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WorksheetsNew and Emerging Technologies Quiz
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the main advantage of using Computer Aided Design (CAD)?
It eliminates the need for consumer feedback.
It does not require a skilled workforce.
Designs can be viewed from all angles and with a range of materials.
It is inexpensive to set up.
What is a key disadvantage of Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM)?
It is not suitable for mass production.
It is slow and inaccurate.
It requires a skilled workforce of engineers.
Machines cannot run constantly on repetitive tasks.
What does Just in Time (JIT) manufacturing aim to achieve?
Produce stock that will remain unsold.
Increase waste in production.
Deliver materials or parts just before they are needed.
Increase storage costs.
What is the purpose of Lean Manufacturing?
To increase waste within a manufacturing system.
To increase the amount of materials used in production.
To maximise costs and minimise efficiency.
To minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
What is a characteristic of Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS)?
They cannot be reprogrammed to change tasks.
They produce only one type of product.
They can be modified to produce different quantities or parts.
They require stopping the entire process to change production.
Match the following key terms with the correct definition/example.
A 3D shape that is opened out flat.
Net
The practice of ensuring that businesses conduct themselves in an ethical manner and contribute positively to society.
Social responsibility
The process of designing and implementing a system that can operate independently of human intervention.
Autonomous systems
A production method that runs 24/7.
Continuous production
The impact that a person/company has on natural resources and what harmful waste they may produce.
Environmental footprint
What is the role of highly skilled engineers in fully automated production lines?
To operate the machines
To ensure smooth running and maintenance
To design new products
To manage the production schedule
What is the primary benefit of using a fully automated production line?
Increased labour costs
Higher production efficiency
More manual intervention
Reduced product quality
What is one environmental benefit of automated manufacturing?
What is a social concern associated with the use of robots in manufacturing?
De-skilling of workers
How does automation affect energy consumption in manufacturing?
What is a potential drawback of implementing fully automated production lines?
Increased need for manual labor
High initial setup costs
Decreased production speed
Lower product consistency
How does automation impact the skill requirements of the workforce?
Reduces the need for skilled workers
Increases the demand for highly skilled engineers
Eliminates the need for any workforce
Requires only unskilled labor
What is a common feature of automated quality control systems?
Manual inspection of each product
Use of sensors and cameras for defect detection
Increased reliance on human judgment
Slower detection of production errors
