed in sanitary engineering?,Plumbing and fire protection,Treatment of waste water,Removal of garbage from inhabited areas,Assuring a supply of healthy drinking water,All of the above,E -0,What important concept did Richard Bellman introduce in 1953?,Calculus,Statistics,Dynamic programming,Linear algebra,Geometry,C -8,What did astronomers report in February 2023 after scanning 820 stars?,The detection of 8 possible technosignatures for follow-up studies.,The construction of a Dyson sphere by life forms dwelling near a Sun-like star.,The search for artificial stellar sources of infrared radiation.,The measurement of radiation leakage from astroengineering installations.,The light from an extraterrestrial ecumenopolis.,A -9,What did suppliers focus on during the fuel supply shortage?,Premium grades,Super unleaded and diesel,Standard grades,Unleaded 95 RON petrol and diesel,Super unleaded and standard grades,C -9,Which of the following is NOT an example of a plant bioactive compound?,Polyphenols,Phytosterols,Carotenoids,Prebiotics,Caffeine,D -0,What is the Mathematics Subject Classification (MSC)?,A classification scheme used by mathematics journals to classify research papers,A database of mathematical research papers and articles,A collaborative effort between Mathematical Reviews and Zentralblatt MATH,A system for labeling mathematical disciplines,A hierarchical scheme with three levels of structure,A -4,Which species of fly is known as a green bottle fly?,Musca domestica,Phaenicia sericata,Lucilia sericata,Calliphora vicina,Lucilia mexicana,E -4,What did a CBS News investigation of Woz U cast doubts on?,Content quality,Student enrollment,Curriculum affordability,Campus facilities,Faculty credentials,A -5,What is the purpose of designing buildings to resist strong winds?,To prevent damage and destruction,To create a comfortable wind climate,To generate wind energy,To study air pollution near buildings,To analyze wind patterns in the natural environment,A -8,What is the analogy used to describe the work of a mathematical modeler with PottersWheel?,A sculptor shaping clay,A painter creating a masterpiece,A chef preparing a dish,A potter modeling pottery,A carpenter building furniture,D -0,What is the purpose of controlled vocabularies in library and information science?,To restrict the use of synonyms and homographs,To allow for more flexibility in tagging information,To create confusion by using different terms for the same concept,To increase the number of search results,To improve the accuracy of search retrieval,E -6,What did Feynman consider to be the most compact statement of physics?,Classical mechanics,Thermodynamics,Statistical mechanics,The existence of atoms,The laws of thermodynamics,D -2,Where were the experiments conducted which found the temperature of cooled atoms to be below the theoretical limit?,"National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg",Johns Hopkins University,Stanford University,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,California Institute of Technology,A -5,How can errors caused by local attraction be negated?,By using a special compass with no local attraction,By avoiding the use of iron-made surveying instruments,By observing bearings from both ends of the line,By measuring the amount of deviation of the needle,By using magnetic rocks as reference points,C -2,What factor quantifies the process of network evolution?,Number of links,Average degree,Number of nodes,Phase transition,Network topology,B -6,What is the main objective of BEinGRID in grid computing?,Business Experiments,Grid computing platform,Open-source software,UK e-research community,University of Virginia,A -6,What information can be obtained through microfading technology?,Information about the chemical composition of dyes,Information about the aging of cultural materials,Information about the light-fastness of cultural objects,Information about the kinetics of color change,Information about the reflectance spectra of objects,D -6,Are self-driving cars likely to decrease or increase individual car use?,Decrease,Increase,No impact,Unclear,Insufficient data,D -5,What is the difference between calcium aluminates and Portland cements during hydration?,"Calcium aluminates release calcium hydroxide, while Portland cements do not","Calcium aluminates do not release calcium hydroxide, while Portland cements do",Both calcium aluminates and Portland cements release calcium hydroxide,Neither calcium aluminates nor Portland cements release calcium hydroxide,The release of calcium hydroxide depends on the specific conditions,B -6,What is the theoretical definition of the reliability function?,The probability of failure at time t,The probability of success at time t,The probability of availability at time t,The probability of maintainability at time t,The probability of testing at time t,B -1,How are blasting mats used in quarries and construction sites?,They are placed over the blasting area to prevent high velocity rock fragments,They are used to create noise and dust during rock blasting,They are attached to structures to contain the blast,They are used to stabilize blasting tunnels,They are used in patterns designed to direct the discharge from the explosion,A -2,What happens to programs that pass the verifier in eBPF?,They are rejected,They are interpreted for native execution performance,They are loaded as kernel modules,They are run outside the kernel,They are JIT compiled for native execution performance,E -2,What are the criteria and methods used in natural science?,Social mechanisms and peer review,Quality control and repeatability of findings,Empirical evidence and scientific theory,"Validity, accuracy, and prediction",All of the above,E -3,What materials are related to corrosion engineering?,Metals and ceramics,Cement and composite materials,Conductive materials and non-metallics,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,When did Valencia Joyner Koomson become an associate professor at Tufts University?,2005,2011,2004,1998,2003,B -0,What is the difference between mutual knowledge and common knowledge?,"Mutual knowledge requires all agents to be aware of the knowledge, while common knowledge does not.","Mutual knowledge is accidental, while common knowledge is deliberate.","All common knowledge is mutual knowledge, but not all mutual knowledge is common knowledge.","Mutual knowledge is based on rational assumptions, while common knowledge is based on random events.","Mutual knowledge can only arise accidentally, while common knowledge can only arise deliberately.",C -2,How many engineers and professionals does EIL have as of March 2021?,200,600,1200,2400,2800,D -1,Which hardware vendors do not provide complete technical documentation for some of their products?,Intel,AMD,Nvidia,Microsoft,Apple,C -2,What are the sources of energy required for the formation of magma oceans?,The radioactive decay of aluminium-26,Accretionary impacts,Core formation,All of the above,None of the above,D -2,Which organization pioneered the concept of technology assessment (TA) in parliamentary decision-making processes?,European Parliament,Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) of the US Congress,European Parliamentary Technology Assessment (EPTA),UK Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology,EPTA Council,B -2,Which of the following terms is used to report good braking action?,Bad,Medium,Nil,Poor,Good,E -8,How high is the mosaic installed on the north-western wall of the Almaty Television Tower?,4 meters,6 meters,8 meters,10 meters,12 meters,C -7,Which award is given annually to a woman who has made outstanding contributions to astronomy within five years of earning a doctorate degree?,Peter B. Wagner Memorial Award for Women in Atmospheric Sciences,Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy,Elizabeth Blackwell Medal,Ruth I. Michler Memorial Prize,Centennial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching,B -0,What is the discipline of engineering concerned with?,Management and leadership,Product and process control,Quality assurance and control,Continuous improvement techniques,Risk management,C -7,In what year did The Mathematics Genealogy Project (MGP) start operating under the auspices of the American Mathematical Society?,2002,2003,2005,1997,1999,B -3,What is the term for the transformation from a set of disconnected nodes to a fully connected network?,Node connection,Network transformation,Topology change,Link addition,Network evolution,E -9,What are some of the tools used in wind engineering?,Atmospheric models and geographic information systems,Atmospheric boundary layer wind tunnels,Computational fluid dynamics models,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What are the requirements for a hypothesis to be regarded as a scientific theory?,Verification through scientific methods,Social mechanisms of quality control,Peer review and repeatability of findings,"Validity, accuracy, and prediction",All of the above,E -3,What are some challenges faced by plastics engineers?,Difficulty in quantifying mechanical properties of plastics,Designing products that meet certain specifications,Keeping costs to a minimum,Addressing outdoor weatherability,All of the above,E -2,Who popularized the broken windows theory in the 1990s?,James Q. Wilson,George L. Kelling,William Bratton,Rudy Giuliani,New York City,C -1,How is reliability defined in the context of systems engineering?,The ability of a system or component to function at a specified moment,The ability of a system or component to function without failure,The ability of a system or component to function under stated conditions,The ability of a system or component to function for a specified period of time,The ability of a system or component to function with high levels of uncertainty,D -9,What problem did Michel Rolle solve in his publication in 1682?,Difficult and unsolved problem in algebra,Difficult and unsolved problem in geometry,Difficult and unsolved problem in number theory,Difficult and unsolved problem in calculus,Difficult and unsolved problem in Diophantine analysis,E -4,Which university hosts an annual summer school in logic and formal epistemology?,Harvard University,Stanford University,Carnegie Mellon University,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,"University of California, Berkeley",C -4,What is one possible reason for mutual knowledge to arise in a co-operation game?,The players independently discover this mutual knowledge.,The random event determines the payoff matrix.,The expected course of the game.,The rational assumptions made by the players.,The failure to design the game properly.,A -9,What happens to the modulus of deformation when the shear strength of discontinuities is low?,It increases,It decreases,It remains unchanged,It becomes elastic,None of the above,B -8,What is the proposed Building Safety Bill aimed at?,Implementing post Grenfell Tower fire inquiry recommendations,Ensuring better safety in the erection of future higher-risk buildings,Improving management of existing higher-risk block of flats and student accommodation,All of the above,None of the above,D -7,What is the function of sodium nitrite as a heat transfer medium?,Cooling agent,Insulator,Solvent,Conductor,Lubricant,D -8,What is the function of a vacuum pump in relation to a bell jar?,To hold the bell jar in place,To create a vacuum inside the jar,To release air into the jar,To create sound vibrations,To remove dust from the jar,B -1,Who is considered the founder of modern theoretical astronomy?,Ptolemy,Johannes Kepler,Isaac Newton,Galileo Galilei,Nicolaus Copernicus,B -8,What is the objective of using automation and robotics in industrial and production engineering?,Improve efficiency,Increase productivity,Reduce human error,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What are the main actors involved in crowdfunding?,Project initiators and supporters,Project initiators and investors,Project initiators and crowdfunding platforms,Project initiators and regulatory organizations,Project initiators and government agencies,C -6,What are some examples of anticipated technological problems?,Building bridges and tunnels,Creating artificial organs,Designing computer algorithms,Developing new drugs,Genetic modification and climate change,E -7,What is the data rate in the uplink direction in GMSL?,Higher than the downlink direction,Equal to the downlink direction,Lower than the downlink direction,Not specified in the provided information,Bidirectional data rate,C -8,"What is the importance of an ""end-to-end"" view of quality in IT services?",It ensures the consideration of quality attributes from management to operation,It facilitates the necessary integration of methods and tools from different disciplines,It enables the identification and prevention of defects in the delivery of IT services,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What is the purpose of data acquisition and presentation in methods engineering?,To select projects with low production costs.,To select projects with high production costs.,To analyze the cost and profit ratio of a product.,To collect and present data for analysis.,To develop an ideal method based on data analysis.,D -2,What is the classification for classical differential geometry?,53,53A,53A45,64,53A48,B -1,Why is maintenance engineering becoming more important?,The Industrial Revolution,Increasing complexity of equipment and structures,Rising costs of maintenance,Advancements in technology,Globalization,B -8,Which European Commission Executive Vice President is one of the co-chairs of the Trade and Technology Council?,Margrethe Vestager,Valdis Dombrovskis,Phil Hogan,Antony Blinken,Gina Raimondo,A -3,What are the technology interventions or impact levels in gerontechnology?,"Enhancement & satisfaction, prevention & engagement","Compensation & assistance, care and care organisation",All of the above,None of the above,"Health & self-esteem, housing & activities of daily living",C -3,What is another name for the thin film materials used in specialized sensors?,Smart skins,Postdoctoral research associates,Neurogenesis Algorithms,Los Alamos National Laboratory,ANM structures,A -6,What are the themes featured in the exhibition galleries of Pusat Sains Negara?,An environmental odyssey,Pathways to discovery,Future world,Thinking machines,All of the above,E -9,How does open-source appropriate technology differ from conventional design/patenting of technologies?,Open-source appropriate technology does not consider environmental aspects,Open-source appropriate technology is not licensed and distributed freely,Open-source appropriate technology does not involve continuous peer-review,Open-source appropriate technology does not provide lower costs,Open-source appropriate technology does not enable the end to predatory intellectual property lock-in,E -2,What is the formulation of the graph removal lemma?,"For a given graph H, there exists ϵ>0 such that for any n-vertex graph G with fewer than δn^h subgraphs isomorphic to H, it is possible to eliminate all copies of H by removing at most ϵn^2 edges from G.","For a given graph H, there exists ϵ>0 such that for any graph G with o(n^h) subgraphs isomorphic to H, it is possible to eliminate all copies of H by removing o(n^2) edges from G.","For a given graph H, there exists ϵ>0 such that for any graph G with fewer than δn^h subgraphs isomorphic to H, it is possible to eliminate all copies of H by removing ϵn^2 edges from G.","For a given graph H, there exists ϵ>0 such that for any n-vertex graph G with o(n^h) subgraphs isomorphic to H, it is possible to eliminate all copies of H by removing ϵn^2 edges from G.","For a given graph H, there exists ϵ>0 such that for any graph G with fewer than δn^h subgraphs isomorphic to H, it is possible to eliminate all copies of H by removing o(n^2) edges from G.",A -9,What are some examples of virtual environment software uses?,Military training simulators,Virtual classrooms,Branding channels for products and services,Virtual events and tradeshows,All of the above,E -1,Which organizations can make requests to ISO/TC 37?,Only member organizations and liaisons,Any stakeholder through member organizations or liaisons,"Only experts from industry, academia, and business",Only delegates of national standards institutions,Only stakeholders involved in localization and translation industry,B -1,In which field did Jeongbin John Kim conduct research at NASA Ames Research Center?,Turbulence and Transition Physics,Aerospace Engineering,Mechanical Engineering,Computational Science,Numerical Simulation,A -6,What is the significance of site-specific architecture in the Neolithic period?,They were made for decorative purposes,They were made with modern materials,They were dedicated to religion or social practices,They were built using advanced construction techniques,They were designed by famous architects,C -8,Which methods have been used in numerical relativity besides Cauchy methods?,Characteristic methods,Regge calculus based methods,Both characteristic and Regge calculus based methods,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,"What distinguishes thermo- and photostimulated exoelectron emission (TSEE, PSEE)?",Untreated samples,Phosphorescence,Thermoluminescence,Photostimulated luminescence,Heating or longwave illumination,E -4,Who is considered the father of poroelastic medium?,Poromechanics,Karl von Terzaghi,Maurice Anthony Biot,Maurice Anthony Biot and Karl von Terzaghi,Maurice Anthony Biot and Poromechanics,C -8,What is the purpose of technology assessment (TA) in parliamentary decision-making processes?,To provide impartial analysis and reports of developments in bioethics and biotechnology,To promote the use of technology in parliamentary decision-making processes,"To advise parliaments on public health, environment and energy, ICTs, and R&D policy",To conduct research on the economic impact of new sciences and technologies,To strengthen the links between parliamentary bodies in Europe,A -3,"What is the purpose of the ""cap and trade"" system?",To reduce the cost of manufacturing,To trade pollution credits,To increase pollutant emissions,To remove pollutants from stacks and pipes,To control pollution levels independently,B -1,What is the basis of structural engineering theory?,Applied physical laws,Empirical knowledge,Structural performance of different materials,Geometries of structures,All of the above,E -4,Which mathematical concept is used to express the relation between two fields?,Field theory,Set theory,Group theory,Ring theory,Lattice theory,A -6,On what kind of projects do methods engineers typically work?,Projects with low production costs.,Projects with high production costs.,Projects with high profit ratios.,Projects with low quality issues.,Projects with high quality issues.,B -2,Which organization named Richard B. Wells as a Senior Member in 2001?,University of Idaho,Iowa State University,Stanford University,Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers,"Moscow, Idaho",D -3,What is the connection between pattern recognition and business use?,Pattern recognition focuses more on the signal,Pattern recognition is used in data mining,Pattern recognition is used in data compression,Pattern recognition has a stronger connection to business use,There is no connection between pattern recognition and business use,B -7,How does Design-to-Cost (DTC) differ from Design-to-value?,"DTC focuses on reducing the total cost of ownership, while Design-to-value focuses on reaching a defined cost.","DTC considers cost as a design parameter, while Design-to-value considers value delivered to the customer.","DTC captures cost considerations in extended requirements specifications, while Design-to-value captures cost during the complete development cycle.","DTC is a systematic approach, while Design-to-value is a technique.","DTC is about cost control, while Design-to-value is about cost reduction.",B -4,What is the difference between a bell jar and a vacuum chamber?,Bell jars can create stronger vacuums,Vacuum chambers are made of glass,Bell jars are used for sound experiments,Bell jars are used for display purposes,Vacuum chambers are more commonly used in laboratories,E -8,Who helped Cunningham in gathering data on prime Cunningham numbers?,A. J. C. Cunningham,Fermat,Mersenne,H. H. Bauer,Pythagoras,D -6,What is the rule of thumb in transition metal chemistry for characterizing and predicting the stability of metal complexes?,8-electron rule,16-electron rule,18-electron rule,24-electron rule,32-electron rule,C -8,What is the proposed new name for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI)?,The Search for Artificial Stellar Sources of Infrared Radiation,The Search for Extraterrestrial Life,The Search for Intelligent Life,The Search for Technosignatures,The Search for Astroengineering Projects,D -7,What is the role of water in inverse topology hexagonal phases?,It fills the voids between the hexagonally packed cylinders,It forms spherical micelles,It dissolves the hydrocarbon chains,It stabilizes the cylindrical aggregates,It forms stable microemulsions,A -4,Which industry was among the first customers for time signals?,Churches,Seaports,Railways,Residential use,Business use,C -6,Which field does digital image analysis make heavy use of?,Pattern recognition,Digital geometry,Signal processing,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What are some examples of virtual environment software?,Virtual reality games,Virtual classrooms,Virtual event platforms,Virtual chat applications,Virtual simulation programs,C -0,What is the main difference between electronic engineering and electrical engineering?,"Electronic engineering focuses on the use of active components, while electrical engineering focuses on passive devices.","Electronic engineering focuses on power electronics, while electrical engineering focuses on analog electronics.","Electronic engineering focuses on consumer electronics, while electrical engineering focuses on telecommunications.","Electronic engineering focuses on robotics, while electrical engineering focuses on control systems.","Electronic engineering focuses on embedded systems, while electrical engineering focuses on computer engineering.",A -5,What is the advantage of creating Ge-V during diamond growth compared to ion implantation?,Higher lattice strain,Lower lattice strain,Higher ZPL frequency,Lower ZPL frequency,No difference in lattice strain,B -8,What is the focus of George H. Denton's current project?,Geological history of ice sheets and glaciers,Volcanic eruptions,Plate tectonics,Meteorology,Antarctic Ice Sheet,E -6,What aspects of the Solar System does the history of theoretical astronomy cover?,The study of Earth and its atmosphere,The exploration of other planets and moons,The formation and evolution of the Solar System,The study of cosmic rays and radiation,The search for extraterrestrial life,C -0,What is bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) used for?,Estimating body temperature,Measuring heart rate,Estimating body composition,Measuring blood pressure,Estimating lung capacity,C -4,When did shipbuilding at the Haverton Hill shipyard end?,1918,1969,1979,1989,1999,C -2,Which city carried out its strategic urban planning process between 1982 and 1984?,San Francisco,Barcelona,Amsterdam,Lisbon,Toronto,A -9,What was the John J. Turin Memorial Service Award named after?,John J. Turin Memorial Award,John J. Turin,Ritter Astrophysical Research Center,University of Toledo,Ohio,B -2,What is the purpose of a forensic engineering investigation?,To locate cause or causes of failure,To improve performance or life of a component,To assist a court in determining the facts of an accident,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What can be obtained through microfading technology?,Light-stability information directly from objects,Color changes in objects of art,Information about the chemical characterization of dyes,Light damage analysis on cultural objects,Information about the kinetics of color change,C -6,What is the process of converting primary energy sources into energy carriers called?,Energy conversion processes,Primary energy sources conversion,Energy carrier transformation,Primary energy conversion,Secondary energy conversion,A -2,What are the key concepts of sustainable construction?,Maximizing the use of non-toxic materials,Reducing and reusing resources,Analyzing the life-cycle cost of construction,Protecting the natural environment,Minimizing waste and maximizing profit,C -1,What is the relationship between theoretical linguistics and applied linguistics?,They are completely unrelated fields,Theoretical linguistics is a sub-field of applied linguistics,Applied linguistics is a sub-field of theoretical linguistics,They are two separate but related fields,Theoretical linguistics is a practical application of applied linguistics,D -7,What factors are considered in technical forecasting in transportation engineering?,"Trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and route assignment","Auto ownership, trip chaining, and land use forecasting","Safety protocols, geometric design requirements, and signal timing","Operations planning, logistics, and network analysis",All of the above,A -2,What are the domains of human activity in gerontechnology?,Health and self-esteem,Housing and activities of daily living,Communication and governance,Mobility and transport,All of the above,E -2,What are some tasks involved in project engineering?,Performing calculations and writing specifications,Reviewing equipment proposals and evaluating equipment,"Preparing various lists, such as equipment and materials lists",Creating drawings such as electrical and piping diagrams,All of the above,E -4,Which of the following is a focus area of sustainable engineering?,Space exploration,Internet of Things,Food production,Artificial intelligence,Virtual reality,C -7,What did the domestication of animals provide some cultures with?,Grains,Milk and dairy products,Meat,Fruits and vegetables,Seafood,B -3,Which of the following is NOT an example of a bioactive compound?,Phytoestrogens,Polyphenols,Glucosinolates,Probiotics,Dithiolthiones,D -5,What type of data is transported in the uplink (reverse) direction in GMSL?,High data rate,Low data rate,Bidirectional audio,Ethernet,Unidirectional video,B -7,Which field will more likely focus on preparing environmental impact assessments?,Environmental engineering,Environmental engineering science,Both fields equally,Neither field,Not mentioned in the text,A -9,What is the term for the branch of linguistics that focuses on practical aspects of language?,Theoretical linguistics,General linguistics,Applied linguistics,Internal linguistics,External linguistics,C -3,What is an example of an old document that follows the FAQ format?,The Discovery of Witches,The Origin of FAQ,The Catechism of Matthew Hopkins,The List of Questions and Answers,The Ancient Queries Book,A -3,What happens to e-waste when it ends up in landfills?,It releases harmful chemicals into the soil and water supply,It decomposes naturally without causing any harm,It is recycled and turned into new devices,It has no impact on the environment,It is safely disposed of without any negative consequences,A -5,Which set of fields does applied economics belong to?,The core fields of economics,The fields of economic history and development,The fields of business practices and national policy making,The fields of demographic and labor economics,None of the above,A -5,What role does economics play in plastics engineering?,No role at all,A minor role,An important role,An essential role,A dominant role,C -5,Which equations in Maxwell's paper became known as Maxwell's equations?,The twenty equations in part III,The vectorized set of equations in 1884,The equations from his 1861 paper,The equations derived from his experiments,The equations in his paper on electromagnetism,A -0,What are the two main branches of natural science?,Astronomy and Chemistry,Biology and Earth Science,Physics and Mathematics,Chemistry and Physics,Biology and Physics,E -1,What does the total operating characteristic (TOC) method consider for each threshold?,The presence or absence of a characteristic,The value of the index variable,The hits and misses,The false alarms and correct rejections,The two-by-two contingency table,E -4,What is the title used for building control officers?,Building inspector,Building control surveyor,Building control officer,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,Who proposed the program to prove the consistency of foundational theories?,David Hilbert,Kurt Gödel,Gerhard Gentzen,Georg Cantor,Alfred Tarski,A -5,What is one potential disadvantage of submerged floating tunnels?,They are not stable during seismic disturbances,They are vulnerable to submarine traffic,They are more expensive to build than conventional bridges or tunnels,They cannot be built in deep water,They have limited structural performance,B -3,"Who introduced ""chindōgu"" to the English-speaking world?",Dan Papia,Kenji Kawakami,Tokyo Journal,Japanese home-shopping magazine,English language book,A -1,When was the Safety in Mines Research Establishment (SMRE) established?,1921,1924,1956,1959,1995,B -5,What is the purpose of environmental engineering science?,To combine engineering with environmental science,To assist in building treatment facilities,To mitigate air pollution from specific point sources,"To study the biological, chemical, and physical sciences",To provide a multidisciplinary approach to solving environmental problems,E -9,What types of quantities must be conserved according to the principle used in the fundamental analysis of transport phenomena?,The sum of mass and charge,The sum of energy and momentum,"The sum of mass, energy, charge, momentum, and angular momentum","The sum of mass, energy, and charge","The sum of mass, energy, and momentum",C -5,What other scientific disciplines is geographic information science related to?,Physics and chemistry,Geography and geology,Biology and ecology,Information science and computer science,Mathematics and statistics,D -5,Which statement is true about virtual environment software?,It is only used for advanced military training,It is only used for virtual classrooms,It is only used for branding channels,It is only used for virtual events and tradeshows,None of the above,E -3,What is the purpose of the oxygen removing column in a glovebox?,To remove solvents from gases,To create a vacuum chamber,To protect the user's hands,To work with radioactive materials,To remove oxygen from the gas,E -5,What can bitumen be further upgraded into after froth treatments?,High viscosity bitumen,Bitumen with high levels of contaminants,Synthetic crude oil,Naphtha solvent,Water-based solvent,C -4,Where did Hugo Zapałowicz conduct geological and flora research?,Africa,Asia,North America,South America,Australia,D -4,What type of degree do electrical engineers typically hold?,Computer science degree,Mechanical engineering degree,Electrical engineering degree,Chemical engineering degree,Civil engineering degree,C -5,What is an example of a script that does not require complex text layout?,Arabic alphabet,Brahmic family scripts,Thai alphabet,Latin alphabet,Chinese characters,D -4,What is the role of bioactive compounds in human health?,They are responsible for changes in health status,They prevent diseases,They fulfill basic nutritional needs,They regulate the FDA,None of the above,A -1,What is the difference between databases and search engines?,Databases provide more comprehensive coverage and retrieval quality than search engines,Search engines provide more comprehensive coverage and retrieval quality than databases,Databases and search engines have the same coverage and retrieval qualities,Databases and search engines have different retrieval qualities but similar coverage,Databases and search engines have different coverage but similar retrieval qualities,E -6,What is an example of an independent research collection?,Natural history museum,Botanical garden,Zoological State Collection Munich,University research institution,Private collector,C -6,When did the study of the history of science become a more prominent academic discipline?,Before World War I,After World War I,After World War II,During the Cold War,During the Space Age,C -5,What marked the first sea voyage from America to Europe?,Clermont,Savannah,Titanic,Mayflower,Santa Maria,B -9,What technology does GMSL use for video distribution in cars?,Ethernet,HDMI,DisplayPort,Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2),GMSL Serializer,E -5,What degrees do maintenance engineers usually hold?,Mechanical Engineering,Industrial Engineering,Maintenance Engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,What aspects have other studies on the Dunning-Kruger effect focused on?,"Physical abilities, emotional intelligence, and creativity","Critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving","Memory, attention, and cognitive flexibility","Leadership skills, negotiation, and conflict resolution","Mathematical reasoning, scientific knowledge, and teamwork",B -5,Give an example of a famous early application of pure mathematics.,Isaac Newton's discovery of calculus,Newton's laws of motion,Apollonius' study of conic sections,Cantor's theory of infinite sets,Introduction of non-Euclidean geometries,C -9,What educational levels offer home economics courses?,Secondary school or high school,Continuing education,Primary level,All of the above,None of the above,D -8,What is the process of developing a design called?,Designing,Creating,Constructing,Planning,Producing,A -8,What is the relationship between structural engineers and other designers?,Structural engineers work independently of other designers,Structural engineers rely on architects for all design decisions,Structural engineers collaborate with other designers to integrate their designs,Structural engineers have no interaction with other designers,Structural engineers are responsible for all design decisions,C -4,What is the approximate distribution of amino acid x in all positions among all sequenced proteins?,It is the percentage of sequences with residue x at position i,It is the probability of finding amino acid x at position i,It is the average distribution of amino acids in a protein,It is the energy released upon perturbation of amino acid distribution,It is the degree of evolutionary dependence between residues,D -4,What is the vector number for a general protection fault interrupt?,0Dh,13h,10h,0Ah,0Fh,B -7,When was the Management Engineering Department established in Istanbul Technical University?,1908,1957,1982,1927,1977,C -0,What is the branch of engineering dealing with sound and vibration?,Chemical engineering,Mechanical engineering,Acoustical engineering,Electrical engineering,Civil engineering,C -1,Who approves Approved Inspectors in England and Wales?,Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors,Chartered Institute of Building,Chartered Association of Building Engineers,Construction Industry Council,"Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government",D -5,What is the role of a quality engineer in supplier quality?,Auditing suppliers,Performing root cause and corrective action at their facility,Overseeing root cause and corrective action,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,What is the focus of the NIST project on CAPE systems?,Developing new manufacturing technologies,Improving the efficiency of manufacturing systems,Enhancing computer-aided engineering environments,Designing new manufacturing processes,Creating software tools for engineers,C -4,What is the state of balance called when the Eddington luminosity is reached?,Hydrodynamic equilibrium,Stellar wind,Hydrostatic equilibrium,Radiation-driven equilibrium,Gravity equilibrium,C -6,What are the objects of study in modern mathematics?,Abstract objects,Physical objects,Biological objects,Chemical objects,All of the above,A -4,What is the role of sustainable engineering in cleaning up polluted waste sites?,Planning projects to reduce environmental and social impacts,"Restoring natural environments such as forests, lakes, streams, and wetlands",Providing medical care to those in need,Minimizing and responsibly disposing of waste,Improving industrial processes to eliminate waste,D -4,What is the use of CAE in the automotive industry?,To reduce product development costs,"To improve the safety, comfort, and durability of vehicles",To improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What does methods efficiency engineering focus on?,Increasing quality and reliability.,Lowering costs through productivity improvement.,Increasing costs through productivity improvement.,Lowering quality and reliability.,Increasing costs and reliability.,B -0,What is the purpose of the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act?,To increase the number of women in computer and mathematical occupations,To encourage women to participate in entrepreneurial programs,To amend the Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act,To support women in extending their focus beyond the laboratory,To authorize the National Science Foundation,B -6,What enables quick visual identification of significant changes in a volcano plot?,Geographical coordinates,Low p values,High fold change,Statistical significance,Gene expression levels,B -4,What is another name used for the propagation constant?,Phase constant,Frequency constant,Wavelength constant,Amplitude constant,Speed constant,A -9,What is the function of sodium nitrite in fish products?,Speed up cooking,Enhance flavor,Inhibit bacterial growth,Add color,Increase texture,C -3,What falls within the field of sanitary engineering?,Aesthetic concerns and landscaping,Environmental conservation as it pertains to plants and animals,The study of closed systems,"Plumbing, fire protection, and hydraulics","Microbiology, pathology, and environmental science",D -9,What is the impact of advanced electronics in clothing technology?,No significant impact,Higher cost of clothing,Development of wearable technology,Decreased popularity of fashion industry,Decreased use of man-made materials,C -6,What are the conditions for the grand canonical ensemble?,"Fixed temperature, volume, and chemical potential","Fixed temperature, pressure, and entropy","Fixed energy, volume, and number of particles","Fixed temperature, volume, and number of particles","Fixed pressure, volume, and particle number",A -2,Where is the largest herbarium in the world located?,Paris,London,Berlin,New York,Tokyo,A -6,What methods and tools are integrated into quality engineering for IT services?,Enterprise architecture-management and software quality management,Software product management and information security management,IT service management and systems engineering,Software engineering and statistical process control,Quality management and planning tools,A -6,What type of software are providers of virtual environments typically?,Hardware-based,Software as a Service (SaaS)-based,Open-source software,Free software,Proprietary software,B -2,Which of Rory Cellan-Jones's relatives is also a film director?,His father,His mother,His half-brother,His cousin,His uncle,C -1,What is the definition of stranded assets in financial risk management?,Assets that have suffered from unanticipated or premature write-downs,Assets that are carried at more than their recoverable amount,Assets that have become obsolete or non-performing,Assets that are converted to liabilities,Assets that are recorded on the balance sheet as a loss of profit,B -1,Which organisations have funded ArCHIAM's research?,"Aga Khan Trust for Culture, UNESCO and World Bank","British Council, European Union and United Nations","Ministry of Culture, Sultanate of Oman, Aga Khan Trust for Culture and British Council","World Health Organization, United Nations and European Union","United Nations, World Bank and UNESCO",C -4,What is the purpose of stand-in processing in an ATMC system?,To validate PIN blocks,To route messages between ATMs and other banks,To perform maintenance on core banking systems,To operate ATMs during core banking system outages,To check available balances for transactions,D -3,Were mathematical theories solely motivated by pure mathematics?,"Yes, they were completely unrelated to real-world problems","No, they were motivated by problems coming from the real world or less abstract mathematical theories",Only a few mathematical theories had real-world applications,Mathematical theories were motivated solely by physics and computer science,Pure mathematics did not exist until the 20th century,B -6,What are some examples of counter-intuitive properties in mathematics?,Continuous functions that are nowhere differentiable,Non-Euclidean geometries,Cantor's theory of infinite sets,Russell's paradox,All of the above,E -2,What legislation are building control surveyors involved in?,Building Act 1984,Building Regulations,Safety at sports grounds,Dangerous structures and demolitions,All of the above,E -9,What are some specific food engineering applications?,The development of food packaging materials,The design of food processing equipment,The optimization of food production processes,The improvement of food storage and conservation methods,All of the above,E -5,Is large angle scattering common for positive ions?,Yes,No,It depends on the energy and charge of the ion,It depends on the ionisation energy of the stopping medium,It depends on the nature of the interactions,B -8,What are some characteristics of high-quality food ingredients and foods?,They are sustainable and environmentally friendly,They are safe and nutritious,They are appealing and affordable,They are produced using advanced food processing techniques,All of the above,E -9,What is the code letter d for in the UIC generic mark Sdgs?,"The code letter d stands for ""containers up to 60 feet""","The code letter d stands for ""combined transport (CT)""","The code letter d stands for ""freight wagon with no special design""","The code letter d stands for ""permitted speed of up to 100 km/h""","The code letter d stands for ""road vehicles on one level""",E -9,What are the ways to mitigate the downsides of technology?,The application of knowledge for achieving practical goals in a reproducible way,The act of creating tangible tools such as utensils or machines,The ethics of technology,The role and use of technology,The systematic treatment of a subject,C -8,What is the definition of bandwidth in signal processing?,The maximum rate of data transfer across a given path,The frequency range between lowest and highest attainable frequency,The average rate of successful data transfer through a communication path,"The net bit rate, peak bit rate, or physical layer useful bit rate",The maximum throughput of a computer network,B -3,In which year did Hugo Zapałowicz become a member of the Academy of Learning?,1894,1901,1876,1910,1925,A -5,Is the Milne model consistent with cosmological observations?,Yes,No,It is uncertain,Not enough data to determine,Depends on the specific observations,B -8,What specific action did Baystate Technologies take that breached their contract with Harold L. Bowers?,Reverse engineering Bower's program,Copying Bower's program,Distributing Bower's program without permission,Modifying Bower's program without permission,Using Bower's program for commercial gain,A -0,What is the main objective of the European Parliamentary Technology Assessment (EPTA)?,"To advise parliaments on social, economic and environmental impact of new sciences and technologies",To promote the use of bioethics and biotechnology in parliamentary decision-making processes,To establish technology assessment as an independent institution in Europe,To conduct high-quality research on R&D policy in Europe,To advocate for the democratic control of scientific and technological innovations,A -3,What are the main aspects of broadcast engineering?,Studio and transmitter aspects,Remote broadcasts,Radio towers and RF interference,Automatic transmission systems,Broadcast automation systems,A -8,How many pages do the digest-sized booklets usually contain?,33 pages,66 pages,99 pages,132 pages,165 pages,B -5,What are the challenges of multiphysics simulation?,It is easier than simulating individual aspects of physical processes,Handling the interactions among multiple aspects of the processes,Using the same numerical method for all physical aspects,Applying proper boundary conditions to the models,There are no challenges in multiphysics simulation,B -1,What is the primary product of digital journalism?,Text,Audio,Video,Interactive forms like storytelling stories or newsgames,All of the above,E -5,What are the four fundamental interactions to be unified in a unified field theory?,"Gravity, electromagnetism, strong interaction, weak interaction","Gravity, electromagnetism, nuclear interaction, weak interaction","Gravity, electromagnetism, strong interaction, nuclear interaction","Gravity, electromagnetic interaction, strong interaction, weak interaction","Gravity, electromagnetic interaction, nuclear interaction, weak interaction",C -4,"What did Kurt Gödel, Gerhard Gentzen, and others contribute to Hilbert's program?",They proved the consistency of foundational theories,They disproved the consistency of foundational theories,They developed new axiomatic frameworks,They provided partial resolution to the program,They studied the nature of mathematical proofs,D -0,What was the first on-screen role Rory Cellan-Jones gained at BBC Wales?,Newsreader,Weather presenter,Sports commentator,Investigative journalist,Talk show host,B -7,What branch of mathematics is algebraic geometry a part of?,Abstract algebra,Commutative algebra,Number theory,Complex analysis,Topology,B -1,What are the benefits of open-source appropriate technology?,Lower costs and greater scalability,Higher quality and reliability,Reduced environmental impact,Increased intellectual property protection,Enhanced commercial development,B -3,What is James Noble known for in the field of computer science?,Programming language design,Software visualisation and visual languages,User interaction and agile development methodologies,Object-orientation and type systems,All of the above,E -5,What award did Ram Prakash Bambah receive in 1979?,Padma Bhushan,Srinivasa Ramanujan Medal,Aryabhata Medal,Indian National Science Academy,Indian Academy of Sciences,B -2,What is the most frequent type of landing accident?,An incident involving only a single aircraft making an inappropriate exit from the runway.,"An occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle or person on the protected area of a surface designated for the landing and take off of aircraft.",The most frequent type of landing accident.,A type of excursion where the aircraft is unable to stop before the end of the runway.,"An incident involving pilot error, poor weather, or a fault with the aircraft.",C -1,What is the Peter B. Wagner Memorial Award for Women in Atmospheric Sciences?,An annual award for outstanding contributions to atmospheric science by a woman within five years of earning a doctorate degree,An award for women who have made significant contributions to space exploration,An award for women who have discovered new celestial bodies,An award for women who have made groundbreaking discoveries in astronomy,An award for women studying for a Masters or PhD in atmospheric science,E -9,What is the role of the X-ray video system in XROMM?,To create 3D images and videos of static objects,To track the movement of organisms,To calculate accurate bone marker coordinates,To model the movement of birds,None of the above,C -7,Which US department is represented by Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the Trade and Technology Council?,Department of Commerce,Department of State,Department of Trade,Department of Technology,Department of Treasury,B -8,Which physical laws at the microscopic level seem to require a single direction of time?,General relativity,Quantum mechanics,Classical mechanics,The second law of thermodynamics,No known laws,E -5,Which court heard the case of Bowers v. Baystate Technologies?,U.S. Supreme Court,U.S. District Court,U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit,U.S. Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit,U.S. Court of International Trade,C -9,What are the factors that structural engineers consider in their designs?,Stability,Strength,Rigidity,Earthquake-susceptibility,All of the above,E -9,What is the role of mathematics in computer science?,To model phenomena in computer systems,To develop algorithms and data structures,To analyze the efficiency of algorithms,To solve complex problems,All of the above,E -5,What is the region of null infinity in a flat Minkowski space?,Conformal infinity,Null geodesics,Geodesic terminus,Spacetime boundary,Null infinity,E -8,"What approaches were debated by Galileo, Descartes, Bacon, and Newton?",Philosophical and logical approaches,Mathematical and experimental approaches,Observational and theoretical approaches,Empirical and analytical approaches,Inductive and deductive approaches,B -9,What does practicing as an acoustic engineer usually require?,A bachelor degree in any field,A master degree in physics,A bachelor degree in acoustics,A PhD in engineering,A bachelor degree with scientific and mathematical content,E -1,Which UK regulatory bodies have developed guidance for preventing hazardous gases from entering buildings?,Building Research Establishment,British Standards,Department of Environment,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,Which disciplines have top-level categories in the MSC?,Mathematics,Physics,Chemistry,Biology,All of the above,E -2,When was James Clerk Maxwell's paper approved for publication in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society?,8 December 1864,24 December 1864,23 March 1865,15 June 1865,16 June 1865,D -4,What is the purpose of structural engineering theory?,To explain the behavior of natural structures,To design complex structural systems,To apply physical laws to structural design,To study the history of structural engineering,To calculate the stability of built structures,C -8,Which company became the world leader in the XLR audio connector market?,ITT Cannon International/Switchcraft,Neutrik AG,Gebhard Sprenger and Josef Gstöhl,Bernhard Weingartner and Werner Bachmann,DIN audio connector,B -4,What is the title of the aid projects Kim Dong-man carried out?,Korea-ASEAN FTA Cooperation Project,GTZ in Germany,Convergence Technology Research,Korea Food Storage and Distribution Society,Post-harvest management of fresh produce,E -7,"Who used the term ""high technology"" in a financial column in 1969?",Robert Metz,Arthur H.,The New York Times,The author of the financial column,The readers of the financial column,A -6,What is the purpose of validating the PIN block in an ATMC?,To route the message to a core banking system,To check the available balances,To authorize the transaction,To perform stand-in processing,To ensure the security of the transaction,E -7,What warrant is used to select preferred terms based on the literature and documents?,Subject warrant,Language warrant,Scope warrant,Literary warrant,User warrant,D -8,What type of compounds are produced from nitrites in the rubber industry?,Dyes,Corrosion inhibitors,Heat transfer mediums,Rubber accelerators,Pharmaceuticals,D -4,What is the starting point for most thermodynamic considerations?,The laws of thermodynamics,The laws of motion,The laws of quantum mechanics,The laws of electromagnetism,The laws of optics,A -7,What does technology brokering teach firms to do with their traditional R&D teams?,To create breakthrough innovations in other markets,To bridge distant communities,To diagnose problems with products,To invent completely new products,To combine previous innovations,E -2,What is the current state of computerized tools in engineering manufacturing systems?,They are used extensively in the design and implementation process,They are not used at all,They are used on a limited basis,They are used ad hoc,They are used in a systematic manner,C -9,What are the two states considered in the mathematical formulation of the rotating-wave approximation?,|g⟩ and |e⟩,|g⟩ and |f⟩,|e⟩ and |f⟩,|e⟩ and |g⟩,|f⟩ and |g⟩,A -9,In which department at Tufts University is Valencia Joyner Koomson an associate professor?,Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,Department of Mechanical Engineering,Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering,Department of Computer Science,A -7,"What are some other binary aspects of mathematical objects that are indicated by the word ""sign""?",Odd and even (sign of a permutation),Sense of orientation or rotation (cw/ccw),One sided limits,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What can be customized in food models for individual restaurants?,The size and shape of the dishes,The color of the dishes,The ingredients used in the dishes,The regional differences in the dishes,The material used to make the dishes,C -1,How are the blocks in a reliability block diagram connected?,In a parallel configuration,In a series configuration,In a combination of parallel and series configurations,In a random configuration,In a sequential configuration,C -3,What type of flame is commonly used to represent a flamelet in a turbulent flow?,Laminar flame,Counterflow diffusion flame,Premixed flame,Turbulent flame,None of the above,B -7,What is the main characteristic of the pole and zero in a lead or lag compensator?,They are both typically negative or left of the origin in the complex plane.,They are both typically positive or right of the origin in the complex plane.,They are both imaginary.,They are both zero.,They are both infinite.,A -9,What is the relationship between environmental impact assessments and judicial review?,Environmental impact assessments are conducted by judicial bodies,Judicial review is a mandatory step in the environmental impact assessment process,Environmental impact assessments may be subject to judicial review,Judicial review is not applicable to environmental impact assessments,Environmental impact assessments have no legal implications,C -4,Who was concerned about the stagnation of the Apache Wave project?,Samer Hassan,Pablo Ojanguren,Upayavira,Apache Software Foundation,Universidad Complutense de Madrid,C -3,Who is considered one of the most prominent contributors to the development of wind engineering?,Alan Davenport,Alan Garnett,The National Physical Laboratory,The Building Research Establishment,The UK in the 1960s,A -3,Why was the development of the history of science and technology as an academic discipline delayed?,Lack of interest from scientists,Lack of funding,Lack of resources,Changing role of science,Lack of public interest,D -7,What is the scope of operation of a hypothetical system model?,Broad and unlimited,Narrowly defined and within the bounds of what science considers possible,Narrowly defined and within the bounds of what science considers impossible,Broad and within the bounds of what science considers possible,Broad and within the bounds of what science considers impossible,B -6,What is the scope of operation of a hypothetical system model in exploratory engineering?,The bounds of what science considers to be possible,The bounds of what science considers to be possible within the narrowly defined scope of operation,The bounds of what science considers to be possible within the broadly defined scope of operation,The bounds of what science considers to be possible within the narrowly defined scope of operation of the hypothetical system model,The bounds of what science considers to be possible within the broadly defined scope of operation of the hypothetical system model,D -3,What other random generator can be used for decision making?,Playing cards,Roulette wheel,Magic 8-ball,Tarot cards,Ouija board,C -9,Which sector did EIL set up a joint venture company for?,Automotive,Pharmaceutical,Non-ferrous metallurgy,Fertilizers,Information technology,D -9,What is the role of computer communication in determining donor identities?,It has no role in determining donor identities,It has made the historical methods of protecting donor identities more effective,It has made the historical methods of protecting donor identities obsolete,It has made it easier to protect donor identities,It has made it more difficult to protect donor identities,C -5,Which type of database is optimized to work with XML documents?,Key-value store,Relational database,Graph database,Document-oriented database,XML database,E -7,What is the electromagnetic environment expressed in terms of?,Electric field strength,Power and time distribution,Frequency ranges,Spatial distribution,All of the above,E -4,What is the main trade-off that OurGrid makes compared to most grid projects?,Supporting arbitrary applications,Supporting bag-of-tasks applications,Current users,Grid technology,Grid challenges,B -1,Where is the most recent FLUXNET data product hosted?,Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory,NASA,European Space Agency,National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,National Aeronautics and Space Administration,A -5,Who among the indicted individuals was caught and convicted?,Raska Lukwiya,Okot Odhiambo,Dominic Ongwen,Joseph Kony,Vincent Otti,C -6,What is the solution to the hardest convex rectangular block packing problem?,"The solution is analogous to the 5x5x5 case, and has three 1x1x5 cuboidal holes in mutually perpendicular directions covering all 7 slices",The solution is unique (up to mirror reflections and rotations),The solution is impossible,The solution depends on the orientation of the blocks,The solution depends on the shape of the box,A -3,What is the role of a quality engineer as an auditor?,Responsible for auditing their own companies,Responsible for auditing suppliers,Responsible for auditing their suppliers,Responsible for auditing their own companies and suppliers,Responsible for auditing their suppliers and performing root cause and corrective action,D -2,Which type of ionizing particle will collide with atomic electrons in the material via Coulombic interaction?,Negative ions,Neutral atoms,Electrons,Positive ions,Photons,D -2,In what year did SwellRT become a standalone product?,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,C -10,What is the purpose of implanting radio-opaque bone markers in XROMM?,To study the behavior of birds,To analyze genetic mutations,To create 3D images of bone structures,To measure movement in living organisms,To monitor heart rate,D -9,Which region of the ring current produces a magnetic field in opposition to the Earth's magnetic field?,The region closer to the Earth,The region farther from the Earth,The equatorial region,The polar region,All regions of the ring current produce a magnetic field in opposition to the Earth's magnetic field,B -3,Where did Samuel Augustus Mitchell move to before founding his company?,"New York City, New York","Boston, Massachusetts","Bristol, Connecticut","Philadelphia, Pennsylvania","Chicago, Illinois",D -2,When was the MT GDF Suez Neptune delivered to Leif Höegh & Co?,"November 30, 2008","November 30, 2009","December 30, 2009","December 30, 2010","November 30, 2010",B -8,What does the Royal Engineers Museum tell the story of?,The British Army,The Royal Navy,The Royal Air Force,The Corps of Royal Engineers,The Royal Marines,D -1,In which year did EIL become a wholly-owned Government of India (GoI) enterprise?,1970,1978,1989,1997,2010,C -6,Which media outlets and organizations are connected to the Modular Warning System (MoWas)?,Public broadcasters and a number of private broadcasters,"News agencies dpa, AFP, dts Nachrichtenagentur",Digital billboards of Ströer Media and Wall GmbH,T-Online International,All of the above,E -6,What factors do structural engineers consider when designing structures?,Aesthetics and visual appeal,Environmental sustainability,Efficiency and cost-effectiveness,Functionality and safety,Cultural and historical significance,D -8,What is the term for reducing or preventing thermal bridging?,Thermal resistance,Heat transfer,Thermal breaks,Thermal conductivity,Convection,C -3,What types of data acquisition methods do geological engineers use?,"Manual ground-based methods, deep drilling, geochemical sampling, advanced geophysical techniques, and satellite surveying.",Environmental sampling and analysis methods.,Geological and geotechnical analysis methods.,Data analysis and interpretation methods.,Hydrogeological and environmental monitoring methods.,A -8,Which actress portrayed Poison Ivy in Batman & Robin?,Michelle Pfeiffer,Uma Thurman,Halle Berry,Anne Hathaway,Margot Robbie,B -9,When was technology management deemed an emerging field of study?,In the first half of the twentieth century,In 2020,In the first half of the nineteenth century,In 2000,In the first half of the twenty-first century,B -4,What is the λ (lambda) universality class also known as?,The critical universality class,The exotic universality class,The universal universality class,The quantum universality class,The classical universality class,A -7,"Which organization reported on the use of ""hackers-for-hire"" in business and legal disputes?",Reuters,National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC),Google,Adobe,London-based law firm,B -5,What was the early 20th-century view of the history of science?,History of great men and great ideas,History of societal impacts,History of scientific controversies,History of technological advancements,History of scientific failures,A -1,What fields of science and technology are combined with smart structures to create smart intelligent structures?,"Materials science, information technology, measurement science","Sensors, actuators, signal processing","Nanotechnology, cybernetics, artificial intelligence",Biomimetics,All of the above,E -4,Where was Valencia Joyner Koomson an adjunct professor from 2004 to 2005?,Howard University,University of Southern California,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Boston University,Tufts University,A -8,Which open-source projects support the use of proprietary device drivers that are distributed externally?,Parabola,Devuan,Trisquel,LibreCMC,Linux-libre kernel packaging from FSFLA,E -5,When did scientists start measuring water vapor and carbon dioxide exchange?,In the 1950s,In the 1960s,In the 1970s,In the 1980s,In the 1990s,A -0,What are the two main branches of natural science?,Chemistry and physics,Biology and chemistry,Biology and physics,Astronomy and earth science,Physics and earth science,C -1,What is the advantage of glass-ceramics in fabrication?,Flexibility,Transparency,Lightweight,Durability,Special properties of ceramics,E -6,What does the science and technology studies discipline focus on?,The social implications of the Internet,The role of e-mail and social media in communication processes,The emergence of Internet slang and cyberculture,The programming and architecture of the Internet,The development of digital technologies and their societal impact,E -8,What are some applications of image analysis where human analysts cannot be replaced by computers?,Medicine,Security,Remote sensing,All of the above,None of the above,D -2,What is the relationship between the angle of the cone of Cherenkov radiation and the speed of the particle?,The angle of the cone is inversely proportional to the speed of the particle,The angle of the cone is directly proportional to the speed of the particle,The angle of the cone is equal to the speed of the particle,The angle of the cone is unrelated to the speed of the particle,The angle of the cone depends on the refractive index of the medium,B -3,What was the focus of architecture during the Roman and Byzantine era?,Blending seamlessly into the environment,Using local materials and planning frameworks,Ornamental and decorative structures,Religious and social practices,Cosmetic structures,C -6,What type of data do microprocessors accept as input?,Analog data,Digital data,Audio data,Video data,Text data,B -6,What aspect of the work does outsourcing reduce control over?,Quality,Durability,Consistency,All of the above,None of the above,D -1,Which element is not commonly studied in archaeology using isotope analysis?,Carbon,Oxygen,Nitrogen,Strontium,Calcium,E -3,What is the traditional focus of food engineering?,Food preservation and stabilization,Food production and commercialization,Food packaging and distribution,Food dehydration and concentration,Food fermentation and storage,A -9,What is the name of the formal grammar that generates the language L_A?,Cooperating Distributed (DC) grammar system,Sequential Cooperative (SC) grammar system,Parallel Cooperative (PC) grammar system,Formal grammar G_A,Formal language L_A,D -3,What is another term often used interchangeably with impression management?,Self-promotion,Self-reflection,Self-awareness,Self-esteem,Self-presentation,E -4,Which act did the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act amend?,Pub. L. 115–6,Pub. L. 96–516,Science and Engineering Equal Opportunities Act,National Science Foundation Act,US House of Representatives Act,B -2,What can be studied through network analysis in online communities?,Social change,Virtual ethnography,Changing messages and symbols,Statistical demographics,All of the above,D -3,Which of the following movements can XROMM be used to model?,Trees swaying in the wind,Fish swimming,Frogs jumping,Bacteria dividing,Snakes slithering,C -7,Which book describes some examples of technosignatures?,The Eerie Silence by Paul Davies,The Search for Technosignatures by Jill Tarter,Astroengineering Projects by Freeman Dyson,The Detection of Extraterrestrial Life by SETI,The Science of Technomarkers by Paul Davies,A -6,What are some of the properties that the plastics engineer has to address?,Mechanical properties and electrical properties,Weatherability and thermal properties,Chemical attack and barrier properties,Weatherability and barrier properties,Chemical attack and electrical properties,C -6,What did the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) report in 2023?,The decline in hack-for-hire operations,The lack of sophistication in such operations,The increasing demand for hack-for-hire services,The legal status of hack-for-hire services,The involvement of hackers-for-hire in business dealings or legal disputes,E -9,What are some other fields related to information theory?,Art and literature,Economics and finance,Politics and sociology,Psychology and neuroscience,Astronomy and geology,D -3,What factors influence the amount of wave overtopping?,Freeboard,Wave height,Wave period,Slope of the dike,All of the above,E -7,What does sanitary engineering aim to reverse in a specific area?,Water pollution,Soil contamination,Water and soil pollution,Design of sewers and wastewater treatment facilities,Removal of garbage from inhabited areas,C -4,What are the core interests of geographic information science?,"Spatial analysis, data science, and geomatics","Visualization, computer science, and information science","Representation of uncertainty, social science, and natural science","Geographical information science, GIS users, and technical geography","Spatial analysis, visualization, and representation of uncertainty",E -2,How many active and historic flux measurement sites are there currently?,Over 500,Over 1000,Over 1500,Over 2000,Over 2500,B -7,What is isochronous burst transmission used for in data transmission?,Equal time intervals,Constant frequency under varying load,Constant phase relationship,Streaming data types,Higher data signaling rate,E -5,What are the mechanisms used to ensure the validity of scientific advances?,Mathematics and logic,Peer review and repeatability of findings,Formal sciences and empirical evidence,Philosophical perspectives and conjectures,Observation and experimentation,B -1,What are the two areas that companies need to be strong in for technology brokering?,Marketing and manufacturing,Creating new markets and industries,Inventing completely new products,Observation based research and customer diagnosis,Empathic design and diverse opinions,B -0,What is Computer-aided production engineering (CAPE)?,A new branch of engineering focused on electronics and communication technologies,A new type of computer-aided engineering environment,A project aimed at advancing the development of software environments and tools for manufacturing systems,A process in engineering manufacturing systems that is often ad hoc,A branch of engineering that focuses on improving the productivity of manufacturing engineers,E -2,In which country did Ram Prakash Bambah hold a professorship?,India,United States,England,Canada,Australia,B -8,What is the ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences?,An award for women who have made significant contributions to the field of chemistry,An award for women who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of chemistry,An award for women who have made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of chemistry,An award for women who have achieved prominence for substantial contributions to science and show high promise in the early part of their career,An award for women who have encouraged other women to pursue careers in the chemical sciences,E -2,What types of devices commonly have binary blobs for their drivers?,Printers,Keyboards,Wireless networking devices,Monitors,Scanners,C -5,How do riser cables allow for greater orientation flexibility than traditional riser cards?,Riser cables are made of better materials than traditional riser cards,"Riser cables use a Riser Card PCB, while traditional riser cards do not",Riser cables have an edge connector on each side of the cable,Riser cables allow for customization and the addition of additional parts,Riser cables have a plastic insulator that allows for further data transmission distances,E -8,Which award