Plant Layout and Safety Quiz

Which of the following is not a major factor in the selection of a plant site?

• Availability of raw materials

• Proximity to entertainment centers

• Transport facilities

• Availability of skilled labor

Product layout is most suitable when:

• Production is intermittent

• Products are customized

• Production is continuous and standardized

• Large variety of products are made

Fixed position layout is commonly used in:

• Chemical industries

• Automobile manufacturing

• Ship building

• Textile industries

The main objective of plant layout is to:

• Increase production cost

• Minimize material handling cost

• Increase floor area

• Decrease the number of machines

Breakdown maintenance is carried out:

• Before failure occurs

• As per schedule

• After equipment fails

• Only once a year

Which type of maintenance is planned in advance and carried out at regular intervals?

• Breakdown maintenance

• Predictive maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

• Corrective maintenance

Preventive maintenance helps to:

• Increase breakdowns

• Increase downtime

• Reduce the life of equipment

• Reduce unexpected equipment failures

Industrial safety is important to:

• Reduce profits

• Increase accident costs

• Protect workers from hazards

• Encourage absenteeism

Improper handling of machines may lead to:

• Safety improvement

• Increased productivity

• Industrial accidents

• Reduced safety hazards

One of the costs of an accident includes:

• Increase in employee morale

• Medical expenses

• Increased machine life

• Time saved