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Rise of Skynet

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
When was the first robot created?
a)
1908
b)
1961
c)
1975
d)
1897
2.
When was the first assembly line installed?
a)
October 31, 1899
b)
July 26, 1947
c)
December 1, 1913
d)
March 6, 1975
3.
What advantage do robots have over humans?
a)
They can work longer hours than humans
b)
They are smarter than humans
c)
Unlike humans, they never break down
d)
They are more creative than humans
4.
When working on assembly lines in early factories, people often got sick by inhaling contaminates through:
a)
Skin and Nose
b)
Ears and Nose
c)
Nobody nose
d)
Mouth and Nose
5.
Who created the first assembly line for automobiles?
a)
Ransom Olds
b)
Muhammad Cadillac
c)
Joe Carr
d)
Henry Ford
6.
What is the current role of humans in running assembly lines?
a)
Routine Inspection
b)
Repair
c)
Quality control
d)
All of the above
7.
What term is most closely associated with the Industrial Revolution?
a)
Computerization
b)
Innovation
c)
Agriculture
d)
Turmoil
8.
What tasks would you find robots doing on an assembly line?
a)
Mindless, repetitive tasks
b)
Tasks that require creative thinking
c)
Tasks that require constant supervision
d)
Tasks that require special training
9.
How is a computer like a robot's "brain?"
a)
It is able to think independently
b)
It contains a robot's language center
c)
It gives instructions that tells the robot's "body" what to do
d)
It is located in a robot's head
10.
Will technician jobs be the main source of income for humans?
a)
Humans will have to repair and monitor the machines so those jobs will be in demand.
b)
Yes, because robots will only make up 30% of the work force.
c)
Assembly line jobs will always be needed in factories.
d)
Robots won't just solder, paint, screw, glue, and grasp - they will build new parts for themselves on the fly when they wear out or bust, making technician jobs obsolete.