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1
A storage retrieval machine (SRM) consists of a load handler, a mast, and a _____.
Car
Lift
Platform
Carriage
2
What is a practical way to reduce unnecessary employee exposure to hazardous chemicals?
Train employees how to use PPE
Require employees to buy their own PPE
Use a penalty system for accidental exposure
Eliminate use of oil chemicals in the workplace
3
If you have a large number of small parts, what is the easiest method to determine how many are in inventory?
It is not possible
Perform a cycle count
Individually count each part
Using a counting scale
4
Automation equipment can be tailored to transport ____ allowing the equipment to transport a variety of products.
Crates
Bags
Containers
Pouches
5
Which of the following is an example of technology assisted parking?
Pick-to-light
Batch pick
Pick-to-signal
Light pick
6
__________ are used to control machines and other industrial applications with a computer instead of using relay logic.
HMIs
Robots
Control Cabinets
PLCs
7
The discrimination, which is the smallest graduation or increment of a measuring instrument, is also called __________.
Observation error
Resolution
Graduation error
Instrument error
8
A sort of bracing or blocking device to prevent vehicles from moving is called a(n) __________.
Johnson bar
Dolly
Appliance truck
Chock block
9
_____ are used for moving materials over a fixed path.
Fork Trucks
Conveyors
Robots
ASRS
10
Carefully store and handle measuring instruments to:
Protect the integrity of the instrument
Prevent losses to the instrument hardware
Protect the appearance of the instrument
Prevent being injured by the instrument
11
What is a common safety hazard when performing mopping housekeeping tasks?
Repetitive motion
Explosion hazard
Chemical ingestion
Slip and fall
12
What component does a tubular inside micrometer include that allows it to measure a wide range of inside dimensions?
Adjustable anvil
Sleeve
Extensions
Head
13
The National Safety Council defines an accident as an occurance in a sequence of events that produces ____.
Unintended injury, ill health, or property damage
Potential unsafe environment
Intentional injury, damage, or ill health
An unexpected result
14
The greatest danger to the eyes on the fork truck is ____.
Flying debris
Flying bugs
Acid
Dust
15
What is the total caliper measurement equal to?
Scale reading / dial reading
Scale reading + dial reading
Scale reading × dial reading
Scale reading - dial reading
16
A machine __________ is a device that is designed to keep the operator clear of dangerous machine parts.
Barrier
Rest
Guard
E-stop
17
Force is any attempt to change the motion of an object and is measured in __________.
Foot-pounds (flb)
Pounds per square inch (psi)
Newton (N) and pound-force (lbf)
Pounds per square foot (psf)
18
The process of identifying potential hazards in the workplace is known as a _____.
Injury analysis
Hazard assessment
PPE analysis
Workplace inspection
19
A lockout/tag out procedure should be used __________.
Only when the equipment is ready to be run
When equipment needs to be deenergized
At the end of each work day or class
Whenever the equipment is running
20
The force on a spring can be found by measuring the distance the spring changes from its original length, based on ___
Hooke's Constant
Hooke's Measure
Hooke's Law
Hooke's Spring Rate
21
Readings from which scale(s) are combined to form the measurement in analog micrometers?
Sleeve scale
Verrier scale
Thimble scale
All of the above
22
An emergency stop pushbutton __________.
Resets automatically when released
Is colored black to distinguish it from start switches
Has a recessed button to prevent accidential activation
Has a red mushroom head for easy location
23
When using a hammer or other striking tool, safety ___ must be worn to protect the eyes.
Helmets
Masks
Ear protection
Safety goggles or glasses
24
Which item is a metric unit of measure?
mm
Oz
Ft
Lb
25
The reason to empty a bin that has oily rags in it is because rags __________.
Are difficult to clean once they have set
Are smelly
Are highly combustible
Leak their content onto the floor
26
When making an inventory count, if the physical count is higher than the system count, the tech should ___.
Sell the extras at cost
Throw excess away
Adjust in it the inventory database
Ignore it as a possible computer error
27
Which of the following lists the proper digital caliper calibration steps in order?
