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A company that produces semiconductors requires certified technicians to run the automated equipment used in production. What else is required? An assembly line A situation room A clean room A control room

An assembly line

Before factories made large-scale production possible, what type of workers produced goods like shoes or cloth? Organized labor Children Craftsmen Unskilled Labors

Craftsmen

Which of the following advances in manufacturing is at the heart of the processes that transform raw materials into products? automation nanotechnology assembly line matrix

assembly line

Your factory has a contract to produce a new folding chair. Your role as manager is to find the greatest efficiencies possible throughout the process, so you call a meeting with your planning department. One of your engineers suggest putting more people on the line but breaking up tasks into more individual steps. What is your greatest concern regarding this approach? increased time spent in training reduced production poor conditions for workers cost to hire skilled workers

cost to hire skilled workers

Whitney's proposal to build 10,000 guns relied on what two important elements found in the modern manufacturing process? interchangeable parts and assembly lines economies of scale and interchangeable parts centralization and efficiencies of scale unions and unskilled labor

interchangeable parts and assembly lines

How does manufacturing support our standard living? green initiatives like recycling providing opportunities for unskilled workers producing foods that consumers will buy paying minimum wage

providing opportunities for unskilled workers

Publishers in pretty companies are both involved with books magazines and newspapers. One type of company is considered part of the manufacturing section because it produces the physical product books magazines newspapers in someone. What sector does publishing belong to since it does not produce a tangible product (until printing transforms it into one)? primary, because it's makes original content secondary, because it transforms ideas into physical objects tertiary, because it provides a service quaternary because it involves research

quaternary, because it involves research

How does sustainable manufacturing differ from other types of manufacturing? It permits business to label their products "organic" It minimized damaging if natural resources It entitles manufactures to savings on energy costs It produces foods that last for extended periods

It minimizes damaging it wasting natural resources

Which of the following distinguishes skilled workers in modern manufacturing from workers in Winslow Taylor's time? (Select all that apply) collaboration machine operation teamwork engineering skills

machine operation teamwork engineering skills

The cotton gin, flying shuttle, and spinning Jenny were simple mechanical devices that allowed one person to do the work of many. Their invention marked the beginning of what revolution? the American Revolution the Industrial Revolution the Cottage Revolution the Civil War

the industrial revolution

Company a buys bales of cotton turns them into thread and weaves the thread into fabric. Company B buys woven fabric and then cuts and sews it to make shirts. How many more production workers for every 300 full-time employees would you except to find at Company B than at Company A?

1

What methodology can be used in the design phase as well as during assembly to make it possible to produce goods quickly and with minimal waste? ERP DFMA six sigma 3-D imaging

DFMA

What is the best definition of manufacturing operations in a manufacturing company? Determined the best manufacturing process to use Identifies the machines that are necessary Initiated the design selection process Schedules enough people with the necessary knowledge and skills

Determined the best manufacturing process to use Identifies the machines that are necessary Schedules enough people with the necessary knowledge and skills

As long as the retail and service sectors stay strong, the manufacturing sector is a less significant factor in the economy True False

False

What is the term used to describe the impact of the manufacturing process on the entire economy? supply side trickle down multiplier effect inputs versus outputs

Multiplier effect

An assembly line in a modern business compared to one from Henry's Fords time is more likely to rely on which of the following? skilled workers fixed layouts sweat shops unskilled workers

fixed layouts

Which functional teams are involved in selecting a final design? Sales and marketing Information technology Finance Human Resources

Sales and marketing, finance, information technology

What is another name for the manufacturing industry? Primary Tertiary quaternary secondary

Secondary

A service for smart home relies on appliances and systems that can talk to eachother. What does a smart appliance have that makes this possible? robots internet of things The cloud Unique identifier

The cloud

Which of the following is true about the workers engaged in producing something using the principles of lean manufacturing? Select all that apply. They are entry level They can access tools and materials easily They are paid by the piece They can evaluate and improve quality

