INEN LESSON 1

What century is considered the birth of industrial engineering?

• Nineteenth Century

• Seventeenth Century

• Eighteenth Century

• Twentieth Century

Which invention by James Watt is considered the most important innovation during the Industrial Revolution?

• Spinning Jenny

• Steam Engine

• Water Frame

• Flying Shuttle

Who is credited with the concept of the division of labor in industrial engineering?

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Adam Smith

• Henry Gantt

• Frank Gilbreth

What did Frederick W. Taylor focus on in his approach to industrial engineering?

• Interchangeability of Parts

• Quality Control

• Supply Chain Management

• Scientific Management

Which couple is known for their contributions to the scientific management movement?

• James Watt and his associate

• Frank and Lillian Gilbreth

• Adam Smith and his wife

• Henry Gantt and his wife

What is the Gantt chart primarily used for?

• Quality Assurance

• Financial Analysis

• Inventory Management

• Planning and Scheduling Activities

Which of the following was a key development in the history of industrial engineering?

• Lean Manufacturing

• Just-in-Time Manufacturing

• Interchangeability of Parts

• Mass Production

What did the Gilbreths categorize human motions into?

• Therbligs

• Work Standards

• Principles of Efficiency

• Time Studies

Who started the first continuing curriculum in industrial engineering at Pennsylvania State College?

• Hugo Diemer

• William Kent

• Dexter Kimball

• Henry Gantt

What was Harrington Emerson known for?

• Founding the American Society of Mechanical Engineers

• Creating the Twelve Principles of Efficiency

• Developing the Gantt Chart

• Pioneering Time Studies