MSSC EOC EXAM REVIEW
When reaming large holes and soft materials, the drill selected to create the pilot hole can be smaller than the desired diameter by as much as __________.
1/32
The drill selected to prepare a hole for a reaming operation should typically be smaller than the diameter of the reamer by __________ inch.
1/64
Select a counterbore diameter that is approximately __________ larger than the diameter of the head of the socket head cap screw that will be used.
1/64 inch
The mechanical advantage of this lever is 2:1. How much effort force (FE) would have to be applied to balance the lever, if the load equaled 20 lbs?
10 lbs
Rotary power = (torque × speed) / constant. What is the power with a torque (T) of 10 N and a speed (n) of 100 RPM using the constant of 9.55?
104.70
One ton-force is equal to __________ pound-force.
2000
Given the following information, determine this machine's availability.
212 hours
On the vertical band saw, the blade guides should be set __________.
3/8 inch to 1/2 inch above the stock at its thickest point
What is the number of teeth on the gear that is turning 1275 rpm, when the driven gear has 90 teeth and is turning 425 rpm?
30 teeth
The box certificate shown has an edge crush limit of __________.
32 pounds/inch
For a 365-day year with 30 days of scheduled downtime, what is the availability?
335 days minus unscheduled downtime
Plastics typically consume __________ of petroleum produced worldwide.
4%
Calculate the productivity in units per hour of a worker given the following information: 170 units produced in 4 hours.
42.5
Horsepower is the US customary system of measure for mechanical power. One horsepower equals __________ foot-pounds per second.
550
Standardization is put into place by standardizing work and what other method?
5S process
The maximum strength is reached when thread engagement reaches __________.
60 percent
A supervisor should be contacted for assistance when __________.
A production employee is having trouble making the product to spec
For example, many plants use an announcement system called __________ (Japanese for signboard) to announce the need for reactive maintenance.
Andon
Which of the following processes is an electrochemical process that creates a layer of oxide on non-ferrous metal parts to protect them from corrosion?
Anodizing
One of the results of Straighten is to __________.
Arrange items in the order of their use
When a worker is asked to lift a part or product repeatedly throughout the day, the company should __________.
Arrange to move the part to a more comfortable working height
Advantages of implementing __________ include reduced production costs, rapid decision making, and expanded operation capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
Priority jobs should be discussed __________.
At the beginning of shift meetings
__________ instructions can be delivered step-by-step, in real-time and in context.
Augmented reality
__________ is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are overlaid by computer-generated sensory input such as sound, video, graphics, or GPS data.
Augmented reality
Which problem with fasteners is most likely to cause joint failure?
Incorrect torque
If capacity is reached, reallocation of equipment and resources is one way to __________ to meet demand.
Increase production
Scheduling overtime is one of the ways to __________ when the production line is already operating at maximum speed.
Increase production
Interconnected sensors, various instruments, and computers are used in __________.
Industrial internet of things (IIOT)
Performing recurring, risky, and laborious tasks with more precision than a human, would be a benefit of implementing a(n) __________.
Industrial robot
If the correct raw material is not available, the employee should __________.
Inform the supervisor
Composites consist of two or more __________ that result in improved mechanical properties over the individual ingredients.
Ingredients
In data analytics, the data must be __________ before being modeled and analyzed.
Inspected and cleansed
Before packaging an item for shipment, the shipping agent should always check for a __________ indicating that the item meets compliance, approved, and is OK to ship.
Inspection label
Bursting test strength on a box certificate tells the box's ability to withstand __________ of the amount shown.
Internal and external forces
A person working downstream on an assembly line is considered a(n) __________.
Internal customer
Besides carbon, ferrous metals often contain __________.
Iron
Reducing the amount of non-value work in a process __________.
Is a method of improving the process
Items should be placed in a box that __________.
Is sized to fit so that it does not move excessively after cushioning material is added
An equipment manufacturer __________.
Is the best source of technical information on a specific piece of equipment
The procedure performed to prepare a machine for its production role is called what?
Machine setup
Fluid levels should be checked when __________.
Machine start-up is performed
A human-machine interface or HMI panel is where most __________ are displayed.
Machine alarms or error messages
A form of metal separation that uses a cutting tool to carve metal from stock is called __________.
Machining
What is a CNC milling machine with a tool changer and an enclosure called?
Machining center
Which of the following is NOT included in the start blocks?
Machining operations
VFDs have become so inexpensive that they are replacing __________ for many constant-speed applications.
Magnetic motor starters
Torque is a force that __________.
Makes an object rotate about a point
A __________ provides information to the manufacturing department about the product that is to be made and authorizes inventory to be issued to begin the job.
Manufacturing work order
The weight of an object is determined by __________.
Mass and gravity's force
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) enables a company to collect data to improve __________ in various processes.
Precision, quality, speed, and reliability
Data analytics can be divided into four types depending on the objective. What type of data analytics should you use if your objective is to present likely options of what might happen?
