Engineering Accidents and Synergistic Effects Quiz
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What is an example of the synergistic effects mentioned in the text?

  • Two design components causing problems when combined (correct)
  • The negative publicity faced by Firestone
  • The success of Ford's tire recall program
  • Two design components working well together

    • What was the impact of Ford's tire recall program on the company?

  • Leading to an increase in sales
  • Resulting in bankruptcy
  • Severely affecting the company's profits (correct)
  • Boosting the company's image

    • What was the outcome of Ford's redesign of the Explorer?

  • Led to the bankruptcy of the company
  • Helped eliminate the problem with rollovers (correct)
  • Caused an increase in rollover incidents
  • Resulted in a decrease in tire failures

    • What impact did the Hyatt Regency Kansas City walkways collapse have on hotel design?

    <p>It led to the popularity of designing upscale hotels with large atriums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of negative publicity for Firestone?

    <p>Came close to filing for bankruptcy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a synergistic effect mentioned in the text?

    <p>Two parts of a design that work well alone but cause problems when put together</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of Ford's tire recall program?

    <p>The incidence of tire failures and rollovers on Ford Explorers seemed to have diminished</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ford's tire recall program impact the company?

    <p>It severely affected the company's profits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led to negative publicity for Firestone?

    <p>The negative impact of Ford's tire recall program</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What became popular in the 1970s, leading to a specific design trend?

    <p>Designing upscale hotels with large atriums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor contributing to the accidents mentioned in the text?

    <p>Economic constraints and competitive time constraints on engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did McDonnell Douglas take following the near disaster in 1972?

    <p>Agreed with the FAA to modify the cargo-door latching system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the discrepancy found in the maintenance records for the Turkish Airlines plane sent to McDonnell Douglas’s plant in California in July of 1972?

    <p>Three inspectors stamped the maintenance records to signify completion of door modifications, but the work had not been done</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the design culture at McDonnell Douglas, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Conservative and not expecting innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the collective corporate responsibility for the accidents according to the text?

    <p>Some responsibility due to economic and time constraints</p> Signup and view all the answers

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