Manufacturing Engineering Quiz

What is manufacturing engineering?

• The process of changing raw materials to make them more useful

• The design of machines, tools, and processes used to manufacture goods

• The coordination of work with engineers in other fields

• The harvesting of raw materials

What are the main materials used in manufacturing?

• Metals, alloys, ceramics, and polymers

• Thermoplastics, thermoset plastics, and composites

• All of the above

• None of the above

How are raw materials located?

• Through drilling

• Through mining

• Through harvesting

• All of the above

What is the purpose of secondary processing in manufacturing?

• To process raw materials into standard stock

• To shape standard stock into finished products

• To separate materials to desired size and shape

• To combine multiple parts through mechanical assembly

What tools are used in manufacturing engineering?

• Drafting and design software, computer simulation, and measuring tools

• Jigs and fixtures, stopwatches and timers, and production charts and schedules

• All of the above

• None of the above

What is the role of manufacturing engineers in production management?

• To design the production process from start to finish

• To select and sequence manufacturing operations

• To create plant layouts based on efficient sequences

• All of the above

What are the main types of manufacturing?

• Continuous manufacturing, intermittent manufacturing, and custom manufacturing

• Facility engineering, selecting and sequencing manufacturing operations, and operation sheets

• Process layout, product layout, and plant layout communications

• All of the above

What is the purpose of facility engineering in manufacturing?

• To design production facilities for efficient production

• To ensure correct placement of equipment and utilities

• To select and sequence manufacturing operations

• To record operation name, machines, and tooling required

What is the difference between process layout and product layout?

• Process layout focuses on the location of materials and movement through the plant, while product layout focuses on the efficient flow through production

• Process layout focuses on the efficient flow through production, while product layout focuses on the location of materials and movement through the plant

• Process layout is used in continuous manufacturing, while product layout is used in intermittent manufacturing

• Process layout is used in custom manufacturing, while product layout is used in facility engineering

What is the purpose of lean manufacturing?

• To eliminate waste and improve efficiency

• To ensure products meet quality specifications

• To design production facilities for efficient production

• To monitor all aspects of production