IoT and Cloud Computing in Manufacturing

What is the role of IoT in manufacturing?

• Enhances manual labor

• Connects machines and equipment for data exchange

• Replaces all physical machines

• Slows down production processes

What does a "smart factory" refer to?

• A factory fully operated by robots

• A factory that integrates IoT, AI, and automation

• A factory with no human involvement

• A traditional production line

What is predictive maintenance?

• Repairing equipment only after it fails

• Scheduling maintenance on a fixed timeline

• Using IoT data to predict and prevent equipment failures

• Outsourcing maintenance tasks to contractors

What kind of data does IoT in manufacturing primarily collect?

• Customer emails

• Machine performance and environmental data

• Social media trends

• Employee productivity

How does cloud computing benefit engineering teams?

• Reduces electricity costs

• Allows remote access to design tools and data

• Eliminates the need for engineers

• Slows down product development

Which of the following is an example of cloud-based engineering software?

• Microsoft Excel

• AutoCAD 360

• Adobe Photoshop

• SolidWorks (desktop version)

How has cloud computing impacted product lifecycle management (PLM)?

• By limiting collaboration between teams

• By centralizing data and improving real-time updates

• By making products more expensive to develop

• By eliminating digital simulations

What is a key advantage of cloud-based simulation tools?

• Requires no internet connection

• Faster prototyping without physical models

• Limited to on-premise usage

• Eliminates design collaboration

How has the internet transformed the supply chain?

• By limiting supplier-customer communication

• By enabling real-time tracking and procurement

• By increasing paperwork for suppliers

• By decreasing access to global markets

What is Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing?

• Producing large quantities and storing them in warehouses

• Manufacturing products exactly when needed to reduce inventory

• Delivering products late to save costs

• Increasing production without planning