CPT Industry 4.0 & Emerging Technologies

Question 1

What does IIoT stand for in the context of Industry 4.0 manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Industrial Internet of Things

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Integrated Input/Output Terminal

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Internal Industry Operations Technology

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International Institute of Technology

Question 2

Which Industry 4.0 technology overlays digital information onto a technician's view of real equipment to assist with maintenance or assembly?

Accepted Answer

Augmented reality (AR)

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Additive manufacturing

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Deep learning analytics

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5G edge computing

Question 3

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) builds parts by:

Accepted Answer

Depositing material layer by layer from a digital model

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Cutting away material from a solid block

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Stamping sheet metal into shape using dies

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Joining pre-formed components with adhesives

Question 4

On a smart factory floor, IIoT sensors on machines primarily help production teams by:

Accepted Answer

Collecting real-time operational data to monitor performance and predict failures

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Designing new product blueprints automatically

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Negotiating supplier contracts in real time

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Replacing quality control inspectors entirely

Question 5

In an Industry 4.0 environment, autonomous robots are most commonly deployed to:

Accepted Answer

Perform repetitive, precise, or hazardous tasks that benefit from consistent automation

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Write production schedules and shift reports

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Manage supplier relationships and purchase orders

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Replace all skilled technicians within five years

Question 6

Big data analytics in a manufacturing context is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify patterns in production data to optimize processes and reduce defects

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Store employee payroll and HR records

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Generate advertising campaigns for finished products

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Replace the company's ERP system