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WorksheetsDieselgate: The Volkswagon Emissions Scandal
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which three vehicles were tested by the college research group?
VW Beetle
BMW X5
VW Jetta
VW Passat
Mercedes Benz
Which school did the research team attend?
William & Mary University
Washington State University
West Virginia University
Virginia State University
What was unique about the emissions measuring tool the college team used in comparison to other teams (including Volkswagen). Select two:
It was portable
It was more accurate
It was digital
It could be used in real world driving situations
There was nothing different or unique
VW was able to falsify emissions testing results using a defeat device. What is true about the defeat devices VW used?
It was a small box hidden in the exhaust pipe .
It was not an actual device, but a computer program.
The VW defeat devices reporting 50% less emissions.
VW never admitted using defeat devices. .
What did VW claim about their Turbo Diesel Injection engines? (select two)
Produced less NOx emissions
Fastest vehicles
Less expensive to maintain
Better mileage
How much was VW fined for defrauding the government for violating the pollution reduction policies?
$4.7 million
$47 million
$4.7 billion
$47 billion
What number cars and at what cost did VW have to buy back vehicles from owners
75,000 cars at $1 billion
275,000 cars at $5 billion
475,000 cars at $10 billion
1,000,000 cars at $100 billion
What was VW's first response to the scandal?
They immediately apologized
They denied the existence of defeat devices
They blamed a few "rogue" workers
They blamed the US government for having too strict regulations
They accused the researchers of working for the competition.
Who was VW's Chariman of the Board when the scandal was discovered?
Martin Winterkorn
Wolfgang Porsche
Herbert Diess
Ferdinand Piëch
Into which notable automobile family was Ferdinand Piech born?
Ferrari
Lamborghini
Porsche
Bugatti
