industrial engineering

What was one of the defining features of the Industrial Revolution?

• D. The rise of artisanal crafts

• A. The widespread adoption of mechanized production methods

• B. The introduction of the internet

• C. The decline of urbanization

Who invented the steam engine that fueled the Industrial Revolution?

• D. Andrew Carnegie

• C. Henry Ford

• B. James Watt

• A. Thomas Edison

What played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution by advancing metallurgy?

• A. Mass production of iron and steel

• B. Mass production of copper

• C. Mass production of aluminum

• D. Mass production of gold

How did railways impact transportation during the Industrial Revolution?

• C. They caused a decrease in trade

• A. They made transportation slower and more expensive

• D. They led to the decline of urbanization

• B. They facilitated the movement of goods and people over long distances

What did the rise of the factory system transform in terms of work organization?

• B. It centralized production, bringing together workers, machinery, and raw materials under one roof

• D. It led to the decline of productivity

• C. It had no impact on work organization

• A. It led to the decentralization of production

What was a social change brought about by the Industrial Revolution?

• D. The increase in wealth equality

• A. The emergence of a new agricultural working class

• B. The decline of traditional artisanal crafts

• C. The rise of feudalism

Who is often regarded as the father of scientific management?

• A. John D. Rockefeller

• B. Thomas Edison

• C. Frederick Winslow Taylor

• D. Andrew Carnegie

What did Frederick Taylor emphasize in his principles of scientific management?

• D. The avoidance of data collection

• B. The need for inefficient work processes

• C. The systematic study of work processes and the application of scientific method to improve efficiency and productivity

• A. The importance of chaos in the workplace

What was one of Henry Ford's key innovations in automobile manufacturing?

• D. The creation of the first electric car

• C. The development of time travel technology

• B. The introduction of the assembly line production system

• A. The invention of the internet

How did Ford's mass production techniques impact the automotive industry?

• A. They increased the price of automobiles

• B. They made car ownership more exclusive

• C. They revolutionized the production process and made cars more affordable

• D. They had no impact on the industry