CIMS -PART 2

What is the goal of Computer Integrated Manufacturing systems?

• To manufacture products less effectively

• To combine human systems only

• To combine electronically the systems and functions necessary to manufacture products more effectively

• To eliminate information systems

Which industry is represented by continuous manufacturing?

• Automobiles

• Chemicals

• Books

• Prototypes

What type of production involves dedicated production of large quantities of one product?

• Batch production

• Job shop production

• Mass production

• Continuous-flow production

What is an advantage of CAD/CAM systems?

• Increased lead times

• Reduced inventories

• Decreased productivity

• Reduced customer service

What does PC represent in manufacturing capacity?

• Plant capacity

• Processing capacity

• Production capacity

• Productive capacity

What is the typical cycle time equation for a production operation?

• Tc = To + Th

• Tc = To + Th + Tth

• Tc = Th + Tth

• Tc = To + Tth

Which type of production involves fully computer automated lines?

• Continuous-flow production

• Batch production

• Mass production

• Job shop production

What does CIM stand for?

• Computerized Integration Mechanism

• Computerized Information Management

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• Continuous Integration Model

What is the main automation achievement in mass production of discrete products?

• Automated transfer machines

• Partially and fully automated assembly lines

• Industrial robots for spot welding

• Dial indexing machines

What is the main advantage of CAD/CAM systems related to inventories?

• No impact on inventories

• Reduced inventories

• Increased inventories

• Varied inventories