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WorksheetsUnit 1 Learning Aim C
Total questions: 82
Worksheet time: 1hrs 22mins
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1.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one advantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
Can only provide a small amount of the total energy demand due to the small amount of suitable sites identified.
b)
Large capital cost as it often requires large dams/diverting of rivers/flooding of valleys.
c)
It can be used for pumped storage allowing electricity to be generated to meet peak demand.
d)
Environmental impact could be negative due to large scale construction impacting on the ecosystem.
2.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one advantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
Environmental impact could be negative due to large scale construction impacting on the ecosystem.
b)
Energy source can be intermittent resulting inconsistent/unreliable supply of power.
c)
Can only provide a small amount of the total energy demand due to the small amount of suitable sites identified.
d)
No pollution or waste is created/low carbon footprint as water continues its flow without contamination after generating electricity.
3.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one advantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
Lower operational /running costs means that after initial investment low cost power is consistently generated.
b)
Can only provide a small amount of the total energy demand due to the small amount of suitable sites identified.
c)
Pumped storage costs money/significant carbon footprint as more electricity is required to pump water than can be generated from it.
d)
Environmental impact could be negative due to large scale construction impacting on the ecosystem.
4.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one disadvantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
Lower operational /running costs means that after initial investment low cost power is consistently generated.
b)
Can only provide a small amount of the total energy demand due to the small amount of suitable sites identified.
c)
No pollution or waste is created/low carbon footprint as water continues its flow without contamination after generating electricity.
d)
It can be used for pumped storage allowing electricity to be generated to meet peak demand.
5.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one disadvantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
No pollution or waste is created/low carbon footprint as water continues its flow without contamination after generating electricity.
b)
Lower operational /running costs means that after initial investment low cost power is consistently generated.
c)
Large capital cost as it often requires large dams/diverting of rivers/flooding of valleys.
d)
It can be used for pumped storage allowing electricity to be generated to meet peak demand.
6.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one disadvantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
Lower operational /running costs means that after initial investment low cost power is consistently generated.
b)
Environmental impact could be negative due to large scale construction impacting on the ecosystem.
c)
It can be used for pumped storage allowing electricity to be generated to meet peak demand.
d)
No pollution or waste is created/low carbon footprint as water continues its flow without contamination after generating electricity.
7.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one disadvantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
Pumped storage costs money/significant carbon footprint as more electricity is required to pump water than can be generated from it.
b)
No pollution or waste is created/low carbon footprint as water continues its flow without contamination after generating electricity.
c)
It can be used for pumped storage allowing electricity to be generated to meet peak demand.
d)
Lower operational /running costs means that after initial investment low cost power is consistently generated.
8.
Hydro energy is a renewable source of energy used to generate electricity. Hydro energy is generated form a free resource. Explain one disadvantage of using hydro energy as a renewable energy source
a)
It can be used for pumped storage allowing electricity to be generated to meet peak demand.
b)
Lower operational /running costs means that after initial investment low cost power is consistently generated.
c)
Energy source can be intermittent resulting inconsistent/unreliable supply of power.
d)
No pollution or waste is created/low carbon footprint as water continues its flow without contamination after generating electricity.
9.
Products such as circuit boards are often collected for recycling. Explain one advantage for a manufacturer of making it's products recyclable.
a)
Cost of changing packaging because the package has to indicate the product is recyclable.
b)
Positive marketing approach for the manufacturer because customers like the responsible approach to waste reduction.
c)
Competitor's products may be cheaper as they are not recyclable which leads to loss of competitive advantage.
d)
Recycling requires products to be disassembled consequently, design changes to the product will be required.
10.
Products such as circuit boards are often collected for recycling. Explain one advantage for a manufacturer of making it's products recyclable.
a)
Competitor�s products may be cheaper as they are not recyclable which leads to loss of competitive advantage.
b)
Cost of changing packaging because the package has to indicate the product is recyclable.
c)
Products have to be manufactured to ensure they can be recycled therefore manufacturing technology has to be changed.
d)
Reusing materials is cost effective because it puts less pressure on constantly exploiting finite resources/ there will be reduced waste in the supply chain.
11.
