Pearson - 9Fe - Materials Management

What is the process of converting coal to coke called?

• Frying

• Boiling

• Baking

• Coking

What is the primary use of coke in the production of iron?

• Fuel and reducing agent

• Source of carbon dioxide in the production process

• Used as a cleaning agent for iron

• Primary ingredient in making steel

Which of the following is a type of coal that is commonly used in the production of coke?

• Lignite coal

• Peat

• Bituminous coal

• Anthracite coal

Which of the following is not a metal ore?

• Gypsum

• Bauxite

• Magntite

• Haematite

What is the primary ore used for the production of aluminum?

• Hematite

• Magnetite

• Bauxite

• Limestone

What is the role of Materials Managers in the production of iron?

• Managing the inventory of finished products

• All of these

• Ensuring the quality of raw materials

• Overseeing the extraction of iron ore

Which of the following is not a function of an inventory database system?

• Tracking stock levels

• Managing supplier information

• Generating financial reports

• Analyzing market trends

What is the purpose of using inventory database systems in a manufacturing setting?

• To track and manage raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods.

• To track customer orders

• To organize employee schedules

• To manage office supplies

How do inventory database systems help in reducing production costs?

• By ignoring inventory levels and allowing overstocking

• By optimizing inventory levels and preventing overstocking

• By implementing manual inventory tracking

• By increasing inventory levels to ensure availability

Name 3 things a material manager for an Iron producing company would need to keep track of

• Electricity

• Iron ore

• Iron

• Limestone