18 Questions
What is a primary constraint on the type of materials that can be processed in a manufacturing plant?
The available manufacturing processes
What is a key factor in determining the production capacity of a manufacturing plant?
The number of shifts per week
What is a limitation on the products that can be made in a manufacturing plant?
The size and weight of the products
What is a primary consideration in determining the type of manufacturing process used in a plant?
The type of materials processed in the plant
What is a measure of the maximum quantity that a manufacturing plant can produce in a given time period?
Production capacity
What is a common way to classify engineering materials in manufacturing?
Into metals, ceramics, and other categories
What type of production involves the use of standard machines equipped with special tooling?
Quantity production
What is the primary purpose of manufacturing support systems?
To manage production operations
What type of layout is typically used in quantity production?
Process layout
What is the primary characteristic of flow line production?
Multiple machines or workstations arranged in sequence
What is the term for the process of pouring molten pig iron into a Basic Oxygen Furnace?
Charging
What department is responsible for designing the processes and equipment in a production system?
Manufacturing engineering
What type of production system is characterized by a permanent joint created through processes such as welding, brazing, and soldering?
Joining processes
In a manufacturing firm, which category of production systems includes the factory, production equipment, and material handling systems?
Production facilities
What type of production is characterized by high production quantities and a continuous flow of production, often using an assembly line?
Quantity production
Which of the following is an example of a manufacturing system?
Machine cell
What is the primary purpose of a manufacturing firm's production systems and procedures?
To efficiently accomplish its type of production
What is the relationship between a company's production facilities and the type of production it undertakes?
The type of production determines the production facilities
This quiz covers the concepts of technological processing capability and physical product limitations in operations management. It discusses the relation between manufacturing processes and materials, and the expertise of plant personnel.
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