What Do You Know About GMAT Reading Comprehension Test?

1. According to the passage, what was the original purpose of the Rouge Plant?

To make Model-Ts.

To make tractors and manufacturing materials.

To replace the Highland Park plant.

To relocate away from Detroit.

To reduce dependence on unskilled labor.

According to the passage: "Henry Ford bought 2000 acres along the Rouge River west of Detroit, intending to use the site only to make coke, smelt iron, and build tractors."

Explanation

According to the passage: "Henry Ford bought 2000 acres along the Rouge River west of Detroit, intending to use the site only to make coke, smelt iron, and build tractors."

2. According to the passage, what set the Rouge apart from other auto plants?

It was the first assembly plant in Detroit.

It was able to manufacture every part needed to make a car.

It employed more people than any other plant in history.

It can turn out one car every few seconds.

It had more railroad track than any other auto plant.

According to the passage: "By 1927, when Ford shifted its final assembly line from Highland Park to the Rouge, the complex included virtually every element needed to produce a car:"

Explanation

According to the passage: "By 1927, when Ford shifted its final assembly line from Highland Park to the Rouge, the complex included virtually every element needed to produce a car:"

3. Based upon the information in the article, given that the plant has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, which of the following would be a concern to the residents of Dearborn?

The plant is in need of repair.

The plant is too close to the Detroit River.

The area surrounding the plant may be contaminated by the manufacturing processes used there in the last 90 years.

The assembly line is old and needs to be replaced.

The historic value of the plant is being damaged by continued use.

The concern for area residents would involve the environmental impact of the plant. The long-term effect of manufacturing in the area would be a concern to the residents of the city.

Explanation

The concern for area residents would involve the environmental impact of the plant. The long-term effect of manufacturing in the area would be a concern to the residents of the city.

4. Today, the Rouge complex produces a car every few seconds, yet the Dearborn Assembly Plant was built in 1917 and the Power House was built in 1921. What can you infer about the Dearborn Assembly Plant and the Power House?

They were well built structures.

They have been used beyond their rated life.

The plant's designation as a National Historical Landmark prevents these buildings from being torn down.

These buildings have been modernized and are still functional.

They are being used for functions other than their original purposes

According to the passage: " None of the buildings that comprise this National Historic Landmark have remained unchanged over the years, a reflection of continuing developments in production techniques" Although the main assembly plant and the power house were built 85 to 90 years ago, these building have been modernized many times over.

Explanation

According to the passage: " None of the buildings that comprise this National Historic Landmark have remained unchanged over the years, a reflection of continuing developments in production techniques" Although the main assembly plant and the power house were built 85 to 90 years ago, these building have been modernized many times over.

5. What is the most likely reason Ford located so many different functions in the Rouge?

Answer 1

Answer 2

Answer 3

Successful mass production relies on the economy. Bringing all of the manufacturing processes under one roof made it easier to produce cars quickly because it eliminated the need for transporting manufactured parts to the plant. By ensuring that parts were consistently available, Ford could turn out many more vehicles per day than its competitors and at a much lower cost.

Explanation

Successful mass production relies on the economy. Bringing all of the manufacturing processes under one roof made it easier to produce cars quickly because it eliminated the need for transporting manufactured parts to the plant. By ensuring that parts were consistently available, Ford could turn out many more vehicles per day than its competitors and at a much lower cost.

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