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PY1 - Quiz 11.2: Automation Basics
PY1 - Quiz 11.2: Automation Basics
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1
Why were early cars expensive before automation?
Tech knowledge wasn’t needed
Anyone could build them
Craftsmen had to build the car
Less time was needed to build
2
What do computers handle in modern systems?
All of these options
The operation of machines
Distribution of design materials
Communication between employees
3
What path is a custom computer builder using?
Fixed Path
Variable Path
4
Which country did the U.S. help rebuild post-WWII?
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
Japan
5
What was JFK’s automation concern in the 1960s?
Competing with foreign nations
Lack of education
Automation was replacing men
Influence of communism
6
What is the main goal of deciding facility layout?
Limiting communication
Increasing automation
Increasing efficiency
Decreasing costs
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What is the benefit of a programmable robot?
Low cost
Space saver
Industry specific
Versatility
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Which process line is considered “traditional”?
U-shaped
Circular
S-shaped
Straight
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Automation results in lower cost, fewer mistakes, and…
Decreased accuracy
More time
Higher costs
Increased efficiency
10
Which type of jobs were replaced by technology?
Social media strategists
Cybersecurity analyst
Travel agents
Computer engineers
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If two facilities make the same product, is the process identical?
False
True
12
Process layout works best for what facility?
Low-tech workshop
Small business
Large facility with high volume
Shared tools shop
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Do fully autonomous factories still need humans?
True
False
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Which is NOT an example of Product Layout?
Assembly lines
Cafeterias
Hospital
Car wash
