SRM INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
RAMAPURAM CAMPUS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
MCQ QUESTION BANK
Sub Code/Name : 21GNH101J/Philosophy of Engineering
Degree / Year / Sem : B.Tech/ I Year / I Sem
Unit-1 : Introduction to Philosophy of Engineering
1. What is the primary focus of engineering?
A) Creating art
B) Solving practical problems
C) Historical documentation
D) Conducting scientific experiments
Answer: B) Solving practical problems
2. Which engineering development is characteristic of the medieval period?
A) The invention of the internet
B) The construction of Gothic cathedrals
C) The development of modern machinery
D) The creation of mobile technology
Answer: B) The construction of Gothic cathedrals
3. In the STEAM pyramid, which element serves as the foundation?
A) Technology
B) Arts
C) Science
D) Mathematics
Answer: C) Science
4. Which attribute is most critical for effective teamwork in engineering?
A) Technical expertise
B) Communication skills
C) Analytical thinking
D) Creativity
Answer: B) Communication skills
5. Why is art considered important in engineering?
A) It complicates design processes.
B) It enhances functionality.
C) It fosters creativity and improves aesthetics.
D) It reduces costs significantly.
Answer: C) It fosters creativity and improves aesthetics.
6. Which of the following describes a habit of mind that encourages resilience in
problem-solving?
A) Curiosity
B) Persistence
C) Reflection
D) Collaboration
Answer: B) Persistence
7. What is one of the desired attributes of an engineer?
A) Indifference
B) Creativity
C) Passivity
D) Isolation
Answer: B) Creativity
8. Which of the following is NOT a component of the STEAM pyramid?
A) Science
B) Engineering
C) Philosophy
D) Arts
Answer: C) Philosophy
9. What role does mathematics play in engineering?
A) To create art
B) To provide quantitative analysis and solutions
C) To eliminate creativity
D) To complicate processes
Answer: B) To provide quantitative analysis and solutions
10. Which engineering habit of mind emphasizes learning from experiences?
A) Collaboration
B) Curiosity
C) Reflection
D) Persistence
Answer: C) Reflection
11. What is the main purpose of engineering design?
A) To create aesthetically pleasing objects
B) To optimize functionality and efficiency
C) To explore historical artifacts
D) To entertain
Answer: B) To optimize functionality and efficiency
12. Which engineering discipline focuses on constructing buildings and structures?
A) Mechanical Engineering
B) Civil Engineering
C) Electrical Engineering
D) Chemical Engineering
Answer: B) Civil Engineering
13. What is a key feature of Prehistoric engineering?
A) Advanced machinery
B) Complex architecture
C) Basic tools and shelters
D) Computer technology
Answer: C) Basic tools and shelters
14. Which of the following is essential for ethical engineering practice?
A) Profit maximization
B) Environmental sustainability
C) Competition
D) Innovation
Answer: B) Environmental sustainability
15. Which concept emphasizes the integration of arts into STEM fields?
A) STEM
B) STEAM
C) SMET
D) TEAM
Answer: B) STEAM
16. What is an important skill for engineers when presenting their ideas?
A) Technical jargon
B) Public speaking
C) Drawing
D) Writing poetry
Answer: B) Public speaking
17. Which phase follows the analysis in the engineering design process?
A) Testing
B) Ideation
C) Implementation
D) Evaluation
Answer: B) Ideation
18. What does persistence in engineering often lead to?
A) Avoiding challenges
B) Innovative solutions
C) Increased frustration
D) Indifference
Answer: B) Innovative solutions
19. Which of the following is a characteristic of modern engineering?
A) Exclusively manual labor
B) Use of advanced technology
C) Focus on historical methods
D) Lack of collaboration
Answer: B) Use of advanced technology
20. In engineering, what does the term "sustainability" refer to?
A) Short-term solutions
B) Environmental and social responsibility
C) Maximizing profits
D) Exclusively technical innovations
Answer: B) Environmental and social responsibility
21. Which habit of mind involves questioning and seeking knowledge?
A) Reflection
B) Curiosity
C) Persistence
D) Collaboration
Answer: B) Curiosity
22. Which attribute is crucial for addressing global engineering challenges?
A) Isolation
B) Teamwork
C) Rigid thinking
D) Indifference
Answer: B) Teamwork
23. ___________ were defined to include “essential skills for citizens in the 21st
century” including creativity, systems thinking, collaboration, communication and
attention to ethical considerations.
(A) Engineering habits of mind
(B) Learning habits of mind
(C) System Thinking
(D) Philosophy of engineering
Answer: (A) Engineering habits of mind
24. _______________ is the discipline and profession of applying technical and scientific
knowledge and utilizing natural laws and physical resources in order to design and
implement materials.
