What is the major disadvantage of mass production?

Products are the same with limited variation

What is an advantage to custom production?

A customer gets exactly what they want

What is mass production?

Manufacturing large quantities of identical parts

What is computer-aided manufacturing?

Computer is used to control the machinery that manufactures the product

How does the principle of "supply and demand" affect manufacturing?

A decrease in the supply of a product will increase profits

What is the definition of profit?

Money left after all expenses are paid

Which of the following statements is true regarding shop safety?

Learn the proper safety rules before operating a machine

Machines operating without constant human control

What should be done before operating a machine for the first time?

Read and understand the safety rules fot that machine

What is the proper way to lift heavy objects?

Keep your back straight and bend your knees

During machine operation, what is the purpose of the safety zone around each machine?

It designates the area where only the machine operator should be in

Which of the following is true regarding safety glasses?

Safety glasses should be worn at all times in the manufacturing facility.

Which TWO ways keep the environment healthy and enjoyable for future generations?

Proper disposal of waste & recycling

Which of the following is an example of a CNC operation?

Part is created using a machine that is controlled by the computer

While an assembly line is running, one workstation is always holding up the production. What is the best solution?

Add another work station by dividing the slow work station's duties

What is custom production?

Items are usually one of a kind

What are jigs and fixtures used for?

Speed the manufacturing process

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Manufacturing and Production Quiz

47 termsStudBud Administration11 plays

Test your knowledge on manufacturing processes, materials, safety measures, and production techniques in this engaging quiz. From composite materials to CNC machining, challenge yourself with a variety of questions related to the world of manufacturing.

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Questions 47

Answers

1
What is the major disadvantage of mass production?
Cost is lower than custom production
Cost is higher than custom production
Products are the same with limited variation
Products are different, with much variation
2
What is an advantage to custom production?
A customer gets exactly what they want
Product is less expensive
Product is more expensive
Customer gets large quantity of product
3
What is mass production?
Making a machine or system operating without constant human control
Manufacturing large quantities of identical parts
Manufacturing one part
Manufacturing many different parts
4
Coins and car fenders are produced using which process?
Laminating
Forging
Stamping
Casting
5
Which of the following is most likely to be used in an injection molding process?
Ceramic
Steel
Plastic
Chrome
6
What safety device helps prevent accidental contact with blades or moving parts?
Safety glasses
Emergency stop switch
Guard
Fence
7
What is computer-aided manufacturing?
Computer is contolling the business operation of the manufacturing plant
Computer is used to design the part
Computer is used to organize inventory
Computer is used to control the machinery that manufactures the product
8
Which of the following represent a manufacturing career?
Factory machine operator
Automotive repair mechanic
Architect
Plumber
9
How does the principle of "supply and demand" affect manufacturing?
An increase in the supply of a product will create increased public demand
Profits will go down when there is a great demand for the product?
Public demand should regulate the amount of product manufactured
A decrease in the supply of a product will increase profits
10
What is an example of something made in a continuous production setting?
Violin
Highway
House
Automobile
11
What is currently replacing the unskilled worker in manufacturing?
Continuous production systems
Automation and robotics
Manufacturing engineers
Custom manufacturing
12
What is the definition of profit?
Money earned before all expenses are paid
Money left after all expenses are paid
Cost of the product
Cost of material
13
What is an advantage of continuous production?
Faster and more costly
Slower and more costly
Faster and less costly
Slower and less costly
14
What factor(s) help determine a society's needs, wants, demands, and values?
Agriculture and mining
Inventions and innovations
Industrial industry
Business negotiations
15
Which of the following is a process where material is forced into a cavity?
Injection molding
Drop forging
Rolling
Stamping
16
How do companies determine whether a product will sell?
Calculate the cost of manufacturing
Give away samples
Sell stock
Conduct a market survey
17
Which of the following is a key element of mass production?
Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
Labor unions
Interchangeable parts
Development of new materials
18
Which of these materials is a renewable natural resource?
Metal
Composites
Plastic
Wood
19
What often puts environmental and economic interests in direct competition with each other?
