Question 1

Which of the following industries are classified as secondary industries (three correct answers):
A)beverages
B)financial services
C)fishing
D)power utilities
E)publishing
F)Transportation

Accepted Answer

Secondary industries are those that take raw materials and convert them into finished or semi-finished products. Beverages involve processing raw ingredients into drinks, power utilities generate electricity (a form of energy conversion), and publishing transforms manuscripts into books, magazines, or digital publications.

Question 2

Mining is classified in which one of the following industry categories:
A)agricultural industry
B)manufacturing industry
C)primary industry
D)secondary industry
E)service industry
F)tertiary industry

Accepted Answer

Mining is classified as a primary industry because it involves the extraction of raw materials directly from the Earth, which is the first step in the production process before these materials are processed or manufactured into finished goods.

Question 3

Inventions of the Industrial Revolution include which one of the following:
A)automobile
B)cannon
C)printing press
D)steam engine
E)sword

Accepted Answer

The steam engine, developed during the Industrial Revolution, was a key invention that powered factories, trains, and ships, significantly contributing to the era's technological advancements.

Question 4

Products purchased by companies to produce products or provide services are called which one of the following:
A)assembled products
B)capital goods
C)consumer goods
D)final products
E)manufactured products

Accepted Answer

Capital goods are products purchased by companies to produce other products or provide services, such as machinery, tools, and buildings.

Question 5

The term plant capacity refers to the maximum rate of production that a factory can achieve under assumed labor manning levels, hours of operation per week, and other operating conditions:

Accepted Answer

Plant capacity is defined as the maximum production ability of a factory or plant, considering factors like labor availability, operational hours, and other conditions that affect production.

Question 6

Ferrous metals include which of the following (two correct answers):
A)aluminum
B)cast iron
C)copper
D)gold
E)steel

Accepted Answer

Ferrous metals contain iron, while non-ferrous metals do not. Cast iron and steel are both ferrous metals.

Question 7

Which one of the following engineering materials is defined as a compound containing metallic and nonmetallic elements:
A)ceramic
B)composite
C)metal
D)polymer

Accepted Answer

Ceramics are defined as compounds containing metallic and nonmetallic elements, typically characterized by their hardness, brittleness, and heat resistance.

Question 8

A unit operation is defined as a single manufacturing step in the sequence of steps required to transform a starting material into a final part or product:

Accepted Answer

A unit operation is a basic step in a process that involves the physical transformation or change in chemical composition of materials. It is a fundamental concept in chemical engineering and process engineering, representing a single, well-defined operation in a manufacturing or processing sequence.

Question 9

The term vulcanization is associated with which one of the following:
A)adhesives
B)bronze
C)fire
D)rubber
E)wood

Accepted Answer

Vulcanization is a chemical process for converting natural rubber or related polymers into more durable materials via the addition of sulfur or other equivalent curatives or accelerators. This process improves the elasticity, resilience, and strength of rubber, making it more useful for a wide range of applications.

Question 10

Which of the following processes start with a material that is in a fluid or semifluid state and solidifies the material in a cavity (two correct answers):
A)casting
B)forging
C)machining
D)molding
E)pressing
F)Turning

Accepted Answer

Casting and molding both start with a material that is in a fluid or semifluid state and solidifies the material in a cavity.

Question 11

Particulate processing of metals involves which two of the following steps:
A)adhesive bonding
B)deformation
C)forging
D)material removal
E)melting
F)pressing
G)Sintering

Accepted Answer

Pressing and sintering are key steps in particulate processing, where metal powders are compacted and then heated to form a solid mass.

Question 12

Deformation processes include which of the following (two correct answers):
A)casting
B)drilling
C)extrusion
D)forging
E)milling
F)painting
G)Sintering

Accepted Answer

Extrusion and forging are deformation processes where materials are shaped by applying force, causing them to deform plastically.