(A) Arts
(B) Mathematics
(C) Engineering
(D) Science
Answer: (C) Engineering
25. Engineers apply the sciences of physics and mathematics to find suitable solutions to
problems using __________.
(A) Philosophy
(B) Methodology
(C) Marketability
(D) Flexibility
Answer: (B) Methodology
26. Engineering is considered a branch of applied __________.
(A) Mathematics and science
(B) Physics and mathematics
(C) Imaginative and creative
(D) Art and technology
Answer: (A) Mathematics and science
27. The _______ mechanism is the earliest known model of a mechanical computer in
history.
(A) Antikythera
(B) Pneumatic
(C) Phaistos
(D) Cosmos
Answer: (A) Antikythera
28. Mathematics and science were applied in all the fields in______ era.
(A) Ancient
(B) Middle
(C) Renaissance
(D) Modern
Answer: (C) Renaissance
29. What is the function of engineering ethics?
A) To dictate personal beliefs
B) To guide decision-making in professional practice
C) To limit creativity
D) To promote competition
Answer: B) To guide decision-making in professional practice
30. Which engineering discipline involves the design of electronic systems?
A) Civil Engineering
B) Electrical Engineering
C) Mechanical Engineering
D) Aerospace Engineering
Answer: B) Electrical Engineering
31. What is a common outcome of integrating arts into engineering?
A) Decreased creativity
B) Increased user engagement
C) Higher costs
D) Reduced functionality
Answer: B) Increased user engagement
32. STEAM stands for _____ .
(A) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths
(B) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Management
(C) Science, Trigonometry, Engineering, Arts and Maths
(D) Science, Technology, Engineering, Algebra and Maths
Answer: (A) Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths
33. The four main divisions of philosophy are metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and
_____.
(A) Bioethics
(B) Logic
(C) Aesthetics
(D) Categorical logic
Answer: (B) Logic
34. Philosophy is concerned with ________ .
(A) The irrational
(B) The ideal
(C) The Positive science
(D) The Descriptive science
Answer: (B) The ideal
35. Which is not the main category used by the ITEA to define technological literacy?
(A) Understanding the Nature of Technology.
(B) Understanding of Technology and Society.
(C) Understanding of Design.
(D) Understanding of Art.
Answer: (D) Understanding of Art.
