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Welcome to the SPARK Engineering Festival 2015 Quiz!There are 20 questions for you to answer with a prize for the entrant selected from those with all correct answers. Click HERE for more information about the SPARK event. . . See you there between 17th - 19th April 2015.

Questions and Answers

1.

Which Lincolnshire Engineering company built the first tank for military use?
- A.
  
  Ruston Bucyrus
- B.
  
  William Foster & Co.
- C.
  
  Ruston Hornsby
- D.
  
  James Dawson
Correct Answer
B. William Foster & Co.
2.

Which Lincoln Engineering company made the lift gear for the Blackpool Tower
- A.
  
  Robey & Co
- B.
  
  Claytons
- C.
  
  Ruston Hornsby
- D.
  
  Ford Motor Company
Correct Answer
A. Robey & Co
3.

In 1840 Ruston Hornsby was founded. Who now has a factory on the same site?
- A.
  
  James Dawson
- B.
  
  B&Q
- C.
  
  Siemens
- D.
  
  Bifrangi
Correct Answer
C. Siemens
4.

In 1938, which brand of chocolate was named after the Rose Brothers of Gainsborough?
- A.
  
  Fry's Chocolate Creme
- B.
  
  Rococo
- C.
  
  Cadbury's Roses
- D.
  
  Terry's All Gold
Correct Answer
C. Cadbury's Roses
5.

Build in AD120, what is the name of the navigable Lincolnshire canal that runs to the Nottinghamshire county border?
- A.
  
  River Trent
- B.
  
  River Witham
- C.
  
  Fossdyke
- D.
  
  Carrdyke
Correct Answer
C. Fossdyke
6.

In which year did Lincoln College hold the first part-time classes of engineering apprentices?
- A.
  
  1910
- B.
  
  1920
- C.
  
  1930
- D.
  
  1940
Correct Answer
A. 1910
7.

Which famous Formula One race driver did Rose Bearings sponsor in 1970?
- A.
  
  Juan Manuel Fangio
- B.
  
  James Hunt
- C.
  
  Niki Lauda
- D.
  
  Jochen Rindt
Correct Answer
B. James Hunt
8.

In 2013, the first SPARK Engineering event was held in Lincoln Cathedral. Optima displayed an interactive timeline of over 50 feet in length but how tall was it?
- A.
  
  Around 6 feet tall
- B.
  
  Around 8 feet tall
- C.
  
  Around 10 feet tall
- D.
  
  Around 20 feet tall
Correct Answer
B. Around 8 feet tall
9.

Which Lincolnshire town is home to a leading European designer and manufacturer of exhaust and emission control systems?
- A.
  
  Grantham
- B.
  
  Grimsby
- C.
  
  Louth
- D.
  
  Gainsborough
Correct Answer
D. Gainsborough
10.

NMB Minebea supplied 500 bearings as an integral structural part of Louis Vuitton’s recently opened foundation building in the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris. But which year were they supplied?
- A.
  
  2010
- B.
  
  2011
- C.
  
  2012
- D.
  
  2013
Correct Answer
C. 2012
11.

Who is the stone figure that stands on top of the north west turret of Lincoln Cathedral?
- A.
  
  Saint Hugh
- B.
  
  Saint Giles
- C.
  
  Queen Elinor
- D.
  
  Swine Herd of Stow
Correct Answer
D. Swine Herd of Stow
12.

Which company have Europe's largest counterblow hammer, producing a max 900KJ, forging at temperatures of up to 1340°c?Clue: They make parts for Rolls Royce engines, including the Trent 1000 engine for the Boeing Dreamliner.
- A.
  
  Siemens
- B.
  
  Bifrangi
- C.
  
  Smith Clayton Forge
- D.
  
  Wyman & Gordon
Correct Answer
D. Wyman & Gordon
13.

In tonnes, what is the size of the new screw press installed by Bifrangi of Lincoln?
- A.
  
  27,000 tonnes
- B.
  
  37,000 tonnes
- C.
  
  17,000 tonnes
- D.
  
  47,000 tonnes
Correct Answer
A. 27,000 tonnes
14.

In which year did Clayton & Shuttleworth make the Sopwith Camel plane B7270 flown by Canadian Roy Brown who was officially credited with the downing of the Red Baron in WW1?
- A.
  