is given to a woman who has made the most outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine?,WICB Junior and Senior Awards,Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Excellence in Science Award,Group on Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Awards,Elizabeth Blackwell Medal,Anna Louise Hoffman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Graduate Research,D -3,How many observation decks does the Almaty Television Tower have?,None,One,Two,Three,Four,C -4,What are the possible postgraduate degrees that electrical engineers can pursue?,Master of Engineering,Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering,Engineer's Degree,All of the above,None of the above,D -5,When was a massive scheme of hack-for-hire operations uncovered?,2010,2015,2020,2023,2025,D -1,What was the primary goal of sanitary engineering in the mid-19th century?,To improve aesthetics concerns such as landscaping,To reduce disease by focusing on the removal and disposal of human waste,To ensure the supply of safe potable water,To create closed systems similar to electrical engineering,To study the environmental factors that affect public health,B -5,What are the sources of the electromagnetic environment?,Federal Standard 1037C,Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms,United States Department of Defense,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What continent has the most number of specific study programs in sports engineering and technology?,Asia,North America,Europe,Africa,South America,C -0,"Who is believed to have originated the term ""technological determinism""?",Karl Marx,Clarence Ayres,William Ogburn,John Dewey,Thorstein Veblen,E -5,When is a probabilistic calculation necessary for wave overtopping?,When water levels and wave heights are uncorrelated,When wave overtopping occurs during extreme weather events,When the freeboard of the dike is low,When wave height is higher than the dike's crest,When wave overtopping causes damage to the inner slope of the dike,A -7,What are some technological advancements that have led to significant changes in society?,The stone tool and the control of fire,The growth of the human brain and the development of language,The invention of the wheel and the creation of more complex machines,The printing press and the Internet,The study of craft and art,C -2,How does PottersWheel allow for the calibration of model parameters?,By fitting the model to experimental measurements,By solving the model numerically,By optimizing the model equations,By sampling the parameter space,By using machine learning algorithms,A -4,What did businesses involved in the fuel industry state on September 29?,The fuel supply situation has worsened,The fuel supply situation hasn't improved,The fuel supply situation has started to improve,The fuel supply situation remains unchanged,None of the above,C -9,What is the focus of the sociology of the Internet in the stricter sense?,Studying online communities,Analyzing virtual communities,Investigating social change,Examining organizational change,Research methods,B -7,What other cube-packing puzzles are related to the Slothouber–Graatsma puzzle?,The Soma cube,The Bedlam cube,The Diabolical cube,The Rubik's cube,The Conway puzzle,A -2,In which academic fields is the concept of impression management applicable?,Physics and chemistry,Psychology and sociology,Art and literature,Mathematics and statistics,Biology and geology,B -9,What does the CIP code for Technology Management education include?,"Computer applications, general management principles, production and operations management, project management, quality control, safety and health issues, and statistics","The integrated planning, design, optimization, operation and control of technological products, processes and services",Identification of possible relevant technologies for the organization,A set of projects under development,A set of technologies in use,A -1,How do researchers balance the need for specimens to be anonymous or de-identified with the need for data access?,By using coded data that can be deciphered when required,By storing data and decipher key together in a secure location,By removing donor identities from the data completely,By sharing donor identities with other researchers,By using donor consent to determine data access,A -4,What are the three categories of equations in mathematical models used in multiphysics simulations?,"Governing equations, auxiliary equations, and initial conditions","Equations, boundary conditions, and starting conditions","Governing equations, auxiliary equations, and boundary conditions","Governing equations, initial conditions, and boundary conditions","Equations, initial conditions, and boundary conditions",C -4,What did a study by CareerCast rank actuary as in the United States?,The most stressful job,The job with the highest income,The job with the best employment outlook,The job with the most physical demands,The number one job,E -4,What is the purpose of filing plant samples in herbaria?,To provide a way for horticulturists to find information about a certain plant,To provide a way for researchers to find information about a certain plant,To provide a way for botanists to find information about a certain plant,To provide a way for gardeners to find information about a certain plant,To provide a way for scientists to find information about a certain plant,B -4,Which media formats has the Perry Rhodan series expanded into?,Novels and short stories,Comic books and graphic novels,TV series and movies,Video games and board games,Podcasts and radio shows,D -2,What is the main benefit of virtual environment software for organizations?,Reducing costs and time,Extending market and industry reach,Creating an interactive and immersive experience,Connecting people across the Internet,Simulating military training,A -7,What scale of materials does molecular engineering focus on?,Millimeters or larger,Centimeters or larger,Micrometers or larger,Nanometers or smaller,Meters or larger,D -3,What degree did Valencia Joyner Koomson receive from the University of Cambridge?,BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,Masters of Engineering,PhD in Electrical Engineering,BA in Computer Science,MS in Electrical Engineering,C -9,Which practical field is the concept of impression management applicable to?,Corporate communication,Academic research,Interpersonal relationships,Social media marketing,Public speaking,A -4,What did the court rule regarding Baystate Technologies' reverse engineering of Bower's program?,It was allowed under fair use,It was protected by the First Amendment,It constituted patent infringement,It constituted breach of contract,It was not addressed in the case,D -5,What is used today to precisely distribute time signals over much of the world?,Automatic synchronization of clocks,Commercial radio broadcasters,Radio controlled clocks,Internet atomic clock source,GNSS radio signals,E -2,Which award is given to a woman who has achieved prominence for substantial contributions to science and showing high promise in the early part of her career?,Elizabeth Blackwell Medal,Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Excellence in Science Award,Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award,Pearl Meister Greengard Prize,WICB Junior and Senior Awards,C -7,What did Min H. Kao donate to the College of Engineering of the University of Tennessee?,$10 million,$12.5 million,$15 million,$17.5 million,$20 million,D -8,How do the oxygen ions in the ring current compare to those in Earth's ionosphere?,They have the same energy but different charge,They have the same charge but different energy,They have both the same energy and charge,They have different energy and charge,They are not related to each other,D -3,Do the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations apply to all situations?,"Yes, they apply to all situations","No, they only apply in specific industries","No, they only apply when working outdoors","No, they only apply when working with hazardous substances","No, they only apply when using machinery",B -7,What was the cost of constructing the Upper Chenab Canal?,Rs. 37 million,Rs. 50 million,Rs. 20 million,Rs. 100 million,Rs. 10 million,A -1,What is the main difference between subject headings and thesauri?,Subject headings are used for books and thesauri are used for articles,"Subject headings use a controlled vocabulary, while thesauri do not","Subject headings are used for searching, while thesauri are used for classification","There is no difference, subject headings and thesauri are the same thing",Thesauri are used for books and subject headings are used for articles,B -6,What other fields is algebraic geometry connected to?,Complex analysis,Topology,Number theory,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,How are student chapters of IISE recognized by the organization?,Through a formal application process,By attending the annual conferences,By receiving a chapter number,"By being located in Peachtree Corners, Georgia",By having a large number of members,C -5,What types of projects can structural engineers be involved in?,Designing bridges and highways,Creating new medical devices,Developing software for structural analysis,Researching new materials for construction,Designing mechanical systems for vehicles,E -7,What components did Pablo Ojanguren drop when forking Apache Wave?,Backend-as-a-service and API,Real-time collaboration features,Interoperability and federation features,Mobile app development support,Wave API,B -1,What are the criteria and methods used in natural science?,"Validity, accuracy, and social mechanisms",Opinions and beliefs,Intuition and personal experiences,Religious scriptures and teachings,Emotions and feelings,A -2,Which industries does process engineering encompass?,Automotive and software development,Chemical and material development,Agriculture and nuclear,Biotechnical and mining,Petrochemical and pharmaceutical,E -7,Which materials have been popularized by clothing technology?,Natural fibers like cotton and silk,Synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon,Animal fibers like wool and fur,Plant fibers like hemp and jute,Man-made fibers like vinyl and rayon,B -6,Why do many restaurants in Japan use food replicas?,To showcase their artistic skills,To create a unique dining experience,To attract customers to their establishments,To make ordering easier for customers,To highlight regional food differences,C -6,What qualifications are usually required to work as an acoustic engineer?,Bachelor's degree in music,Bachelor's degree in psychology,Bachelor's degree in acoustics,Bachelor's degree in business,Bachelor's degree in literature,C -9,"Does the text message require the station identification commonly seen in voice, CW or RTTY exchanges?",Yes,No,It depends on the situation,It depends on the frequency,It depends on the mode of communication,B -8,Why is the status of gravitons still tentative in quantum field theory?,Because gravity is not a part of the Standard Model,Because the theory is incomplete,Because the interactions of single gravitons may be too weak to be detected,Because gravitons have not been observed yet,Because gravitons are not considered force carriers,B -4,How many computational subsystems does each Anton ASIC contain?,2,1,4,3,5,A -9,What is the job description of a maintenance engineer?,Analyzing equipment failures,Scheduling maintenance projects,Estimating maintenance costs,Assessing required maintenance tools and skills,All of the above,E -4,When did Richard B. Wells receive his M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering?,1975,2006,2013,1979,1953,D -6,What is the expected course of a co-operation game?,The players independently discover mutual knowledge.,The rational assumptions made by the players.,A random event determines the payoff matrix.,The failure to design the game properly.,The players presume the more likely option to have occurred.,E -4,What do companies struggle with in standardizing their contractor management processes?,Struggling to maintain control over production,Struggling to maintain control over services,Struggling to keep work in-house,Struggling to meet the requirements and regulations,Struggling to reduce the risk of outsourcing,D -3,What impact does package engineering have on the value chain?,It impacts product quality and user satisfaction,It impacts distribution efficiencies and safety,"It impacts product quality, user satisfaction, distribution efficiencies, and safety",It impacts marketing and graphic design,It impacts research and development,C -9,How are empirical applications of decision theory done?,With the help of statistical and discrete mathematical approaches from computer science.,With the help of experimental studies and qualitative analysis.,With the help of surveys and questionnaires.,With the help of case studies and interviews.,With the help of simulations and simulations.,A -4,What is the classification for mathematics education?,Education,Mathematics,64,Mathematics Education,Biography,D -4,What industry uses sodium nitrite for phosphatizing and detinning?,Rubber industry,Metallurgical industry,Food industry,Pharmaceutical industry,Textile industry,B -4,What was the original purpose of home economics courses?,To professionalize housework,To provide intellectual fulfillment for women,"To emphasize the value of ""women's work"" in society",To prepare women for traditional roles,All of the above,E -5,What is the historical focus of sanitary engineering?,Environmental conservation as it pertains to plants and animals,Reduction of disease caused by miasma,Designing sewers and wastewater treatment facilities,Assuring a supply of healthy drinking water,Removing garbage from inhabited areas,B -0,When was the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers founded?,1948,1981,2016,2000,1995,A -3,Which of the following groups satisfies ACC but not DCC?,The infinite cyclic group Z,The p-infinity torsion part of Q/Z,The quasicyclic p-group,All finite groups,None of the above,A -1,What was the name of the company after it was reorganized in 1898?,Cambria Iron Works,Cambria Steel Company,Bethlehem Steel Company,Midvale Steel and Ordnance Company,Lower Works,B -1,What are some uses of virtual environment software?,To manage and control physical environments,To connect people across the Internet,To simulate military training,To offer branding channels for products and services,To create an interactive and immersive experience,E -0,What are the typical concepts used in technology management?,Marketing strategies,Financial forecasting,Technological fundamentals,Human resource management,Supply chain management,C -9,What is the main reason for engineering to be a controlled activity?,To ensure the quality of engineering work,To limit the number of engineers in the profession,To protect the public from unqualified practitioners,To maintain professional standards,To restrict competition in the engineering industry,C -6,"What is the significance of the 20th century ""Dust Bowl"" in the development of range management?",It led to the establishment of range management as a discipline in the United States,It highlighted the consequences of overgrazing and misuse of arid lands,It demonstrated the need for proper use of rangeland vegetation for livestock,"It emphasized the importance of protecting and enhancing soils, riparian zones, watersheds, and vegetation complexes",It showcased the potential for rehabilitating degraded rangelands,B -6,What was Michel Rolle's contribution to European mathematics?,Rolle's theorem,Gaussian elimination,Diophantine analysis,Elementary education,Transcriber,B -3,In which engineering disciplines are examples of transport analysis commonly found?,Civil engineering only,Chemical engineering only,Mechanical engineering only,"Process, chemical, biological, and mechanical engineering",Process engineering only,D -8,What was the purpose of the regional handbooks issued by the Belfast Naturalists' Field Club?,Promotion of tourism,Providing meeting guidelines for the British Association for the Advancement of Science,Publishing personal memoirs of club members,Documenting local folklore,Describing the club's findings on glacial and post-glacial sea levels,B -7,What is the purpose of Design for the Environment (DfE) in sustainable design?,To increase pollutant emissions,To eliminate waste and reduce consumption,To trade pollution credits,To control pollution levels independently,To design products that are environmentally friendly,E -7,What is the main focus of engineering law in North America?,Public protection,Engineer education and training,Engineering work responsibilities,Engineering projects planning and design,Engineering principles application,A -7,What is an example of an affinity used in geology?,The number of legs,The color of the rock,The size of the rock,The resemblance between rocks,The taste of the rock,D -3,How many Approved Inspectors were operating in the UK in July 2019?,50,70,80,90,95,E -5,What is an example of a device used for digital image analysis?,Computer,Electrical circuit,Digital camera,Mobile phone,All of the above,E -7,What was the impact of Big Science on the study of the history of science?,Increased interest from scientists,Increased funding for research,Increased public engagement,Increased collaboration between scientists,Increased focus on scientific breakthroughs,B -3,How are reference values set in engineering control theory?,By the properties of negative feedback loops,By the effects of outputs on the sensed variable,By a user outside the system,By the physical properties of the environment,By biological homeostasis,C -8,What is the main focus of rehabilitation engineering?,Improving access to healthcare for individuals with disabilities,Developing technological solutions for individuals with disabilities,Conducting research on disabilities,Providing medical treatment for individuals with disabilities,Assessing the impact of disabilities on individuals,B -8,What is the main focus of sustainable construction?,Reducing negative health impacts of construction materials,Choosing materials that are in line with current fashion trends,Analyzing the life-cycle cost of construction,Maximizing profit through construction projects,Using non-toxic and sustainable materials,E -3,What is the purpose of individual morphing concepts in aircraft structures?,To decrease air traffic noise near airports,To reduce fuel consumption and required take-off fuel load,To improve the aircraft's life cycle and reduce maintenance,To decrease airframe generated noise,All of the above,E -2,How many devices require color calibration in color reproduction?,Two,Three,Four,Five,Six,C -2,Which of the following inventions has lessened physical barriers to communication and allowed humans to interact freely on a global scale?,The printing press,The wheel,The Internet,The control of fire,The Neolithic Revolution,C -5,What is the construction of a general theoretical framework for the description of language?,The development of new writing systems,The study of language change over time,The study of the sounds of language,The development of new languages,The study of the nature of language,E -3,What are the phases in a computer-aided engineering task?,Model definition and environmental factor application,Analysis solver performed on high powered computers,Post-processing of results using visualization tools,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What are some examples of affinities used in biology to determine classification?,The shape of the organism,The smell of the organism,The taste of the organism,The number of chromosomes,The type of habitat,D -6,Which university was the first to offer wireless communication engineering in Malaysia?,University of Malaya,University of Technology Malaysia,Universiti Putra Malaysia,Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka,E -8,What is an example of a rare natural anhydrous calcium sulfoaluminate?,Hydrocalumite,Mayenite,Ye'elimite,C4A3S̅,Calcium aluminate cements,C -7,Which type of deformation is reversible on reduction of stress?,Plastic deformation,Elastic deformation,Irreversible deformation,None of the above,All of the above,B -4,In which century did Nature expand its editorial efforts in explanatory and scientific journalism?,19th century,20th century,21st century,18th century,17th century,B -2,What are the complications that can arise in biobanks regarding donor identity?,Donor identities are always released,Donor identities are never released,Donor identities are only released in special circumstances,Donor identities could become known if data and decipher key are unsecure,Donor identities are always determined from a few pieces of unrelated information,D -4,What is the chemical composition of the human body?,"Water, carbohydrates, amino acids, fatty acids, and nucleic acids","Water, carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, and minerals","Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals","Water, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals","Water, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids",B -9,What concept is used universally in applications requiring accurate and optimized automatic control?,Proportional control,Integral control,Derivative control,PID control,Feedback control,D -1,Who were the key developers of the Illustris simulation?,Volker Springel and Mark Vogelsberger,Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton,Stephen Hawking and Carl Sagan,Niels Bohr and Marie Curie,Max Planck and Ernest Rutherford,A -4,What type of connectors did the Austrian television use before the development of the Combo XLR/TRS socket?,DIN audio connectors,XLR connectors,TRS plugs,TS plugs,Banana plugs,A -3,Which field of study extensively uses mathematics for modeling phenomena?,Physics,Biology,Psychology,Sociology,Chemistry,A -5,What are some barriers to the widespread uptake of Ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA)?,Lack of understanding of the potential of EBA,Lack of cooperation among stakeholders and decision makers,Limited resources and funding,Limited awareness of EBA among public and private sector stakeholders,All of the above,E -6,What is the role of electron bifurcation in oxidative phosphorylation?,Directs electrons to a Rieske cluster,Directs electrons to a cytochrome b,Directs electrons to a ubiquinol,Directs electrons to a quinone,Directs electrons to a flavin,A -3,What motion does the telescope need to be isolated from?,Induced motion of the stratospheric winds,The balloon's rotation,The pendulum motion of the balloon,The obstruction of the zenith,The slowly rotating Earth,A -1,Which award is given by the American Medical Women's Association to a woman physician who has made outstanding contributions to the cause of women in the field of medicine?,Elizabeth Blackwell Medal,Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Excellence in Science Award,Group on Women in Medicine and Science Leadership Awards,Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award,Pearl Meister Greengard Prize,A -9,What are the key areas of cooperation between the US and EU in the early agenda of the Trade and Technology Council?,Technology and strategic sectors,Market access and trade,Democratic