Global Climate Change: Key Questions and Concepts Explained

Which of the following statements best represents the current global approach to climate change? Select one: a. 2.5 b. The effects of climate change are clear and predictable, engineers must focus on adaptation to the changed climate c.

The effects of climate change are already apparent, efforts need to focus on adaptation and mitigation. d. The science behind climate change is still being investigated to identify the causes e. Mitigation is vital to ensure our climate does not change in the future Question 2 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text According to the IPAT equation, when affluence increases, what is expected to happen to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? Select one: a. GHG emissions will remain unchanged b. GHG emissions will decrease c. GHG emissions increase, but then decrease as renewable energy and reduced emissions technology improves d. GHG emissions are not correlated to affluence e. GHG emissions will increase Question 3 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text You have been asked to gather information from a local group of six people concerned with a nearby beach. You can only engage with them together and for an hour. A good way to gather information about their attitudes towards this beach would be to conduct a...

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Select one: a. Focus group b. Series of progressive interviews c. Town hall meeting d. Long form questionnaire e. Presentation Question 4 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Alf has most of the qualities of a great engineer. He’s got Part 1 and Part 2 down pat, but his Part 3 is lacking a bit. Sure he’s dressed professionally and acts similarly, and he definitely is ethical in all the ways he behaves. But he’s missing something, what he’s missing from Part 3 is: Select one: a. A creative demeanour b. Good team membership c. Good leadership qualities d. Professional accountability e. (a), (b), and (c)

Question 5 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A committed response is best described as Select one: a. A promise to act, should only be made if there is a commitment to act b. A commitment as a response to the query c. A professional description of what a "promise" is, and entails professional courtesy d. Can sometimes be told as a demand , without this projects can fail e. Requires equal distribution of the workload from the commitment, all parties must work together and equally Question 6 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text For your project, the components of transport, water, energy, and waste are best characterised as Select one: a. Interrelated b. Independent c. Disjointed

d. Dependent e. Interdependent Question 7 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text When evaluating the sustainability of a product/system what is the most vital? Select one: a. Data on the flows and impacts associated with performance over its lifecycle b. Permission from the manager to collect operational data c. The latest statistics on which is the most significant impacts on the environment. d. Widespread reporting of the new design and use of inclusive and ‘green’ language Question 8 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements regarding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is TRUE? Select one: a. The 20 SDGs provide a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all b. There are no interlinkages between the goals, meaning that each focuses specifically on one area achieving greater impact

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c. The SDGs provide a general framework within which governments can set their own numeric targets and indicators to achieve the qualitative outcomes by 2050 d. The SDGs were developed by the United Nations and consider a range of interlinked goals in order to achieve ecologically sustainable development Question 9 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? and why is it TRUE or FALSE? Greenhouse gas emissions have decreased in the last few decades because technological advancements have increased energy efficiency Select one: a. FALSE as emissions have dropped overall but this is due to all other factors other than emissions reduction technology b. TRUE as emissions overall have remained steady due to the increasing efficiency despite population growth. c. TRUE as technological advancement is the only driver for environmental impact d. FALSE as there are no real emissions reductions technology advancements in the last twenty years e. FALSE as emissions continue to rise despite technological advancements Question 10 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text

Which of the following statements regarding ENVISION is FALSE? a. The Improved level of achievement represents performance that just meets regulatory requirements b. There are five criteria that cover areas such as Natural World and Leadership. c. ENVISIONs levels of achievement are non-linear in their degree of difficulty. d. Restorative refers to a level of achievement that restores resources, ecological, economic and social systems. Question 11 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text QL2.1 Improve Community Mobility and Access “focuses on the broader community benefits achieved from the efficient movement of people, goods, and services”. It states that even non transport focused projects can enhance the mobility of a community. What is an example of this which would achieve a restorative score? Select one: a. A park is being redeveloped and new community chairs have been added to the design b. A new pool is being built as a public facility. The parking out the front is going to be reoriented to reduce accidents. c. A museum is being redeveloped and as part of this has added a pedestrian crossing bridge over the motorway to the surrounding neighbourhood. The new crossing allows the local school to visit the museum and the surrounding area. d. A motorway is being expanded to allow an increased volume of traffic. This will reduce congestion and improve the airport connection.

Question 12 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of these is not a recommendation for a presentation? Select one: a. Knowing your audience b. Video media messaging (VMM) c. Clear messaging d. Time keeping e. Prefer images to text Question 13 Correct Mark 1.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text A formal, structured team meeting should include: Select one: a. A chairperson, a technical specialist, a minute taker b. A secretary, a plan of action, a communications log c. A community member, a senior member of the faculty, and at least one team member

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d. A meeting leader, a minute taker, an agenda e. A charter that shows milestones progress as it is integral to industry project management Question 14 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Marjorie works as a distribution manager for a series of propriety sprockets that are given, free of charge, to companies that purchase a contract to use them. She currently has a single set left but two options to give the set to. One is her friend, David, who works at a local site operation, while the other, Roy, works the other suburb over and has generally been rude and abrasive. Roy fielded the request for a set fifteen minutes before David which (technically) means he is entilted to it. Marjorie is considering giving the set to David anyway. If she does however, this could be construed as... a. Fraud b. Nepotism and bribery c. an example of the need for professionalism in industrial settings d. Preferential treatment and extortion e. Cronyism and distribution of assistance Question 15 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Question text Which of the following statements does not apply to lay domains of knowledge? Select one:

a. They are valuable b. It can include professional information at times c. They involve non-professional stakeholders d. Their information is often well structured e. A town hall meeting with members of the local community would be an example of a lay domain

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