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Which career coordinates the flight of planes to make sure they stay safe distance from one another?
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air traffic controller
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Three (not really 3 lol) wavelengths inthe electromagnetic spectrum are __________
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radio, x-ray, microwave, gamma, infrared, ultraviolet, visible light.
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What is the difference between white light and monochromatic light?
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mono--one color
white--many colors |
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What common devices can use info transmitted over fiber optics?
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television, telephone, computer
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which phone system is more complex?
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fiber optics
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A laser technician will _____ laser systems
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install, repair, assemble, and develop
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Which career requires the most education?
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opthomoligist
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Which career requires the least amount of education?
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line installer
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Which of the following is a structure?
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bridges, dams, houses, stadiums
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a live load?
-furniture -cars -people -roof -snow |
roof
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Which is a twisting force?
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torsion
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When sitting on a swing, the chains that hold the swing are under ________
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tension
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A triangle shaped truss is used in many structures to ___________
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add strength and stability
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Which is NOT true about building structures?
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positive impacts can only be expected
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The aprenticeship for __________ consists of 3 years of on-the-job training as well as classroom work
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iron worker
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__________ examines structures to ensure they meet building codes and contract specifications
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construction inspectors
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A _______ must have good hand-eye-foot coordination and be able to judge distance
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material moving equipment operator
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In a manual control system, a person controls the output
T or F? |
T
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electronic control systems can help us control complex systems but they also ___________
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increase the cost of the system and increase the maintenance costs
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A safety feature in a control system can include ___________
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a warning light, an alarm, and a system shutdown
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A manual system depends on __________ to provide feedback to adjust the stuff
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a human
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An open loop system has feedback from the output to the input
T or F? |
F
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Which is a system?
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A combonation of parts that work together as a whole, a computer, and a human body
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Civil engineers design and supervise Construction projects such as _______
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airports, roads, bridges
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A wavelength is the distance between __________
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2 peaks of a wave
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Which career requires 5 years of college?
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architect
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Laser stands for ________
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Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
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In an automatic control system, a sensor provides the information to turn the pump on and off.
T or F? |
T
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Which career requires continued education to remain current with changing technology?
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computer operator and electrical engineer
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Which career requires a strong background in math and science?
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engineering technician
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Aerodynamics is a branch of physics concerned with _________
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the movement of air around objects
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The use of aerodynamic principles has resulted in design improvements in _________
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boats, planes, cars
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Aerodynamic design improvements have resulted in better fuel efficiency and a cleaner environment.
T or F? |
T
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Drag is a force _______
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opposing the forward motion of an object
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The ______ of a object produces drag
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shape and surface features
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The transition point is the location where air flow ________
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becomes turbulent
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Bernoulli's principle states that as air moves faster, the air pressure ________
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decrease
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An object between a low pressure and a high pressure area will_______
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move toward the low-pressure area
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The pressure difference between the top and bottom of a wing is caused by air traveling faster over the curved surface on top of the wing than the air traveling under the wing
T or F? |
T
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Which career offers a specialization in the study of aerodynamics?
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aerospace engineer
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Types of sound in a multimedia presentation include _______
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music, sound effects, and narration
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When a multimedia presentation is packaged, it can be run practically anywhere there's a computer
T or F? |
T
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Which of the following items is a media type?
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text, video, sound, and animation
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What is the difference between animation and video?
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Animation: series of graphical images
Video: serious of photographic images |
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Many multimedia presentations are organized with ______
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an introduction, a body, and a conclusion
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When adding text to a presentation, include _____ idea (s) per slide
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one
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_________ empathizes information and add variety
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visuals
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____________ are visual effects that affect the way slides appear in a multimedia presentation
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transitions
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Which career in multimedia production requires the ability to draw?
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illustrator/animator
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Which career in multimedia production may require knowledge of electronics?
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audio technician
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Which is a correct set of opposing forces in flight?
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Thrust Vs. Drag
or Gravity vs. Lift |
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The leading edges of an airplane "bumps" into air molecules and causes _______________
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drag
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Bernoulli's Principle states that as the speed of fluid increases, the pressure of the fluid ____________
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decreases
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The ________ carries the weight of an airplane during flight
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wings
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Which engine types are most used on commercial aircraft?
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turboprop and jet
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Which engine is the fastest?
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jet
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The location of weight on an object's surface changes motion of object through air
T or F? |
T
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Which career requires a person to be in good health and physical condition?
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aircraft pilot
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Which careers require no education other than a high school diploma?
-aircraft mechanic -air traffic controller -aircraft pilot -drafter |
NONE OF THEM!! (:
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