Question 13

Which of the following operations are classified as material removal processes (three correct answers):
A)anodizing
B)brazing
C)forging
D)grinding
E)milling
F)sintering
G)Turning

Accepted Answer

Grinding, milling, and turning are all material removal processes because they involve removing material from a workpiece to create the desired shape or finish.

Question 14

Which of the following are referred to as thin film deposition processes (two correct answers):
A)chemical vapor deposition
B)electroplating
C)extrusion
D)painting
E)physical vapor deposition

Accepted Answer

Chemical vapor deposition and physical vapor deposition are both thin film deposition processes.

Question 15

Which one of the following is a type of machine used to perform extrusion:
A)forge hammer
B)milling machine
C)rolling mill
D)press
E)torch

Accepted Answer

A press is specifically designed for extrusion processes, where material is forced through a die to create objects of a fixed cross-sectional profile.

Question 16

Which of the following features and terms are associated with batch production:
A)cellular manufacturing
B)mass production
C)medium quantity production
D)production equipment is dedicated to one product
E)setup time between batches is a disadvantage

Accepted Answer

Batch production is characterized by producing medium quantities of products and often involves setup time between batches, which can be a disadvantage.

Question 17

High-volume production of assembled products is most closely associated with which one of the following layout types:
A)cellular layout
B)fixed position layout
C)process layout
D)product layout

Accepted Answer

High-volume production of assembled products is most closely associated with a product layout. This layout arranges resources in sequence to allow for an efficient build-up of the product, making it ideal for mass production where the same product is made repetitively.

Question 18

A production planning and control department accomplishes which of the following functions in its role of providing manufacturing support (two best answers):
A)designs and orders machine tools
B)develops corporate strategic plans
C)orders materials and purchased parts
D)performs quality inspections
E)schedules the order of products on a machine

Accepted Answer

The production planning and control department is responsible for ordering materials and purchased parts (C) and scheduling the order of products on a machine (E) as part of its role in supporting manufacturing operations.

Question 19

A typical production cycle time consists of which of the following elements (three best answers):
A)actual processing time
B)inspection time
C)rest breaks for the worker
D)time to withdraw starting materials from storage
E)tool fabrication time
F)tool handling time
G)work handling time

Accepted Answer

it might be argued that inspection time should also be included if the work part must be inspected in each cycle.

Question 20

Which of the following cost categories are considered to be variable costs rather than fixed costs (two correct answers):
A)direct labor
B)equipment
C)insurance
D)maintenance
E)work material
F)research and development

Accepted Answer

Direct labor and work material are variable costs because they vary with the level of production.

Quiz 1: Introduction and Overview of Manufacturing

Which of the following industries are classified as secondary industries (three correct answers) :

Mining is classified in which one of the following industry categories:

Inventions of the Industrial Revolution include which one of the following:

Products purchased by companies to produce products or provide services are called which one of the following:

The term plant capacity refers to the maximum rate of production that a factory can achieve under assumed labor manning levels, hours of operation per week, and other operating conditions:

Ferrous metals include which of the following (two correct answers) :

Which one of the following engineering materials is defined as a compound containing metallic and nonmetallic elements:

A unit operation is defined as a single manufacturing step in the sequence of steps required to transform a starting material into a final part or product:

The term vulcanization is associated with which one of the following:

Which of the following processes start with a material that is in a fluid or semifluid state and solidifies the material in a cavity (two correct answers) :

Particulate processing of metals involves which two of the following steps:

Deformation processes include which of the following (two correct answers) :

Which of the following operations are classified as material removal processes (three correct answers) :

Which of the following are referred to as thin film deposition processes (two correct answers) :

Which one of the following is a type of machine used to perform extrusion:

Which of the following features and terms are associated with batch production:

High-volume production of assembled products is most closely associated with which one of the following layout types:

A production planning and control department accomplishes which of the following functions in its role of providing manufacturing support (two best answers) :

A typical production cycle time consists of which of the following elements (three best answers) :

Which of the following cost categories are considered to be variable costs rather than fixed costs (two correct answers) :