values and rule of law in the digital world,Supply chain resilience and global trade order,All of the above,E -3,What is the focus of teaching and research at HPI?,Computer Science,Chemistry,Mechanical Engineering,IT-Systems Engineering,Electrical Engineering,D -5,What has crowdfunding been criticized for funding?,Quackery,Fraudulent cancer treatments,Costly treatments,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What was Samuel Tracy's occupation before he started farming?,Civil War soldier,Horticulturist,Professor of Botany,None of the above,Union Army,D -5,What does non-equilibrium statistical mechanics study?,Thermodynamic equilibrium,Irreversible processes,Average values,Microscopic parameters,Probability distributions,B -5,"Which type of equations are, in general, algebraically unsolvable according to Galois theory?",Linear equations,Quadratic equations,Cubic equations,Quartic equations,Quintic equations,E -7,What type of ion is commonly found in Earth's ring current?,Protons,Alpha particles,Oxygen ions,Hydrogen ions,Carbon ions,C -0,What is the concept of theoretical plates in separation processes?,A hypothetical zone or stage where two phases establish an equilibrium,A physical device used in industrial-scale distillation columns,A concept used in designing distillation processes,A method for increasing the efficiency of separation processes,A technique used in chromatographic processes,A -2,What terms are neglected in the rotating-wave approximation?,Terms that oscillate with frequencies ωL+ω0,Terms that oscillate with frequencies ωL-ω0,Both terms that oscillate with frequencies ωL+ω0 and ωL-ω0,Terms that do not oscillate,Terms that oscillate with any frequency,A -3,How are the deformation characteristics of a soil or rock mass influenced by the shear strength of discontinuities?,The modulus of deformation is increased,The deformation becomes elastic,The deformation becomes plastic,The deformation becomes reversible,None of the above,C -2,How are riser cables commonly used in modern household gaming PC's?,To improve the performance of the computer motherboard,To add additional expansion cards to the computer,To change the orientation of the computer motherboard,To allow for customization and the addition of additional parts to suit the creator or builder needs,To allow for different positioning of PCI Express Cards and GPU cards in a computer case,E -9,What is the full name of the school where Jeongbin John Kim is a professor?,Seoul National University,Brown University,Stanford University,NASA Ames Research Center,UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science,E -8,What is the purpose of storing the salt in a database?,To generate a hash value,To make the password more secure,To increase the efficiency of the attack,To verify the password during authentication,To protect the database from attacks,D -5,What is the original field of study of Dr. Menges?,Mathematics,Physics,Neuroscience,Engineering,Chemistry,B -5,What is the role of hypothesis in natural science?,To provide a scientific explanation for natural phenomena,To provide a personal belief or opinion,To provide an artistic interpretation of nature,To provide a historical or cultural perspective,To provide an emotional response to nature,A -7,What is the official personal assistant of Mumbai City FC?,Aakrit Vaish,Swapan Rajdev,Reliance Industries Limited,Dan Roth,Haptik,E -5,How does mutual knowledge differ from common knowledge?,"Mutual knowledge requires all agents to be aware of the knowledge, while common knowledge does not.","Mutual knowledge is accidental, while common knowledge is deliberate.","Mutual knowledge is based on rational assumptions, while common knowledge is based on random events.","All common knowledge is mutual knowledge, but not all mutual knowledge is common knowledge.","Mutual knowledge can only arise accidentally, while common knowledge can only arise deliberately.",D -4,What is a common use of transport analysis in fluid mechanics?,Determining the pressure profile of a fluid flowing through a rigid volume,Determining the temperature profile of a fluid flowing through a rigid volume,Determining the velocity profile of a fluid flowing through a rigid volume,Determining the density profile of a fluid flowing through a rigid volume,Determining the viscosity profile of a fluid flowing through a rigid volume,C -4,What is the purpose of strategic environmental assessment (SEA)?,"To evaluate the social impacts of state policies, plans, and programs",To determine the economic feasibility of state projects,To ensure public participation and documentation in state decision-making processes,"To assess the potential biophysical effects of state policies, plans, and programs","To evaluate the environmental consequences of state policies, plans, and programs",E -5,What is the purpose of life cycle analysis (LCA) in sustainable design?,To analyze the life expectancy of products,To prevent pollution,To design for the environment,To recycle products,To analyze the environmental impacts of a product,E -2,How does GTW model constraints or similarities between warping paths?,By transforming the DTW-equivalent shortest path problem to the maximum flow problem in the dual graph,By minimizing the distance between the two sequences in each pair,By considering the alignment accuracy of each sequence pair,By generalizing DTW and achieving better alignment performance,By using max-flow algorithms to solve the alignment problem,A -9,What is the electromagnetic environment in terms of observable phenomena?,Electromagnetic interference only,Hazards of electromagnetic radiation only,Natural phenomena effects only,All electromagnetic phenomena,None of the above,D -8,What is the role of traffic in the formation of a pothole?,To repair the pavement,To weaken the soil,To cause fatigue of the road surface,To remove the underlying soil material,To prevent water from entering,C -7,Which industry uses ceramic materials for packaging?,Mining industry,Aerospace industry,Food industry,Chemical industry,Packaging industry,E -3,Which experimental platforms are used to derive protein annotations in Human Proteinpedia?,Fluorescence based experiments,Mass spectrometric analysis,Protein and peptide microarrays,Yeast two-hybrid based protein–protein interaction,All of the above,E -8,What is the significance of Judith A. Todd's research on the nondestructive analysis of materials?,It allows for the identification of materials without damaging them,It involves the use of lasers to analyze materials,It has applications in industries such as aerospace and automotive,It helps uncover the history and composition of ancient materials,It focuses on the impact of materials science on archaeology,A -8,What is one aspect of the Internet that interests sociologists?,Research methods,Discussion platforms,Newsgroups,Virtual worlds,All of the above,E -1,What are some applications of pattern recognition?,Statistical data analysis and image processing,Information retrieval and computer graphics,Bioinformatics and signal processing,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,Which investment firm provided funding to SLR Consulting in 2004?,Livingbridge,3i,Charterhouse Capital Partners,SECOR Ltd,"Alan Sheppard, John Leeson, and David Richards",A -9,What are some examples of parallel fields that emerge with exploratory engineering?,Bioethics and climate engineering,Climate engineering and hypothetical molecular nanotechnology,"Bioethics, climate engineering, and hypothetical molecular nanotechnology",Bioethics and hypothetical molecular nanotechnology,Climate engineering and genetic modification,C -1,What can a FAQ be called regardless of whether the questions are frequently asked?,Frequently Asked Questions,Information Organizer,Common Knowledge Gap Solver,Question-Answer Format,FAQ,E -0,What is the study of arithmetic semigroups as a means to extend notions from classical analytic number theory?,Absolute differential calculus,Absolute geometry,Abstract algebra,Abstract analytic number theory,Abstract differential geometry,D -1,Who was one of the first engineers to apply engineering principles to improve sports equipment?,Issac Newton,Howard Head,Albert Einstein,Thomas Edison,Nikola Tesla,B -5,Which government authorized weather modification programs in North America?,United States Government,Alberta Research Council,Environment Canada,Both the United States and Canada,Los Angeles County,D -5,"Which author described some examples of technosignatures in the book ""The Eerie Silence""?",Freeman Dyson,Paul Davies,Jill Tarter,None of the above,All of the above,B -9,What event led to the development of the Combo XLR/TRS socket?,The 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck,The formation of Neutrik AG in 1975,The invention of the XLR connector,The popularity of musical instruments,The need for reliable audio connectors,A -5,In which incarnation of Poison Ivy is she an antiheroine?,Golden Age,Silver Age,Bronze Age,The New 52,DC Rebirth,E -3,What conditions must a point of the plane satisfy in order to lie on an algebraic curve?,Satisfy a polynomial equation,Satisfy a differential equation,Satisfy a geometric equation,Satisfy an abstract equation,Satisfy a set of equations,A -1,Which professional body is the most important for electronics engineers in the US?,Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET),International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC),Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE),International Organization for Standardization (ISO),American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME),C -4,What properties do plastics engineers have to address?,Outdoor weatherability,Thermal properties,Electrical properties,Barrier properties,All of the above,E -8,What are the experimental platforms used for protein–protein interaction annotations in Human Proteinpedia?,Co-immunoprecipitation and Western blotting,Fluorescence experiments,Immunohistochemistry,Mass spectrometric analysis,All of the above,E -7,What branch of the military did Samuel Tracy serve with?,Union Army,Confederate Army,Michigan State Agricultural College,Wisconsin Volunteers,University of Missouri,D -4,What is the main objective of industrial and production engineering?,Improve efficiency,Drive up effectiveness of manufacturing,Quality control,Reduce cost,All of the above,E -2,What is the exception to the odd Z rule in monoisotopic elements?,Hydrogen,Lithium,Boron,Nitrogen,Beryllium,E -1,What makes BATS different from other tracking systems?,It is shaped like a backpack,It is made on a 3D printer,It can track animals inside caves or hollow trees,It falls off the animal after fourteen days,It is lighter and requires less power,E -5,"Which term is sometimes used as a synonym for ""geospatial information and communications technology""?",Geomatics,Geophysics,Remote sensing,Geodesy,Geospatial technology,E -9,What did Kim Dong-man teach both domestically and abroad?,Processing and packaging of agricultural products,Storage and distribution of fresh agricultural products,Convergence Technology Research,Food engineering in rural areas,Research on food storage technologies,A -2,Who introduced the Promoting Women in Entrepreneurship Act in the House of Representatives?,President Donald Trump,Bureau of Labor Statistics,National Science Foundation,Representative Elizabeth Esty,Congress,D -5,What percentage of global greenhouse gas emissions is attributed to digital technologies?,1.4%,3.7%,7.2%,10.5%,15.8%,B -3,What type of providers have focused on the early marketplace adoption of virtual events?,Hardware providers,Software providers,Telecommunication providers,Service providers,Internet providers,B -5,What is one of the predicted consequences of self-driving cars on energy use?,Decrease in energy consumption,Increase in energy consumption,No impact on energy consumption,Shift to renewable energy sources,Decrease in traffic congestion,B -8,What are some examples of impression management on social media?,Sharing personal achievements,Expressing vulnerability,Posting controversial opinions,Engaging in debates,Being transparent about one's flaws,A -1,What does the calling station send to the station they wish to reach?,A Q code message,A QSX signal,A voice message,A digital message,A text message,B -4,What are the three broad categories of conservation science with respect to cultural heritage?,"Understanding the materials and techniques used by artists, studying the causes of deterioration, and improving methods/techniques and materials for examination and treatment","Analyzing historic and current documentation, conducting visual assessments, and performing non-invasive scientific analysis","Examining the technology and structure of artistic and historic works, researching the materials and techniques used by artists, and disseminating information","Diagnosing the current state, gathering relevant documentation, and determining the subject for rigorous examination","Studying the effects of exposure to environmental factors, identifying the sources of deterioration, and developing new conservation methods",A -6,What does a forensic engineering investigation involve?,Retracing processes and procedures leading to accidents,Examining intellectual property claims,Analyzing health and safety legislation,Testing materials and products in a laboratory,All of the above,A -2,What is the connection network used in Anton supercomputer?,Three-dimensional torus network,Randomized ring network,Star network,Mesh network,Bus network,A -2,What does the planetary equilibrium temperature depend on?,The presence or absence of an atmosphere,The balance with incident stellar energy,The temperature at which a planet radiates as a black body,The amount of radiation arriving at the planet,The fraction of radiation absorbed by the planet,B -3,What is the main purpose of the classes taken by environmental engineering students?,To connect their knowledge of the environment to modern building materials and construction methods,To prepare them for careers in environmental impact assessments,To help them understand air pollution sources and mitigation techniques,To train them in building treatment facilities,To specialize in hydrology and fluid dynamics,A -5,Which country did Alexander Bogomolny emigrate to?,Israel,Russia,United States,Canada,Germany,A -1,Which technologies can be used for real-time text?,TDD/TTY devices,Live captioning for TV,Text over IP (ToIP),Instant messaging,All of the above,E -6,What determines the number of turns of twist in the yarn?,The angular velocity of the spindle,The angular velocity of the traveller,The speed of the drafting rollers,The rate at which the yarn issues from the drafting rollers,The type of fiber being spun,D -9,What is the role of mathematics in computer science?,Mathematics is used to model computer science phenomena,Mathematics is used to calculate quantities in computer science,Mathematics is used to prove theorems in computer science,Mathematics is used to establish basic properties in computer science,Mathematics is unrelated to computer science,D -7,What is the purpose of using a glovebox in a vacuum chamber?,To protect the user's hands,To manipulate objects without breaking containment,To remove solvents from gases,To create a high purity inert atmosphere,To work with radioactive materials,D -4,What is the main purpose of the Enterprise Areas in the region?,To promote tourism,To attract foreign investment,To support local businesses,To provide affordable housing,To develop sustainable energy sources,C -6,What is the process of chemically synthesizing ceramic materials at low temperatures called?,Hydrothermal synthesis,Sol-gel synthesis,Precipitation reaction,Heat treatment,Crystallization,B -3,Where is the headquarters of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers located?,"Peachtree Corners, Georgia","Atlanta, Georgia","New York City, New York","Los Angeles, California","Chicago, Illinois",A -4,What does it mean for a group to be linearly ordered?,The group operation is commutative,The group elements can be linearly ordered in a way that is compatible with the group operation,The group has a bounded cyclic subgroup,The group is isomorphic to a subgroup of the real numbers,The group is an abelian group,B -2,How do statisticians collect data when census data cannot be collected?,By developing specific experiment designs,By manipulating system values,By studying statistical models,By analyzing and interpreting data,By designing surveys and experiments,E -9,Which organizations were targeted in Operation Aurora?,Government agencies,Financial institutions,Technology companies,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What is an example of strategic substitutes in the context of imperfectly competitive firms?,An increase in one firm's output increases the marginal revenues of the others.,An increase in one firm's output decreases the marginal revenues of the others.,An increase in one firm's output has no effect on the marginal revenues of the others.,An increase in one firm's output leads to a decrease in the production of the others.,An increase in one firm's output leads to an increase in the production of the others.,B -4,What are examples of controlled perceptual variables in living organisms?,"Simple, low-level examples of biological homeostasis",Positive feedback control loops,Reflexes,Mathematical principles of control,Endogenously maintained reference values,E -7,What is the name of group 18 of the periodic table?,Alkali metals,Alkaline earth metals,Transition metals,Halogens,Noble gases,E -10,What is the role of bioactive compounds in the body?,To fulfill basic nutritional needs,To support the body's functions,To prevent diseases,To regulate nutrient absorption,None of the above,B -3,What is the purpose of a forensic engineering investigation?,To locate the cause or causes of failure,To improve performance or life of a component,To assist a court in determining the facts of an accident,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What action did the court find Baystate Technologies guilty of in the Bowers v. Baystate Technologies case?,Patent infringement,Copyright infringement,Breach of contract,Trademark infringement,Trade secret misappropriation,C -7,What are some topics covered in theoretical computer science?,Artificial intelligence and machine learning,Computational geometry and number theory,Hardware design and programming,Network security and cryptography,Software development and testing,B -6,How much is the projected cost of building the ThothX Tower?,US$1 billion,US$2 billion,US$3 billion,US$4 billion,US$5 billion,E -8,Which number system is not mentioned as having multiple attributes?,Octonions,Integers,Rationals,Complex numbers,None of the above,A -5,What type of science did Judith A. Todd focus on in her bachelor's degree?,Physics,Chemistry,Materials science,Archaeology,Biology,C -2,What types of materials were used in early examples of site-specific architecture?,Concrete and steel,Glass and metal,"Clay, stone, tree trunks, and mudbrick",Brick and mortar,Wood and thatch,C -5,What is the importance of cloud engineering in solving business problems?,"It provides a systematic approach to concerns of commercialization, standardization, and governance",It leverages the power and economics of cloud resources,"It enables the design, development, operation, and maintenance of cloud computing systems",It ensures the quality of cloud services,All of the above,E -6,What is the purpose of data breach notification laws?,To allow individuals to sue companies for data breaches,To require companies to conduct regular security audits,To provide free credit monitoring services to affected individuals,To promote company incentive to strengthen data security,To allow individuals a chance to mitigate risks against data breaches,D -8,What is the study of the properties of the linguistic system called?,Internal linguistics,Applied linguistics,General linguistics,Theoretical linguistics,External linguistics,A -8,What can cause a thermal explosion in chemical engineering?,Controlled increase in temperature,Controlled increase in pressure,Temperature rise,Temperature decrease,Controlled reactions,C -5,Which disciplines does surface engineering have applications to?,Chemistry,Mechanical engineering,Electrical engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,In which university in Turkey can you find a Management Engineering Department?,Istanbul Technical University,Technical University of Berlin,Stevens Institute of Technology,Syracuse University,Missouri University of Science and Technology,A -3,What types of video interfaces can be used with GMSL?,HDMI and DisplayPort,Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2) and Display Serial Interface (DSI),HDMI and Ethernet,Camera Serial Interface (CSI-2) and Ethernet,DisplayPort and Ethernet,B -8,Where can information about the Slothouber-Graatsma puzzle be found?,"Stewart Coffin's ""The Puzzling World of Polyhedral Dissections""",Jan Slothouber and William Graatsma: Cubic constructs,William Graatsma and Jan Slothouber: Dutch mathematical art,All of the above,None of the above,D -1,Which category of NoSQL databases do document-oriented databases belong to?,Key-value store,Relational database,Graph database,Document store,XML database,D -8,Which dating technique is used for dating fossilized hominid remains?,Radiocarbon dating,Dendrochronology,Thermoluminescence dating,Optically stimulated luminescence,Potassium-argon dating,E -7,Who was recognized for innovation in Cerner Millennium Implementation?,Annie Jump Cannon,Peter B. Wagner,Elizabeth Blackwell,Lori Bunch,Jocelyn Bell Burnell,D -6,What made accurate measurements of fluxes almost impossible in the early days?,Lack of computing capabilities,Lack of solid state measurement capabilities,Lack of accurate measurement methods,Lack of scientific interest,Lack of funding,B -8,Why do controlled vocabularies mandate the use of predefined terms?,To limit the number of search results,To make it more challenging to find information,To ensure consistency and reduce ambiguity,To encourage the use of natural language vocabularies,To increase the complexity of search queries,C -5,Who was an early recorded professional criminal investigator?,The accused,The English constable,The Code of Hammurabi,The private investigator,The prosecutor,B -3,What are some approaches used in applied economics?,Empirical estimation using econometrics,Input-output analysis or simulations,Case studies and historical analogy,"Common sense or the ""vernacular""",All of the above,E -8,How can the amount of fly rock be reduced during a blast?,Using blasting curtains to contain the blast,Proper drilling in the bedrock for the explosives,Placing the blasting mats horizontally on the ground,Covering the mats with layers of soil,Attaching the mats to structures,B -3,What was the original suggestion for PRR language?,Use a combination of UML OCL and Action Semantics,Use only UML OCL,Use only Action Semantics,Use a combination of UML OCL and external functions,Use only Action Semantics and external functions,A -2,What are some of the specific chemical and physical concepts studied in food engineering?,Biochemistry and microbiology,Food chemistry and thermodynamics,Transport phenomena and rheology,Heat transfer and