Predictive
G-codes are __________.
Preparatory commands
The operating temperature range of a gearbox should be considered when selecting __________.
Proper viscosity of oil
Companies should provide an environment that encourages team members to __________.
Provide input during the entire problem-solving process
Increased consistency of work-flow and quality can be achieved by __________.
Providing employees appropriate cross-training
JIT reduces excess inventory, waiting, and transportation by changing the traditional system of inventory to one that focuses on what method of moving inventory?
Pulling inventory meaning it moves when needed
The number stamped on the shank of a drill indicates the drill's __________.
Size
Kinetic friction is __________ friction.
Sliding
A production line can run no faster than its __________ step.
Slowest
Which wrench has speed of use as a benefit?
Socket wrench
What runs a computer's operating system?
Software
Which cloud computing service involves client companies renting the use of software from providers and the client's users accessing the software over the internet?
Software as a Service
Judging tagged items is part of what 5S step?
Sort
Which of the following is not true about chamfered holes?
The counterbore tool is used to chamfer holes
One way to balance the line is to adjust each machine so __________.
The cycle times are the same
Inspections completed at each step of a manufacturing process ensure __________.
The final material has the needed characteristics
What is calculated by multiplying the effort force by the distance of the force from the fulcrum?
Torque
__________ ceramics consist of clay-based products, glass, and cement.
Traditional
Layout work is the operation of __________.
Transferring data from a technical drawing to the part
To remain competitive, manufacturers must be low-cost producers. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
True
True or false: Filters are commonly combined with pressure regulators.
True
Value added per employee is a financial measure of how much product was sold versus how many employees worked during the period. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE?
True
Which of the following machines utilizes a rotating workpiece?
Turning center
The __________ is a rotary cutting tool made of a piece of round steel stock.
Twist drill
What size tap drill should be used to prepare the hole shown in the part drawing for the 7/16 threads?
U (0.3680)
The __________ on a boiler burner makes it easy to detect a main flame.
UV fire eye
The articulated robot has a shoulder axis that goes in the __________ directions.
Up and down
Static friction works against the moving object, kinetic friction works __________.
With less force than static friction
Moving an object from one point to another is called __________.
Work
The distance along each axis from the machine zero home position to the programmed reference point is known as the __________.
Work offset
On a horizontal machining center, the X-axis corresponds to the __________.
Work table moving left and right
__________ counts any materials that have been issued to a manufacturing order that have not been produced into a finished product.
Work-in-progress inventory
When preparing any type of process documentation it is important to __________.
Write legibly
The best medium to communicate complicated do-it-yourself instructions would be __________.
Written
3-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system has three axes, which are __________.
X, y, and z
On a horizontal machining center, which axis always moves the tool toward or away from the workpiece?
Z-axis
Continuous improvement is based on what major goal?
Zero waste
When documentation for product/process compliance with customer requirements is complete, the customer and all involved parties must __________.
"Sign-off" the documentation
Due to the increase in gasoline costs, a part vendor is offsetting his increased delivery costs by increasing the price of all his products 15%. If the cost of the part that you were buying was $18.50/unit, what will it cost after the price increase?
$21.28/unit
Weight is measured in pound-force (lbf) or newtons (N). Weight is the __________ an object is pulled by gravity.
Force
Injection molding is a process that __________.
Forces molten material into a cavity that is shaped like the final part
What is the resistance between surfaces contacting each other?
Friction
Select the positive example of friction.
Friction between threaded fastener and material
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) refers specifically to a computer that controls what aspect of the machine?
- Motion
Very thin stock is specified using __________.
Gauge numbers
Lean culture must be deep within the company. What must the company be willing to do?
Give employees time to observe and study their workspace
Static and kinetic frictions are __________ rolling friction.
Greater than
The __________ is the primary interface between the machine operator and the machine.
HMI panel
__________ enable humans to enter information into a machine.
HMIs
Softening metal improves malleability, which is the ability to be __________.
Hammered, bent, and shaped
To increase the torque used with a slotted screwdriver this must increase in size?
Handle diameter
A counterbore __________.
Has a pilot
Red tags are used to indicate scrapped parts while a yellow tag indicates a part that __________.
Has been placed on hold
Reamers __________.
Have multiple cutting edges
A job safety analysis is used pinpoint __________ associated with a process.
Hazards
Using proper production operation procedures will __________.
Help eliminate machine failures
Making sure that all necessary resources are available at the workstation when required __________.
Helps to optimize production and make workflow efficient
This wrench has an L-shaped or a T-shaped handle.
Hex key wrench
Before running a CNC program the operator should __________.
Home the axes
The force on a spring can be found by measuring the distance the spring changes from its original length, according to
Hooke's Law
Artificial Intelligence is the development of computer systems to be able to perform tasks that would normally require
Human intelligence
Automation enables a process or machine to perform tasks without __________.
Human intervention
If a blade breaks or comes off the idler wheels, you should __________.
