CMS Manufacturing Processes & Techniques

Question 1

What is the purpose of a CNC machine?

Accepted Answer

To automate and precisely control the manufacturing process.

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To increase manual labor.

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To replace all human involvement in manufacturing.

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To reduce the need for precision in manufacturing.

Question 2

What is additive manufacturing?

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The process of adding material layer by layer to create objects.

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The process of carving material from a solid block.

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The process of joining materials through welding.

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The process of molding materials into predetermined shapes.

Question 3

What is lean manufacturing?

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Aiming to improve efficiency by eliminating waste and reducing costs.

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Focusing on reducing labor costs only.

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Maximizing the use of raw materials at the expense of other resources.

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Focusing solely on increasing product variety.

Question 4

What is a just-in-time (JIT) inventory system?

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A strategy to minimize waste by producing goods only when needed.

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A method to store large amounts of inventory to avoid shortages.

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A system that buys in bulk to ensure product availability.

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A technique used to predict inventory needs years in advance.

Question 5

What is a Bill of Materials (BOM)?

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A list of all materials and parts required to produce a product.

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A list of the finished goods produced in the factory.

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A document that details the suppliers of the materials.

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A manual on how to assemble the product.

Question 6

What is quality control in manufacturing?

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Inspecting products for defects and ensuring consistency in production.

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Ensuring that the products are visually appealing.

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Checking for the lowest cost of production.

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Controlling the pace at which production happens.

Question 7

What is the purpose of a production schedule?

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To allocate resources and ensure timely production.

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To track the amount of raw materials used.

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To forecast future sales of finished goods.

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To ensure that workers are paid fairly.

Question 8

What is Six Sigma?

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A methodology to reduce waste and defects in manufacturing.

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A method to increase product defects.

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A process to increase inventory storage.

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A system for increasing product variety.

Question 9

What is the primary goal of total productive maintenance (TPM)?

Accepted Answer

To reduce machine breakdowns and increase productivity.

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To replace all machines with new equipment.

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To reduce the workforce in the manufacturing facility.

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To increase the cost of production.