Question 1

A flexible manufacturing cell consists of one or a very small group of NC machines that may or may not be linked to a materials-handling mechanism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A(n)________ is a computer-controlled method of sorting and retrieving materials and tools using racks,bins,and stackers.

Accepted Answer

automated storage and retrieval system
AS/RS

Question 3

________ is an electronic system for designing new parts or products or altering existing ones,replacing drafting traditionally done by hand.

Accepted Answer

Computer-aided design
CAD

Question 4

Which one of the following is a computerized design process for creating new parts or products or altering existing ones?

Accepted Answer

A) Computer-aided design 
B) NC machines 
C) Industrial robots 
D) Programmable automation 
A) Computer-aided design 
B) NC machines 
C) Industrial robots 
D) Programmable automation

Question 5

________ are versatile,computer-controlled machines programmed to perform various tasks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are versatile,computer-controlled machines programmed to perform...

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT typically considered part of CIM?

Accepted Answer

A) CAD 
B) NC machines 
C) Robots 
D) DOT 
A) CAD 
B) NC machines 
C) Robots 
D) DOT

Question 7

Flexible Manufacturing Cells do NOT contain

Accepted Answer

A) a materials handling system. 
B) a single NC machine. 
C) a computer-controlled material handling system. 
D) a small group of NC machines. 
A) a materials handling system. 
B) a single NC machine. 
C) a computer-controlled material handling system. 
D) a small group of NC machines.

Question 8

Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) NC machines were first developed in the early 1950s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology through research sponsored by the U.S.Air Force. 
B) Since the early 1980s,Japanese industry has spent a considerable amount on factory automation,particularly CNC machines. 
C) NC machines are large machine tools best suited to produce large batches of intricate parts. 
D) By following a preprogrammed sequence of instructions,NC machines can drill,turn,bore,or mill many different parts in various sizes and shapes. 
A) NC machines were first developed in the early 1950s at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology through research sponsored by the U.S.Air Force. 
B) Since the early 1980s,Japanese industry has spent a considerable amount on factory automation,particularly CNC machines. 
C) NC machines are large machine tools best suited to produce large batches of intricate parts. 
D) By following a preprogrammed sequence of instructions,NC machines can drill,turn,bore,or mill many different parts in various sizes and shapes.

Question 9

A(n)________ consists of one or a very small group of NC machines that may or may not be linked to a materials-handling mechanism.

Accepted Answer

flexible m

Question 10

Which one of the following statements about an FMS is true?

Accepted Answer

A) No human intervention is required to load or operate the system. 
B) Because an FMS does not require a large initial investment,it can be easily installed. 
C) Automated tool changing is actually slower than manual tool changing,but the system performs it without fatigue or error so the benefits are accrued over the long-term. 
D) Programs and tooling setups can be changed with almost no loss of production time. 
A) No human intervention is required to load or operate the system. 
B) Because an FMS does not require a large initial investment,it can be easily installed. 
C) Automated tool changing is actually slower than manual tool changing,but the system performs it without fatigue or error so the benefits are accrued over the long-term. 
D) Programs and tooling setups can be changed with almost no loss of production time.

Question 11

What is CIM's ultimate goal?

Accepted Answer

A) Computerized integration of partial phases of manufacturing 
B) Computerized integration from initial customer order to final shipment 
C) Computerized integration of inventory control 
D) Manufacture of a wide variety of products with frequent human intervention 
A) Computerized integration of partial phases of manufacturing 
B) Computerized integration from initial customer order to final shipment 
C) Computerized integration of inventory control 
D) Manufacture of a wide variety of products with frequent human intervention

Question 12

Which one of the following is a typical benefit of computer-aided design?

Accepted Answer

A) Setup time is reduced. 
B) Machines can be grouped according to function. 
C) Work-in-process inventory is lower. 
D) Products can be designed without hand drafting. 
A) Setup time is reduced. 
B) Machines can be grouped according to function. 
C) Work-in-process inventory is lower. 
D) Products can be designed without hand drafting.

Question 13

A(n)________ provides a way for a manufacturer to synchronize activities and maximize utilization by automatically handling and machine loading materials at computer-controlled workstations.

Accepted Answer

flexible m

Question 14

Which one of the following is the heart of CAD?

