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Which of the following is NOT one of the four themes of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? A. Technology B. Sustainability C. Joy of Living D. Security E. Health

Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? a. Improve urban infrastructure b. Reverse engineer the brain c. Driverless vehicles d. Secure cyberspace

Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering?A. Provide energy from fusion B. Space exploration C. Engineer better medicines D. Manage the nitrogen cycle

Marshall Brain is the founder of:

Which is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century? A. Refrigeration B. Electrification (distribution of electricity) C. Telephone D. Spacecraft

The Grand Challenges of Engineering were established by the:

How many Grand Challenges of Engineering are there?

Which of the following is NOT one of the Grand Challenges of Engineering? A. Enhance virtual reality B. Provide access to clean water C. Artificial intelligence D. Prevent nuclear terror

Deuterium is a relatively uncommon form of hydrogen, but can be created from what common source?

What environmental condition of the sun make it favorable for nuclear fusion?

Which is NOT and environmental cost associated with hydroelectric power? Select one: A. Reduce water flow B. Possibility of major flooding C. Damage ecosystem downstream D. Carbon emissions

A new possible source of clean energy which is also harnessed by the sun and other stars:

Which power source has zero carbon emissions? Select one: A. Nuclear B. Natural gas C. Oil D. Coal

Superconductors are useful in transmission of electricity because:

What metallic element is used to produce power from nuclear fusion?

One of the concerns with renewable energy sources (wind/solar) is:

What does the MSNBC documentary state is possibly the weakest link in the energy industry?

What is considered the greatest engineering achievement of the 20th century?

Which is NOT a method of utilizing solar energy? Select one: A. Solar electric B. Active thermal C. Passive solar D. Solar thermal

Solar energy currently provides approximately what percentage of the world's total energy? Select one: A. 1% B. 10% C. 20% D. 25%

A solar cell is a PV. What does PV stand for?

Solar PV Total Global Capacity has been growing at approximately what rate every two years?

Which country was discussed in the video that implemented a policy driven approach to reduce the costs of solar energy? Select one: A. Australia B. Germany C. Russia D. Canada

Which is NOT an engineering challenge associated with solar energy? Select one: A. Making solar cells more efficient B. Reduce carbon emissions C. Reducing cost D. Method to store and distribute electricity

Which is NOT an effect of ocean acidification on the animals of the ocean? Select one: A. Clams and crabs develop weaker shells B. Fish lose their scales C. The food chain is disrupted D. Coral is weakened

Which energy source emits the most carbon dioxide per unit of energy produced? Select one: A. Natural gas B. Nuclear C. Hydroelectric D. Coal

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas? Select one: A. Nitrous oxide B. Carbon dioxide C. Methane D. Argon

Which is NOT a possible consequence of climate change? Select one: A. More predictable weather patterns B. Climatic instability (extreme weather) C. Systematic climate change (temperature, rainfall, etc.) D. Ice caps melt and sea levels rise

Which of the following is NOT a possible way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?Select one: A. Deforestation B. Biochar C. Shifting energy sources D. Carbon injection

Which of the following does NOT add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere? Select one: A. Volcanoes B. Photosynthesis C. Land use change (deforestation) D. Burning fossil fuels

Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence or barrier associated with deep well carbon injection? Select one: A. Gas eruptions B. Earhquakes C. Cost/energy cost D. Volcanoes

What does dissolved carbon dioxide in the ocean produce?

Increase of what greenhouse gas causes ocean acidification?

What is the Keeling Curve?

What is the planet's biggest carbon sink?

According to Dr. Guest's talk, what percentage of the world has access to basic sanitation?

Water from a borehole obtained from a groundwater source is safer than surface water.

What did Dr. Guest mention is the second leading cause of death among children under five years of age?

According to the most recent report by the United Nations, the world is on track to reach sustainable goal #6 on clean water and sanitation by the deadline set for 2030.

What was the great achievement of the 20th Century that led to (in large part) the Grand Challenge, Manage the Nitrogen Cycle?

