Basic Civil Engineering Quiz

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    When was this course established at this University?

    • 1840
    • 1838 
    • 1818
    • 1717
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Do you know about the facts related to the introduction of Civil Engineering? Take this basic civil engineering quiz, and see how much you know. Civil engineering is a well-established career now that it is often hard to believe it never existed. Do you know all about the career you dream of following? Let's test your knowledge with this little quiz! If you like the quiz, do not forget to share it with others associated with Civil Engineering.

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  • 2. 
    Who was the first woman to receive a civil engineering degree? - ProProfs

    Who was the first woman to receive a civil engineering degree?

    • Nora Field

    • Nora Roberts

    • Nora Stanton Blatch 

    • Nora Blanket

    Correct Answer
    A. Nora Stanton Blatch 
    Explanation
    Nora Stanton Blatch was the first woman to receive a civil engineering degree.

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  • 3. 
    Who was the founder of this University? - ProProfs

    Who was the founder of this University?

    • The King

    • The Queen

    • Captain Alden Patridge 

    • John Smeaton

    Correct Answer
    A. Captain Alden Patridge 
    Explanation
    Captain Alden Partridge is the founder of this University.

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  • 4. 
    Which was the first University in America to offer civil engineering as a course? - ProProfs

    Which was the first University in America to offer civil engineering as a course?

    • Harvard

    • Yale

    • Michigan

    • Renssenlaer Polytechnic Institute 

    Correct Answer
    A. Renssenlaer Polytechnic Institute 
    Explanation
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was the first university in America to offer civil engineering as a course.

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  • 5. 
    When did she receive this degree? - ProProfs

    When did she receive this degree?

    • 1905

    • 1803

    • 1903

    • 1915

    Correct Answer
    A. 1905
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1905.

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  • 6. 

    When was civil engineering officially recognized as a career?

    • 1717

    • 1817

    • 1818

    • 1828 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1828 
    Explanation
    In 1828, civil engineering was officially recognized as a career. This means that it was at this time that the field of civil engineering gained recognition and acceptance as a distinct and important profession. Prior to this, civil engineering may have existed in some form, but it was not recognized as a separate profession with its own set of skills and expertise. The recognition of civil engineering in 1828 marked an important milestone in the development of the field and solidified its status as a legitimate career choice.

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  • 7. 
    When did this University start teaching this course? - ProProfs

    When did this University start teaching this course?

    • 1820

    • 1819

    • 1717

    • 1605

    Correct Answer
    A. 1819
    Explanation
    The University started teaching this course in 1819.

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  • 8. 
    Which University in England was the first to teach civil engineering? - ProProfs

    Which University in England was the first to teach civil engineering?

    • Cambridge

    • Oxford

    • Norwich

    • Liverpool

    Correct Answer
    A. Norwich
    Explanation
    Norwich University was the first university in England to teach civil engineering.

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  • 9. 
    When was the Class of Civil Engineering and Mining founded? - ProProfs

    When was the Class of Civil Engineering and Mining founded?

    • 1905

    • 1818

    • 1840

    • 1838

    Correct Answer
    A. 1838
    Explanation
    The Class of Civil Engineering and Mining was founded in 1838.

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  • 10. 
    Where was this class founded? - ProProfs

    Where was this class founded?

    • University of Cambridge

    • Norwich University

    • King's College London 

    • Oxford University

    Correct Answer
    A. King's College London 
    Explanation
    King's College London is the correct answer because it is stated in the options as one of the possible locations where the class was founded.

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