Technology in Manufacturing Quiz

What is the first part of the manufacturing system?

• Input

• Process

• Output

• Automation

Which of the following is an advantage of using robots in manufacturing?

• Robots can't carry out tasks that require human judgement

• Robots can be very expensive to buy

• Robots can work with high accuracy

• Robots can replace human workers

What is the main goal of lean manufacturing?

• Maximise the use of resources

• Increase the number of machines

• Minimise costs and maximise efficiency

• Increase the number of workers

What does FMS stand for?

• Flexible Manufacturing Systems

• Future Manufacturing Systems

• Fixed Manufacturing Systems

• Fast Manufacturing Systems

What is the 'Internet of Things' in the context of manufacturing?

• The connection of machines to the internet

• A type of lean manufacturing

• A set of flexible machines

• A network of human workers

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using robots in manufacturing?

• Robots can be very expensive to buy

• Robots can't carry out tasks that require human judgement

• Robots can replace human workers

• Robots can work with high accuracy

What is the purpose of smart technology in manufacturing?

• To reduce the number of machines

• To increase the number of human workers

• To connect machines and sensors to share data

• To increase the amount of raw materials used

What is the Just-in-Time (JIT) system?

• A flexible manufacturing system

• A form of lean manufacturing

• A type of automation

• A type of smart technology

Which part of the manufacturing system involves changing the input into an output?

• Output

• Automation

• Process

• Input

What is one of the hopes for future factory robots?

• They will be cheaper to buy

• They will replace all human workers

• They will work slower than current robots

• They will have characteristics like human judgement