Manufacturing Processes

10. Machine lubrication leaks can drips onto the floor or onto the product being made. This can create a hazardous condition for employees or cause damage to the product. Therefore, if a leak occurs ___. A. the team leader should ensure that the part is protected and caution signs are placed around the spill area. B. the team leader should notify the appropriate person to have the leak repaired immediately. C. all products made on this machine should be scrapped. D. the operator should be written up or given a verbal warning about poor housekeeping practices.

the team leader should notify the appropriate person to have the leak repaired immediately

24. The average time a specific job takes is determined by __________________. A. maintenance log B. time and motion studies C. safety records D. job skills listing

time and motion studies

12. Feed of a single point cutting tool most affects the __________. A. cutting speed B. tool's life C. depth of the cut D. geometry of the tip.

tool's life

23. Asking who, what, when where, and why is critical when _____________. A. troubleshooting or investigating a problem B. an emergency arises C. the supervisor asks for a production report. D. a worker is asked to change jobs.

troubleshooting or investigating a problem

4. A reamer is fed into a pre-drilled hole __________________. A. using one smooth, constant pressure operation. B. using a pecking cycle to remove chips. C. once it has been mounted rigidly into the chuck of the drill press. D. without the use of cutting fluid.

using one smooth, constant pressure operation

27. Creating backorders allows a company to save money by _____________. A. waiting until a large order comes in, allowing the setup cost to be shared across a large number of items. B. moving these orders to the front of the production schedule C. substituting similar products D. collecting the money without shipping a product

waiting until a large order comes in, allowing the setup cost to be shared across a large number of items

5. A manufacturing _____ provides information to the manufacturing department about the product that is to be made and authorizes inventory to be issued to begin the job. A. work order (MO) B. process plan (PP) C. bill of material (BOM) D. routing sheet (RS)

work order (MO)

17. Due to the increase in gasoline costs, a part vendor is offsetting his increased delivery costs by increasing the price of all his products by 15%. If the cost of the part that you were buying was $18.50/unit, what will it cost after the price increase? A. $20.50/unit B. $21.28/unit C. $19.20/unit D. $17.25/unit

$21.28/unit

20. On the vertical band saw, the blade guides should be set ________. A. as high above the stock as possible to avoid rubbing. B. so they lightly brush the top of the material being cut. C. 3/8 inches to ½ inches above the stock at its thickest point. D. 2 ½ inches above the stock.

. 3/8 inches to ½ inches above the stock at its thickest point

5. Which of the following is not true about countersinking? A. Countersinking creates a cone shaped opening in a hole. B. Countersinking allows a flat head screw to sit completely below the surface of a part. C. Countersinking can also create a chamfer on a part. D. None of the above

. None of the above

3. A _________ punch is used to create a very small indentation. A. prick B. center C. Rockwell D. radial

. Prick

11. On a CNC the milling machine a movement along the X direction would move the ______. A. cutting tool B. spindle C. table D. collett

. Table

7. A counterbore ____________ A. enlarges a hole for a portion of its depth B. is the same as a countersink C. is only used in aircraft applications. D. is created using two twist drills of different sizes.

. enlarges a hole for a portion of its depth

5. Using proper production procedures will ______. A. help eliminate machine failures B. increase production rates C. Reduce the need for more production personnel. D. increase employee turnover.

. help eliminate machine failures

23. If the blade breaks or comes off the idler wheels, you should _____. A. immediately turn off the power switch. B. run and tell your supervisor. C. catch the broken end to prevent it from whipping around. D. wait until the broken blade is thrown from the machine before notifying your supervisor.

. immediately turn off the power switch.

26. Reducing the amount of non-value work in a process ___________________. A. increases the product's cost B. extends the product's lead time C. increases the labor required to make the product. D. is a method of improving the process.

. is a method of improving the process.

12. An equipment manufacturer ____________. A. is the best source of technical information on a specific piece of equipment. B. can be utilized to obtain information on competitors that have bought the same equipment. C. does not have any technical documents or training materials for the equipment they produce. D. does not typically support their equipment once it is sold.

