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WorksheetsThe engineered world
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
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Class
Date
1.
In lean manufacturing, continuous improvement is called.....
a)
Poka yoke
b)
JIT
c)
Kaizen
d)
Neverending
2.
An advantage of Kaizen is
a)
The company will save time by doing what they want and not listening to the employees.
b)
Management have full control over everything so they can get it done quicker.
c)
As the ideas come from the workers they are less likely to be much different that existing processes and therefore easier to implement.
d)
The company will make more money because they can reduce the workforce.
3.
Hydro energy uses running water to create energy. They use the potential energy in the flow of water to create...
a)
Geothermal energy
b)
Solar energy
c)
Kinetic energy
d)
Static energy
4.
To capture energy from the heat of the sun we can use Photovoltaic cells within solar panels. What is a disadvantage of using solar panels on roofs?
a)
They look good
b)
They produce lots of heat
c)
They are heavy and need reinforcing
d)
They can produce huge amounts of energy
5.
A company is considering using tidal power to generate electricity. What would be the most appropriate location?
a)
On the coast near a quiet beach
b)
Near the mouth of an estuary
c)
In the middle of an ocean
6.
Which type of energy source is considered renewable?
a)
Coal
b)
Gas
c)
Solar
d)
Oil
7.
Goggles, Steel toe capped boots and overalls are all things to help keep the operator safe while using machinery, what else should be used?
a)
Guards
b)
Scarves
c)
Gloves
d)
Hats
8.
Hydrogen fuel cells are used because, their only waste materials are water and useful heat, there are fewer moving parts. What is the other advantage?
a)
They last forever
b)
They operate with a noise close to that of a V8 engine
c)
They are very efficient
d)
They can be used as heated seat within a car
9.
Metallic foams are good at
a)
absorbing large amounts of energy when crushed
b)
The have a low strength to weight ratio
c)
they are cheap
d)
They can clean your skin well
10.
What would the main material be in the construction of the product pictured?
a)
Aluminium
b)
Low carbon steel
c)
Plastic
d)
Carbon Fibre
11.
Carbon fibre is used in the manufacture of F1 cars because
a)
It's cheap to buy
b)
Easy to manufacture into shapes
c)
It's very flexible
d)
Can be painted easily
12.
What does SMT stand for?
a)
Surface Mount Typing
b)
Simple Memory Test
c)
Surface Mount Technology
d)
Simple Mount Technology
13.
What are the three types of robot?
a)
Exploration, Assembly, Packaging and dispatch
b)
Exploration, Destruction, Intelligent
c)
Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant
d)
Hunter, Gatherer, Leader
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