Products such as circuit boards are often collected for recycling. Explain one advantage for a manufacturer of making it's products recyclable.
a)
Promotes customer loyalty if they can 'trade in' used products encouraging them to purchase replacements at the same time.
b)
Competitor�s products may be cheaper as they are not recyclable which leads to loss of competitive advantage.
c)
Recycling requires products to be disassembled consequently, design changes to the product will be required.
d)
Products have to be manufactured to ensure they can be recycled therefore manufacturing technology has to be changed.
12.
Products such as circuit boards are often collected for recycling. Explain one disadvantage for a manufacturer of making it's products recyclable.
a)
Promotes customer loyalty if they can 'trade in' used products encouraging them to purchase replacements at the same time.
b)
Positive marketing approach for the manufacturer because customers like the responsible approach to waste reduction.
c)
Reusing materials is cost effective because it puts less pressure on constantly exploiting finite resources/ there will be reduced waste in the supply chain.
d)
Products have to be manufactured to ensure they can be recycled therefore manufacturing technology has to be changed.
13.
Products such as circuit boards are often collected for recycling. Explain one disadvantage for a manufacturer of making it's products recyclable.
a)
Positive marketing approach for the manufacturer because customers like the responsible approach to waste reduction.
b)
Cost of changing packaging because the package has to indicate the product is recyclable.
c)
Promotes customer loyalty if they can 'trade in' used products encouraging them to purchase replacements at the same time.
d)
Reusing materials is cost effective because it puts less pressure on constantly exploiting finite resources/ there will be reduced waste in the supply chain.
14.
Products such as circuit boards are often collected for recycling. Explain one disadvantage for a manufacturer of making it's products recyclable.
a)
Reusing materials is cost effective because it puts less pressure on constantly exploiting finite resources/ there will be reduced waste in the supply chain.
b)
Positive marketing approach for the manufacturer because customers like the responsible approach to waste reduction.
c)
Recycling requires products to be disassembled consequently, design changes to the product will be required.
d)
Promotes customer loyalty if they can 'trade in' used products encouraging them to purchase replacements at the same time.
15.
Products such as circuit boards are often collected for recycling. Explain one disadvantage for a manufacturer of making it's products recyclable.
a)
Competitor�s products may be cheaper as they are not recyclable which leads to loss of competitive advantage.
b)
Promotes customer loyalty if they can 'trade in' used products encouraging them to purchase replacements at the same time.
c)
Positive marketing approach for the manufacturer because customers like the responsible approach to waste reduction.
d)
Reusing materials is cost effective because it puts less pressure on constantly exploiting finite resources/ there will be reduced waste in the supply chain.
16.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Justify the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Kaizen can improve the switch panels and related assembly processes provided sufficient time and effort is put into implementing it
b)
Kaizen means to change quickly, so the switch panel will change for the better in a matter of hours during production.
c)
Kaizen, which means good change in Japanese, comes from the words "Kai", which means change, and "Zen", which means good.
d)
Improvements to the panel are made by making the process "Idiot proof" or to use the technical term, "Poka Yoke". This will result in fewer mistakes on the shop floor, and increased profits for Electrobox Engineering
17.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Justify the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Kaizen means to change quickly, so the switch panel will change for the better in a matter of hours during production.
b)
All elements of the production of the switch panels can improve provided all assembly workers and their managers buy in to the concept.
c)
Improvements to the panel are made by making the process "Idiot proof" or to use the technical term, "Poka Yoke". This will result in fewer mistakes on the shop floor, and increased profits for Electrobox Engineering
d)
Kaizen, which means good change in Japanese, comes from the words "Kai", which means change, and "Zen", which means good.
18.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Justify the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Kaizen, which means good change in Japanese, comes from the words "Kai", which means change, and "Zen", which means good.
b)
Improvements to the panel are made by making the process "Idiot proof" or to use the technical term, "Poka Yoke". This will result in fewer mistakes on the shop floor, and increased profits for Electrobox Engineering
c)
Kaizen means to change quickly, so the switch panel will change for the better in a matter of hours during production.
d)
Incremental change is good for the business and can be quick and easy to introduce however managers should not expect instant results and should work hard to maintain any changes made.
