FUN 101 Quiz

Being hand-built, the early automobiles tended to:

• have uniformity

• be expensive to buy

• be easy to maintain

• be reliable

Henry Ford paved the way for automobiles to be:

• less complex

• more affordable

• less technology-dependent

• safer

Technician A states that automobiles became more affordable later due to Henry Ford bringing in the concept of the assembly line. Technician B states that the automobiles became the predominant mode of transport due to introduction of smaller gasoline engines. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and B

• Neither Tech A or B

Technician A says that Henry Ford is credited with the invention of the automobile. Technician B says that Karl Benz is credited with the invention of the automobile. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and B

• Neither Tech A or B

Henry Ford's _______ approach made assembly much more efficient, increasing the number of vehicles that could be built in a shift and thereby lowering production costs.

• Assembly line

• Production area

• Custom built

• None of the above

Technician A says that the production of vehicles today requires a mix of robotic and human assembly. Technician B says that most of the parts on a vehicle are preassembled into unit assemblies before they reach the assembly line. Who is correct?

• Tech A

• Tech B

• Both Tech A and B

• Neither Tech A or B

Advances in vehicle manufacturing technology have decreased the need for:

• large-scale parts manufacturers

• high-volume production lines

• large-scale investments

• large amounts of labor

The modern vehicle contains complex electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems designed to improve efficiency, reduce ________, and provide safety to vehicle passengers.

• Pressure

• Temperature

• Recycling

• Emissions

The use of technology will continue to increase as the automotive industry responds to current and future environmental and consumer pressures.

• True

• False

The modern vehicle contains complex:

• electrical systems

• electronic systems

• mechanical systems

• All of the answers listed