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General Engineering Introduction/Do it First/Quiz
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{An engineer values most
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- expertise
- experience
+ respect
- reputation
{The reputation an engineer doesn't want is:
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- Gets things done
- Always on time
- Always within budget
+ Always right
{When nobody knows the solution, the best response is:
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- Ask the teacher for hints
- Get important people to like you
+ Figure out the solution yourself
- Figure out what other people are thinking
{"Doing it First" is not a competition because:
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+ There are no rules
- There is no finish line
- Everyone is on the same team
- There is complete freedom
{The difference between engineering and playing is:
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- Engineers latch on to the first solution that emerges
+ Engineers write everything down.
- Engineers say "Look at my solution."
- Engineers want everyone to do things their way.