19.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to suggest improvements.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to redesign products on CAD.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to generate prototypes during shifts.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
20.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to generate prototypes during shifts.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to get involved in the process, putting people first.
21.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to become proactive in setting standards for production.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to generate prototypes during shifts.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
22.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to generate prototypes during shifts.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve teamwork.
23.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve morale.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to generate prototypes during shifts.
24.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve productivity.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to redesign products on CAD.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
25.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to generate prototypes during shifts.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve competitiveness.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
26.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to generate prototypes during shifts.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to redesign products on CAD.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve assembly standards.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
27.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the advantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
It would encourage assembly workers to assess the life cycle of products.
b)
It would encourage assembly workers to engage in continuous improvement rather than a one-off change.
c)
It would encourage assembly workers to redesign products on CAD.
d)
It would encourage assembly workers to improve their own performance and increase their overtime.
28.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the disadvantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Assembly workers like to make changes for the better.
b)
Assembly workers could be resistant to change.
c)
Idiot proofing tasks demoralises assembly workers.
d)
If any disruption to supply chain occurs, there is no reservoir of stock to compensate.
29.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the disadvantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Maintaining changes can be difficult.
b)
If any disruption to the supply chain occurs, there is no reservoir of stock to compensate.
c)
Changes are quick and easy to make and a record keeps track of them.
d)
Assembly workers like to make changes for the better.
30.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the disadvantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
If any disruption to the supply chain occurs, there is no reservoir of stock to compensate.
b)
Assembly workers like to make changes for the better.
c)
Difficulty in getting it started.
d)
Changes are quick and easy to make and a record keeps track of them.
31.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the disadvantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Changes are quick and easy to make and a record keeps track of them.
b)
Difficulty in getting assembly workers to think in the long term.
c)
If any disruption to the supply chain occurs, there is no reservoir of stock to compensate.
d)
Assembly workers like to make changes for the better.
32.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the disadvantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Assembly lines can be changed at short notice by workers operating on them.
b)
Assembly workers like to make changes for the better.
c)
Assembly workers like to make changes for the better.
d)
Difficulty in getting assembly workers to move away from the inspection culture.
33.
Electrobox Engineering is a company that manufactures electrical switch panels for commercial properties. The company currently has individual employees assembling a complete electrical switch. To do this, employees must; collect all of the required parts for one electrical switch panel from the storage areas, assemble the switch at their workbench, and then carry the panel to the finished goods area. Describe the disadvantage of the use of Kaizen as an approach for minimising waste when assembling an electrical switch panel at Electrobox Engineering.
a)
Time investment required by management and workforce.
b)
Assembly lines can be changed at short notice by workers operating on them.
c)
If any disruption to the supply chain occurs, there is no reservoir of stock to compensate.
d)
Assembly workers like to make changes for the better.
34.
This image shows a Go/No Go gauge. A Go/No Go gauge is an example of which lean manufacturing technique?
a)
JIT
b)
Poka Yoke
c)
Kaizen
d)
Kanban
35.
Which of the following is a method of collecting solar energy?
a)
PV Panel
b)
Wind Farm
c)
Geothermal Plant
d)
Hydroelectric Plant
36.
Which of the following is a method of collecting solar energy?
a)
Wind Farm
b)
Solar Water Heater
c)
Geothermal Plant
d)
Hydroelectric Plant
37.
Engineers use lean manufacturing techniques at the production stage of a manufacturing process. Just-in-Time (JIT) minimises __________ in an engineering process.
a)
Time Constraints
b)
Process Control
c)
Mistakes
d)
Inventory
38.
Engineers use lean manufacturing techniques at the production stage of a manufacturing process. Poka Yoke minimises __________ in an engineering process.
a)
Process Control
b)
Inventory
c)
Human Error
d)
Computer Error
39.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
By minimising overproduction through the use of Just-in-Time techniques when making the shaft.
b)
By heating the shaft before beginning post processing to reduce processing time.
c)
By using Kaizen, which would encourage machinists to improve machining standards.
d)
By implementing Poka Yoke, which would make the whole process 'Idiot-proof'.
