The Coffee Break Quiz - A challenging selection of General Engineering questions and answers Sometimes you just don't know what you don't know, but you're sure that you did know or that you should know and when you see the answers you know that once upon a time you probably did know !
Challenge your colleagues - can they answer more than you ?In computer terminology ADSL stands for "All Direct Storage Line" - True or False
- In computer terminology, ADSL stands for "All Direct Storage Line" - True or False
- A natural object such as a moon which rotates around a planet is also known as a Satellite - True or False
- A type of machine tool that uses linear relative motion between the workpiece and a single-point cutting tool to machine a linear toolpath is called - a) a Grinder b) a Shaper c) a Lathe d) a Press
- The Husky VMMD is a combat engineering vehicle in service with the US military - what does VMMD stand for - a)Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector b) Vortex Mega Mine Detonator c) Vertical Machine Maxi Detonation d) View and Make Mobile Drift
- The Watt is the SI derived unit of Power and Radiant Flux - True or False
- What name is given to the diagonal side of a right angle triangle. The side which is opposite the 90 degree right angle
- Can atmospheric gases such as nitrogen and oxygen dissolve in water - Yes or No
- What name is given to a scientist who studies the weather
- What is the strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4
- Beginning with the letter "F", what name is given to a simple device with a wide mouth and a narrow stem which is typically used to channel liquid or fine-grained substances into apertures of a smaller area
ANSWERS
1)False -ADSL stands for "Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line" 2) True 3) b) a Shaper 4) a)Vehicle Mounted Mine Detector 5) True 6) Hypotenuse 7) Yes 8) Meteorologist 9) Sulfuric Acid 10) Funnel
