CH 2: Manufacturing Operations

What is the primary purpose of manufacturing according to the technological definition?

• To create new raw materials

• To alter the geometry, properties, and/or appearance of a starting material

• To reduce the cost of production

• To eliminate manual labor

What does manufacturing include besides altering materials?

• Disposing of waste products

• Joining multiple parts to make assembled products

• Designing new machinery

• Reducing energy consumption

What is altered in the manufacturing process?

• The final product's price

• The geometry, properties, and/or appearance of a starting material

• The company's profit margin

• The environmental impact

What is the outcome of applying physical and chemical processes in manufacturing?

• Creation of new raw materials

• Alteration of a starting material to make parts or products

• Increase in production costs

• Decrease in product quality

What do secondary industries primarily do?

• Provide legal services

• Cultivate natural resources

• Convert output of primary industries into products

• Offer educational services

Which industry is involved in mining?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

Which ISIC code corresponds to textiles, apparel, leather, and fur products?

• 32

• 33

• 34

• 35

What is the ISIC code for paper, printing, publishing, and bookbinding?

• 34

• 35

• 36

• 37

Which type of production is not typically associated with process industries?

• Continuous production

• Discrete manufacturing

• Batch production

• None of the above

Which of the following activities is essential for quality assurance in manufacturing?

• Material handling

• Inspection and testing

• Coordination and control

• Sales and marketing