They are paid by the piece They can evaluate and improve quality

Based on the following, how will additive manufacturing influence the future of manufacturing? Additive manufacturing is one of the most radical new technologies being embraced by industry. Additive manufacturing is the industrial version of 3-D printing, called additive because an object is built one ultrathin layer at a time. Still in its early stages, additive manufacturing has been used to build plastic prototypes of parts and products, but as companies get comfortable with its capabilities, they are using it for complex and critical parts. General Electric, for example, is using 3-D printing to make a fuel nozzle for a new aircraft engine that will be installed in airplanes. Additive manufacturing delivers lighter, less labor-intensive parts faster than previously possible. costs to suppliers may increase costs to consumers may increase costs to consumers may decrease costs to manufacturers may increase

costs to consumers may decrease

If you were a subcontractor in the leather and apparel industry, you might make any of the following items except which of the following? leather watch bands rubber watchbands gold watchbands vinyl watchbands

Gold

A small island country has recently begun an initiative aimed at attracting more businesses to revitalize the economy. An increase in bed and breakfasts, resorts, casinos, hotels, and restaurants has created several jobs, as well as brought in more tourist dollars. However, the island's president isn't satisfied and has announced a special effort to attract small to medium-size suppliers and manufacturers. Why do you think he wants to put additional emphasis on businesses that produce goods rather than provide services? Service businesses conflict with manufacturing Manufacturing has the most significant multiplier effect Manufacturers pay more in taxes. Service jobs have higher salaries than manufacturing Jobs

Manufacturing has the most significant multiplier effect

Why does manufacturing matter to your daily life, even if you don't think about it much? Manufacturing industries import everything we use. Manufacturing industry transport everything we use Manufacturing industry sell everything we use Manufacturing industries produce everything we use

Manufacturing industries produce everything we use

Why is a seven axes arm considered the holy grail of robotics? Humans will be able to interact with robots more safely Humans will be able to do the same work as robots Record will be able to the same work as humans Robots will look more like humans

Record will be able to the same work as humans

What is produced by a primary metal manufacturing subcontractor? batteries assembled car frames minerals sheet metal

Sheet metal

If an economy is based primarily on buisness that provides services , what would you expect to be true about the costs of the goods you buy? The costs of goods like refrigerators and cars will be higher because they are imported. the costs of goods like refrigerators and cars will be lower because they are more energy efficient. The cost of goods like refrigerators and cars will be lowered because they are imported. The cost of goods like refrigerators and cars will be higher because they must be customer produced.

The costs of goods like refrigerators and cars will be higher because they are imported.

Based on the following, what action by the government might do the most to strengthen our economy? New batteries are needed to power our electronic devices-our cell phones, tablets, and computers-and that market is exploding. Researchers are developing lithium-ion batteries that will be vital to clean energy and automobile manufacturing and could open up huge new markets. Currently, the domestic production accounts for about 12 percent of the world's production. The country has a domestic supply of raw materials, but production is limited and prices remain high compared to imported batteries. The government could invest in technology and research The government could purchase domestic botteries exclusively The government could impose heavy tariffs on all imported batteries, The government could ban imported batteries

The government could invest in technology and research

What do industrial robots have over humans? They can be trained They can move their arm on three axes They cost less than personal robots They can do strenuous jobs without tiring

They can do strenuous jobs without tiring

When 3-D printers are widely available in our homes, what is the concern about using cloud systems to store the digital models consumers will need to use? They will be vulnerable to theft if stored on a cloud system. They will require copy right protection They will eliminate the need for manufacturing sector. They will not adapt as technologies change

They will be vulnerable to theft if stored on a cloud system.

