A collection of parts that possess similarities in geometric shape and size, or in the

3 processing steps used in their manufacture is called _____

[a] Part family [b] Individual family [c] Process family [d] Product family
Identifying similarities and differences among parts and relating them by means of a coding
4 scheme are called as _____
[a] Visual inspection [b] Production flow analysis [c] Parts classification and coding [d]
Manufacturing Process
Using information contained on route sheets to classify parts are called ____
5 [a] Visual inspection [b] Production flow analysis [c] Parts classification and coding [d]
Manufacturing Process
The part codes can be used to design machine cells capable of producing all members of a
6 particular part family, using the composite part concept is called _____
[a] Part family [b] Machine Cell Design [c] Production flow analysis [d] Manufacturing
Process
A _______ is capable of producing a variety of parts or products with virtually no time lost
7 for changeovers from one part style to the next.
[a] Fixed Automation [b] Programmable automation [c] Flexible automation [d] Hybrid
automation
A hybrid between circular work flow of dial indexing machine and straight work flow of in
8 line system is defined as ___
[a] In-Line Assembly Machine [b] Dial Indexing Machine [c] Carousel Assembly System [d]
Single-Station Assembly Cell

_______ interprets part program instructions and then converts them into two types of
9 control signals
[a] Numerical control [b] Machine control [c] CNC controller [d] Operator

__________ is a controller that can modify its behaviour in response to the changes in
10 dynamics of the processes and the disturbances acting on the process.
[a] Adaptive controller [b] Numerical Control [c] Direct Numeric Control [d] Manual control
__________ is the use of computer technology to aid in the process planning of a part or
11 product, in manufacturing
[a] Computer aided design [b] Computer-aided process planning [c] Computer aided
manufacturing [d] Computer integrated manufacturing
________ is a system that controls inventory levels, plans production, helps supply
management with important information, and helps with the manufacturing control system
12 with respect to the production of assembled parts.
[a] Capacity planning [b] Manufacturing planning [c] Material Requirement planning [d]
Scheduling
__________ is defined as a method for the effective planning of all resources of a
13 manufacturing company.
[a] Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) [b] Capacity planning [c] Manufacturing
planning [d] Material Requirement planning (MRP)
______ is the process of determining the production capacity needed by an organization to
14 meet changing demands for its products
[a] Capacity planning [b] Manufacturing planning [c] Material Requirement planning [d]
Scheduling
_______ is a software system of methods and tools that are used to track, schedule and report
15 on the progress of work in a manufacturing plant.
[a] Capacity planning [b] Manufacturing planning [c] Material Requirement planning [d]
Shop Floor Control
_____ is defined as the coordination and supervision of the supply, storage, distribution, and
recording of materials to maintain quantities adequate for current needs without excessive
16 oversupply or loss.
[a] Capacity planning [b] Manufacturing planning [c] Material Requirement planning [d]
Inventory control
_________ is a methodology aimed primarily at reducing times within production system as
17 well as response times from suppliers and to customers.
[a] Just-in-time (JIT) [b] Shop Floor Control (SFC) [c] Capacity Planning [d] Lean
Manufacturing
 ______ is a methodology that focuses on minimizing waste within manufacturing systems
18 while simultaneously maximizing productivity.
[a] Just-in-time (JIT) [b] Shop Floor Control (SFC) [c] Capacity Planning [d] Lean
Manufacturing
__ is a set of practices for organizing workspaces to create efficient, effective and safe areas
19 for workers and which prevent wasted effort and time.
[a] 5S [b] Kanban [c] Jidoka [d] Poka yoke
__________ is a term applied to an organization that has created the processes, tools, and
training to enable it to respond quickly to customer needs and market changes while still
controlling costs and quality.
[a] Lean manufacturing [b] Agile manufacturing [c] Capacity planning [d] Manufacturing
resource planning

