Manufacturing Quiz

What is a characteristic of low-volume manufacturing?

• Large production quantities

• Minimal customization

• High initial investment

• Mass production techniques

Which technology is commonly used in one-off manufacturing?

• CNC machining

• Injection molding

• Assembly line

• Mass production

What is a key feature of high-volume production?

• Customization

• Small batch sizes

• Economies of scale

• Manual labor

Which manufacturing setting is known for continuous production?

• One-off

• Low-volume

• High-volume

• Custom production

How does lean manufacturing relate to flexible and responsive manufacturing?

• They are unrelated concepts

• Lean manufacturing enables flexible and responsive production

• Flexible manufacturing reduces efficiency in lean practices

• Responsive manufacturing focuses solely on waste reduction

What is a potential benefit for producers of planned obsolescence?

• Increased customer loyalty

• Reduced environmental impact

• Longer product lifespan

• Lower production costs

Which environmental issue is associated with planned obsolescence?

• Resource conservation

• Reduced waste generation

• Increased electronic waste

• Sustainable product design

What experimental material is known for its sustainability and worldview impacts?

• PVC

• Mycelium

• Nylon

• Polyethylene

What is a characteristic of innovative polymers used for 3D printing?

• High cost

• Limited recyclability

• Environmental harm

• Customizability

What sustainability impact is associated with repurposed plastics?

• Increased landfill waste

• Reduced resource consumption

• Higher manufacturing emissions

• Increased carbon footprint