Turn on the caliper display, close the jaws, press the zero button
Turn on the caliper display, press the zero button, close the jaws
Close the jaws, turn on the caliper display, press the zero button
Press the zero button, turn on the caliper display, close the jaws
28
When using power tools, what two precautions are most important?
Avoid overloading fuses or circuit breakers; check for frayed cords
Use eye protection; ensure proper grounding
Perform power tool maintenance; respect the customer's area or property
Avoid breaking drill bits; hold materials firmly
29
Arm coverings can NOT protect you from cuts or puncture wounds. Is this True or False?
False
True
30
An operator _____ is an interlock that prevents the operator from being in harm's way while the machine is in operation.
Guard
Emergency stop
Restraint
Barrier
31
Only the person who installed the lockout may remove a lockout on the __________ of a piece of mechanical equipment.
Mechanical lock
Power Source
Hasp
Table
32
A(n) ____ separates objects based on measurements taken by location using actuators, gates, and conveyors.
AGV
Accumulator
Sorter
Packager
33
_________ is how closely a measurement is to an actual value.
Accuracy
Uniformity
Totality
Precision
34
Which type of ear protection is molded to fit your unique ear?
Waxed cotton earplug
Earmuff
Silicone earplug
Pre-formed earplug
35
Which of the components listed are on the digital caliper but not on the dial caliper?
Dial
Computer port
Outside jaws
Inside jaws
36
What is the measurement of position A?
1-1/8 in
1-1/2 in
3/4 in
1-1/4 in
37
Weight is measured in pound-force (lbf) or newton's (N). Weight is the __________ an object is pulled by gravity.
Force
Strength
Load
Pressure
38
Which micrometer scale is printed vertically around the left edge of the thimble?
Zero
Sleeve
Thimble
Verrier
39
After a new installation or repair, what operating mode should be used to test the functionality of the system?
Jog or manual mode
Single cycle mode
Multiple cycle mode
Automatic mode
40
Moving an object from one point to another is called __________.
Mass
Load
Work
Force
41
Loop sorters have higher throughput capacity because they can have multiple induction points and built in ____.
Labeling
Recirculation
Till tables
Accumulation
42
Two systems of dimensional measurement used in manufacturing are the SI Metric System and the ____.
US Customary System
Decimal inch system
Fractional inch system
Standard system
43
What is the basic measuring device on a dial caliper?
Dial
Rule
Jaws
Thumb screw
44
Parallel alignment error can occur in how many dimensions?
0
1
3
2
45
DCs re-package manufacturers' product into other packaging so the product will withstand the ____ and movement
Handling
Logistics
Retail
Storage
46
If an operator knows a safety problem exists with a machine, the operator should __________.
Try to correct the problem
Operate the machine normally
Notify a supervisor immediately
Use caution while operating the machine
47
What is the purpose of a feed lane?
To divert products from the main line to an end point
To return products to the induction point for sortation
To move sorted products from the main line to another conveyor
To move inducted products to the main line for sortation
48
An automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) requires all of the following EXCEPT _____.
An inventory database
A racking system
A pick to light system
Scanners or indexing system
49
The rear wheels of a counterbalanced forklift will lift up if the load is __________.
Tilted excessively
Too heavy
Carried too close to the carriage
Not stacked securely
50
The requirements of all safety data sheets (SDS) in handling hazardous materials include __________.
A general location in the basement
Shoutcuts for cleanup
Time limit for disposal
Availability and accessibility to all employees of the operation
51
Eye and face protection must protect you from the specific hazards that you may encounter in your workplace.
True
False
52
What type of sorter uses a pivoting arm to divert products onto a takeaway conveyor?
Vertical sorter
Paddle sorter
Push sorter
MDR divert/transfer
53
system of measure for mechanical power. One horsepower equals __________ foot-pounds per second.
550
500
600
525
54
The weight of an object is determined by __________.