21 ______operated machine operates for extended periods (longer than one work cycle)
without worker attention (periodic tending may be needed).
[a] Manually [b] Semi Automated [c] Fully Automated [d] Robot
The goods which are produced based on customer's orders, produced on a small scale and
2 the flow of production if ___________
[a] Continuous production [b] intermittent production [c] Mass production [d] Automatic
production
_______ is the interpretation of each successive digit depending on the value of the
3 preceding digit.
[a] Hierarchical structure [b]Chain-type structure [c] Mixed-code structure [d] ISO Code
The Opitz coding scheme uses the following digit sequence: 12345 6789 ABCD
4 •The first five digits, 12345, are called the_____
[a] form code [b] supplementary code [c] British code [d] ISO Code
Machines are arranged only on one side of AGV path and in double row machine layout,
5 machines are arranged on both sides is called ________.
[a] Loop layout [b] Line layout [c] Fixed layout [d] Ladder layout
_______consists of rungs on which workstations are located. This reduces the average
6 travel distance thereby reducing the transfer time between workstations.
[a] Loop layout [b] Line layout [c] Fixed layout [d] Ladder layout
If a handling robot is used in a Flexible manufacturing system cell , the machines are laid
7 out in a circle, such a layout is called ________.
[a] Loop layout [b] Line layout [c] Carousel layout [d] Robot centered cell
_________ is defined as the control of multiple machine tools by a single (mainframe)
8 computer through direct connection and in real time
[a] Numerical control [b] Machine control [c] Direct Numeric Control [d] Manual control

The ________ uses the difference between reference signals and feedback signals to
9 generate the control signals for correcting position and speed errors.
[a] Drive unit [b] machine tool [c] feedback system [d] Machine control unit

_____ feedback devices closely monitor the output and any disturbance will be corrected in
10 the first instance
[a] [a] Feedback [b] Open loop [c] Closed loop [d] Spindle
In inventory management, the _______ system reduces wastage, improves efficiency and
11 productivity, and contributes to smoother production flows.
[a] Just-in-time (JIT) [b] Shop Floor Control (SFC) [c] Capacity Planning [d] Lean
Manufacturing
_________ systems generally evaluate the portion of an order or operation that has been
12 completed
[a] Capacity planning [b] Manufacturing planning [c] Material Requirement planning [d]
Shop floor control
_____ can apply to a company's computer network, storage, workforce maintenance, and
13 product manufacturing
[a] Capacity planning [b] Manufacturing planning [c] Material Requirement planning [d]
Scheduling
14 _____ stands for manufacturing resource planning.
 [a] Manufacturing resource planning (MRP II) [b] Manufacturing requirement planning
MRP I) [c] Manufacturing planning [d] Master production schedule
________ addresses new ways of running companies integrating flexible and lively
15 organization, trained people and technology into a meaningful utility.
[a] Lean manufacturing [b] Agile manufacturing [c] Capacity planning [d] Manufacturing
resource planning
The fundamental philosophy behind ______ is to provide superior quality products for more
16 Customers at a significantly lower price and to contribute to a more prosperous society.
[a] Lean manufacturing [b] Agile manufacturing [c] Capacity planning [d] Manufacturing
resource planning

17 ____ emphasizes organization and cleanliness.

[a] 5S [b] Kanban [c] Jidoka [d] Poka yoke

18 _______ is a visual aid, such as a flashing light, that alerts workers to a problem.
[a] Andon [b] Kanban [c] Jidoka [d] Poka yoke
_________ principle involves recording and analyzing the flow of information or materials
19 required to produce a specific product or service with the intent of identifying waste and
methods of improvement.
[a] Value map streaming [b] Pull flow [c] Flow system [d] Management
_____ is based on a number of specific principles, such as Kaizen, or continuous
20 improvement.
[a] Just-in-time (JIT) [b] Shop Floor Control (SFC) [c] Capacity Planning [d] Lean
Manufacturing