. is the best source of technical information on a specific piece of equipment

3. Proper _________ require(s) that when parts are requisitioned that they are easy to locate and can be delivered to another department on time. A. material handling B. quality control C. marketing D. quality inspections

. material handling

8. Machine time, quality requirements, and task time are ____________________. A. required documents for a process B. not important if the machine is running well C. used by maintenance technicians to determine preventive maintenance schedules D. part of an SPC control chart

. required documents for a process

6. A machine may be allowed to operate until it fails completely or a time can be scheduled for its repair as long as the machine is considered _____ and produces quality parts. A. safe to operate B. under warranty C. fairly safe to operate D. expendable

. safe to operate

4. Layout work is the operation of ________________. A. cutting material to match a pattern. B. designing a part on a CAD station. C. transferring data from a technical drawing to the part. D. preparing a machine for operation.

. transferring data from a technical drawing to the part.

5. A drill press ____________________. A. uses a rotating tool to cut into material. B. is only used to create slots C. cannot create a counterbore.

. uses a rotating tool to cut into material.

3. The drill selected to prepare a hole for a reaming operation should be smaller that the diameter of the reamer by ____ inch if the finished reamed hole is larger than ½ inch in diameter. A. ¼ B. 1/16 C. 1/32 D. 1/64

1/32

16. For a 365-day year with 30 days of scheduled downtime, what is the availability? A. 335 days plus unscheduled downtime B. 335 days minus unscheduled downtime C. 365 days minus scheduled downtime D. 395 days minus unscheduled downtime

335 days minus unscheduled downtime

11. The maximum strength is reached when the thread engagement reaches ______. A. 35 % B. 60 % C. 45 % D. 75 %

60 %

2. Which of the following operations can be performed by the file? A. Deburring B. Squaring C. Chamfering D. All of the above

All of the above

22. Which safety rules should be followed when working around machine tools? A. Always wear approved eye protection B. Never wear loose fitting clothes. C. Proper shoes should be worn at all times to protect your feet. D. All of the above and any other safety rules.

All of the above and any other safety rules.

6. Coefficient of friction is the ____________ of friction between two objects. A. Amount B. Force C. Type D. Opposite

Amount

5. Mass is the_____________________. A. Weight of an object B. Size of an object C. Volume of an object D. Amount of material in an object

Amount of material in an object

14. For example, many plants use an announcement system called _________ ( Japanese for signboard) to announce the need for reactive maintenance. A. Kaizen B. Takt C. Andon D. Poka Yoke

Andon

14. When should a machine problem be resolved? A. before the end of a shift B. Only after the person responsible has admitted to causing the problem C. During the next scheduled maintenance D. As soon as possible

As soon as possible

23. A linkage is a system of ________ attached together to transmit energy from one point to another. A. Cams B. Bars C. Turnbuckles D. Planes

Bars

10. One application that takes advantage of both high and low amounts of friction is a(n) ____________. A. Ice skater B. Belt sander C. Automobile brake D. Axle grease

Belt sander

3. A mechanism refers to________________________. A. Machine components only B. Only components with a drive system C. Both parts or a complete machine D. Only a complete machine

Both parts or a complete machine

10. The Law of Moments can be used to determine______________________. A. How much force is needed to balance a load B. How much force is needed to move a load C. The speed of a movement D. Both the force needed to balance or force needed to move a load.

Both the force needed to balance or force needed to move a load.

6. In a production process, the time required to create a finished product is determined by the slowest processing station. The slowest station, often called a ____, therefore limits the maximum rate of production. A. Y factor B. bottleneck C. Cpk D. funnelpoint

Bottleneck

5.A machine that uses a computer to control its cutter or table is a ___________. A. CLT B. CNC C. NCC D. CCN

CNC

27.A ________ is mounted on a shaft by means of a key. A. Clamp collar B. Cam C. Bearing D. Belt

Cam

4. ____________ is a method of organizing the production of a similar group of products in a cell, or work cell, that contains all the machines that are needed to produce that group of products. A. Cellular manufacturing B. Job shop C. Mass production D. Batch production

Cellular manufacturing

2. To drill a hole in a part, the _________ of the circle is indicated with layout lines. A. radius B. diameter C. Center point D. mid-span.