packaging,All of the above,E -0,What is the objective of predictive engineering analytics (PEA)?,To react on issues that may arise during product development,To let simulation drive the design and predict product behavior,To improve collaboration between analysis teams,To refine simulation and testing processes,To install a process that lets design continue after product delivery,B -2,What information is included in a typical mathematician entry in The Mathematics Genealogy Project (MGP)?,Graduation year and alma mater,Thesis title and Mathematics Subject Classification,Doctoral advisor and doctoral students,All of the above,None of the above,D -4,What topics are important for the study of sports engineering?,Chemical engineering and computer science,Physics and biomechanics,Aerospace engineering and electrical engineering,Civil engineering and architecture,Environmental engineering and geology,B -3,What concerns have participants in biobanks expressed regarding personal information?,They have no concerns about giving personal information,They are concerned about having their personal information used against them,They only give personal information if they trust the researchers,They want their personal information to be made public,They are only concerned if the research involves a harmful procedure,B -7,Who attributes the lack of binary blobs for non-wireless network interface controllers to the work done by a single FreeBSD developer?,Linus Torvalds,Richard Stallman,Theo de Raadt,Mark Shuttleworth,Eric S. Raymond,C -9,What are some of the goals of industrial and production engineering?,To increase the cost of production,To decrease the effectiveness of manufacturing,To reduce the quality of products,To improve efficiency and drive up effectiveness of manufacturing,To make products less attractive and marketable,D -5,What is the role of research outcomes in gerontechnology?,To extend the working phase in society by maximizing the vital and productive years in the later years of life,To provide an optimum living environment for older people,To create solutions for human development and aging,"To match technological environments to health, housing, mobility, communication, leisure and work of older people","To form the basis for designers, builders, engineers, manufacturers, and those in the health professions",E -4,What is the starting point for most thermodynamic considerations?,The laws of thermodynamics,The kinetic theory of gases,The desire to increase the efficiency of early steam engines,The existence of atoms,The collection of hard spheres,A -7,What is exploratory engineering considered a form of?,Engineering,Science,Protoengineering,Protoscience,Exploratory science,C -9,What kind of organisms can be studied using XROMM?,Bacteria,Plants,Insects,Mammals,Fish,D -9,What are the countries that adopted porcelain painting from China?,Korea and Japan,Korea and Europe,Japan and Europe,China and Korea,China and Japan,C -0,What is the main focus of BREIN in building grid systems for business?,Semantic Web,Multi-agent systems,Engineering and logistics management,Commercial exploitation,High quality technology,C -5,What factors did Ehrlich and Holdren emphasize in their argument?,Population growth,Affluence,Technology,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,What processes are considered part of geodiversity?,Human activities such as farming and construction,The study of ancient civilizations,The movement of tectonic plates,The growth of plants and trees,The development of modern cities,C -0,Where is Offshore Structures (Britain) Ltd. based?,London,Manchester,Birmingham,Billingham,Leeds,D -7,What are some phenomena that can be studied using numerical relativity?,Black holes,Gravitational waves,Neutron stars,All of the above,None of the above,D -3,"When did Alexander Bogomolny start Cut-the-Knot, a mathematically themed educational website?",1971,1974,1976,1996,2018,D -9,"What field deals with the generation, analysis, and use of signals?",Control Theory,Information Theory,Signal Processing,Machine Learning,Computer Vision,C -9,What is the purpose of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations?,To protect employers from legal liabilities,To ensure the comfort of employees at work,To protect employees from health and safety risks,To reduce workplace accidents,To regulate the use of hazardous substances,C -9,What is the purpose of the Clay Mathematics Institute in relation to The Mathematics Genealogy Project (MGP)?,To provide information on mathematicians with doctoral students,To track the academic genealogy of mathematicians,To promote research-level mathematics,To support the MGP financially,To provide information on mathematics subject classifications,D -4,What are the limitations of conventional MIMO systems?,"Many wireless devices cannot support multiple antennas due to size, cost, and/or hardware limitations",The separation between antennas on a mobile device and fixed radio platforms is often insufficient to allow meaningful performance gains,"As the number of antennas is increased, the actual MIMO performance falls farther behind the theoretical gains",Conventional MIMO systems have higher system complexity,Conventional MIMO systems have higher signaling overhead,C -1,What happens when a star exceeds the Eddington luminosity?,It will initiate a very intense radiation-driven stellar wind from its outer layers,It will decrease in size and luminosity,It will collapse into a black hole,It will increase in size and luminosity,It will lose its gravitational force,A -7,What is the temperature range at which the crystallization process of glass-ceramics can proceed to near completion?,Below 100 °C,Between 100 °C and 300 °C,Between 300 °C and 500 °C,Between 500 °C and 700 °C,Above 700 °C,D -5,How many possible technosignatures were detected by astronomers after scanning 820 stars?,1,4,8,16,32,C -2,How do document-oriented databases store data compared to relational databases?,In separate tables defined by the programmer,In a single instance in the database,As opaque data to the database,In XML format,In a graph structure,B -8,What are the main specifications used in riser designs?,USB and Thunderbolt,HDMI and DisplayPort,Ethernet and VGA,PCI Express edge connectors,USB and VGA,D -0,What is the purpose of the Global Historical Climatology Network (GHCN)?,"To manage temperature, precipitation, and pressure records",To provide climatic analysis for data sets that require daily monitoring,To create a global base-line data set compiled from stations worldwide,To reconstruct past global temperatures,"To collect data from 25,000 reporting fixed stations",C -4,What is the term used in the United Kingdom to refer to the enunciating voice in an aircraft warning system?,Bitchin' Betty,Barking Bob,Nagging Nora,Hank the Yank,None of the above,C -4,What are the goals and constraints that a design usually has to satisfy?,"Aesthetic, functional, economic, and socio-political considerations",The nature of something that has been intentionally created,Creating objects without any prior plan,Developing designs in a specific and detailed manner,Producing architectural and engineering drawings,A -8,What type of structure can experience wave overtopping?,Breakwater,Revetment,Dike,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,When was the first Petroleum Engineering degree conferred?,1900,1910,1915,1920,1930,C -7,When was the convention approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations?,July 1972,1973,1974,1975,10 December 1976,E -5,What is the main function of the ScottNet NCG distributed neural computing grid?,Data synchronization,E-commerce transaction processing,Content analysis,Real time security enforcement,Backup/restore functions,B -2,Which vendors have contributed to the definition of PRR?,All the major BRE vendors,RuleML members,Leading UML vendors,Both RuleML and leading UML vendors,All of the above,E -9,In which year was Min H. Kao elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering?,2001,2005,2009,2011,2015,D -0,What is one of the predicted benefits of self-driving cars?,Reduction in air pollution,Increase in traffic collisions,Worsening of noise pollution,Decrease in productivity,Increase in sedentary lifestyles,A -3,What are the steps in the implementation of a multiphysics simulation?,"Identify physical processes, solve the model, and process the data","Create a mathematical model, solve the model, and process the data","Identify physical processes, create a mathematical model, and process the data","Identify physical processes, create a mathematical model, and solve the model","Create a mathematical model, solve the model, and identify physical processes",C -2,What is the Archimedean property for a pair of elements a and b?,The sum of a and b is zero,The cyclic subgroup generated by a is bounded by b,The sum of a and b is greater than all elements in a cyclic subgroup,The sum of a and b is bounded by integer multiples of each other,The set of all Archimedean groups is isomorphic to the set of real numbers,D -6,What type of software design did James Noble contribute to?,Object-oriented and aspect-oriented approaches,Design patterns and software corpus analysis,Software visualisation and visual languages,User interaction and agile development methodologies,All of the above,E -5,Which statistical ensemble does the grand canonical partition function apply to?,Grand canonical ensemble,Canonical ensemble,Microcanonical ensemble,Gibbs ensemble,Ising ensemble,A -4,What is the impact factor of The Journal of Clinical Microbiology in 2021?,5.2,7.6,9.4,11.1,13.8,C -7,Is there a clear definition of enterprise software in academic literature?,"Yes, there is a coherent definition","No, there is no clear definition",There are multiple conflicting definitions,The definition varies based on the context,"There is a definition, but it is not widely accepted",B -0,Who discovered the KRACK vulnerability in the WPA2 protocol?,John Smith,Mathy Vanhoef and Frank Piessens,Alice Johnson,Robert Brown,Sarah Thompson,B -6,Which of the following elements is not mononuclidic?,Hydrogen,Lithium,Boron,Nitrogen,Tantalum,E -8,Where can one find a set of molecular structures and the corresponding output of Halgren's MMFF94 implementation?,At the Computational Chemistry List,In the MMFF94s publication,In the MMFF94 publication,In the Comparison of force-field implementations,In the MM3 force field,A -8,What are the applications of geographic information science?,Only to physical geography,Only to human geography,To many different fields of study and industries,Only to technical geography,Only to computational science,C -3,What is the purpose of the parallel fields that emerge with exploratory engineering?,To define limits and express potential solutions to anticipated technological problems,To define limits and examine hypotheses,To develop potential solutions to anticipated technological problems,To express potential solutions to anticipated technological problems,To examine hypotheses and express potential solutions to anticipated technological problems,A -7,What are some of the key techniques used in industrial and production engineering?,Manufacturing technology,Engineering sciences,Management science,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,What is the branch of linguistics that inquires into the nature of language?,Phonetics,Syntax,Morphology,Semantics,Theoretical linguistics,E -6,What is the purpose of the shifted-contour Monte Carlo technique?,To accelerate the statistical convergence of the field-theoretic simulation.,To compute the physical properties of a many-particle system using statistical field theory.,To solve the numerical sign problem in field-theoretic simulations.,To sample the partition function integral expressed in field-theoretic representation.,To shift the contour of integration of the partition function integral.,E -0,What is the significance of the number 9999 in Chinese folklore?,It is the number of rooms in the Forbidden City,It is the emergency telephone number in Oman,It is the maximum damage or healing number in RPGs,It is the last possible line number in some older programming languages,It is a divisor to generate 4-digit decimal recurrences,A -8,What is the source of heating for a planet in radiative equilibrium?,The planet itself,The parent star,The greenhouse effect,The internal energy source,The incident solar radiation,B -6,What is the purpose of the collaboration between Sapphire Energy and The Linde Group?,Develop a low-cost system to deliver CO2,"Develop open-pond, algae-to-fuel cultivation systems","Develop a low-cost system to deliver CO2 and open-pond, algae-to-fuel cultivation systems",Neither the delivery system nor the cultivation systems,None of the above,C -2,"What is the study of the mutual impacts of science, technology, and society called?",Biology,Chemistry,Physics,Science and technology studies,Geology,D -6,What were the allegations made by Harold L. Bowers (doing business as HLB Technology) against Baystate Technologies?,Patent infringement and breach of contract,Copyright infringement and breach of fiduciary duty,Trademark infringement and embezzlement,Patent infringement and libel,Copyright infringement and trade secret misappropriation,A -8,What does a formal grammar in the subsumption architecture describe?,A formalization of systems with multiple grammars,A formalization of systems with single grammars,A formalization of systems with finite collections of grammars,A formalization of systems with infinite collections of grammars,A formalization of systems with decentralized grammars,B -1,What are some of the broader engineering disciplines that food engineering relies on?,Electrical and mechanical engineering,Civil and chemical engineering,Industrial and agricultural engineering,All of the above,None of the above,D -6,What major innovation did the Cambria Iron Company use in the steelmaking process?,Electric Arc Furnace,Open Hearth Furnace,Bessemer Process,Thomas Process,Kelly Process,C -7,What is the purpose of modeling matter as collections of hard spheres?,"To describe the behavior of solids, gases, and fluids",To describe the motion of particles and the general system of particles,To describe the kinetic theory of gases,To describe the laws of thermodynamics,To describe the behavior of systems with a large number of particles,C -3,What is the energy released when atomic nucleons are brought together in nuclear engineering?,Chemical energy,Mechanical energy,Electrical energy,Nuclear energy,Thermal energy,D -9,What is an example of something that may be considered a design?,An object created without any prior plan,The nature of something that has been intentionally created,"A concept of an object, a process, or a system that is specific and detailed",The process of developing a design,"Aesthetic, functional, economic, or socio-political considerations",B -8,What do strategic urban planning processes aim to improve?,Resource management,Citizens’ quality of life,Public-private cooperation,Coordination of activity,Revitalization processes,E -3,What can statistical field theories be used to describe?,Phase transitions,Polymers in physics,Biophysics systems,Nanostructured block copolymers,All of the above,E -7,What is the basis of language according to the semiotic view in formal linguistics?,A mathematical relationship between meaning and form,"The use of formal grammars to analyze, generate, and explain language",The basis of computational linguistics,The study of Chomskyan linguistics,The study of semiotics in language,A -4,What can reduce emissions of radioactive materials?,Flue-gas desulfurization,Selective catalytic reduction,Electrostatic precipitators,Wet scrubbers,Reducing fly ash,E -1,Which early scientific approach dealt with the relationship between technology and society?,Biology,Chemistry,Physics,Tektology,Geology,D -9,What has contributed to the gain in popularity of formal epistemology?,The emergence of formal logic and probability theory,The organization of yearly Formal Epistemology Workshops,The PHILOG-conferences,The summer school in logic and formal epistemology hosted by Carnegie Mellon University,The founding of the Center for Formal Epistemology,B -1,Which areas are encompassed by computer engineering?,"Artificial intelligence, robotics, and computer networks.","Civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering.","Computer architecture, operating systems, and circuit design.","Computer science, software engineering, and computer networks.","Computer hardware, software design, and software engineering.",C -7,In which city is the Ben Gurion University located?,Tel Aviv,Jerusalem,Be’er Sheva,Haifa,Eilat,C -9,What division of the Health and Safety Executive was formed by the merger of the Occupational Medicine Laboratory and the site in Derbyshire?,Health and Safety Laboratory,Safety in Mines Research Establishment,Research and Laboratory Services Division,Health and Safety Executive,Occupational Health and Safety Division,C -9,What does gerontechnology aim to do in the later years of life?,Maximize the vital and productive years,Extend the working phase in society,Reduce the cost of care,Compress morbidity,All of the above,A -5,What is the main property of normal topology hexagonal phases when observed under polarization microscopy?,They exhibit no birefringence,They exhibit high birefringence,They exhibit different colors depending on the angle of observation,They appear as smooth and continuous textures,They appear as rough and grainy textures,B -9,What is the function of magma oceans in planetary formation?,To create bodies of water,To provide heat for the melting of planetesimals,To facilitate the formation of cores through metal segregation,To support the existence of magma oceans on both the Moon and Earth,To supply energy for core formation,C -5,What is the role of BBS in a safety management system?,Implementing hazard avoidance strategies,Using personal protective equipment,Analyzing the hierarchy of hazard control,Applying reasonably practicable safety measures,Internalizing administrative controls,E -2,Which industry does the aquaculture industry account for half of all seafood products consumed?,Fishing industry,Restaurant industry,Aquarium industry,Seafood processing industry,Aquaculture industry,E -6,What is the potential method of detecting technosignatures?,Using regular telescopes to observe changes in star systems,Scanning stars for radio transmissions,Analyzing the amount of infrared radiation emitted by a star system,Searching for extraterrestrial ecumenopolis,Using hypertelescopes to detect radiation leakage,C -8,What is the main objective of the OMII-UK project?,Source key software components,Support UK e-research community,Distributed storage infrastructure,Trading strategies,Worldwide LHC Computing Grid,B -8,What is the Dunning-Kruger effect often misunderstood as in popular culture?,A claim about overconfidence of people with low intelligence in all aspects,A claim about overconfidence of people with high intelligence in all aspects,A claim about underconfidence of people with low intelligence in all aspects,A claim about underconfidence of people with high intelligence in all aspects,A claim about specific overconfidence of people with low intelligence in specific tasks,A -7,How long is the mosaic installed on the north-western wall of the Almaty Television Tower?,5 meters,10 meters,15 meters,20 meters,25 meters,D -7,Which statement accurately describes the enactment of data breach notification laws in the United States?,Data breach notification laws have been regularly enacted in all 50 states since 2002,Only a few states have enacted data breach notification laws,Data breach notification laws were first enacted in 2002 and have since been enacted in all 50 states,Data breach notification laws only apply to government entities,There is a federal data breach notification law in place,A -0,What is industrial and production engineering concerned with?,Understanding and application of engineering procedures in manufacturing processes,"Optimization of complex processes, systems, or organizations",Management science,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What is a currently active field of research in numerical relativity?,Studying cosmological models,Analyzing critical phenomena,Simulating relativistic binaries and gravitational waves,Studying perturbed black holes and neutron stars,None of the above,C -3,What is the role of thermodynamics in process engineering?,To analyze phase change and phase equilibria,"To study chemical, physical, and biological processes",To design and optimize processes,To develop software for process engineering,To simulate and model processes,A -2,What is the transfer function of a lead compensator?,(s - p) / (s - z),(s + p) / (s + z),(s - z) / (s - p),(s + z) / (s + p),(s - p) * (s - z),C -5,What is the classification for classical differential geometry?,53A,53B,53C,53D,53E,A -2,What types of substances can be manipulated in a glovebox?,Hazardous substances,Radioactive materials,Infectious disease agents,High purity inert atmosphere substances,All of the above,E -9,What is the name of the Archimedean property in abstract algebra?,The Associative property,The Identity property,The Inverse property,The Archimedean property,The Commutative property,D -2,"In the study of limit cycles, what type of system is considered?",A one-dimensional dynamical system,A three-dimensional dynamical system,A two-dimensional dynamical system,A four-dimensional dynamical system,A multi-dimensional dynamical system,C -8,What is an engineer likely to take legal responsibility for?,An engineering work,A natural science experiment,A technological development,A mathematical calculation,A physical science discovery,A -5,What can cause serious contamination in vacuum systems operating at low pressures?,Air,Water,Metals,Gases,Vacuum pumps,C -1,What is the equivalent blackbody temperature of a planet?,The temperature at which a planet radiates as a black body,The temperature at which a planet is in radiative equilibrium,The temperature at which a planet is heated only by its parent star,The temperature at which a planet has an internal energy source,The temperature at which a planet is affected by the greenhouse effect,A -2,What is a key requirement for a successful BBS program?,Buy-in and support from all involved,Changing the hierarchy of hazard control,Using personal protective equipment,Implementing administrative controls,Applying research-supported interventions,A -5,What does SerDes stand for in the context of GMSL?,Serial Distribution,Serial Data,Serial Display,Serialization and Deserialization,Serial Device,D -6,Which university plans to establish a campus in the Enterprise Zone?,University of Bristol,University of Bath,University of the West of England,University of Exeter,University of Oxford,A -6,What are the additional methods that improve on risk analysis methods?,Benefit risk and optimism bias.,Reference class forecasting and extreme risk.,Applied information economics and risk management.,Peren-Clement index and applied information economics.,Optimism bias and risk management.,C -4,What is the relationship between mathematics and other disciplines?,"Mathematics is closely related to natural sciences, engineering, medicine, finance, computer