Automation has improved the quality and efficiency of repetitive tasks. True False

True

What is the best definition of the term robot ? a science fiction movie character a thinking engine a mechanical device capable of a complex series of actions a computer with artificial intelligence programming

a mechanical device capable of a complex series of actions

Your company makes a wearable fitness device that has been on the market for about three months. The sales team reports the customers tend to consider the way and comfort of the device more than the cost. Your engineers report that a new component could improve the way your device feels in my allow you to incorporate additional features. Based on this amount of information, what should you consider next doing ? Raise the price of the current model to offset design costs Hire more skilled workers to speed up production collect more data about how customers perceive your device have the engineers build a new prototype

collect more data about how customers perceive your device

Frederick Winslow Taylor's time studies were meant to improve worker efficiency on the basis of information about how workers did their work. When it was time to come up with solutions that would make work faster and more efficient, which of the following groups did he rely on the most? technicians union leaders engineers workers

engineers

Through new technologies, humans may be able one day to manufacture their own _______. Select all that apply. furniture electronic devices vacation food dreams friends

furniture electronic devices food

The sales and marketing teams of Company XYZ have just presented a proposal to manufacture a new product. The purchasing agent has located domestic suppliers for most of the raw materials and components. The engineers have created a new process that shaves off several steps. The new product has the potential to make cars more fuel-efficient and safer, but the new process calls for a synthetic material that is banned in Europe and China. What aspects of the proposal are most likely to have a positive impact on the company's green initiatives? using synthetic materials improving mileage o simplifying the process selecting domestic suppliers

selecting domestic suppliers

What to companies make if they produce goods that customers can see or touch? tangible goods raw materials services hand-crafted goods

tangible goods

Jobs in manufacturing have evolved over the years. Which of the following do you think hiring managers would most like to hear about during a job application? (Select all that apply) your definition of six sigma and lean projects. your improved organization of pizza toppings to shave 20 seconds off assembly. Your previous assembly line experience making frozen pizza. Your new process folding pizza boxes in 30 seconds. Your plan to use additive manufacturing to make signature toppings.

your definition of six sigma and lean projects Your previous assembly line experience making frozen pizza. your improved organization of pizza toppings to shave 20 seconds off assembly

You are in the early stages of designing a new product. Normally you would consider something like this product only if you were sure that you could sell it in large numbers, because a typical design phase cost a great deal and can take several weeks or longer. Your client want to custom made item made in small quantities. He would like to take the job because you could open up new markets. Having access to skilled workers in which of the following technologies could have the most influence on your decision? Nano technology Biotechnology 3-D software and printers biomass

3-D software and printers

Based on the following, what is the biggest advance of additive manufacturing? As the name implies, 3-D printing produces three dimensional object. It starts with a thin layer of powder on a building platform. The powder may be plastic, metal, wood pulp, cobalt, or other materials, or at some point human tissue. Additive manufacturing will permit time travel Additive manufacturing might produce skin for burn victims. Additive manufacturing is rarely sustainable. Additive manufacturing is purely science fiction

Additive manufacturing might produce skin for burn victims.

Which of the following statements is the best description of the benefits of lean manufacturing? (Select all that apply) Adds value to the product every every stage of production Organizes tools inventory and materials so workers don't waste time Eliminates human error by using industrial robots relies on a large inventory of materials to prevent delays.

Adds value to the product every every stage of production Organizes tools inventory and materials so workers don't waste time

The payroll clerk and the purchasing agent working for a factory are not technically part of the manufacturing industry. True False

False

Someone with a career in engineering, construction, electronics, chemical, energy, textile, food and beverage, metal working, plastic, transport or telecommunications is part of which industry? service industry defense industry manufacturing industry retail industry

Manufacturing industry

The loss of jobs in the manufacturing industry during the great recession had a bigger negative impact on the economy compared to the service industry jobs as a result of which of the following? Service jobs are typically paid off books. Memberships in unions dropped. Manufacturing jobs receive wages that are greater than service jobs. Workers did not retain their technical skills.

Manufacturing jobs receive wages that are greater than service jobs.