Technological development
Quality control
Market research
Automation
20
Which of the following is a composite material?
Steel tube golf club shaft
Carbon fiber fishing rod
Plastic sprinkler pipe
Copper speaker wire
21
Which of the following job titles would most likely be found in the manufacturing field?
Editor
Highway maintenance operator
Investor
Quality control engineer
22
What often puts environmental and economic interests in direct competition with each other?
Technological development
Market research
Quality control
Automation
23
Which personal protective item is required in all manufacturing environments?
Long sleeved shirt
Shop coat or apron
Safety glasses
Steel-toed boots
24
Why do companies sell stock?
To advertise
To be on the New York stock exchange
To raise capital
To lower their product cost
25
What does CNC stand for?
Chrome-Nickle Composition
Computer Numeric Control
Composite Norm Casting
Computed Nominal Cost
26
Which of the following statements is true regarding shop safety?
Specific machine guidelines are not necessary to operate equipment
It's okay to use any tool as long as you have seen it being used before
Power tools can be used of the instructor is not in the shop
Learn the proper safety rules before operating a machine
27
What is automation?
Manufacturing large quantities of identical parts
Manufacturing many different parts
Manufacturing one part
Machines operating without constant human control
28
What should be done before operating a machine for the first time?
Read and understand the safety rules fot that machine
Notify a classmate that you will be operating a machine
Check the condition of the drive belt
Sign an accident waiver form
29
Which material is BEST suited to accept stain?
Wood
Plastic
Steel
Chrome
30
What is the proper way to lift heavy objects?
Carry the object over your head to maintain proper balance
Keep your back straight and bend your knees
Bend over and keep your knees straight
Place the object on your dominant shoulder
31
What type of material is easily recycled and can be remolded using relatively low heat?
Thermal plastic
Wood
Ferrous Alloiy
Ceramics
32
During machine operation, what is the purpose of the safety zone around each machine?
It designates the size of material that can be used on that machine
To show where safety classes must be worn
It designates the area where only the machine operator should be in
All workers must be in the safety zone for complete protection
33
Why is a finishing process applied to a product?
Protect and improve appearance
Change its shape through hammering
Increase machinability and decrease costs
Change its mechanical properties
34
What resource in high school is available to help students DIRECTLY pursue a career in manufacturing?
Career pathways
Sports participation
Student government
Peer interaction
35
Which of the following is true regarding safety glasses?
Safety glasses need to be worn when machines are being operated
Safety glasses should be worn at all times in the manufacturing facility.
Prescription glasses do not require additional eye protection
Operator does not need to wear safety glasses if wearing a face shield
36
Which TWO ways keep the environment healthy and enjoyable for future generations?
Proper disposal of waste & recycling
Deep ocean disposal & Sewer drainage
37
Which TWO items are examples of a finishing process?
Shearing & assembling
Bonding & welding
Staining & painting
38
What is the manufacturing process of changing the shape of a material without adding or taking away material?
Combining
Separating
Forming
Shearing
39
Which of the following processes what FIRST developed to improve the efficiency of manufacturing?
Automation
Robotics
CAD/CAM
Assembly line
40
Which of the following is an example of a CNC operation?
Board is manually shaped by the operator using a jig or a fixture
Part is created using a machine that is controlled by the computer
Part is made using hand tools
Part is manually assembled on an assembly line
41
Which of the following is an example of custom production?
Automobile
Cell phone
Newspaper
Engraved trophy
42
What are some of the factors to determine the cost to manufacture a product?
Competitor pricing
Stocks and bonds
Labor and materials
Open market
43
While an assembly line is running, one workstation is always holding up the production. What is the best solution?
Slow down the rest of the assembly line to accommodate the slow area
Assign the problem to quality control
Add another work station by dividing the slow work station's duties
Eliminate the bottleneck workstation
44
What is the forming process where metal is heated until it reaches the molten state and is poured into a mold?
Rolling
Forging
Extruding
Casting
45
What is custom production?
Items are usually one of a kind
The price per piece is low because of high volume
Production never stops
The price per piece is high because of high volume
46
What are jigs and fixtures used for?
Provide a variety of design options
Store finished products
Slow down a bonding process
Speed the manufacturing process
47
Which mass production system can manufacture several different products using the same equipment?
Continuous production
Industrial production
Batch production
Custom production

