Exploring Assembly Lines and Production

Who is credited with the development of the first moving assembly line for mass production?

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

• Nikola Tesla

• Alexander Graham Bell

What was one of the main benefits of using an assembly line in manufacturing?

• Increased production time

• Higher labor costs

• Faster production rates

• Decreased product quality

Which of the following is a type of assembly line?

• Static assembly line

• Dynamic assembly line

• Continuous assembly line

• Random assembly line

What is the primary goal of quality control in production?

• To increase the number of products made

• To ensure products meet certain standards

• To reduce the number of workers

• To increase the cost of production

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of mass production?

• Lower production costs

• Consistent product quality

• Increased customization

• Higher efficiency

In which industry was the assembly line first widely used?

• Textile

• Automotive

• Electronics

• Food processing

What is a key characteristic of a modular assembly line?

• Products are assembled in a single, continuous line

• Different modules can be assembled separately and then combined

• Each worker performs multiple tasks

• Products are assembled randomly

Which of the following is a common method used in quality control?

• Random sampling

• Increasing production speed

• Reducing workforce

• Eliminating inspections

What was a significant impact of the assembly line on workers?

• Increased job satisfaction

• Decreased specialization

• More repetitive tasks

• Higher wages

Which type of assembly line is designed to produce a large variety of products?

• Flexible assembly line

• Rigid assembly line

• Static assembly line

• Linear assembly line