Accepted Answer

A) A powerful desktop computer and mathematical software for inventory control 
B) A powerful desktop computer and graphics software to allow a designer to manipulate geometric shapes 
C) Graphics software to test and simulate new facility location patterns 
D) The drawings and display monitor 
A) A powerful desktop computer and mathematical software for inventory control 
B) A powerful desktop computer and graphics software to allow a designer to manipulate geometric shapes 
C) Graphics software to test and simulate new facility location patterns 
D) The drawings and display monitor

Question 15

Which one of the following statements about materials handling is best?

Accepted Answer

A) Variability in job paths usually means that workers must move materials in open-top containers. 
B) With line-flow strategy,the flow of materials is very jumbled and does not lend itself to automation. 
C) With flexible-flow strategy,materials handling is usually accomplished with as little worker intervention as possible. 
D) Materials-handling processes in which a line-flow strategy exists usually resist automation because each job is unique in the path it follows. 
A) Variability in job paths usually means that workers must move materials in open-top containers. 
B) With line-flow strategy,the flow of materials is very jumbled and does not lend itself to automation. 
C) With flexible-flow strategy,materials handling is usually accomplished with as little worker intervention as possible. 
D) Materials-handling processes in which a line-flow strategy exists usually resist automation because each job is unique in the path it follows.

Question 16

Industrial robots are versatile computer-controlled machines programmed to perform various tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Numerically controlled machines are the most commonly used form of flexible automation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which one of the following statements on an automated guided vehicle (AGV)is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A) An AGV is a large,gas-driven truck that allows the operator to move materials efficiently between operations. 
B) Some AGVs can now efficiently go anywhere as long as there is aisle space and a relatively smooth floor. 
C) The AGV's ability to route around problems such as production bottlenecks and transportation blockages helps avoid expensive,unpredictable shutdowns. 
D) AGVs give just-in-time delivery of parts,thus reducing stockpiles of expensive inventories throughout the plant. 
A) An AGV is a large,gas-driven truck that allows the operator to move materials efficiently between operations. 
B) Some AGVs can now efficiently go anywhere as long as there is aisle space and a relatively smooth floor. 
C) The AGV's ability to route around problems such as production bottlenecks and transportation blockages helps avoid expensive,unpredictable shutdowns. 
D) AGVs give just-in-time delivery of parts,thus reducing stockpiles of expensive inventories throughout the plant.

Question 19

AGVs are small,driverless,battery-driven trucks that move materials between operations,following instructions from either an on-board or a central computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Briefly describe two types of flexible automation for materials handling.

Accepted Answer

AGV (automated guided vehicles)are small

Exam 18: Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

A flexible manufacturing cell consists of one or a very small group of NC machines that may or may not be linked to a materials-handling mechanism.

A(n)________ is a computer-controlled method of sorting and retrieving materials and tools using racks,bins,and stackers.

________ is an electronic system for designing new parts or products or altering existing ones,replacing drafting traditionally done by hand.

Which one of the following is a computerized design process for creating new parts or products or altering existing ones?

________ are versatile,computer-controlled machines programmed to perform various tasks.

Which of the following is NOT typically considered part of CIM?

Flexible Manufacturing Cells do NOT contain

Which one of the following statements is NOT true?

A(n)________ consists of one or a very small group of NC machines that may or may not be linked to a materials-handling mechanism.

Which one of the following statements about an FMS is true?

What is CIM's ultimate goal?

Which one of the following is a typical benefit of computer-aided design?

A(n)________ provides a way for a manufacturer to synchronize activities and maximize utilization by automatically handling and machine loading materials at computer-controlled workstations.

Which one of the following is the heart of CAD?

Which one of the following statements about materials handling is best?

Industrial robots are versatile computer-controlled machines programmed to perform various tasks.

Numerically controlled machines are the most commonly used form of flexible automation.

Which one of the following statements on an automated guided vehicle (AGV)is NOT true?

AGVs are small,driverless,battery-driven trucks that move materials between operations,following instructions from either an on-board or a central computer.

Briefly describe two types of flexible automation for materials handling.

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Supply Chain Management

Process Configuration

Capacity

Inventory Management

Quality and Process Improvement

Lean Systems

Managing Projects

Location and Layout

Managing Demand and Forecasting

Operations Planning and Scheduling

Resource Planning

Waiting Lines

Decision Making

Financial Analysis

Work Measurement

Learning Curve Analysis

Acceptance Sampling Plans

Simulation

Special Inventory Models

Linear Programming

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