QZZ: The Industrial Revolution to the Modern Day

What major invention powered the First Industrial Revolution?

• The steam engine

• Electricity

• The computer

• The telephone

Which of the following was a key invention during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• The smartphone

• The steam engine

• The Internet

• The light bulb

What is a defining feature of the Fourth Industrial Revolution compared to the Third?

• Slower technological change

• Invention of the steam engine

• Technology merging with human lives

• Focus on agriculture

How long did it take for Instagram to reach 100 million users?

• 10 years

• 75 years

• 2 years

• 1 month

What is one potential negative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• Increased agricultural output

• Decreased technological innovation

• Worsening inequality

• More manual labor jobs

Which group benefits the most from innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• Farmers

• Retail workers

• Innovators and investors

• Manual laborers

What is a concern related to privacy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• Increased manual labor

• Lack of data collection

• Companies knowing too much about private lives

• Decreased use of technology

What is a challenge for individuals & organizations in the Fourth Industrial Revolution?

• Keeping up with fast-paced tech changes

• Lack of technological change

• Decreased innovation and a slow development process

• Too much manual labor