1What is engineering research primarily concerned with?
Solving engineering problems systematically
2Which principle is engineering research based on?
Scientific method
3Which type of research focuses on expanding fundamental knowledge?
Basic research
4Which research type aims to solve practical problems?
Applied research
5What step comes first in the scientific method?
Observation and problem identification
6What is the purpose of a literature review?
To summarize existing research
7A hypothesis must be
Testable and measurable
8Which step involves gathering measurements or observations?
Data collection
9Which of the following is NOT a type of engineering research?
Philosophical research
10Peer review is mainly used to
Assess validity and quality
11Which research outcome is considered non-publishable?
Unsubstantiated claims
12Which question type focuses on cause?
Why
13Why are multiple methods of investigation required?
To increase confidence in conclusions
14Which document guides ethical behavior in engineering research?
Code of Ethics
15Which is an example of unethical research behavior?
Plagiarism
16What is a paradigm shift?
New fundamental innovation
17Which situation can introduce research bias?
Anonymous surveys
18Which approach helps reduce bias in surveys?
Using an independent third party
19Which method verifies research conclusions using mathematics and logic?
Statistical analysis
20What risk arises when no standard experimental methods exist?
Difficulty verifying results
21Which best describes applied research?
Produces practical solutions
22Why must researchers acknowledge prior work?
To claim originality correctly
23What is the main objective of engineering research?
Creation of new knowledge for humanity
24Which of the following best supports reproducibility?
Clear documentation
25Why do professional engineering societies exist?
To minimize engineering failures
26What is the main purpose of a literature review?
To summarize existing knowledge on a topic
27Which type of literature is permanently stored and available for future researchers?
Archival literature
28Which publication type is considered the most valuable contribution to archival literature?
Journal articles
29What section of a journal article provides a brief summary of the research?
Abstract
30Which of the following is NOT commonly found on the front page of a journal article?
Experimental raw data
31What type of journal publication reports brief and urgent research findings?
Letters
32Which publication is usually brief and presented at academic meetings?
Conference paper
33What type of book explains fundamental concepts for students?
Textbook
34What is the main purpose of engineering standards?
To define experimental techniques or specifications
35Which document protects an invention from commercial exploitation?
Patent
36Theses are especially used because they often contain
Detailed experimental methods
37Trade magazine articles are usually written by
Journal editors
38Why are newspaper articles of limited use for research?
They lack references and detail
39Why should infomercials not be used as research references?
They are not reviewed by independent experts
40Wikipedia is best described as
A secondary source of information
41Which guideline should be followed when using website materials for research?
Check author credibility
42What does citation count measure?
Number of times a paper is referenced
43An h-index of 10 means a researcher has
10 publications with at least 10 citations each
44Impact factor refers to
Citation average of a journal
45What is the correct first step in conducting a literature review?
Keyword searching
46Which tense should generally be used in writing a literature review?
Past tense
47Which referencing style uses numbered citations in brackets?
Vancouver style
48Why are keywords important in publications?
They help search engines find papers
49Which keyword practice is recommended?
Use words different from the title
50In open-access journals, who typically pays the publication costs?
The author