  1914
- B.
  
  1916
- C.
  
  1918
- D.
  
  1920
Correct Answer
C. 1918
15.

In which year did Siemens support the first new Engineering school in the UK in more than 20 years to open in Lincoln? This £37 million project combined state-of-the-art R&D and teaching facilities and made a statement of intent about Engineering in the city.
- A.
  
  1981
- B.
  
  1991
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  2011
Correct Answer
D. 2011
16.

During the late 1840s, Lincoln had its own boat building yard at Stamp End. What was the company's name who developed the yard?
- A.
  
  Titanic Works
- B.
  
  Clayton Shuttleworth
- C.
  
  Clarkes
- D.
  
  Smith Clayton
Correct Answer
B. Clayton Shuttleworth
17.

Which bearing company made the bearings used in Richard Noble's Trust 2 land speed record car?
- A.
  
  RHP Bearings
- B.
  
  NSK Bearings
- C.
  
  BRT Bearings
- D.
  
  Rose Bearings
Correct Answer
D. Rose Bearings
18.

In 1939, Rose Brothers created a specific part to be used on the Lancaster bomber. This part was named after the company, but what is that part?
- A.
  
  Rose Turret
- B.
  
  RRG - Rose Rear Gun
- C.
  
  Rose Alloy Landing Wheel
- D.
  
  Rose Tattoo Logo
Correct Answer
A. Rose Turret
19.

Robey & Co‘s Globe works became the first factory in the world to be lit by electricity. But in which year?
- A.
  
  1880
- B.
  
  1890
- C.
  
  1910
- D.
  
  1920
Correct Answer
A. 1880
20.

Where is the SPARK Engineering event taking place on 17th - 19th April 2015?
- A.
  
  Lincoln College
- B.
  
  Lincoln Castle
- C.
  
  Lincoln Nebraska
- D.
  
  Lincoln Cathedral
Correct Answer
D. Lincoln Cathedral
21.

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Spark Engineering Festival 2015

Which Lincolnshire Engineering company built the first tank for military use?

Which Lincoln Engineering company made the lift gear for the Blackpool Tower

In 1840 Ruston Hornsby was founded. Who now has a factory on the same site?

In 1938, which brand of chocolate was named after the Rose Brothers of Gainsborough?

Build in AD120, what is the name of the navigable Lincolnshire canal that runs to the Nottinghamshire county border?

In which year did Lincoln College hold the first part-time classes of engineering apprentices?

Which famous Formula One race driver did Rose Bearings sponsor in 1970?

In 2013, the first SPARK Engineering event was held in Lincoln Cathedral. Optima displayed an interactive timeline of over 50 feet in length but how tall was it?

Which Lincolnshire town is home to a leading European designer and manufacturer of exhaust and emission control systems?

NMB Minebea supplied 500 bearings as an integral structural part of Louis Vuitton’s recently opened foundation building in the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris. But which year were they supplied?

Who is the stone figure that stands on top of the north west turret of Lincoln Cathedral?

Which company have Europe's largest counterblow hammer, producing a max 900KJ, forging at temperatures of up to 1340°c?Clue: They make parts for Rolls Royce engines, including the Trent 1000 engine for the Boeing Dreamliner.

In tonnes, what is the size of the new screw press installed by Bifrangi of Lincoln?

In which year did Clayton & Shuttleworth make the Sopwith Camel plane B7270 flown by Canadian Roy Brown who was officially credited with the downing of the Red Baron in WW1?

In which year did Siemens support the first new Engineering school in the UK in more than 20 years to open in Lincoln? This £37 million project combined state-of-the-art R&D and teaching facilities and made a statement of intent about Engineering in the city.

During the late 1840s, Lincoln had its own boat building yard at Stamp End. What was the company's name who developed the yard?

Which bearing company made the bearings used in Richard Noble's Trust 2 land speed record car?

In 1939, Rose Brothers created a specific part to be used on the Lancaster bomber. This part was named after the company, but what is that part?

Robey & Co‘s Globe works became the first factory in the world to be lit by electricity. But in which year?

Where is the SPARK Engineering event taking place on 17th - 19th April 2015?

Type in your contact details so we can notify winners this could be a phone number or email address.