Which process technology is associated with the following definition 'the integration of computer-based monitoring and control of all aspects of the manufacturing process, drawing on a
Common database and communicating via some form of computer network?'
A) Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM)
B) Extranets
C) Computer numerically controlled systems
D) Flexible manufacturing systems

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The definition given matches the process technology known as Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), which involves utilizing computer-based control and monitoring of the entire manufacturing process. Choice B, Extranets, refers to a type of network technology used for communication between organizations, while Choice C, Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) systems, and Choice D, Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), are specific types of manufacturing technologies that may utilize CIM but do not encompass the full definition of CIM.

Which Process Technology Is Associated with the Following Definition 'The