Center point

12. Which of the following is not a part of the twist drill? A. Chip breaker B. Flutes C. Margin D. Land

Chip breaker

18. Companies strive to eliminate waste and non-value added work through a process of _______________. A. Continuous Improvement B. Manufacturing Resources Planning C. a push system D. Forced Quality System

Continuous Improvement

17. The follower of the ________ linkage moves in an arc. A. Double crank B. Slider crank C. Crank rocker D. Double rocker

Crank rocker

6. A built-up edge condition of a cutting tool causes it to __________. A. Cut more shallow B. Cut more deeply C. Increase the feed rate D. Reduce friction between the cutting tool and the work piece.

Cut more deeply

6. The _________________ is used to control how deep a countersink enters the workpiece. A. micrometer collar B. feeler gauge C. inside micrometer D. Depth gauge

Depth gauge

19. New product design teams should perform a(n) _____________ as early in the design process as possible. A. time study B. histogram analysis C. Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis. D. OSHA inspection

Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

16.Round stock is specified using _______________. A. Radius and length B. Diameter and gauge number. C. Diameter and length. D. Material number and length.

Diameter and length.

16. A windshield wiper is one application of the ________ linkage. A. Single rocker B. Three bar C. Double rocker D. Crank rocker

Double rocker

19.Which type of linkage consists of a driver arm, connecting rod, and a follower? A. Slider crank B. Double rocker C. Crank slider D. Double crank

Double rocker

29. The four properties of a cam are: rise, fall,_______ and constant velocity. A. Roundness B. Dwell C. Ebb D. Wane

Dwell

18. A third-class lever has its ________. A. Effort arm between the fulcrum and the load B. Fulcrum between the effort arm and the load C. Load between the fulcrum and the effort arm D. Effort arm directly on top of the fulcrum

Effort arm between the fulcrum and the load

11. The mechanical advantage of a second-class lever can be found by the ratio of the length of the _________ arm divided by the length of the _________ arm. A. Resistance, effort B. Effort, resistance C. Resistance, fulcrum D. Effort, friction

Effort, resistance

12. The mechanical advantage of a first-class lever can be found by the ratio of the length of the________ arm divided by the length of the __________ arm. A. Resistance, effort B. Effort, resistance C. Resistance, fulcrum D. Effort, fulcrum

Effort, resistance

19. The mechanical advantage of a third-class lever can be found by the ratio of the length of the _______ arm divided by the length of the ______ arm. A. Resistance, effort B. Effort, resistance C. Resistance, friction D. Effort, fulcrum

Effort, resistance

8. Which of the following is an example of an unsafe practice while setting up a drill press? A. Standing with legs clear of the table when the loosening the table lock. B. Removing the drill chuck key after removing a drill from the chuck C. Examining a part and deciding to hold it in place by hand since it's so large, it will not fit in the vise. D. All of the above.

Examining a part and deciding to hold it in place by hand since it's so large, it will not fit in the vise

16. Levers are classified as _______________. A. Class A, Class B, or Class C B. Low grade, medium grade, or high grade C. Inclined, declined, or equilateral D. First class, Second class, or Third Class

First class, Second class, or Third Class

4. A spring scale is used to measure___________________. A. Force B. Mass C. Torque D. Rotary moment

Force

20.The crank rocker linkage is one type of ______ linkage. A. Three bar B. Four bar C. Slider rocker D. Double rocker

Four bar

24. The double rocker is one type of __________ linkage. A. Three bar B. Four bar C. Crank rocker D. Slider rocker

Four bar

15. Very thin stock is specified using __________. A. Four decimal places. B. Millimeters C. Gauge numbers D. Decimal equivalents.

Gauge numbers

13. An inclined plane is a flat surface set at an angle above the__________. A. Horizontal B. Vertical C. Conical D. Spherical

Horizontal

18. Which of the following is most often used to cut raw stock into shorter lengths? A. Vertical band saw. B. Horizontal band saw. C. Diagonal band saw. D. Hack saw.

Horizontal band saw.