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Manufacturing and Production Quiz

47 termsStudBud Administration11 plays

Flashcards47 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 47

Answers

1
What is the major disadvantage of mass production?
Cost is lower than custom production
Cost is higher than custom production
Products are the same with limited variation
Products are different, with much variation
2
What is an advantage to custom production?
A customer gets exactly what they want
Product is less expensive
Product is more expensive
Customer gets large quantity of product
3
What is mass production?
Making a machine or system operating without constant human control
Manufacturing large quantities of identical parts
Manufacturing one part
Manufacturing many different parts
4
Coins and car fenders are produced using which process?
Laminating
Forging
Stamping
Casting
5
Which of the following is most likely to be used in an injection molding process?
Ceramic
Steel
Plastic
Chrome
6
What safety device helps prevent accidental contact with blades or moving parts?
Safety glasses
Emergency stop switch
Guard
Fence
7
What is computer-aided manufacturing?
Computer is contolling the business operation of the manufacturing plant
Computer is used to design the part
Computer is used to organize inventory
Computer is used to control the machinery that manufactures the product
8
Which of the following represent a manufacturing career?
Factory machine operator
Automotive repair mechanic
Architect
Plumber
9
How does the principle of "supply and demand" affect manufacturing?
An increase in the supply of a product will create increased public demand
Profits will go down when there is a great demand for the product?
Public demand should regulate the amount of product manufactured
A decrease in the supply of a product will increase profits
10
What is an example of something made in a continuous production setting?
Violin
Highway
House
Automobile
11
What is currently replacing the unskilled worker in manufacturing?
Continuous production systems
Automation and robotics
Manufacturing engineers
Custom manufacturing
12
What is the definition of profit?
Money earned before all expenses are paid
Money left after all expenses are paid
Cost of the product
Cost of material
13
What is an advantage of continuous production?
Faster and more costly
Slower and more costly
Faster and less costly
Slower and less costly
14
What factor(s) help determine a society's needs, wants, demands, and values?
Agriculture and mining
Inventions and innovations
Industrial industry
Business negotiations
15
Which of the following is a process where material is forced into a cavity?
Injection molding
Drop forging
Rolling
Stamping
16
How do companies determine whether a product will sell?
Calculate the cost of manufacturing
Give away samples
Sell stock
Conduct a market survey
17
Which of the following is a key element of mass production?
Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA)
Labor unions
Interchangeable parts
Development of new materials
18
Which of these materials is a renewable natural resource?
Metal
Composites
Plastic
Wood
19
What often puts environmental and economic interests in direct competition with each other?
Technological development
Quality control
Market research
Automation
20
Which of the following is a composite material?
Steel tube golf club shaft
Carbon fiber fishing rod
Plastic sprinkler pipe
Copper speaker wire
21
Which of the following job titles would most likely be found in the manufacturing field?
Editor
Highway maintenance operator
Investor
Quality control engineer
22
What often puts environmental and economic interests in direct competition with each other?
Technological development
Market research
Quality control
Automation
23
Which personal protective item is required in all manufacturing environments?
Long sleeved shirt
Shop coat or apron
Safety glasses
Steel-toed boots
24
Why do companies sell stock?
To advertise
To be on the New York stock exchange
To raise capital
To lower their product cost
25
What does CNC stand for?
Chrome-Nickle Composition
Computer Numeric Control
Composite Norm Casting
Computed Nominal Cost
26
Which of the following statements is true regarding shop safety?
Specific machine guidelines are not necessary to operate equipment
It's okay to use any tool as long as you have seen it being used before
Power tools can be used of the instructor is not in the shop
Learn the proper safety rules before operating a machine
27
What is automation?
Manufacturing large quantities of identical parts
Manufacturing many different parts
Manufacturing one part
Machines operating without constant human control
28
What should be done before operating a machine for the first time?
Read and understand the safety rules fot that machine
Notify a classmate that you will be operating a machine
Check the condition of the drive belt
Sign an accident waiver form
29
Which material is BEST suited to accept stain?
Wood
Plastic
Steel
Chrome
30
What is the proper way to lift heavy objects?
Carry the object over your head to maintain proper balance
Keep your back straight and bend your knees
Bend over and keep your knees straight
Place the object on your dominant shoulder
31
What type of material is easily recycled and can be remolded using relatively low heat?
Thermal plastic
Wood
Ferrous Alloiy
Ceramics
32
During machine operation, what is the purpose of the safety zone around each machine?
It designates the size of material that can be used on that machine
To show where safety classes must be worn
It designates the area where only the machine operator should be in
All workers must be in the safety zone for complete protection
33
Why is a finishing process applied to a product?
Protect and improve appearance
Change its shape through hammering
Increase machinability and decrease costs
Change its mechanical properties
34
What resource in high school is available to help students DIRECTLY pursue a career in manufacturing?
Career pathways
Sports participation
Student government
Peer interaction
35
Which of the following is true regarding safety glasses?
Safety glasses need to be worn when machines are being operated
Safety glasses should be worn at all times in the manufacturing facility.
Prescription glasses do not require additional eye protection
Operator does not need to wear safety glasses if wearing a face shield
36
Which TWO ways keep the environment healthy and enjoyable for future generations?
Proper disposal of waste & recycling
Deep ocean disposal & Sewer drainage
37
Which TWO items are examples of a finishing process?
Shearing & assembling
Bonding & welding
Staining & painting
38
What is the manufacturing process of changing the shape of a material without adding or taking away material?
Combining
Separating
Forming
Shearing
39
Which of the following processes what FIRST developed to improve the efficiency of manufacturing?
Automation
Robotics
CAD/CAM
Assembly line
40
Which of the following is an example of a CNC operation?
Board is manually shaped by the operator using a jig or a fixture
Part is created using a machine that is controlled by the computer
Part is made using hand tools
Part is manually assembled on an assembly line
41
Which of the following is an example of custom production?
Automobile
Cell phone
Newspaper
Engraved trophy
42
What are some of the factors to determine the cost to manufacture a product?
Competitor pricing
Stocks and bonds
Labor and materials
Open market
43
While an assembly line is running, one workstation is always holding up the production. What is the best solution?
Slow down the rest of the assembly line to accommodate the slow area
Assign the problem to quality control
Add another work station by dividing the slow work station's duties
Eliminate the bottleneck workstation
44
What is the forming process where metal is heated until it reaches the molten state and is poured into a mold?
Rolling
Forging
Extruding
Casting
45
What is custom production?
Items are usually one of a kind
The price per piece is low because of high volume
Production never stops
The price per piece is high because of high volume
46
What are jigs and fixtures used for?
Provide a variety of design options
Store finished products
Slow down a bonding process
Speed the manufacturing process
47
Which mass production system can manufacture several different products using the same equipment?
Continuous production
Industrial production
Batch production
Custom production