Significant problems associated with an overabundance of nitrogen are: Select one: a. Impairment of ecosystems b. Blue Baby Syndrome c. Acid rain d. Answers (a) and (c) only e. All of the above

Nitrogen source reduction is best illustrated by: Select one: a. Limiting the amount of fertilizer applied to crops b. Harvesting methane gas from manure c. Constructing Wetlands to treat urban runoff d. Answers (a) and (b) only e. All of the above

The majority of nitrogen produced by humans comes from what sector:

Which engineering disciplines are likely to be most involved in Managing the Nitrogen Cycle? Select one: a. Agricultural b. Biological c. Chemical d. All of the above

What is the biggest difference between the brain and a computer chip?

Why should we reverse engineer the brain? Select one: A. Better computing capabilities B. Better understanding of ourselves C. Fix diseased/damaged brains D. Bionic people E. All of the above

How is most traumatic brain injury diagnosed currently?

What is the lab at NC State working on that was mentioned in the video?

What is brain jelly?

Which is NOT a type of implant that currently exists for damaged brains? Select one: A. Device that bridges two parts of the brain to repair damage from traumatic brain injury B. Artificial cerebellum C. Cochlear implants D. Artificial retinas

What is one method of treating involuntary muscle activity (seizures/tremors)?

What is the connection between two neurons called?

How does Dr. Beisel describe the healthcare system of the future?

Which organization mentioned in the video by Dr. Amant has a tool that predicts Flu Trends? Select one: A. American Public Health Association B. Google C. Apple D. Yahoo

What are the needs of gene therapy addressed by Dr. Beisel? Select one: A. Precise B. Efficient C. Safe D. All of the above

Approximately how much does it cost in 2016 to get your entire genome sequenced? Select one: A. $100 B. $1,000 C. $10,000 D. $50,000

How does Dr. Beisel describe our current healthcare system?

What is the gene therapy system that Dr. Beisel says is the closest to clinical application?

What did Dr. Beisel mention are two newer health concerns facing the US?

What is the top cause of death in the US?

Which of the following is NOT a method of drug delivery mentioned by Dr. Gu? Select one: A. Nanoparticles B. Microneedles C. Cell therapy D. Osmosis

A majority of physicians agree that social media helps them care for their patients and provide higher quality care.

What is malware?

Layer deterrence strategy involves what three concepts: Select one or more: a. Encryption b. Shape the environment c. Create infrastructure that is defensible and robust d. Impose cost - i.e. penalties for bad actors

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 created:

Which of the following was not one of the 6 pillars recommended in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's 2020 report? Select one: a. Preserve and Employ the Military Instrument of National Power b. Create a House Select Committee on Cybersecurity c. Operationalize Cybersecurity Collaboration with the Private Sector d. Promote National Resilience e. It is not user friendly and too difficult for the average user to use properly f. Reshape the Cyber Ecosystem g. Strengthen Norms and Non-Military Tools

What is the goal of the Pit Excrevator?

What catastrophe did Dr. Barlaz describe that happened during rush hour in Minneapolis which killed 13 people and injured 145 more?

What grade did the American Society of Civil Engineering give to the US infrastructure in 2013?

Which two landslide events did Dr. Barlaz discuss?

The United Kingdom is using what technology to help locate pipes buried underground?

Dr. Barlaz highlights four of the grand challenges that pertain to the Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering Department. Which of the following is NOT one of those highlighted?

How long did it take to clear the 74 mile traffic jam in Beijing that was discussed by Dr. Barlaz?

Approximately how much does the US spend each year in repairing pot holes?

What was the name of the first national level project to develop nuclear technology?

Which is NOT one of the two assembly methods for achieving nuclear supercriticality?

What is the most challenging step in creating a nuclear weapon?

Which is NOT a primary source of nuclear material? Select one: A. Weapons-grade plutonium B. Purified radium C. Highly-enriched uranium

Which is NOT a challenge faced by engineers when trying to prevent nuclear terror? Select one: A. Protect nuclear material intended for power production from diversion or theft B. Detect nuclear material in transit (land, air, sea) C. Identify new sources of weapons grade nuclear material D. Identify the parties responsible for a nuclear attack using forensics

What is the fission state achieved in a nuclear weapon?

