CH 1 Quiz "Introduction" B4

Multiple Choice

What are the main components of automation and production systems as illustrated in the diagram?

• Manufacturing support systems

• Quality control systems

• Automation and control technology

• Manufacturing operations

Multiple Choice

Define Flow Production?

• Sometimes called Mass production, produces similar products that will continously move to the next stage of production.

• Sometimes called Mass production, produces identical products that will be completed within the one stage of production.

• Sometimes called Mass production, produces identical products that will continously move to the next stage of production.

Multiple Choice

What are the two categories of a production system?

• Facilities

• Manufacturing support systems

• Quality control

• Logistics management

Multiple Choice

What are the main components of the production system as illustrated in the diagram?

• Facilities

• Manufacturing support systems

• Production system

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the two types of manufacturing systems mentioned in the text?

• Production line

• Stand-alone workstation

• Assembly line

• Quality control

Multiple Choice

Based on the diagrams, which system involves a worker using hand tools?

• Manual work system

• Worker-machine system

• Automated system

• None of the above

Multiple Select

What are the four functions involved in manufacturing support systems?

• Business functions

• Product design

• Manufacturing planning

• Manufacturing control

Multiple Choice

What is the correct sequence of information-processing activities in a manufacturing firm?

• Order to produce → Business functions → Product design → Manufacturing planning → Manufacturing control → Factory operations → Product to customer

• Business functions → Order to produce → Product design → Manufacturing planning → Factory operations → Manufacturing control → Product to customer

• Product design → Business functions → Manufacturing planning → Order to produce → Factory operations → Manufacturing control → Product to customer

• Manufacturing control → Product to customer → Factory operations → Business functions → Order to produce → Product design → Manufacturing planning

Multiple Choice

What is the primary focus of the Product Design step in the product development process?

• Finalizing the marketing strategy

• Creating a detailed plan and specifications for the product

• Collecting feedback from initial users

• Mass production of the product

Multiple Choice

A company that transforms cotton into wearable clothing is considered a

• raw-goods producer

• manufacturer

• service business

• builder

Multiple Choice

What are the two categories of automation in production systems?

• Automation of manufacturing systems in the factory

• Computerization of the manufacturing support systems

• Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)

• Automation of support systems

Multiple Choice

What are the main components of Computer Integrated Manufacturing as shown in the diagram?

• Facilities

• Production system

• Manufacturing support systems

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of an automated manufacturing system?

• Automated machine tools

• Transfer lines

• Manual assembly systems

• Industrial robots

Multiple Choice

what is it when computers direct robots and other machines to do specific tasks in a technology?

• computer- aided manufacturing

• computer-aided design

• internet telephony

• virtual training

Multiple Choice

What are the three basic types of automated manufacturing systems?

• Fixed automation

• Programmable automation

• Flexible automation

• Manual automation

Multiple Choice

Programmable machines that are capable of performing specified tasks

• Automated Production Lines

• Artificial Intelligence

• Online Services

• Robotics

• Computer Aided Manufacturing

Multiple Choice

What are the typical features of fixed automation?

• Suited to low production quantities

• Low initial investment for equipment

• High production rates

• Highly flexible in accommodating product variety

Multiple Choice

What are the typical features of programmable automation?

• High investment in general purpose equipment

• Lower production rates than fixed automation

• Flexibility to deal with variations and changes in product configuration

• Most suitable for batch production

Multiple Choice

What are the typical features of flexible automation?

• High investment for custom-engineered system

• Continuous production of variable mixes of products

• Medium production rates

• Flexibility to deal with soft product variety

Multiple Choice

What are the three types of automation represented in the graph?

• Programmable automation

• Flexible automation

• Fixed automation

• Manual automation

Multiple Choice

What are the objectives of automating manufacturing support systems?

• To increase manual effort

• To reduce manual and clerical effort

• To eliminate CAD/CAM

• To focus solely on business functions

Multiple Choice

Tina is an architect who works with engineers to create precision drawings and technical illustrations. What type of computer technology does Tina use?

• A expert systems

• B. networking technology

• C. computer-aided design (CAD)

• D. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Multiple Choice

What are some reasons for automating processes in a business?

• Increase labor productivity

• Reduce labor cost

• Improve product quality

• Avoid the high cost of not automating

Multiple Choice

What are the two aspects of manual labor in the modern production system?

• Manual labor in factory operations

• Labor in manufacturing support systems

• Automation in production

• Outsourcing labor

Multiple Choice

When is manual labor justified in factory operations?

• When automation is too expensive

• When tasks are too complex to automate

• When labor rates are low

• When product life cycles are long

Multiple Choice

What are the roles of manufacturing engineers in the production process?

• Design production equipment

• Plan production methods

• Maintain equipment

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the three main topics covered in the Automation Principles and Strategies?

• The USA Principle

• Ten Strategies for Automation and Process Improvement

• Automation Migration Strategy

• None of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the three main steps outlined in the U.S.A Principle?

• Understand the existing process

• Simplify the process

• Automate the process

• Analyze the results

Multiple Choice

What are the advantages of Phase 1 in the Automation Migration Strategy?

• Quick to set up

• High cost

• Requires complex tooling

• Low efficiency

Poll

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