3. Reallocation of resources is the best way to ______. A. address underperforming employees. B. Improve quality through increased inspections. C. Lower production costs. D. Increase production if current production cannot meet the demand.

Increase production if current production cannot meet the demand.

9. What is the measurement for the coefficient of friction? A. Foot-pounds B. Newton-meters C. Kilograms D. It has no unit

It has no unit

10. ___________ saves a company money because it reduces the cost associated with maintaining a large inventory of items. A. MOS B. TIG C. JIT D. JOS

JIT

21. A system that supplies quality products using a pull system instead of the traditional push system of product flow is ______________. A. TIG B. MOS C. JOS D. JIT

JIT

8. The principles of __________ help reduce product costs by managing inventory. A. Flexible automation (FMS) B. Computer Aided Design (CAD) C. Just-in-Time (JIT) D. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

Just-in-Time (JIT)

2. Which of the following is one of the six mechanism safety rules? A. Use your left hand to operate the motor switch. B. Remove the back cover of the panel. C. Keep your work area safe and clean. D. Do not remove the fuse cover.

Keep your work area safe and clean

4. The two types of friction are static friction and _______ friction A. Stationary B. Non-moving C. Coefficient D. Kinetic

Kinetic

19. As part of a(n) _____________, manufacturers see end of line inspections as one form of waste. A. Lean manufacturing process B. Quality circle C. Total Productive Maintenance D. ASQC certification

Lean manufacturing process

2. Rolling friction is _______________. A. Less than kinetic friction but greater than static friction B. Greater than kinetic friction but less than static friction C. Greater than both static and kinetic friction D. Less than both static and kinetic friction

Less than both static and kinetic friction

21. A(n) ______________ is a bar or beam atop a fulcrum that is used to transmit force from one point to another. A. Wheel B. Widget C. Inclined plane D. Lever

Lever

14. A second-class lever has its __________________. A. Effort arm between the fulcrum and the load B. Fulcrum between the effort arm and the load C. Load between the fulcrum and the effort arm D. Effort arm directly on top of the fulcrum.

Load between the fulcrum and the effort arm

2. Fluid levels should be checked when _________. A. a new machine is received at a loading dock. B. Machine start-up is performed. C. A repair part is received for a machine D. Operators are at a training session

Machine start-up is performed

6. The metric system expresses force in _________________. A. Pound/feet B. Newtons C. Newtons per gram D. Pounds

Newtons

5. The coefficient of friction is the ratio of the force of friction divided by the ___. A. Mass of the load B. Normal force C. Angle of the inclined plane D. None of the above

Normal force

31. A turnbuckle has two bolts, where _____. A. Both have right-hand threads. B. Both have left-hand threads. C. One has left-hand threads and the other right -hand threads. D. None of the above

One has left-hand threads and the other right -hand threads.

4. A duty that might be performed by a(n) ______ is to check equipment to make sure they have the correct calibration levels. A. Operator B. Shipping clerk C. Scheduler D. Vendor

Operator

8. Friction is a force that _____________ the direction of motion. A. Aids B. Parallels C. Helps D. Opposes

Opposes

17. __________________ are used to lift the work piece off the bottom of the vise. A. Parallels B. Fixtures C. Perpendiculars. D. Lift clamps

Parallels

7. The English unit of measurement of weight is the _____________. A. Pound-mass B. Foot-pound C. Pound-force D. Inch-pound

Pound-force

20. Companies use ______ to determine how manufacturing methods are most likely to fail. A. Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis B. statistical process control C. Pareto chart D. prototype design analysis

Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

13. JIT is a(n) ______ system that means workers only produce parts when there is an order for them. A. Push B. Pull C. Outdated D. Overlap

Pull

25. A cam is a wheel that, when combined with a cam follower, produces a(n) ____ motion A. Circular B. Oval C. Reciprocating D. Non-linear

Reciprocating

20. An increase in the number of inspections is likely to do all the following EXCEPT ____________. A. Increase product cost. B. Require more manpower C. Reduce the number of parts that are out of spec D. Have no effect on control limits

Reduce the number of parts that are out of spec

1. A wheel reduces friction because _______ friction is less than sliding friction. A. Kinetic B. Static C. Grazing D. Rolling

Rolling

30. A turnbuckle is a device commonly used to tighten _________. A. Chains B. Cam followers. C. Inclined planes. D. Ropes or cables.