science and social sciences",Mathematics is independent from other disciplines,Mathematics is used in all other disciplines,Mathematics is only used in the natural sciences,Mathematics is unrelated to the social sciences,A -6,What is the relationship between the triangle removal lemma and Roth's theorem?,The triangle removal lemma is a generalization of Roth's theorem,The triangle removal lemma is a special case of Roth's theorem,The triangle removal lemma can be used to prove Roth's theorem,Roth's theorem can be used to prove the triangle removal lemma,The triangle removal lemma and Roth's theorem are unrelated,C -0,What is the term used in horology to describe a mechanical clock or watch that runs at the same rate regardless of changes in its drive force?,Synchronous,Droop,Isochronous,Sequential,Arbitrary,C -7,What measures do accountants have to deal with the impairment of assets?,IAS 16,IAS 17,IAS 18,IAS 19,IAS 20,A -8,What techniques are used in algebraic number theory?,Abstract algebra,Finite fields,Function fields,All of the above,None of the above,D -0,Where did Valencia Joyner Koomson graduate from high school?,Benjamin Banneker Academic High School,Massachusetts Institute of Technology,Howard University,Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Boston University,A -6,What is the role of mechanical engineering in industrial and production engineering?,To focus on the design and development of industrial machinery,To analyze and optimize manufacturing processes,To study the behavior of materials under different conditions,To manage and coordinate the production process,To develop and implement quality control measures,A -8,What type of weather radar was used in the Alberta Hail Project?,S-band circularly polarized weather radar,Ground-based machines,Dedicated cloud-seeding airplanes,Silver iodide,Tropical cyclones,A -1,What is the energy source used in nuclear engineering?,Solar energy,Wind energy,Geothermal energy,Nuclear energy,Hydroelectric energy,D -9,What is the objective of installing a process that lets design continue after product delivery?,To improve collaboration between analysis teams,To react on issues that may arise during product development,To let simulation drive the design and predict product behavior,To refine simulation and testing processes,To provide continuous improvement and innovation,E -3,What allowed widespread and precise distribution of time signals from central observatories?,Electric telegraphs,Automatically operated chimes,Signal guns,Visual signals,Radio time signal stations,A -10,What is the importance of quality control in industrial and production engineering?,To ensure the production of defective products,To reduce the cost of production,To improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes,To enhance the marketability of products,To study the behavior of materials under different conditions,D -4,What are some fields related to molecular engineering?,Astronomy and geology,Robotics and artificial intelligence,Energy production and conservation,Agriculture and food science,Nanotechnology and nanomedicine,E -5,What does the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) method reveal for each threshold?,The presence or absence of a characteristic,The value of the index variable,The hits and misses,The false alarms and correct rejections,The two ratios hits/(hits + misses) and false alarms/(false alarms + correct rejections),E -7,What is the relationship between the triangle removal lemma and Szemerédi's theorem?,The triangle removal lemma is a generalization of Szemerédi's theorem,The triangle removal lemma is a special case of Szemerédi's theorem,The triangle removal lemma can be used to prove Szemerédi's theorem,Szemerédi's theorem can be used to prove the triangle removal lemma,The triangle removal lemma and Szemerédi's theorem are unrelated,C -4,What are the typical responsibilities of a maintenance engineer?,Optimization of the maintenance organization structure,Analysis of repetitive equipment failures,Estimation of maintenance costs and evaluation of alternatives,All of the above,None of the above,D -7,What is the abbreviation for computer-aided design and manufacturing?,CADM,CAMD,CAM,CAE,CAx,E -9,What does the imaginary part of the propagation constant represent?,The amplitude of the sinusoidal phasor,The frequency of the sinusoidal phasor,The phase of the sinusoidal phasor,The wavelength of the sinusoidal phasor,The direction of the sinusoidal phasor,C -4,What type of objects are included in the museum's collection?,Weapons,Uniforms,Tools,Vehicles,All of the above,E -8,What is the role of computer decision models in marketing engineering?,To develop a mental model of the decision situation,To make marketing decisions based on past experience,To provide an objective way of choosing between the best judgments of multiple individuals in a decision situation,To influence marketing decisions based on hierarchy,To harness data and knowledge for effective marketing decision making and implementation,C -6,How are CAE tools used in the automotive industry?,To reduce product development costs and time,"To improve the safety, comfort, and durability of vehicles",To optimize the manufacturing process,All of the above,None of the above,D -5,What is the maximum length of the cable that can be used with GMSL?,10 meters,15 meters,20 meters,25 meters,30 meters,B -0,What is the purpose of Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) test?,To evaluate resistance to corrosion due to gases in the atmosphere,To measure the temperature and relative humidity in a controlled environmental chamber,To simulate the performance of noble metal plated connectors,To test the volume exchange rate and airflow rate in a laboratory setting,To study the effects of atmospheric exposure on electronic products,A -5,How is the oxygen removing column regenerated in a glovebox?,By passing a hydrogen/nitrogen mixture through it while heated,By removing solvents from gases,By creating a vacuum chamber,By working with hazardous substances,By manipulating objects in an inert atmosphere,A -2,Who is the founder of the Hasso Plattner Institute?,Christoph Meinel,Marcus Kölling,Ralf Herbrich,Hasso Plattner,Tobias Friedrich,D -5,What is the maximum length of a classification in the MSC?,2 digits,3 digits,4 digits,5 digits,6 digits,D -6,What is the purpose of an EIA in relation to project approval and decision-making?,To ensure that projects adhere to predetermined environmental outcomes,To evaluate the economic feasibility of proposed projects,To assess the social impacts of proposed projects,To justify project decisions in light of detailed environmental studies and public comments on potential environmental impacts,To comply with rules of administrative procedure regarding public participation and documentation,D -2,What is the maximum altitude of a balloon-borne telescope?,15 km,50 km,2°,The Earth's atmosphere,A few days,B -1,Which gases are the primary focus of coal pollution mitigation?,Carbon dioxide and methane,Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides,Ozone and volatile organic compounds,Particulate matter and heavy metals,Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons,B -4,"Who developed axiomatic frameworks for geometry, arithmetic, and analysis?",Kurt Gödel,Gerhard Gentzen,David Hilbert,Alfred Tarski,Emmy Noether,C -8,When was the concept of impression management expanded to computer-mediated communication?,After it was applied to face-to-face communication,Before it was applied to face-to-face communication,At the same time it was applied to face-to-face communication,It was never applied to computer-mediated communication,It evolved separately from face-to-face communication,A -2,What are some important areas in transportation engineering?,"Facility planning and design, operations planning, and network analysis","Logistics, financing, and policy analysis",Geometric design requirements and signal timing,Highway and urban transportation,All of the above,E -2,What is the result of water in the underlying soil structure and traffic passing over the affected area?,Formation of cracks,Creation of potholes,Strengthening of the road surface,Pavement expansion,Improved soil stability,B -2,What are some parallel fields that emerge in conjunction with exploratory engineering?,Parallel fields such as bioethics and hypothetical molecular nanotechnology,Parallel fields such as climate engineering and hypothetical molecular nanotechnology,"Parallel fields such as bioethics, climate engineering, and hypothetical molecular nanotechnology",Parallel fields such as bioethics and climate engineering,Parallel fields such as climate engineering and genetic modification,C -3,What areas do ISO/TC 37 International Standards cover?,Terminology theory and methodology,Terminology unification activities,Terminological principles and methods,Language engineering and content management,Translation and interpreting technology,E -9,What was the profession of Richard Bellman's parents?,Mathematicians,Physicists,Grocery store owners,Engineers,Teachers,C -9,What is the initial state of a network before any links are added?,Fully connected network,Disconnected nodes,Randomly selected pairs,Phase transition,Network evolution,B -3,Why are hack-for-hire services considered illegal?,They involve unauthorized access to private digital systems,They provide legal access to information,They enhance cybersecurity measures,They protect personal data,They promote ethical hacking practices,A -1,What did Massare find about the swimming abilities of long-necked plesiosaurs compared to pliosaurs?,They were faster than pliosaurs,They were slower than pliosaurs,They had similar swimming abilities to pliosaurs,Their swimming abilities are unknown,They couldn't swim,B -5,What is the role of CAE in the automotive industry?,To increase product development costs,"To reduce the safety, comfort, and durability of vehicles",To slow down the manufacturing processes,All of the above,None of the above,E -7,Which country was not affected by the fuel supply shortage in September 2021?,Great Britain,England,United Kingdom,Northern Ireland,All countries were affected,D -6,Where did the concept of a porous medium originally emerge?,Poromechanics,Karl von Terzaghi,Maurice Anthony Biot,Soil mechanics,Pore network,D -10,What are some results from the study of abstract families of languages?,Context-sensitive languages,Recursive languages,Regular languages,Full AFLs,"Regular, context-free, and recursively enumerable languages",E -7,What other professionals do structural engineers collaborate with?,Architects,Building services engineers,Contractors,Machinery designers,All of the above,E -6,What are the professions involved in gerontechnology?,Nursing,Medicine,Gerontology,Engineering,All of the above,E -2,In which fields does queueing theory find applications?,Telecommunication,Traffic engineering,Computing,Project management,All of the above,E -3,What is the natural line-width of the atomic transition?,Reduced Planck constant,Boltzmann constant,National line-width,Atomic transition constant,Not mentioned,C -9,Which of the following is not true about Poison Ivy?,She is one of Batman's most enduring enemies,She is a superhero,She has a poisonous touch,She uses her powers for ecoterrorism,She is a misanthropic botanist and biochemist,B -7,Which project aims to deliver grid technology for present problems?,BREIN,A-Ware,GridCOMP,neuGRID,OurGrid,E -1,What are the degrees of freedom retained in quantum dimer models?,Electrons,Atoms,Valence bonds,Photons,Spinons,C -8,How does the hydrodynamic flow change once the Eddington luminosity is reached?,It becomes faster,It becomes slower,It remains the same,It becomes turbulent,It becomes unstable,C -5,What does a closed switch represent in a reliability block diagram?,A failed component,A working component,A redundant subsystem,A parallel configuration,A series configuration,B -9,What is the relationship between GIScience and geographic information systems?,GIScience is a tool used in geographic information systems,GIScience is a broader field that encompasses geographic information systems,GIScience is the actual repository of geospatial data,GIScience is a profession within the field of geographic information systems,GIScience and geographic information systems are unrelated,B -2,When did David Mendoza Consunji serve as the president of the Philippine Contractors Association?,1970-1975,1954,1995,1939,1946,A -0,What is open-source appropriate technology (OSAT)?,Technology designed for commercial purposes,Technology designed without consideration for the environment,Technology developed through the principles of the open-design movement,Technology developed without the use of intellectual property,Technology developed without transparency of process,C -1,Why is maintenance engineering increasing in importance?,Due to rising amounts of equipment,"Due to the complexity of equipment, systems, machineries, and infrastructure",Due to the need for personnel and related systems for maintenance,All of the above,None of the above,D -9,What is the reciprocal of the Keulegan–Carpenter number?,The dimensionless quantity describing the relative importance of the drag forces over inertia forces for bluff objects in an oscillatory fluid flow,The parameter used for sediment transport under water waves,The characteristic scale for the acceleration terms in the Navier–Stokes equations,The frequency at which vortex shedding occurs in a steady flow,The dimensionless quantity describing the flow unsteadiness as a result of an instability of the flow downstream of the object,E -2,What is the relationship between body water and impedance?,Higher body water leads to higher impedance,Higher body water leads to lower impedance,There is no relationship between body water and impedance,Lower body water leads to higher impedance,Lower body water leads to lower impedance,B -5,What is the outcome of systems engineering efforts?,Optimized work-processes,High-quality outputs,An engineered system,Coordinated teams,Integrated disciplines,C -9,What allowed early examples of site-specific architecture to blend into their environments?,The use of concrete and steel,The use of glass and metal,"The use of clay, stone, tree trunks, and mudbrick",The use of brick and mortar,The use of wood and thatch,C -5,What areas of research are included in conservation science?,Materials science and chemistry,Physics and engineering,Biology and anthropology,Art history and technical art history,All of the above,E -2,What does an ATM controller do when receiving a message?,Route the message to a core banking system,Validate the PIN block,Examine and route the message based on the account number,Forward the message to another bank's ATMC,Check the available balances and authorize the transaction,C -1,What are some key aspects of aquaculture technology that require knowledge of engineering?,Fish species identification,Water quality testing,Fish disease prevention,Fish market analysis,Fish nutrition optimization,C -2,How does Ecosystem-based adaptation (EBA) complement other approaches to building social-ecological resilience?,By using participatory and inclusive processes and community/stakeholder engagement,By focusing on climate-smart agriculture and green infrastructure,By implementing hybrid measures such as artificial reefs,By strengthening the capacities of individuals and institutions,By promoting nature-based solutions,E -5,What is the role of Local Authority Building Control (LABC)?,To enforce building regulations,To represent all local authority building control functions,To appoint Approved Inspectors,To survey work as it proceeds,To ensure safety at sports grounds,B -3,How do controlled vocabularies handle the problem of homographs?,By using multiple terms for each concept,By using synonyms for homographs,By qualifying terms with additional information,By ignoring the problem and allowing for ambiguity,By excluding homographs from the controlled vocabulary,C -3,What are the environmental consequences of digital technologies?,Increased reliance on digital technologies,Decreased carbon footprint,Increased e-waste and digital pollution,Improved sustainability,Reduced energy consumption,C -0,What is the main focus of geographic information science?,Studying social science and natural science,Studying computational science and social science,Studying geographic information and its representation in the real world,Studying how humans understand the world,"Studying how to capture, organize, and analyze geographic information",C -7,What type of clocks are available for accurate indication of local time?,Automatic synchronization clocks,Commercial radio controlled clocks,GNSS radio controlled clocks,Internet atomic clock source clocks,Radio time signal station clocks,B -8,What is the set of imputations in cooperative games?,The set of imputations that coincide with the core,The set of distributions as a result of a game,The solution concept of cooperative games,The set of distributions that are efficient and individually rational,The stability against group deviations,A -4,What is the purpose of whiteboard animation in television and internet advertisements?,To entertain children,To create a personal connection with consumers,To showcase product features,To demonstrate how a product works,To promote a brand,B -5,When is a trajectory considered closed in the context of a two-dimensional dynamical system?,When it is constant and does not return to its starting point,When it is not constant but returns to its starting point,When it spirals into another trajectory,When it exhibits chaotic behavior,When it is a stable equilibrium point,B -2,"What type of curves are lines, circles, parabolas, ellipses, hyperbolas, cubic curves, and quartic curves?",Plane algebraic curves,Abstract algebraic curves,Complex algebraic curves,Polynomial curves,Geometric curves,A -7,What are the different techniques used by geological engineers for data acquisition?,"Manual ground-based methods, deep drilling, geochemical sampling, advanced geophysical techniques, and satellite surveying.",Environmental sampling and analysis techniques.,Geological and geotechnical analysis techniques.,Data analysis and interpretation techniques.,Hydrogeological and environmental monitoring techniques.,A -5,What is an important consideration in quality engineering for IT services?,The development of software architectures,The implementation of enterprise architectures,The management and maintenance of IT systems,The all-embracing view of quality from management to operation,The optimization of product quality,D -9,What is the purpose of using labelled NTPs in RNA probe production?,To detect viral promoters,To produce RNA polymerases,To label the RNA probes,To detect target DNA sequences,To label the DNA inserts,C -7,What operating systems date from the 1970s and were used in embedded systems such as DOG scanners?,RDOS and RTOS,RT-11 and RDOS,RTOS and RT-11,RDOS and RT-11,RT-11 and RDOS,C -5,Where was Valencia Joyner Koomson a Senior Research Engineer during her time as an adjunct professor at Howard University?,Information Sciences Institute (USC/ISI),Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab at Tufts University,Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab at Howard University,Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab at Boston University,A -8,How does platform evangelism contribute to a platform's market share?,By creating complementary goods for the platform,By coordinating the programming model of the platform,By regulating the market for the platform,By facilitating synergies between the platform's products,By accelerating the growth of the platform's ecosystem,E +9,What is the subject of debate regarding the scope and reach of biological patents?,The impact of biological patents on innovation,The applicability of patents to genetically modified organisms,The validity of patents in different jurisdictions,The exclusivity of patents on biological technology,The protection of natural substances under patents,C +2,Why are eggshell planets considered unlikely to have plate tectonics?,They have thick lithosphere,They lack tectonic activity,They have minimal topography,They have ultra-thin outer brittle layer,They have minimal geological processes,B +6,What type of proteins are commonly produced using recombinant DNA technology in research laboratories?,Enzymes,Antibodies,Receptors,Transcription factors,Transport proteins,A +8,Where was Lean Six Sigma developed as a specific process of Six Sigma?,Motorola company in Japan,Toyota Production System in the 1950s,Allied Signal in the United States,General Electric in the 2000s,Motorola company in the United States,E +1,Which human protein is commonly produced using recombinant DNA technology?,Human growth hormone,Human insulin,Human erythropoietin,Human interleukin-2,Human factor VIII,B +8,What is the subject of debate regarding the applicability of patents to substances and processes natural in origin?,The scope and reach of patents on natural substances,The impact of patents on innovation in natural processes,The legality of patents on naturally occurring substances,The validity of patents on substances and processes natural in origin,The exclusivity of patents on naturally occurring substances,D +8,How does concurrent design and manufacturing contribute to a sustainable environment for product development?,By reducing the time required to bring a new product to market,By increasing communication and coordination between disciplines,By lowering the cost of product development,By focusing only on manufacturing engineering,By eliminating the need for an integrated product team approach,C +8,What is the term used to describe space debris in a Molniya orbit?,Exospheric litter,Satellite shrapnel,Polar debris,Northern hemisphere junk,Kosmos Ono debris,E +6,What is the purpose of integrating technology-related decisions with the company's strategies?,"To guide the acquisition, allocation, and management of IT resources",To create value for the organization through the efficient spending on technology,To focus on the people who directly manage the technologies within an organization,To ensure the full integration of technology-related decisions with the company's strategies,To explain how technology should be utilized as part of an organization's overall corporate strategy,D +9,Which type of development is more common in amphibians?,Direct development,Complete metamorphosis,Partial metamorphosis,Gradual metamorphosis,Incomplete metamorphosis,B +2,Where did the research on bioresilience around Mount Everest take place?,Everest Base Camp,Makalu-Barun National Park,Qomolangma National Nature Preserve,Future Generations University,The Biomeridian Project,B +5,Which factor does NOT determine the thickness of the lithosphere?,Planet's size,Interior temperature,Composition,Presence of plate tectonics,All of the above,D +2,What are some examples of non-covalent interactions studied in supramolecular chemistry?,Ionic bonding and covalent bonding,Hydrogen bonding and metal coordination,Metal coordination and pi-pi interactions,Pi-pi interactions and electrostatic effects,Electrostatic effects and hydrophobic forces,D +4,What is the role of an organization's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in