Praveen is studying various concepts in his metal cutting and computer aided manufacturing class. One of the topics discussed was CIM. What does CIM stand for?

• Computerized Information Model

• Computer Integrated Manufacturing

• Control Integrated Mechanism

• Computerized Industrial Management

What is a key benefit of CIM in Pravinraj's manufacturing company?

• Longer product cycles

• Better control of production

• Higher production costs

• Increased manual labor

In a class, Pritish is curious about what defines an automated system.

• Uses only mechanical components

• Requires constant human supervision

• Performed by a machine without human participation

• Only operates in manual mode

In a factory, Raghav is tasked with overseeing the automation process. What is the primary function of a control system in this automation?

• To monitor human workers

• To load and unload materials

• To execute the program of instructions

• To provide power to the system

In a discussion about automation technologies, Ramakrishnan asked, which of the following is considered a type of automation?

• Human intervention

• Fully automated

• Partially automated

• Manual operation

What is the purpose of a program of instructions in an automated system?

• To monitor human workers

• To load materials

• To provide power to the system

• To define the actions performed by the process

What does the term 'islands of automation' refer to?

• Non-automated systems

• Individually automated workstations

• Manual labor processes

• Integrated manufacturing systems

What is a characteristic of a fully automatic system?

• Performs the entire work cycle automatically

• Only operates in manual mode

• Uses only mechanical components

• Requires human intervention

What is a closed-loop control system?

• A system without feedback

• A system with feedback

• A system that requires human input

• A system that operates manually

Which of the following is a computerized element of CIM?

• Manual labor

• Data acquisition

• Paper-based systems

• Non-integrated processes