Ropes or cables.

13. A(n) __________ is produced when the forces applied to a lever cause it to rotate. A. Rotary impact B. Rotational movement C. Torque D. Inclined plane

Rotational movement

11. The safety of personnel and the equipment as well as the performance of the equipment are the key points to keep in mind when making a decision to ____. A. hire a specific employee B. Add overtime C. Run to failure or shut down to fix. D. lubricate the equipment

Run to failure or shut down to fix

17. The blade on a horizontal band saw ______to continuously cut into the material. A. Runs back and forth B. Runs in one direction C. Is not designed D. Overheats if used

Runs in one direction

14. 1-inch schedule160 steel pipe differs from 1-inch schedule 80 pipe in which way? A. Schedule 160 has the same ID and larger OD. B. Schedule 160 has the same OD and smaller ID. C. Schedule 160 has smaller ID and larger OD. D. Schedule 160 has larger ID and smaller OD.

Schedule 160 has the same OD and smaller ID.

15. A wheelbarrow is an example of a ______________ lever. A. First-class B. Second-class C. Third-class D. Fourth-class

Second-class

1. When a cutting tool provides unacceptable results, it should be____. A. Sharpened B. Discarded C. Replaced D. Used anyway

Sharpened

3. Which of the following operations is not used as a machining operation? A. Sawing B. Drilling C. Turning D. Slicing

Slicing

22 A _______ linkage changes rotary motion into reciprocating (back and forth) motion. A. Slider crank B. Double rocker C. Crank rocker D. double crank

Slider crank

7. Static friction is also called _____________ friction. A. Momential B. Kinetic C. Starting D. Rolling

Starting

13. The dimensions of raw material supplied by metal suppliers are described by the _____. A. ASTM designation. B. Stock size. C. Manufacturing size. D. series number.

Stock size.

7. Which of the following is an example of an unsafe practice while operating a drill press? A. Stooping down to look closely at the part and drill, as the drill enters the metal to make sure it's positioned properly. B. After a tool shatters, leaving pressure on the spindle while it coasts to a stop. C. Using a brush to remove metal chips from the drill press table. D. All of the above

Stooping down to look closely at the part and drill, as the drill enters the metal to make sure it's positioned properly

3. Friction is resistance caused by two _____ rubbing each other. A. Bearings B. Wheels C. Hands D. Surfaces

Surfaces

10. Which of the following is not true about chamfered holes? A. The counterbore is used to chamfer holes. B. The chamfer allows the tap to be inserted easier C. A chamfer allows screws to be easier to fasten D. None of the above

The counterbore is used to chamfer holes

22. A first class lever can move greater forces if ____________________. A. The effort arm is shortened and the resistance arm is lengthened B. The effort arm is lengthened and the resistance arm is shortened C. Both the effort are and resistance arm are lengthened D. Both the effort arm and resistance arm are shortened.

The effort arm is lengthened and the resistance arm is shortened

17. Mechanical advantage is the ratio of the force required to move a load divided by ____________. A. The weight of the load B. The mass of the load C. The diameter of the fulcrum D. The effort force applied

The effort force applied

9. Torque can be calculated by multiplying the distance from the fulcrum that a force is applied and________________. A. The distance from the resistance arm B. The diameter of the load C. The mass of the load D. The force applied.

The force applied.

