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NSEW Quiz 2012 - British Science Association

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Round 3: Engineering<br />

1) Which one of these is not a job for an engineer?<br />

a) Building renewable energy generators<br />

b) Designing computer games<br />

c) Creating new fabrics for hi tech clothing<br />

d) They all are<br />

2) When was the first call made on a hand held mobile phone?<br />

a) 1956<br />

b) 1973<br />

c) 1989<br />

d) 2003<br />

3) What is the fastest land vehicle in the world?<br />

a) Ferrari Enzo<br />

b) Thrust SSC<br />

c) Williams FW33 formula 1 car<br />

d) Volkswagen Beetle<br />

4) An engineer who works to improve the natural environment is called …<br />

a) An aerospace engineer<br />

b) A civil engineer<br />

c) A mechanical engineer<br />

d) An environmental engineer<br />

5) Why is diamond used in in some drills and saw blades?<br />

a) Because it’s really hard<br />

b) Because it sparkles<br />

c) Because it’s cheap<br />

d) Because it’s light

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