40.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
By implementing Poka Yoke, which would make the whole process 'Idiot-proof'.
b)
By using barrier cream and wash stations to protect the skin of machinists, and prevent dermatitis, improving safety standards in the long run.
c)
By heating the shaft before beginning post processing to reduce processing time.
d)
Removing the forging process/change the process by machining the shaft in its entirety.
41.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
By using barrier cream and wash stations to protect the skin of machinists, and prevent dermatitis, improving safety standards in the long run.
b)
By minimising heat loss at the forging stage through careful layout to minimise operator movement and energy use.
c)
By using Kaizen, which would encourage machinists to improve machining standards.
d)
By implementing Poka Yoke, which would make the whole process 'Idiot-proof'.
42.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
By using barrier cream and wash stations to protect the skin of machinists, and prevent dermatitis, improving safety standards in the long run.
b)
By implementing Poka Yoke, which would make the whole process 'Idiot-proof'.
c)
By using sensors during production of the shaft so that lighting/heating/processes switch off when not in use.
d)
By using Kaizen, which would encourage machinists to improve machining standards.
43.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
By heating the shaft before beginning post processing to reduce processing time.
b)
By using barrier cream and wash stations to protect the skin of machinists, and prevent dermatitis, improving safety standards in the long run.
c)
By using Kaizen, which would encourage machinists to improve machining standards.
d)
By using sensors during production of the shaft so that lighting/heating/processes switch off when not in use.
44.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
By using Kaizen, which would encourage machinists to improve machining standards.
b)
Use regenerative drives on machine tools which recover power from electrical energy used.
c)
By using barrier cream and wash stations to protect the skin of machinists, and prevent dermatitis, improving safety standards in the long run.
d)
By implementing Poka Yoke, which would make the whole process 'Idiot-proof'.
45.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
By using barrier cream and wash stations to protect the skin of machinists, and prevent dermatitis, improving safety standards in the long run.
b)
By using Kaizen, which would encourage machinists to improve machining standards.
c)
Use CAM/CNC software which can reduce cycle times and energy used by minimising tool/workpiece movement.
d)
By heating the shaft before beginning post processing to reduce processing time.
46.
This image shows an industrial shaft made by ZYX Engineering. After the forging Process, the shaft has undergone further processing. Explain how ZYX Engineering can make its engineering processes more energy efficient when producing the industrial shaft.
a)
Manufacture in batches/bulk to overcome start up/shut down issues.
b)
By heating the shaft before beginning post processing to reduce processing time.
c)
By implementing Poka Yoke, which would make the whole process 'Idiot-proof'.
d)
By using barrier cream and wash stations to protect the skin of machinists, and prevent dermatitis, improving safety standards in the long run.
47.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Give a judgement of the possible outcomes of their LCA.
a)
Applying LCA could result in a loss of earnings for all involved. It is a lengthy process, which results in all assembly workers being put on hold while lead engineers implement it. However, the cost benefits are threefold.
b)
Applying LCA could make the product less sustainable and increase its carbon footprint. There may be long term costs. Similarly the technology required to implement these changes may be challenging and the environmental impact of the production of the panels could possibly be greater than the impact of the panels in use.
c)
The LCA could improve the sustainability of the solar panel, and could benefit the company financially. It could also help to generate green energy as solar energy is free and renewable
d)
Applying LCA could make the product more sustainable and reduce its carbon footprint. There may be long term cost benefits however the short term cost implications need to be carefully considered. Similarly the technology required to implement these changes may be challenging and the environmental impact of the production of the panels could possibly be greater than the impact of the panels in use.
48.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible advantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Raw materials extraction - The company may be able to source raw material that has a lower environmental impact than those currently used, or may be able to obtain the raw material in a more environmentally friendly way.
b)
Raw materials extraction - The company may find that the raw materials used cannot be changed and have a considerable environmental impact.
c)
Material production - This may not be feasible as it is unlikely that processing of the raw material, to produce the finished material ready for manufacture, can be easily changed.
d)
Production of parts - This may cost money/resources as improvements to processes require investment in new machinery or techniques.