The design and development of a product, facility design, resource allocation, scheduling, production, testing, and inspection are considered part of which of the following? Manufacturing operations Management operations Assembly line design Purchasing and logistics

Manufacturing operations

A company procedures kitchen appliances for several different brands. Each year, that's are new designs with new features and new production challenges. You need an organizational structure that allows your purchasing department to keep a lean inventory without disrupting production. You need the flexibility of assigning engineers to a number of a different products and diverting resources quickly from one line to another. What type of organizational structure would work best? shared services product functional matrix

Matrix

Based on your reading of the following which statement is most accurate? The industries that manufacture goods we can see are as diverse as a product to use during your morning routine and all of them offered enough opportunities to provide almost everything you are looking for in a career. Companies in the computer and electronic product manufacturing subsector make computers, tablets, phones, audio, and video equipment and other electronic products. Professionals make over 1/4 of the positions in the computer manufacturing subsectors some companies are very large but most of the manufactures in the subsector are small about a third of their employees are professionals including engineers of all types computer system analysis computer scientist mathematical and physical science and technical write. Large companies hire fewer production workers and professionals Small companies hire more professionals than large companies Small companies hire more production workers in large companies Large companies hire more professionals than production workers

Small companies hire more production workers in large companies

You are student in the field of math and are doing research to decide where to apply for jobs after you graduate. Your cousin has a degree in biology and she is looking for a position at the same time you are. Neither of you wants to settle for a routine job or being an anonymous worker drone. Why should you both consider working for companies that produce computers? Small companies need fewer production worker so there is a last chance he will be assigned to the assembly line. Everyone has to use computers so there will be more jobs as the man continues to grow Most computer companies are located in Silicon Valley in California Professionals make up 1/4 of the positions in computer manufacturing subsector

Small companies need fewer production worker so there is a last chance he will be assigned to the assembly line.

You are medium size company that manufactures televisions. Your workstations are set up so a machine operator is responsible for putting together one part of the TV, then passes it on to the next operator. This is known as what type of manufacturing? continuous bulk fixed batch

batch

What is currently the greatest barrier to the use of robots in small and medium sized manufacturing? possibility of layoffs costs to program the robot security concerns lack of seven axes arm

costs to the program the robot

You are a consultant helping to turn around a factory that isn't adapted to modern manufacturing standards. They receive truckloads of raw materials each day, which are recorded by hand in a logbook kept at the loading dock. Each of the salesman keeps running tally of orders and files them in the sales of office. The deliveries are made once a truck is filled. What aspects of this factory can be significantly improved by introducing an EPR (enterprise resource planning) system? environmental management sales and revenue human resource management equipment maintenance

environmental management

The product structure overcomes one of the challenges common to a functional organization structure because it is better able to do what? focus on the goods being made focus on the departments needs focus on career development focus on the worker

focus on the goods being made

What are the three key components of the production process? machines,equipment, and tools purchasing, sales, and distribution testing, quality assurance, and compliance materials, machine, and people

materials, machine, and people

When consumers purchase goods, where does most of the money go? profits for manufacturers and supplies state taxes employee compensation research and development

profits for manufacturers and supplies

If Company A is using a product structure, which of the following outcomes would you predict? Company A produces televisions, stereos, radios and security systems. They use a product structure that creates deeper are divisions for each product line. Each product has a team, and each team is responsible for production, production planning, and quality control. The radio team has an inventory of assembled components that are identical to those used by the television team. shared services will spot the duplicated effort Division teams will compete for resources the radio team will outperform the television team The television division will spend time doing unnecessary work.

shared services will spot the duplicated effort

What is the best way for companies to avoid criticisms that are suppliers and subcontractors are running sweatshops? retain lawyers sue for defamation of character stay informed about social issues like minimum wage keep their suppliers name confidential hire a crisis management firm to prepare response

stay informed about social issues like minimum wage

An improvement methodology used in manufacturing today may call for which of the following to improve a process? (Select all that apply) smaller factories cottage industries suggestions from workers technology executive consultants

technology suggestions from workers

Control over what two areas of manufacturing are the basis for a growing economy and a condition for becoming a world power? copyright and patents technology and equipment imports and exports wages and benefits

technology and equipment