20. A pair of ice tongs is an example of a _____ lever. A. Third-class B. Fourth-class C. First-class D. Second-class

Third-class

21.The slider crank linkage is also known as the ____ linkage. A. Three bar B. Four bar C. Crank rocker D. Double rocker

Three bar

16. To calculate the time charges per machine, a work order must be filled out with what data? A. Number of machines B. Time entries C. Age of the machine D. Weight of the machine

Time entries

8. A force that makes an object rotate about a point is called ________________. A. Torque B. Leverage C. Pivot force D. Fulcrum

Torque

8. The ________ on a boiler burner makes it easy to detect a main flame. A. Pilot light B. UV fire eye C. Heating element D. Fuel level

UV fire eye

1. The three common types of mechanisms are levers, _______, and inclined planes. A. Pulleys B. Gears C. Wheels D. Crowbars

Wheels

9. ___________ includes any materials that have been issued to a manufacturing order that have not been produced into a finished product. A. Incoming goods inventory B. Finished goods inventory C. Production floor inventory D. Work-in-progress inventory

Work-in-progress inventory

22. Opportunities for improvement of a process can be tracked by _________. A. a Pareto diagram B. assembly drawings C. equipment maintenance logs D. customer's input.

a Pareto diagram

9. A critical system component is defined as _________. A. a component that is not essential for continued system operation B. a component essential for continued system operation C. any component that requires daily lubrication D. any component that can be removed without interrupting the system's operation.

a component essential for continued system operation

15. The maintenance logs should be updated after fixing a production problem so that _______. A. a history of the problem can be recorded in case it occurs again. B. the salary of the maintenance workers can be justified. C. the operators cannot take credit for the work performed by the maintenance team. D. engineering can review the problem

a history of the problem can be recorded in case it occurs again

16. A tool should be wiped clean __________. A. weekly B. after each use. C. during use D. never

after each use.

13. A machine history is a good addition to the manufacturer's manual because it would include information on _____ A. enhancements made to the equipment. B. preventative maintenance schedules. C. previous failures D. all of the above.

all of the above

2. Reamers are used to drill holes ______________. A. that have precise diameters B. that are smooth on the inside C. only after the hole has been prepared by a regular twist drill. D. all of the above.

all of the above

19.The band saw is used to ______. A. cut metal stock into shorter pieces. B. perform rough cuts to save machining time. C. cut intricate curves or patterns. D. all of the above.

all of the above.

7. In a CNC machine operation, zero offset ____________. A. means the operator cannot move the part on the work table by any amount. B. allows the operator to move the part to the most desirable location of the work table. C. requires specialized tooling D. is an advanced programming function.

allows the operator to move the part to the most desirable location of the work table.

29. Which of the following could be used to show if emergency action is needed in case of a content leak from a shipping container on a trailer at a dock? A. purchase order B. bill of lading C. driver's log D. bill of sale

bill of lading

7. A(n) _______________ is a list of all the materials and components required to make the product and the quantity of each A. routing sheet B. bill of materials C. shipping checklist D. process plan

bill of materials

12. During the tapping operation, the tap should be rotated counter clockwise for ½ turn following each 1 turn clockwise to ___________. A. allow cutting fluid to enter the hole. B. break off the chips to avoid jamming the tap. C. relieve the strain on the tap. D. ensure the tap is running straight.

break off the chips to avoid jamming the tap

4. A ____________ chip is a chip that is broken by the use of a chip breaker on the cutting tool. A. broken continuous B. broken C. continuous D. flowing

broken continuous

5. A process's __________ is the rate at which a production system creates a finished product. A. andon B. bottleneck C. Cpk D. capacity

capacity

10. A(n) ________ is used to tighten the drill in the chuck of the drill press. A. end wrench B. strap wrench C. chuck knob D. chuck key

chuck key

9. A file card is used to __________. A. identify location of files B. repair a file. C. record critical production information D. clean metal particles from the file.

clean metal particles from the file.

15. During the drilling of the hole, the drill is raised to ________. A. clear the chips from the hole B. allow air to enter the hole C. allow the drill to cool D. allow the work piece to cool.

clear the chips from the hole

D. rotates the work piece against the cutting tool. 6. A drill press is used to _____________. A. manufacture drills B. create holes C. fasten screws D. all of the above.

create holes

10. During the cutting action, the tool tip ______________ the metal until it exceeds its fracture point. A. shears B. melts C. deforms D. slices

deforms

15. Root cause analysis is a common tool used to ___________. A. determine the employee responsible for making a bad part B. align a worker with the job to which they are best suited C. determine why bad parts are being produced D. determine the control limits on a control chart.