the technology strategy?,To ensure the full integration of technology-related decisions with the company's strategies,"To guide the acquisition, allocation, and management of IT resources",To create value for the organization through the efficient spending on technology,To formulate and lead the Information Technology Strategy,To focus on the people who directly manage the technologies within an organization,D +4,What did the Australian ruling on the Myriad Genetics patent affirm?,The validity of patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,The invalidity of patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,The exclusivity of patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,The applicability of patents to naturally occurring DNA sequences,The impact of patents on genetic material,A +7,What biological systems often serve as inspiration for supramolecular research?,Plants,Animals,Microorganisms,All of the above,None of the above,D +7,What is the estimated number of debris larger than 10 cm in orbit around the Earth?,"1,000",1 million,10 million,"34,000",100 million,D +4,What is the function of ATF4 during the integrated stress response?,To phosphorylate eIF2α,To downregulate gene expression,To upregulate gene expression,To promote apoptosis,To promote cell division,C +6,What are the potential consequences of events involving hazardous materials?,"Toxic effects, fire or explosion, serious injuries, property damage, lost production, and environmental impact.","Major accidents, toxic gas clouds, and environmental pollution.","Workplace injuries, property damage, and lost production.","Fires, explosions, and accidental chemical releases.",Hazardous materials releases and energy escalation.,A +4,"Who introduced the term ""eggshell planet"" in scientific discussions?",Paul Byrne,An associate professor,Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences,Washington University,None of the above,E +5,How many artificial objects are currently in orbit above the Earth?,"100,000",1 million,10 million,100 million,"25,857",E +6,What is the negative effect of blue light exposure at night on sleep?,Improved sleep quality,Delayed sleep phase disorder,Enhanced cognitive function,Reduced sleep duration,Impaired sleep quality,E +0,What are the different names used to refer to space debris?,Celestial fragments,Cosmic waste,Astronomical pollution,Galactic garbage,Astro junk,B +1,What are the forces responsible for spatial organization of supramolecular systems?,Ionic bonding,Covalent bonding,Hydrogen bonding,Metal coordination,Pi-pi interactions,C +7,What is a screw conveyor commonly used for in industrial control applications?,To pump irrigation water,To move liquid materials,To deliver a measured rate or quantity of material into a process,To rotate helical screw blades,To elevate and convey materials,C +1,What is an example of an animal that undergoes direct development?,A frog that hatches as a small tadpole,A frog that hatches as a large tadpole,A frog that hatches as a small frog,A frog that hatches as a large frog,A frog that hatches as a small fish,C +9,"What does process safety aim to prevent, control, mitigate, and recover from?","Unintentional hazardous materials releases that can have a serious effect to people, plant, and the environment.","Major accidents, toxic gas clouds, and environmental pollution.","Fires, explosions, and accidental chemical releases.","Workplace injuries, property damage, and lost production.",Events that have the potential to escalate to major accidents.,A +7,What factors does the NABERS Energy for offices tool consider?,"Space usage, energy consumption, climate influences","Water and waste efficiency, indoor environment quality","Greenhouse gas emissions, electricity and gas bills","Building services, property and energy management industries","Training, exams, and supervised assessments",A +0,What is the function of a biotransducer in a biosensor system?,To convert an electronic signal to a biochemical signal,To convert a biochemical signal to an electronic or optical signal,To amplify the biochemical signal,To regulate the physicochemical transducer,To store the biochemical signal,B +0,What is the main difference between chemistry and physics?,"Chemistry focuses on matter composed of electrons and nuclei, while physics studies matter at a large scale","Physics is concerned with nature from a small scale to a large scale, while chemistry focuses on the fundamental principles of physical phenomena","Chemistry studies matter at a subatomic level, while physics is concerned with the behavior of matter in accordance with basic principles","Chemistry and physics have the same scope and approach, but differ in their professional roles","Physics is involved with the aspects of space and time, while chemistry focuses on the basic forces of nature",C +9,Are lenses that block blue light beneficial for healthy sleepers?,Yes,No,Depends on the individual,Only in certain lighting conditions,Not enough information,B +3,What is the key to the success of concurrent design and manufacturing?,Completing processes one at a time,Involving all disciplines in the product development,Reducing the time required for product development,Focusing only on design engineering,Increasing the cost of production,B +8,Who may benefit from lenses that block blue light?,People with perfect vision,People with bipolar disorder,People without any sleep disorder,People without ADHD,People with macular degeneration,B +3,What concepts are advanced by supramolecular chemistry?,Molecular self-assembly and molecular folding,Molecular recognition and host-guest chemistry,Mechanically-interlocked molecular architectures and dynamic covalent chemistry,All of the above,None of the above,D +5,How many subunits does the eIF2 protein complex consist of?,One,Two,Three,Four,Five,C +2,What are examples of space debris besides derelict spacecraft?,Alien artifacts,Cosmic rays,Supernova remnants,Planetary nebulae,Paint flecks and solidified liquids,E +9,What is the term used to describe the cost incurred by launching or using a spacecraft in near-Earth orbit?,Space pollution fee,Space debris tax,Spacecraft externality cost,Orbit cleanup charge,Space waste surcharge,C +9,Which type of joint axes do serial robots typically have?,Arbitrarily placed joint axes,Orthogonal joint axes,Parallel joint axes,Intersecting joint axes,Concentric joint axes,B +1,How many degrees of freedom does a serial robot usually have?,Three,Four,Five,Six,Seven,D +4,What is a common feature of many flat-panel displays?,Touch screen technology,3D display capability,High refresh rate,Built-in speakers,Back-lit with color filters,A +3,How does process safety differ from occupational safety and health?,"Process safety focuses on major accidents involving hazardous materials, while occupational safety focuses on preventing workplace injuries.","Process safety deals with events that can release hazardous materials or energy, while occupational safety deals with dangerous conditions at work sites.","Process safety is an interdisciplinary engineering domain, while occupational safety is a discipline focusing on preventing workplace accidents.","Process safety is concerned with preventing fires, explosions, and accidental chemical releases, while occupational safety focuses on managing the integrity of operating systems and processes.","Process safety applies good design principles, engineering, and operating and maintenance practices, while occupational safety focuses on preventing occupational hazards.",A +2,What is the main intrinsic factor that can trigger the integrated stress response?,Lack of oxygen,Lack of amino acids,Lack of glucose,Accumulation of unfolded proteins,Activation of oncogenes,D +4,Which of the following animals undergo direct development?,Bees,Butterflies,Snakes,Frogs,Fish,D +9,What is the purpose of universal orbital support system?,Orbital maneuvering,Propulsion,Stabilization and attitude control,Maintaining relative positions of satellite components,Suspending an object in space,E +5,What is the association between sunlight exposure and macular degeneration?,No association,Higher risk in outdoor workers,Higher risk in indoor workers,Higher risk in elderly individuals,Higher risk in individuals with ADHD,B +3,Why are recombinant human insulin products preferred over animal-sourced insulin for human therapy?,They have a longer shelf life,They are more cost-effective,They are less likely to induce hypoglycemia unawareness,They are easier to produce in large quantities,They have fewer side effects,C +8,What is the decision version of the vertex cover problem?,The problem of finding a minimum vertex cover,The problem of finding a maximum vertex cover,The problem of finding all vertex covers,The problem of determining if a graph has a vertex cover,The problem of determining if a graph has no vertex cover,D +4,Which COVID-19 vaccine was the first mRNA vaccine approved by a medicines regulator?,Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine,Moderna COVID-19 vaccine,AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine,Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine,Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine,A +6,What is the estimated number of debris smaller than 1 cm in orbit around the Earth?,"1,000",1 million,10 million,100 million,128 million,E +6,What is the impact of anthropogenic changes on biodiversity?,Increases biodiversity around the planet,Does not affect biodiversity around the planet,Decreases biodiversity around the planet,Has no impact on ecosystem services,Has no impact on genetic resources,C +1,What are some extrinsic factors that can trigger the integrated stress response?,Exposure to high levels of oxygen,Exposure to high levels of glucose,Viral infection,Accumulation of unfolded proteins,Activation of oncogenes,C +5,What is the term for insects that undergo direct development?,Ametabolous insects,Metabolous insects,Complete insects,Incomplete insects,Partial insects,A +8,What is the term used to describe the measurement of an antenna's directivity and radiation efficiency?,Power gain,Gain,Antenna pattern,Radiation pattern,Directivity,E +7,What is being considered in the appeal of the Australian ruling on the Myriad Genetics patent?,The impact of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling,The scope of biological patents in Australia,The validity of patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,The applicability of patents to substances and processes natural in origin,The influence of international patent laws,D +0,What is the main function of the integrated stress response?,To upregulate protein synthesis,To downregulate protein synthesis,To upregulate specific genes,To downregulate specific genes,To promote cell division,B +7,What is the highest resolution that flat-panel displays are capable of in the 2020s?,720p,1080i,1080p,4K,8K,D +2,What does a technology strategy primarily focus on?,The efficiency of the company's spending on technology,The people who directly manage the technologies within an organization,The integration of technology-related decisions with the company's strategies,"The overall plan of objectives, principles, and tactics relating to use of technologies",The behaviors of an organization towards technology decisions,D +0,What is the defining characteristic of an eggshell planet?,Thick lithosphere,Rigid outermost shell,Ultra-thin outer brittle layer,Minimal topography,Plate tectonics,C +6,What is the status of the Australian ruling on the Myriad Genetics patent?,It has been overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court,It has been affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court,It is currently under appeal in the Full Bench of the Federal Court,It is no longer valid in Australia,It has been accepted as international precedent,C +4,Who is responsible for measuring and mitigating space debris?,NASA,European Space Agency,Private space companies,International Space Station,All of the above,E +5,Which types of equipment require coordination in motion controls?,Metal cutting machine tools,Metal forming equipment,Assembly machinery,Packaging machinery,All of the above,E +8,What evidence suggests that synthetic insulin varieties are more likely to induce hypoglycemia unawareness?,Clinical trials with diabetic patients,Animal studies with insulin-treated animals,Laboratory experiments with insulin receptors,Observational studies with insulin users,Genetic analysis of insulin-related genes,D +1,What are some examples of semi-solid materials that can be moved using screw conveyors?,Food waste and wood chips,Aggregates and cereal grains,Animal feed and boiler ash,Meat and bone meal,All of the above,E +4,Which company still manufactures highly purified animal-sourced insulin?,Wockhardt Ltd.,Lilly,Serono,Novo Nordisk,Novolin,A +0,What is the purpose of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)?,To structure a document using markup languages,To define the style information for elements of a document,To create hyperlinks in a document,To display a single page with fixed horizontal width,To allow unlimited vertical height in a document,B +2,Can the problem of finding a minimum vertex cover be solved by a polynomial-time algorithm if P ≠ NP?,Yes,No,It depends on the graph,It depends on the size of the graph,Unknown,B +5,What is the importance of studying non-covalent interactions in supramolecular chemistry?,To understand biological processes,To develop new materials,To improve drug design,To optimize chemical reactions,All of the above,E +3,Which subunit of the eIF2 protein complex is phosphorylated during the integrated stress response?,eIF2α,eIF2β,eIF2γ,ATF4,Translation initiation factor 2,A +2,What are magnetofection nanoparticles typically made from?,Silicon oxide,Gold,Silver,Iron oxide,Copper,D +4,What is the synthesis method that involves linking viral particles to magnetic particles?,Coprecipitation,Microemulsion,Avidin-biotin interaction,Salt-induced aggregation,Hydrophobic interaction,C +8,What is the relationship between species diversity and bioresilience?,Higher species diversity correlates with lower bioresilience,Higher species diversity correlates with higher bioresilience,Species diversity has no correlation with bioresilience,Lower species diversity correlates with lower bioresilience,Lower species diversity correlates with higher bioresilience,B +3,What is the kinematic structure of a serial manipulator with six revolute joints and three consecutive joints intersecting?,123 kinematic structure,312 kinematic structure,321 kinematic structure,213 kinematic structure,132 kinematic structure,C +4,Which components can also comprise the bio-recognition layer in a biosensor?,Oligonucleotide sequences,Sub-cellular fragments,Receptor carrying fragments,Single whole cells,All of the above,E +3,What technologies are commonly used in flat-panel displays?,CRT and plasma technologies,LCD and DLP technologies,LED and OLED technologies,CRT and OLED technologies,LCD and LED technologies,E +4,When can an extinct taxon be reclassified as extant?,When there are no new discoveries of living species,When there are new discoveries of living species,When previously known extant species are reclassified as extinct,When no members of the group are still alive,Never,B +3,What did the research on bioresilience around Mount Everest find?,Greater biodiversity at higher altitudes,Fewer species at higher altitudes,More species at higher altitudes,The same biodiversity at all altitudes,No change in biodiversity with altitude,B +9,What are some examples of forces studied in supramolecular chemistry?,Electrostatic charge and hydrogen bonding,Covalent bonding and metal coordination,Pi-pi interactions and van der Waals forces,Hydrophobic forces and electrostatic effects,All of the above,E +1,What does a biological patent holder have the right to do?,"Exclude others from making, using, and selling the protected invention",Exclude others from importing the protected invention,Exclude others from using genetic material,Exclude others from selling genetically modified organisms,Exclude others from importing biological technology,A +4,What type of joints do serial robots typically have?,Revolute and prismatic,Spherical and cylindrical,Planar and linear,Rotational and translational,Universal and helical,A +2,Can building owners and tenants promote their own NABERS ratings?,"Yes, through the online self-assessment tool","Yes, after attending NABERS training","Yes, if they have experience in property management","No, only certified ratings can be promoted","No, only Accredited Assessors can promote ratings",D +8,What type of data is collected by Accredited Assessors for NABERS Energy for offices rating?,Consumption data and building size,Water efficiency and waste efficiency,Climate location and density of occupation,Electricity and gas bills and climate location,Energy consumption and Accredited Assessors,D +8,What are some examples of components that can comprise the bio-recognition layer in a biosensor?,Oligonucleotide sequences,Sub-cellular fragments,Receptor carrying fragments,Single whole cells,Thin slices of animal or plant tissues,E +6,What is a benefit of completing design and manufacturing stages at the same time?,Reduced profit for a business,Increased cost of production,Lowering the time required for product development,Reduced communication and coordination between disciplines,Focusing only on design engineering,C +3,How many extant species of cephalopods were there as of 1987?,600,"7,500","600 and 7,500",Unknown,Not mentioned in the text,A +1,"Which interface is a globally standardized open digital interface for communication between industrial controls, motion devices, and I/O devices?",Sercos I,Sercos II,Sercos III,IEC 61491,IEC 61800-7,C +3,What is the purpose of the NABERS tools for offices?,To penalize building owners for factors beyond their control,To measure the efficiency of building owners and tenants,To promote the use of renewable energy in offices,To calculate the size and density of office spaces,To consider climate factors in building energy usage,B +2,What can poorly implemented concurrent engineering lead to?,Reduced profit for a business,Increased communication and coordination between disciplines,Lower cost of product development,A competitive advantage over other businesses,Sustainable environment for product development,A +0,What is the branch of chemistry that concerns chemical systems composed of a discrete number of molecules?,Inorganic chemistry,Physical chemistry,Organic chemistry,Analytical chemistry,Supramolecular chemistry,E +5,What is the prefix used to denote recombinant human proteins?,rh,re,hu,rc,rp,A +5,What does gain refer to when no direction is specified?,The measurement of how well an antenna converts input power into radio waves,The measurement of how well an antenna converts radio waves into electrical power,The ratio of the radiation intensity in a given direction to the radiation intensity that would be produced if the power accepted by the antenna were isotropically radiated,The measurement of an antenna's directivity and radiation efficiency,The peak value of the gain in the direction of the antenna's main lobe,E +9,What did Lean Six Sigma combine to increase the velocity of value creation?,Lean Management and Six Sigma,Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma,Kaizen and Six Sigma,Motorola and Toyota,Allied Signal and General Electric,A +8,What is a common type of back-lighting used in flat-panel displays?,Fluorescent lighting,Incandescent lighting,LED lighting,Neon lighting,Halogen lighting,C +5,What was the outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Myriad Genetics patent?,It affirmed the validity of patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,It invalidated patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,It limited the scope of patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,It established a new framework for patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,It had no impact on patents on naturally occurring DNA sequences,B +8,What year did Hermann Emil Fischer develop the philosophical roots of supramolecular chemistry?,1873,1883,1893,1903,1913,B +8,What is the American Petroleum Institute definition of process safety?,A framework for managing the integrity of hazardous operating systems and processes.,"A discipline that focuses on preventing fires, explosions, and accidental chemical releases at process facilities.","An interdisciplinary engineering domain focusing on the study, prevention, and management of large-scale fires and explosions in process plants.",A discipline that deals with the prevention and control of events that can release hazardous materials or energy.,"A framework for applying good design principles, engineering, and operating and maintenance practices.",A +9,What is the role of the bio-recognition layer in a biotransducer?,To convert an electronic signal to a biochemical signal,To convert a biochemical signal to an electronic or optical signal,To amplify the biochemical signal,To regulate the physicochemical transducer,To give the biosensor selectivity and specificity,E +1,Who is typically responsible for formulating the Information Technology Strategy?,The Chief Technology Officer (CTO),The Chief Financial Officer (CFO),The Chief Operating Officer (COO),The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO),The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO),A +0,What is the main advantage of a serial manipulator?,High stiffness inherent to an open kinematic structure,Errors are not accumulated from link to link,Does not have to carry and move the weight of the actuators,Relatively high effective load that it can manipulate,Large workspace with respect to the size of the robot and the floor space it occupies,E +1,Which type of therapy triggers synthesis of proteins within cells?,Antisense RNA (asRNA),RNA interference (RNAi),RNA aptamers,Messenger RNA (mRNA),Small interfering RNA (siRNA),D +4,"What is the term used to describe the approach used in product development where functions of design engineering, manufacturing engineering, and other functions are integrated?",Concurrent design and manufacturing,Product development approach,Integrated product team approach,Sequential engineering,Simultaneous engineering,C +9,What are some materials that can be moved using screw conveyors?,"Food waste, wood chips, and aggregates","Cereal grains, animal feed, and boiler ash","Meat and bone meal, municipal solid waste, and many others",All of the above,None of the above,D +1,Who was the first to document the resilience of life forms with increasing altitude?,Alexander von Humboldt,The Mountain Institute,Future Generations University,Researchers from Nepal,Researchers from China,A +2,What were the majority of servo drive systems based upon until the early 1980s?,Digital electronics,Analog electronics,Hydraulic systems,Pneumatic systems,Mechanical systems,B +7,Which animal-derived protein was largely replaced by recombinant human insulin?,Bovine insulin,Porcine insulin,Canine insulin,Feline insulin,Equine insulin,A +9,What is the term for a document that is styled by CSS?,Structured document,Hyperlinked document,Styled document,Displayed document,Unlimited document,C