Specific force
Mass and gravity's force
Gravity's force
Mass and specific force
55
One ton-force is equal to _____ pound-force.
2000
1000
100
200
56
Which of the following PPE items use synthetic material?
Chemical gloves
Sanitation Aprons
All of the above
Firefighter's suit
57
The drill/driver will not operate unless it has a __________ properly installed.
Tool bit
Charged battery
Discharged battery
Heavy duty battery
58
Fall protection is usually required at what height?
4 feet
12 feet
6 feet
25 feet
59
Potential energy is stored energy until it is allowed to move, then it becomes __________.
Emotional energy
Kinetic energy
Elastic energy
Static energy
60
What is the maximum pressure on the nozzle of an air gun allowed for the removal of debris from an area.
35 psi
45 psi
40 psi
30 psi
61
Hard hats are NOT designed to protect from electrical shock. Is this True or False.
True
False
62
Which screen is used to test systems or troubleshoot problems?
Alarm
Manual Operation
Main
Monitoring
63
Automated packaging equipment might contain all of the following except a ____.
Crane
Stretch wrapper
Palletizer
Box sealer
64
What is a SKU in relation to inventory?
Parts on order
The quantity of parts in inventory
A storage key unit
A product code
65
In a warehouse or DC, picking quantities of products from a case but not using the entire case is known as ____ picking.
Split case
Split container
Open case
Separate box
66
PPE is defined as:
Personal Performance Evaluation
Protective Personal Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment
Production Performance Exceptions
67
Measurements tools with digital displays are more accurate than those with analog displays
True
False
68
A(n) __________ curtain is an example of a presence sensing restraint.
Holdbacks
Light
Electromechanical
Physical
69
________ is making certain that the measurement is the same as the standard
Direction
Dimensions
Honing
Calibration
70
Mass is the amount of __________ the object contains.
Matter
Gravity
Weight
Force
71
Which of the following is NOT a result of packaging line failures?
Loss of product
Shipment delays
Loss of productivity
Increased SKU read rate
72
Any isolation of energy systems, such as mechanical, electrical, process, and others, CANNOT proceed unless __________.
All stored energy is discharged
Any stored energy is charged
LOTO is used
Hydraulic pressure is above 2000 psi
73
Although an employer must provide workers with information about hazardous chemicals the final responsibility belongs to
Worker
Site foreman
Supervisor
Coworkers
74
What protection does a metatarsal guard provide?
Foot protection
Face protection
Arm protection
Shin protection
75
What is the measurement of "C"'?
1-15/16 in
1-7/8 in
31/32 in
1-13/16 in
76
Which of the following is NOT an example of an input device?
Electric motor
Magnetic reed sensor
Limit switch
Photoelectric sensor
77
Which of the following is considered a hybrid control software system?
Warehouse control software
Warehouse management system
Warehouse execution system
Conveyor control software
78
All hazardous waste containers must be __________.
Plastic
Made of clear materials
Fire proof
Labeled
79
How should the operator normally drive a forklift?
Fast enough to keep up with the pressure of work
Slowly and deliberately at all times
Backwards with the backup alarm
At a speed consistent with the type of load and general work conditions
80
When should safety training be provided to new employees?
After the first paycheck
At the beginning of employment
After the 30-day probationary period of employment
When other applicants have been notified
81
Broken or damaged equipment should be __________.
Reported to a supervisor for repair or replacement
Marked as damaged and put away
Fixed on-the-spot to avoid interruption of work
Turned in when the job is finished
82
A machine interlock prevents a machine from operating without the proper __________ in place.
Gate
Safety trip
LOTO
Guards
83
PPE is not needed when _____ CANNOT physically separate workers from a threat.
Security
Barriers or shields
PEP
Walkways
84
Because they can be reprogrammed to follow different paths, AMRs are more flexible than ____.
Conveyors
Case sorters
ASRS
Industrial robots
85
Which of the following is a disadvantage of the ASRS?
Order efficiency
Personnel cost
Initial cost
Space savings
86
Dimensional measurement determines physical dimensions such as ____.