49.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible advantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Use - It is possible that the energy saved in use will not compensate for the energy required to manufacture the panels.
b)
Production of parts - This may cost money/resources as improvements to processes require investment in new machinery or techniques.
c)
Material production - This may not be feasible as it is unlikely that processing of the raw material, to produce the finished material ready for manufacture, can be easily changed.
d)
Material production - The manufacturing process could be made leaner and more energy efficient, with greater use of recycled materials in order to reduce the environmental impact.
50.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible advantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Assembly - It is likely that the assembly of parts will require processes that consume energy and raw materials.
b)
Production of parts - Alternative processes could be used/merged/eliminated to be more energy efficient.
c)
Use - It is possible that the energy saved in use will not compensate for the energy required to manufacture the panels.
d)
Disposal/recycling - disassembly and recycling of parts is likely to be difficult and expensive.
51.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible advantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Disposal/recycling - disassembly and recycling of parts is likely to be difficult and expensive.
b)
Use - It is possible that the energy saved in use will not compensate for the energy required to manufacture the panels.
c)
Assembly - Assembly processes could be changed to use less energy and produce less waste.
d)
Material production - This may not be feasible as it is unlikely that processing of the raw material, to produce the finished material ready for manufacture, can be easily changed.
52.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible advantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Material production - This may not be feasible as it is unlikely that processing of the raw material, to produce the finished material ready for manufacture, can be easily changed.
b)
Disposal/recycling - disassembly and recycling of parts is likely to be difficult and expensive.
c)
Use - The product could be made more efficient in use thus increasing the potential for generating green energy and reducing carbon use.
d)
Use - It is possible that the energy saved in use will not compensate for the energy required to manufacture the panels.
53.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible advantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Disposal/recycling - the product could be manufactured to allow more parts to be recyclable or reusable with less use of any harmful or toxic residues.
b)
Use - It is possible that the energy saved in use will not compensate for the energy required to manufacture the panels.
c)
Disposal/recycling - disassembly and recycling of parts is likely to be difficult and expensive.
d)
Material production - This may not be feasible as it is unlikely that processing of the raw material, to produce the finished material ready for manufacture, can be easily changed.
54.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible disadvantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Disposal/recycling - the product could be manufactured to allow more parts to be recyclable or reusable with less use of any harmful or toxic residues.
b)
Raw materials extraction - The company may find that the raw materials used cannot be changed and have a considerable environmental impact.
c)
Use - The product could be made more efficient in use thus increasing the potential for generating green energy and reducing carbon use.
d)
Assembly - Assembly processes could be changed to use less energy and produce less waste.
55.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible disadvantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Material production - This may not be feasible as it is unlikely that processing of the raw material, to produce the finished material ready for manufacture, can be easily changed.
b)
Disposal/recycling - the product could be manufactured to allow more parts to be recyclable or reusable with less use of any harmful or toxic residues.
c)
Assembly - Assembly processes could be changed to use less energy and produce less waste.
d)
Production of parts - Alternative processes could be used/merged/eliminated to be more energy efficient.
56.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible disadvantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Assembly - Assembly processes could be changed to use less energy and produce less waste.
b)
Raw materials extraction - The company may be able to source raw material that has a lower environmental impact than those currently used, or may be able to obtain the raw material in a more environmentally friendly way.
c)
Disposal/recycling - the product could be manufactured to allow more parts to be recyclable or reusable with less use of any harmful or toxic residues.
d)
Production of parts - This may cost money/resources as improvements to processes require investment in new machinery or techniques.
57.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible disadvantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Material production - The manufacturing process could be made leaner and more energy efficient, with greater use of recycled materials in order to reduce the environmental impact.
b)
Production of parts - Alternative processes could be used/merged/eliminated to be more energy efficient.
c)
Assembly - It is likely that the assembly of parts will require processes that consume energy and raw materials.
d)
Disposal/recycling - the product could be manufactured to allow more parts to be recyclable or reusable with less use of any harmful or toxic residues.
