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What is the essence of the secondary sector of the economy?
What is the essence of the secondary sector of the economy?
- Manufacturing (correct)
- Industrial design
- Distribution
- Raw material extraction
What term is used by some industries like semiconductor and steel manufacturers instead of 'manufacturing'?
What term is used by some industries like semiconductor and steel manufacturers instead of 'manufacturing'?
- Fabrication (correct)
- Creation
- Assembling
- Production
Which field of engineering designs and optimizes the manufacturing process?
Which field of engineering designs and optimizes the manufacturing process?
- Manufacturing engineering (correct)
- Electrical engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Civil engineering
What are the intermediate processes involved in the production and integration of a product's components collectively referred to as?
What are the intermediate processes involved in the production and integration of a product's components collectively referred to as?
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To whom are finished goods usually distributed via the tertiary industry?
To whom are finished goods usually distributed via the tertiary industry?
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Study Notes
The Secondary Sector of the Economy
- The secondary sector of the economy is involved in the processing of raw materials and the manufacture of goods.
Alternative Terms for Manufacturing
- Some industries, such as semiconductor and steel manufacturers, use the term 'fabrication' instead of 'manufacturing'.
Industrial Engineering
- Industrial engineering is a field of engineering that designs and optimizes the manufacturing process.
Production and Integration of Components
- The intermediate processes involved in the production and integration of a product's components are collectively referred to as 'assembly'.
Distribution of Finished Goods
- Finished goods are usually distributed to consumers via the tertiary industry.
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