Assembly Line and Industrial Revolution Quiz

What is the primary function of an assembly line in manufacturing?

• To allow workers to move freely around the factory

• To transport products past stationary workers for mass production

• To reduce the number of workers needed in a factory

• To train workers in multiple skills

Who invented the steam engine, a key innovation during the Industrial Revolution?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• James Watt

How did machines impact factory production during the Industrial Revolution?

• They made factories more dependent on manual labor

• They increased production speed and efficiency

• They required more skilled workers

• They slowed down production

What was a significant downside of the assembly line for workers?

• Job displacement and marginalization

• Higher wages for workers

• Increased need for skilled labor

• More complex job roles

What should you consider about modern assembly lines?

• How they have remained unchanged

• How technology has transformed them

• How they have become less efficient

• How they require more manual labor