Unit 1: Industrial Revolution Overview Quiz
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Unit 1: Industrial Revolution Overview Quiz

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What was a significant development of the First Industrial Revolution?

  • Discovery of electricity
  • Advancement in computer technology
  • Invention of the assembly line
  • Introduction of steam power (correct)

    • Which technological advancement characterized the Second Industrial Revolution?

  • Invention of the assembly line
  • Use of steam power
  • Advancement in computer technology
  • Discovery of electricity (correct)

    • How did the mechanization of production impact productivity during the First Industrial Revolution?

  • Reduced productivity by a quarter
  • Achieved double the volume in the same time (correct)
  • Didn't have any impact on productivity
  • Decreased productivity by half

    • Which type of engines was the main driving force during the First Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Steam engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished the Second Industrial Revolution from the First Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Use of electricity and assembly line production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which transportation advancements were a result of the First Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Steamship and steam-powered locomotive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main principles of mass production that Henry Ford borrowed from an animal house in Chicago?

    <p>Assigning each worker a specific task in the assembly line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advancement marked the beginning of the Third Industrial Revolution in the 1970s?

    <p>Automation using memory-programmable controls and computers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 'Industry 4.0'?

    <p>Expansion of production systems with network connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Industry 4.0' primarily focus on in terms of applying technologies to industry?

    <p>Connecting production systems through network communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the communication between production systems, components, and people in smart factories under 'Industry 4.0'?

    <p>Cyber-Physical System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates the Fourth Industrial Revolution from the Third Industrial Revolution?

    <p>Application of information and communication technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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