What Do You Know About GMAT Reading Comprehension Test?
Welcome to GMAT Reading Comprehension test. There are 8 questions associated with this passage. Read the passage completely, then answer each question. This quiz has been designed to test your comprehension of the written passage. Take your time. All the best!
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According to the passage, what was the original purpose of the Rouge Plant?
- A.
To make Model-Ts.
- B.
To make tractors and manufacturing materials.
- C.
To replace the Highland Park plant.
- D.
To relocate away from Detroit.
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To reduce dependence on unskilled labor.
Correct Answer
B. To make tractors and manufacturing materials.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."Rate this question:
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- 2.
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?
- A.
The plant is in need of repair.
- B.
The plant is too close to the Detroit River.
- C.
The area surrounding the plant may be contaminated by the manufacturing processes used there in the last 90 years.
- D.
The assembly line is old and needs to be replaced.
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The historic value of the plant is being damaged by continued use.
Correct Answer
C. The area surrounding the plant may be contaminated by the manufacturing processes used there in the last 90 years.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.Rate this question:
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According to the passage, what set the Rouge apart from other auto plants?
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It was the first assembly plant in Detroit.
- B.
It was able to manufacture every part needed to make a car.
- C.
It employed more people than any other plant in history.
- D.
It can turn out one car every few seconds.
- E.
It had more railroad track than any other auto plant.
Correct Answer
B. It was able to manufacture every part needed to make 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:"Rate this question:
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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?
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They were well built structures.
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They have been used beyond their rated life.
- C.
The plant's designation as a National Historical Landmark prevents these buildings from being torn down.
- D.
These buildings have been modernized and are still functional.
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They are being used for functions other than their original purposes
Correct Answer
D. These buildings have been modernized and are still functional.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.Rate this question:
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What is the most likely reason Ford located so many different functions in the Rouge?
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Answer 1
- B.
Answer 2
- C.
Answer 3
Correct Answer(s)
B. Answer 2
C. Answer 3Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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