Engineering Course Semester I Practice Flashcards

A comprehensive set of practice flashcards covering engineering professionalism, ethics, management, safety, materials, basic mechanics, electrical circuits, civil structures, and AutoCAD drawing.

What is the definition of Engineering according to the lecture notes?

Engineering 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, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective and meet specified criteria.

What are the two primary professional boards for engineering and technology in Malaysia?

Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and Malaysian Board of Technologist (MBOT).

What are the main functions of the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)?

To promote and advance the science and profession of engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas related to engineering.

What is the key role of an Engineering Technologist compared to an Engineer?

Engineering Technologists concentrate their activities on applied design using current engineering practice and support engineering activities, while Engineers provide efficient solutions and focus on developing new products and machines.

What is the primary academic qualification for a practicing engineer in Malaysia?

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng).

According to the notes, what is the mandatory first step for a university graduate before taking up employment as an engineer?

Register as a Graduate Engineer with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

What is the 'Brundtland Commission' definition of sustainable development?

Sustainable development is the kind of development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

What are the '6R' principles of sustainability mentioned in Topic 2?

Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Repair.

In engineering management, how is a 'Bureaucratic' leadership style characterized?

Leaders manage 'by the book,' where everything must be done according to procedure or policy to ensure precision and safety.

What are the four primary sources of Islamic Leadership principles?

Al-Quran, As-Sunnah, Khulafa Ar-Rasyidin, and Sahabat.

What is a Gantt chart used for in project planning?

It is a timeline chart that illustrates the start and finish dates of terminal and summary elements to help plan tasks, schedule, and allocate resources.

What are the 5W + 1H components of the decision-making tool?

What, Who, When, Where, Why, and How.

How does a Pareto Diagram assist in Quality Control?

It ranks data classifications in descending order to identify the 'vital few' problems (the 80/20 Principle) that need the most attention.

What are the five steps of the '5S' framework?

Seiri (Sort), Seiton (Store), Seiso (Shine), Seiketsu (Standardise), and Shitsuke (Sustain).

What is the difference between 'Self-Healing' and 'Shape Memory' materials?

Self-healing materials repair ruptures or tears in an autonomic way, whereas Shape-Memory Alloys (SMAs) return to their pre-deformed shape when heated.

What is the difference between Ferrous and Non-ferrous metals?

Ferrous metals contain iron as the base metal and are usually magnetic, while Non-ferrous metals do not contain iron and are mostly non-magnetic.

What is the Ohm's Law formula?

$$V = I \times R$$

According to Kirchhoff’s Current Law (KCL), what is the relationship between currents at a node?

The algebraic sum of the currents entering a node equals the sum of the currents leaving that node.

In an AC waveform, what is the formula for frequency?

$$f = \frac{1}{T}$$

What are the two types of action (loads) in a building structure?

Permanent actions (Dead loads) and Variable actions (Live loads).

What is the difference between 'Substructure' and 'Superstructure' in civil engineering?

Substructure is built below ground level to transfer loads to the soil, while Superstructure is constructed above ground level for the building's intended use.

What is the definition of CAD in engineering drawing?

Computer Aided Drafting/Design.

What does 'Orthographic Mode' (F8) do in AutoCAD?

It constrains lines and movements to 90-degree angles (horizontal or vertical only).

What are the three types of coordinate systems used in AutoCAD?

Absolute Coordinate (#X,Y), Relative Coordinate ($X,Y$), and Polar Coordinate ($@DIST < ANGLE$).