The Nonproliferation Treaty was a result of what war?

Which is NOT one of the 3 pillars of the Nonproliferation Treaty?

What is nonproliferation?

Which is one of the main challenges involved in deep sea exploration? Select one: A. Availability of oxygen B. Levels of carbon monoxide C. High pressure D. Time required to resurface

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek was well known for combining his skills as an engineer and a scientist by making improvements in the: Select one: A. Space shuttle B. Computer C. Telephone D. Microscope

The Large Hadron Collider at CERN is a Select one: A. Scanning electron microscope B. Nuclear reactor C. Particle accelerator

What is the strongest shape for resisting high pressures? Select one: A. Sphere B. Cube C. Triangle D. Pyramid

Cassini spacecraft was the first to: Select one: A. Land on a moon B. Complete orbit around Earth C. Land on Mars D. Land in the outer solar system (most distant landing of any man-made spacecraft)

One of the major challenges associated with space flight that Dr. Jones explained is: Select one: A. Oxygen supply for astronauts aboard the space shuttle B. Extreme heat upon reentry into the atmosphere C. Calculating proper trajectory for orbit D. Propulsion power required to lift off

The Mariana trench is approximately how deep?

Syntactic foam is made of: Select one: A. Spider silk B. Hollow glass microspheres suspended in epoxy resin C. Nylon polymer D. Styrofoam

The Synchrotron at Argonne National Laboratories accelerates electrons to approximately: Select one: A. The speed of light B. The speed of sound C. 1000 m/s D. 100 m/s

What engineering challenges are needed to enhance virtual reality? Select one: A. Resolution of video display B. Fast enough refresh and update rates C. Wide field of view D. Reproduce sensations of sound, touch, and motion E. All of the above

What are electrorheological fluids? Select one: A. The fluid in your inner ear that interprets balance and position in space B. Fluid that alters thickness when exposed to electric fields of different strengths C. A conductive fluid used in displays for VR devices D. A blood substitute

Which is NOT a reason why early versions of VR failed? Select one: A. Too expensive B. Bulkiness of equipment C. Caused nausea D. Not realistic

Which company bought Oculus Rift for $2 billion? Select one: A. Facebook B. Microsoft C. Google D. Samsung

Which is not one of the three varieties of VR? Select one: A. Overlay reality B. Virtual reality C. Mixed reality D. Augmented reality

What is an example of augmented reality? Select one: A. 3D movie glasses B. Google Glass C. Google Cardboard D. Oculus Rift

Studies show that people immersed in virtual reality respond physically (i.e. heart rate changes, exhibit anxiety, fear, etc.) Select one: True False

Virtual reality has been used to treat social anxieties, such as fear of public speaking, post-traumatic stress disorder, and others. Select one: True False

Oculus Rift started as a kick starter.

Stanford researchers found a 76% increase in learning effectiveness when using virtual laboratories over traditional teaching methods. Select one: True False

What country was highlighted in the TED talk that is known for having a 0% drop out rate from public schools and a highly individualized education system? Select one: A. USA B. China C. Finalnd D. Germany

Which education policy initiative in the US was discussed in the TED talk because of the irony of its intentions and actual effect? Select one: A. Let's Read. Let's Move. B. Race to the Top C. No Child Left Behind D. Common Core

Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve are five steps of what process?

Statistics show that student engagement, staff and administration performance, and test scores and attendance all improve when personalized learning techniques are implemented. Select one: True False

Assessment usually occurs in the middle of learning and evaluation occurs after learning in order to judge quality. Select one: True False

The Power Law of Learning says that the amount of time it takes a student to complete a task increases exponentially with the complexity of the task. Select one: True False

Engineering may eventually be able to facilitate brain to brain transfer of knowledge. Select one: True False

What is another name for personalized learning? Select one: A. Student centered learning B. Focused learning C. Central learning D. Adaptive learning