Material Handling and Transport Systems Quiz

What is the estimated percentage of total manufacturing labor cost represented by material handling?

• 30-35%

• 20-25%

• 40-45%

• 10-15%

Which of the following is NOT a category of material handling equipment?

• Material transport equipment

• Storage equipment

• Identification and tracking systems

• Packaging equipment

What is the primary concern of logistics?

• Material disposal

• Material acquisition

• Material protection

• Material consumption

Which type of logistics involves transportation outside of a facility?

• Internal logistics

• Supply chain logistics

• External logistics

• Material handling logistics

What is the unit load principle in material handling?

• Transporting items individually

• Handling materials in bulk

• Using the smallest possible load

• Handling multiple items simultaneously

Which of the following is a powered industrial truck?

• Dolly

• Forklift truck

• Hand truck

• Pallet jack

What type of vehicle is an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)?

• Non-powered vehicle

• Self-propelled vehicle

• Human-operated vehicle

• Rail-guided vehicle

Which of the following is a type of conveyor system?

• Automated guided vehicle

• Hand truck

• Forklift

• Overhead monorail

What is the main function of cranes in material handling?

• Storage

• Vertical lifting

• Horizontal movement

• Identification

Which type of conveyor uses a continuous loop to move loads?

• Roller conveyor

• Cart-on-track conveyor

• Skate-wheel conveyor

• Belt conveyor