58.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible disadvantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Production of parts - Alternative processes could be used/merged/eliminated to be more energy efficient.
b)
Material production - The manufacturing process could be made leaner and more energy efficient, with greater use of recycled materials in order to reduce the environmental impact.
c)
Use - The product could be made more efficient in use thus increasing the potential for generating green energy and reducing carbon use.
d)
Use - It is possible that the energy saved in use will not compensate for the energy required to manufacture the panels.
59.
Sunnydays Engineering is a specialist company manufacturing a photovoltaic (PV) panel for energy generation. The company is expanding and is considering the sustainability of its PV panel. It has completed a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for its product. Describe possible disadvantages from the outcome of their LCA.
a)
Material production - The manufacturing process could be made leaner and more energy efficient, with greater use of recycled materials in order to reduce the environmental impact.
b)
Use - The product could be made more efficient in use thus increasing the potential for generating green energy and reducing carbon use.
c)
Disposal/recycling - disassembly and recycling of parts is likely to be difficult and expensive.
d)
Assembly - Assembly processes could be changed to use less energy and produce less waste.
60.
This image shows a bridge assembled from girders manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. Explain an advantage of using recycled plastic material in this application.
a)
They are stronger than steed due to the weave of the polymers, therefore can support more weight.
b)
It saves on the use of natural resources because the bridge girder would normally be manufactured from non-renewable material.
c)
People can donate bottles to the bridge and get their names engraved onto individual girders, and this brings the cost down as they also sponsor the bridge.
d)
Plastic is less dense than steel, so it can float on water, and needs less support due to this.
61.
This image shows a bridge assembled from girders manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. Explain an advantage of using recycled plastic material in this application.
a)
Plastic is less dense than steel, so it can float on water, and needs less support due to this.
b)
They are stronger than steed due to the weave of the polymers, therefore can support more weight.
c)
It minimises waste because plastic would normally be sent to landfill.
d)
People can donate bottles to the bridge and get their names engraved onto individual girders, and this brings the cost down as they also sponsor the bridge.
62.
This image shows a bridge assembled from girders manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. Explain an advantage of using recycled plastic material in this application.
a)
It can be cost effective because conventional materials require costly extraction, transportation and processing.
b)
People can donate bottles to the bridge and get their names engraved onto individual girders, and this brings the cost down as they also sponsor the bridge.
c)
Plastic is less dense than steel, so it can float on water, and needs less support due to this.
d)
They are stronger than steed due to the weave of the polymers, therefore can support more weight.
63.
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged using mains electricity and a charger. Describe an advantage of recharging batteries when attempting to minimise waste production.
a)
Manufacturing batteries uses less energy than recharging them.
b)
New batteries will last longer than rechargeable ones as they hold more charge and are more efficient.
c)
Buying new batteries is cheaper than rechargeable ones.
d)
Reduced consumption of raw materials.
64.
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged using mains electricity and a charger. Describe an advantage of recharging batteries when attempting to minimise waste production.
a)
Manufacturing batteries uses less energy than recharging them.
b)
New batteries will last longer than rechargeable ones as they hold more charge and are more efficient.
c)
Reusing materials saves on landfill.
d)
Buying new batteries is cheaper than rechargeable ones.
65.
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged using mains electricity and a charger. Describe an advantage of recharging batteries when attempting to minimise waste production.
a)
Buying new batteries is cheaper than rechargeable ones.
b)
Recharging batteries uses less energy than manufacturing batteries.
c)
Manufacturing batteries uses less energy than recharging them.
d)
New batteries will last longer than rechargeable ones as they hold more charge and are more efficient.
66.
Rechargeable batteries can be recharged using mains electricity and a charger. Describe an advantage of recharging batteries when attempting to minimise waste production.
a)
Recharging batteries means energy is saved in disposal/recycling conventional batteries.
b)
Buying new batteries is cheaper than rechargeable ones.
c)
New batteries will last longer than rechargeable ones as they hold more charge and are more efficient.
d)
Manufacturing batteries uses less energy than recharging them.
67.
Modern manufacturing organisations use kaizen activities as an integral part of their production operations. Identify a characteristic of a kaizen activity.
a)
Use of recycled materials
b)
Continuous improvement
c)
Large-scale changes to production
d)
Using robots to automate processes
68.