Diameter, width, and height
Weight
Volume
Color
87
Which of the following PPE could prevent a puncture wound to your foot?
Face mask
Safety shoes
Safety helmet
Eye protection
88
The first step in safe hand tool use is __________.
Use two-prong electrical plugs and safety switches
Never use hand tools when working in the rain
Maintain and inspect tools regularly
Wear a hard hat when cutting, drilling, or grinding with power tools
89
The major sectors of the supply chain are comprised of transportation, raw materials, distribution, and ____.
Retail
Manufacturing
Shipping
Advertising
90
Which of the following items can affect a micrometer's measurement?
Oil
All of the above
Dust
Burrs
91
What is the most precise and accurate handheld measurement tool available?
Dial caliper
Digital caliper
Micrometer
Machinist's rule
92
What should be done if a hazardous material spill occurs?
Notify the supervisor and the er team for designated cleanup contractor
Grab a mop and get it cleaned up right away
Ignore it and let someone else worry about it
Call 911
93
When making an inventory count, if the physical count is lower than the system count, the technician should ___.
Adjust the inventory database
Report it to the police by investigation
Record it immediately
Report it to the vendor
94
Calibration of measuring instruments is important because it ensures that the instrument is __________.
Accurate
Properly Installed
Working
Safety Installed
95
Work instructions provide all the following EXCEPT __________.
Consistent job sequence and tasks
SDS
Safety considerations
Training requirements for the position
96
The purpose of a lockout is to block the flow of __________ to a piece of equipment.
Pneumatics
Hydraulics
All of the sources
Electrical
97
Micrometers use calibrated ratcheting screws and graduated rules to measure what kind of dimension?
Angular
Weight
Circular
Linear
98
What device is used to test a micrometer's calibration?
Test part
Gauge blocks
Calibrator
Reference part
99
Which of the following automated packing equipment does not use heat as part of the packaging process?
Bag sealer
Box sealer
Shrink wrap
Sorter
100
Using the scale in the figure, what is the dimension of the block?
2.4 in
2.48 cm
24.8 mm
2.48 in
101
After a piece of equipment is locked out, prior to maintenance, you should:
Operate the equipment
Monitor equipment
Verify the equipment is de-energized
Photograph the equipment
102
Which of the following is not a method to stay current in supply chain automation?
Event logs
Seminars and conferences
Professional organizations
Trade shows
103
Warehouse management software will initialize inventory restocking and prioritize ____.
Order picking
Routing instructions
Overall operations
Conveyor motion
104
The __________ procedure will prevent a machine from being started while someone is working on it.
Management
LOTO
Operating
Maintenance
105
SOPs are detailed documents that _____.
Explain why safety is important
Blueprints
Explain each step in a work process
Provide a map of the plant or workplace
106
The ___ is responsible for ensuring that all hazards (electrical/mechanical) are isolated before work can be done.
Technician
Supervisor in charge
Plant manager
Company
107
If you notice hydraulic fluid leaking from your pallet jack, you should __________.
Get another pallet jack
Immediately remove from service
Do nothing as this is a common occurrence
Attempt to repair
108
Which of the following in a material handling system is capable of using pallet for dense storage?
Case Conveyor
Automated storage and retreival system
Break Pack Systems
Vertical Lift Modules
109
What is the dimension of the bolt in mm?
76.5 mm
70.6 mm
76 mm
76.6 mm
110
The rate machines perform work is defined as __________.
Mechanical force
Mechanical power
Mechanical pressure
Mechanical load
111
Which of the following is evaluated during a hazard assessment?
Closeness to the nearest emergency exit
Machine guards
Potential hazards
Cleanliness of the workplace
112
Which of the following indexes demonstrates the most consistent machine performance?
L1
L4
L2
L3
113
Backorder means that:
An item has not been shipped but will arrive at a later date
The item has been discontinued and will not be shipped
The item was offered at a discounted price
It was ordered from the back of the warehouse