determine why bad parts are being produced

25. Manufacturers can save time and money if __________ is used. A. direct packaging B. indirect packaging C. a workforce reduction system. D. bulk item warehousing

direct packaging

24. Typical shipping departments instruct workers to store _________ in a safe location after a shipment is complete. A. control charts B. documentation C. waste material D. employee reviews.

documentation

11. A drill press will undersize the holes if the ______________. A. drill is positioned off center B. drill bit has a worn margin C. drill is run at an excessive speed. D. drill is not lubricates

drill bit has a worn margin

7. A(n) must be initiated by one human action and must override all other machine functions and operating modes. A. cycle stop B. halt command C. automatic stop D. emergency stop

emergency stop

9. A counterbore ________________. A. has a copilot B. has a pilot C. has a tap D. is used to create cone shaped holes.

has a pilot

10. Red tags are used to indicate scrapped parts while a yellow tag indicates a part _____________. A. has been placed on hold B. has been reworked C. has not been inspected D. is a good part

has been placed on hold

1. Reamers __________________. A. have only one cutting edge B. have multiple cutting edges C. are used to create pilot holes. D. come in only four sizes.

have multiple cutting edges

31. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping operates by _____________. A. the trucking company dropping off a semi-trailer to your facility and waiting for your call to pick it up. B. having one truck make several stops before achieving a full load C. charging the customer for the unfilled space D. utilizing pick up trucks instead of semi-trucks for small loads.

having one truck make several stops before achieving a full load

32. Items should be placed in a box that ________. A. is larger than required so that the box can be used for multiple products. B. has a removable lid C. is sized to fit so that it does not move more excessively after cushioning material is added. D. is attractive to customers.

is sized to fit so that it does not move more excessively after cushioning material is added

14. Which of the following is true about tapping? A. Tapping a hole creates a smooth surface used to create clearance holes for bolts. B. it is possible to tap a hole using a drill press. C. A tap has threads all the way around its circumference. D. Tapping is the same operation as reaming.

it is possible to tap a hole using a drill press

3. The critical nature of a job has the least impact on _______. A. marketing efforts to get the order B. job scheduling C. statistical process control D. vacation scheduling

job scheduling

1. Companies use ______ to show data about the progress of production. A. attendance reports B. job status reports. C. shipping reports D. maintenance log reports.

job status reports

21. When using a horizontal band saw to cut stock to a specific length, the saw blade should touch __________. A. just the inside of the line you created on the material. B. directly on the line you created on the material. C. approximately 1/8 inch beyond the line you created. D. just outside the line you created on the material.

just outside the line you created on the material.

12.The mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is the ratio of the ________ of the inclined plane divided by its __________. A. load, width B. height, load C. force applied, length D. length, height

length, height

15. A tap _____. A. looks like a drill bit. B. looks like an end mill. C. looks like a screw. D. looks like a countersink tool.

looks like a screw

23. Machine downtime due to component failure results in ____________. A. increased production rates B. decreased lead times C. lowering the productivity per labor hour D. employee layoffs

lowering the productivity per labor hour

25. The accuracy of a time study is improved if you time ___________ doing the same job. A. a full week's work B. both men and women C. both young and old workers D. more than one worker

more than one worker

14. Which of the following is not a commonly used oil for creating a cutting fluid? A. mineral B. animal C. motor D. vegetable.

motor

8. The three major steps of manufacturing are ____________. A. cutting, drilling, milling B. obtain natural resources, produce industrial materials, make finished products. C. primary, secondary, finishing. D. Mechanical, electrical chemical

obtain natural resources, produce industrial materials, make finished products.