Modern manufacturing organisations use kaizen activities as an integral part of their production operations. Identify a characteristic of a kaizen activity.
a)
Using robots to automate processes
b)
Large-scale changes to production
c)
Use of recycled materials
d)
Small changes to production
69.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can be used to measure the sustainability of engineered products. Identify one of the stages of an LCA.
a)
Use
b)
Reduction
c)
Forming
d)
Dispatch
70.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) can be used to measure the sustainability of engineered products. Identify one of the stages of an LCA.
a)
Reduction
b)
Dispatch
c)
Assembly
d)
Forming
71.
Wave power can be used to generate hydro energy. Explain one advantage of using wave power to generate hydro energy.
a)
Waves can be harnessed easily with a canoe and boat and chain and anchor device.
b)
Waves are a constant source of energy and so hydro energy generated from wave power is sustainable.
c)
Because waves are wet, there is no need for external cooling sources.
d)
Waves need to be harness inshore to protect the salinity of the water.
72.
Wave power can be used to generate hydro energy. Explain one advantage of using wave power to generate hydro energy.
a)
Waves can be harnessed easily with a canoe and boat and chain and anchor device.
b)
Waves need to be harness inshore to protect the salinity of the water.
c)
Few emissions result from the generation of hydro energy because wave power has a low carbon footprint.
d)
Because waves are wet, there is no need for external cooling sources.
73.
Wave power can be used to generate hydro energy. Explain one advantage of using wave power to generate hydro energy.
a)
Wave power is a reliable renewable energy source as waves are less susceptible to environmental conditions than solar or wind power options.
b)
Because waves are wet, there is no need for external cooling sources.
c)
Waves need to be harness inshore to protect the salinity of the water.
d)
Waves can be harnessed easily with a canoe and boat and chain and anchor device.
74.
Wave power can be used to generate hydro energy. Explain one advantage of using wave power to generate hydro energy.
a)
Waves can be harnessed easily with a canoe and boat and chain and anchor device.
b)
Waves need to be harness inshore to protect the salinity of the water.
c)
Because waves are wet, there is no need for external cooling sources.
d)
Wave power is a more aesthetically pleasing option as the machinery is usually off shore.
75.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain an advantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
It transfers usable energy to the building as it effectively captures low grade heat.
b)
It's environmentally friendly.
c)
It's cheaper.
d)
It's easier to build than underfloor heating, and makes the house cosy warm.
76.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain an advantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
It's environmentally friendly.
b)
By utilising geothermal resources it allows users to reduce their energy bills.
c)
It's easier to build than underfloor heating, and makes the house cosy warm.
d)
It's cheaper.
77.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain an advantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
It's cheaper.
b)
It's easier to build than underfloor heating, and makes the house cosy warm.
c)
It provides a consistent level of energy for domestic use as it is unlikely to produce more than a domestic user will consume.
d)
It's environmentally friendly.
78.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain an advantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
It's easier to build than underfloor heating, and makes the house cosy warm.
b)
It's environmentally friendly.
c)
It's cheaper.
d)
It is a passive/less intrusive device with low environmental impact for the user.
79.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain a disadvantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
They are quick and easy to set up.
b)
The heat generated is negligible.
c)
Ground may be hard so pipes will freeze and collapse under loading.
d)
High setup costs compared to air source heat pumps as there is no need for a ground heat exchanger.
80.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain a disadvantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
They are quick and easy to set up.
b)
The heat generated is negligible.
c)
The amount of bedrock can affect the amount of energy produced, so it will work better in some areas.
d)
Ground may be hard so pipes will freeze and collapse under loading.
81.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain a disadvantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
The heat generated is negligible.
b)
It may require a lot of ground space to be installed.
c)
Ground may be hard so pipes will freeze and collapse under loading.
d)
They are quick and easy to set up.
82.
The image shows a sustainable domestic heating system, which includes a heat pump. Explain a disadvantage of using a heat pump in a sustainable domestic heating system.
a)
Some liquids used for the transfer of heat may raise environmental concerns.
b)
Ground may be hard so pipes will freeze and collapse under loading.
c)
They are quick and easy to set up.
d)
The heat generated is negligible.
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