Unit-2 : Ontology of Engineering
36. Ontology is sometimes referred to as ___________.
(A) Reference
(B) Science of being
(C) Philosophy
(D) Metaphysics
Answer: (B) Science of being
37. Choose a relevant ontology which suits for a specific domain independent criteria.
(A) Functional ontology
(B) Reference ontology
(C) Foundational ontology
(D) Domain ontology
Answer: (D) Domain ontology
38. What happens in the first stage of product life cycle?
(A) Product development
(B) Product growth
(C) Product maturity
(D) Product decline
Answer: (A) Product development
39. What does ontology primarily study?
A) The structure of society
B) The nature of being
C) The history of philosophy
D) The analysis of texts
Answer: B) The nature of being
40. What is a reference ontology?
A) An ontology specific to a particular application
B) A generic ontology that provides a shared vocabulary
C) An ontology that focuses on historical data
D) An ontology limited to one industry
Answer: B) A generic ontology that provides a shared vocabulary
41. Application ontology is best described as:
A) A theoretical framework
B) An ontology tailored for specific use cases
C) A historical account of concepts
D) A philosophical argument
Answer: B) An ontology tailored for specific use cases
42. What is mind mapping primarily used for in ontology?
A) Organizing literature
B) Visualizing concepts and relationships
C) Writing essays
D) Conducting experiments
Answer: B) Visualizing concepts and relationships
43. Which of the following is NOT a function of ontology?
A) Knowledge representation
B) Data analysis
C) Semantic interoperability
D) Historical documentation
Answer: D) Historical documentation
44. Suites of ontology modules refer to:
A) Individual concepts
B) A collection of related ontologies
C) Historical records
D) Textual analysis tools
Answer: B) A collection of related ontologies
45. Which of the following best describes the Product Life Cycle?
A) The stages of product development and sales
B) The history of a company
C) The financial analysis of a product
D) The marketing strategy for new products
Answer: A) The stages of product development and sales
46. In ontology, what does the term "commodities" refer to?
A) Services offered by companies
B) Basic goods that can be bought and sold
C) Digital products
D) Financial instruments
Answer: B) Basic goods that can be bought and sold
47. What is the primary focus of services in ontology?
A) Physical products
B) Activities provided for the benefit of others
C) Infrastructure development
D) Marketing strategies
Answer: B) Activities provided for the benefit of others
48. Infrastructure in the context of ontology refers to:
A) Software applications
B) Physical structures and systems needed for operation
C) Historical buildings
D) Marketing frameworks
Answer: B) Physical structures and systems needed for operation
49. Which stage is NOT part of the Product Life Cycle?
A) Introduction
B) Growth
C) Decline
D) Analysis
Answer: D) Analysis
50. What does the term "capabilities" refer to in ontology?
A) The limitations of a system
B) The functions a system can perform
C) Historical context
D) The financial resources available
Answer: B) The functions a system can perform
51. Which of the following is an example of application ontology?
A) A generic ontology for all industries
B) An ontology specific to healthcare
C) A historical ontology
D) A philosophical framework
Answer: B) An ontology specific to healthcare
52. What is the primary goal of using reference ontology?
A) To develop new products
B) To provide a common framework for understanding
C) To analyze financial data
D) To conduct scientific experiments
Answer: B) To provide a common framework for understanding
53. Which tool is often used for creating concept maps in ontology?
A) Spreadsheets
B) Word processors
C) Mind mapping software
D) Programming languages
Answer: C) Mind mapping software
54. In a product life cycle, the "decline" stage typically involves:
A) Increased sales and market share
B) Decreased sales and market saturation
C) Product innovation
D) Market introduction
Answer: B) Decreased sales and market saturation
55. Which of the following describes a "module" in ontology?
A) A complete ontology
B) A component of a larger ontology
C) A historical document
D) A marketing strategy
Answer: B) A component of a larger ontology
56. The application of ontology in engineering primarily focuses on:
A) Aesthetic design
B) Systems integration and interoperability
C) Historical analysis
D) Marketing strategies
Answer: B) Systems integration and interoperability
57. What does the term "semantic interoperability" mean?
A) Compatibility of hardware systems
B) Understanding the meaning of information across systems
C) Historical documentation
D) Marketing effectiveness
Answer: B) Understanding the meaning of information across systems
58. Which aspect of ontology helps in product development?
A) Historical analysis
B) Knowledge representation
C) Financial forecasting
D) Aesthetic design
Answer: B) Knowledge representation
59. The primary purpose of creating an application ontology is to:
A) Document historical events
B) Provide domain-specific vocabulary
C) Analyze financial data
D) Enhance aesthetic appeal
Answer: B) Provide domain-specific vocabulary
60. What is the significance of the "introduction" stage in the Product Life Cycle?
A) Product decline begins
B) Market saturation occurs
C) Product launch and initial marketing efforts
D) Product innovation
Answer: C) Product launch and initial marketing efforts
61. In the context of ontology, which is considered a commodity?
A) A consulting service
B) A smartphone
C) A software application
D) A marketing campaign
Answer: B) A smartphone
62. Which of the following is a characteristic of services?
A) They are tangible products.
B) They can be stored and inventoried.
C) They involve a customer interaction.
D) They are always free.
Answer: C) They involve a customer interaction.
63. What is one of the main benefits of using ontologies in engineering?
A) Increased complexity
B) Enhanced clarity and communication
C) Reduced innovation
D) Historical accuracy
Answer: B) Enhanced clarity and communication
64. In which of the following stages of product life cycle does a company reduce sales
promotion to take advantage of heavy consumer demand?
(A) Introduction
(B) Growth
(C) Maturity
(D) Decline
Answer: (B) Growth
65. Ontology is also referred to as _______.
(A) Reference
(B) Science of Being
(C) Philosophy
(D) Metaphysics
Answer: (B) Science of Being
66. Epistemology is ________.
(A) Knowing about existence
(B) Knowing about what exists
(C) Philosophy
(D) Systematic thinking
Answer: (B) Knowing about what exists
67. ____________ as an activity is related to the conceptualization stages of making new
products.
(A) Design
(B) Implementation
(C) Creation
(D) Thinking
Answer: (A) Design
68. Research and development in a product life cycle occurs at:
(A) Introduction
(B) Growth
(C) Maturity
(D) Decline
Answer: (A) Introduction
69. ____________ describe concepts depending both on a particular domain and task.
(A) Application ontology
(B) Reference ontology
(C) Domain ontology
(D) Foundational ontology
Answer: (C) Domain ontology
70. __________ is a natural extension of PLM, and creates a truly full life cycle that
takes your obsolete or used products back into raw materials.
(A) Half loop cycle
(B) Semi loop cycle
(C) Open loop cycle
(D) Closed loop cycle
Answer: (D) Closed loop cycle
Prepared by:
Dr.S.Ilangovan
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
SRM University –Ramapuram
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