17. A thorough check for a history of similar problems should occur __________. A. on problems that keep recurring at regular intervals. B. on problems that have not occurred in the past. C. on problems that warrant a repair D. for new problems

on problems that keep recurring at regular intervals

6. The elapsed time between receiving a customer order and the product being delivered is called _________. A. process time B. sales cycle time C. order cycle time D. product life cycle

order cycle time

14. On a bill of materials, the _________ indicates which parts form each subassembly. A. part level number B. part description C. part quantity D. unit cost

part level number

21. Item counts are verified by what? A. management B. physical inventory C. sales figures D. vendors

physical inventory

8. The ______ of the counterbore is used to guide the counterbore so that the counterbore is perfectly aligned with the clearance hole. A. jig B. margin C. land D. pilot

pilot

2. Manufacturing paths are indicated by ___ documents. A. quality control B. process flow C. SPC D. sales

process flow

16. As part of a process of continuous improvement, companies use ________ to set goals for to strive towards. A. product benchmarks B. statistical process control C. Pareto charts D. JIT

product benchmarks

15. Spare parts used in repair work are typically included in the calculation of _________. A. process capability B. machine efficiency C. predictive maintenance inspection schedules D. production downtime

production downtime

19. The manufacturer's serial number and model of a machine are used to identify _____. A. reliability of the machine. B. location of the machine. C. proper service or parts manuals. D. name of the operator.

proper service or parts manuals

1. Engineers sometimes use a ________ to measure angles on a drawing. A. rule B. protractor C. French curve D. Compass

protractor

12. Kanban is considered a(n) ____________. A. pull inventory system B. push inventory system C. job shop manufacturing system D. work information document

pull inventory system

11. Materials _____ Forms are important because they allow the company to keep track of where money is being spent, and to help in budgeting for operating expenses. A. costing B. requisition C. scheduling D. routing

requisition

13. A part that is out-of-spec can either be scrapped or _________________ A. accepted but given a discounted price B. ignored and allowed to continue as if it was within specifications C.used as an example to embarrass the workers D. reworked to bring the part within specifications.

reworked to bring the part within specifications.

18. A frequency chart is typically used to establish ___________. A. sampling plans B. maintenance updates C. predictive maintenance program D. process capability

sampling plans

7. An important requirement in order to achieve just-in-time manufacturing is to ___. A. hire more workers B. use statistical process control C. schedule jobs well. D. increase OSHA inspectors

schedule jobs well

2. When a production line is operating at maximum speed, a need to increase production can only be achieved by ________. A. scheduling overtime B. operating the machines at 150 % C. cutting corners on product quality D. increasing the amount of rework.

scheduling overtime

9. Only the supervisor or a person in the quality assurance department can decide if a part on hold should be _________________. A. placed with other parts on hold B. placed in a temporary container C. scrapped or reworked D .inspected

scrapped or reworked

12. The operation number column in the routing sheet contains the operation number, also a ______ number, which indicates its place in the manufacturing process. A. sequence B. batch C. process D. DTR

sequence

1. Machine _______ is the procedure performed to prepare a machine to begin its production role. A. maintenance B. repair C. setup D. teardown

setup

13. The size of the drill is usually stamped on its ______________. A. lands B. flutes C. Margin D. shank

shank

30. The ___________ is used to identify the items being loaded for shipment as well as the potential hazards associated with those items. A. shipping manifest B. shipping checklist C. bill of materials D. statement of disclosure

shipping manifest

9. A worn drilling tool _____. A. should be used until it no longer cuts the material B. requires a higher spindle speed to cut properly. C. should not be used D. should only be used to create pilot holes

should not be used

28. Perishable goods must be properly handled to prevent ___________. A. someone from stealing them B. tripping hazards C. OSHA fines D. spoilage

spoilage

17. Measuring and tracking production is one way to apply ___________. A. statistical process control B. JIT C. predictive maintenance D. team members

statistical process control

1. Quality products enhance ____________. A. sales time B. supplier relations C. customer dissatisfaction D. family values

supplier relations

18. Locating the place where a problem occurs is _______. A. the last step in a troubleshooting process. B. a machine operator's responsibility. C. the first step in troubleshooting a process that is making non-conforming parts. D. the machine manufacturer's responsibility.

the first step in troubleshooting a process that is making non-conforming parts

4. Supervisors look at a daily production schedule to enable them to allocate the necessary people and equipment to ensure that ____. A. the required production goals are achieved. B. no one is just standing around. C. equipment expenditures are justified D. the employees understand that he/she is the boss.

the required production goals are achieved.