Immediately turn off the power switch
What feature in the figure shown is a Chamfer?
D
What data can some smart sensors communicate so they can be adjusted or replaced before they fail?
Data about their own health
In manufacturing, predictive maintenance, automated quality testing, and product design programs use __________ to make improvements.
Data analytics
What are included on a manufacturing work order?
Order and item number
Which 5S step uses labels to clearly identify equipment?
Straighten
Another key to properly reaming a hole is to only insert the shank of the reamer into the drill press's chuck approximately __________. This will allow the reamer to "float" or flex to follow the pre-drilled hole.
1/2-inch to 3/4-inch
The type of wrench best suited for the final tightening of a nut is __________.
A box-end wrench
A critical system component is defined as what?
A component essential for continued system operation
A lathe is the best machine tool to use when putting __________ on a round piece of stock.
A finished diameter
The maintenance logs should be updated after fixing a production problem so that __________.
A history of the problem can be recorded in case it occurs again
The Cartesian coordinate system is __________.
A mathematical grid that identifies points on a plane or in space
Which of the following devices can coordinate the flow of material when connected to production data systems?
AS/RS
What is the definition of value-added activities?
Activity that adds what the customer wants
__________ is not commonly used to produce mass production products, but it is often used to create functional prototypes, mold and mold inserts, and customized parts technology is getting there.
Additive manufacturing
An example of a(n) __________ is 3D printing.
Additive manufacturing process
What is used to soften the impact of a rotary actuator's internal cylinder against hard stops?
Adjustable cushion
Smart fabrics, engineered tissue, fabricated cells, fuels, and improved medicines using nanotechnology are just a few examples of __________.
Advanced materials
Cutting fluids can be used to __________.
All of the above
How can friction in machines be reduced?
All of the above
Knowledge of machine history is a good resource in troubleshooting machine problems because it would include information on __________.
All of the above
Reamers are used to machine holes __________.
All of the above
The vertical band saw is used to __________.
All of the above
What happens if a fastener is over-torqued?
All of the above
Which of the following is true of a PLC?
All of the above
A milling machine is capable of removing material in __________ using a cutting tool to achieve a desired shape.
All three dimensions
Brass and bronze are examples of __________.
Alloys
__________ can be connected to data systems to automatically coordinate material flow to and from assembly processes which eliminates the need to check in and out materials.
Automated storage and retrieval systems
Barcodes, RFID, NFC, and machine vision are all examples of what type of technology?
Automatic Identification and Data Collection
__________ can be used in many applications including book storage in libraries, product storage in warehouses, and tooling storage in factories.
Automatic storage and retrieval systems
__________ require programming to operate, but no human intervention during operation.
Autonomous mobile robots
In addition to material handling, __________ can be also used for repetitive processes in high volume operations.
Autonomous robots
This wrench is used to hold a fastener in place.
Backup wrench
The ability to sort products by type by scanning a barcode is an advantage of using a(n) __________.
Barcode reading system
A dirty lens is the most likely cause of a(n) __________.
Barcode scanning failure
When should thread-locking fluid be applied to a fastener?
Before installation
As part of a process of continuous improvement, companies use __________ to set goals to strive towards.
Benchmarks
Two key reasons that CNC machines are preferred over manually operated machines are:
Better quality parts, lower production costs
A list of all materials and components (with quantity of each) required to make a product is called what?
Bill of materials
A part level number indicates which parts form each sub-assembly and is found on the __________.
Bill of materials (BOM)
Proper __________ is required to keep the blade from flexing, jamming, or breaking.
Blade tension
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.
Bottleneck
What is best wrench to use to loosen a bolt?
Box-end wrench
During the hand tapping operation, the tap should be rotated counterclockwise for 1/2 turn following each 1 turn clockwise to __________.
Break off the chips to avoid jamming the tap
A __________ chip is a chip that is broken by the use of a chip breaker on the cutting tool.
Broken continuous
A __________ should always be used when removing chips or saw dust from the saw table.
Brush or hand broom
What is a series of numbered instructions that control the machine's movements and functions to create a part?
CNC part program
The basic function of a __________ is to change rotary motion to linear motion.
Cam
Rise, dwell, and return are parts of the __________.
Cam motion cycle
The vertical band saw __________.
Can cut intricate shapes
Which of the following allows the CNC control to translate the directions in a program into the movements of the machine components?
Cartesian coordinate system
Brainstorming in a group is a way to generate as many possible __________ of a problem without deciding if they are good or bad.
Causes
Which of the following is not a part of the twist drill?
Chip breaker
The part of a lathe that clamps the workpiece in place is called what?
Chuck
5S is a lean manufacturing technique that focuses on creating a __________.
Clean and orderly work area
When adjusting actuator speed with a flow control valve, which direction should you turn the valve's knob to decrease speed?
Clockwise
Which direction should a pressure regulator knob be turned in order to increase pressure?
Clockwise
The ability to __________ may be a person's most important factor to be successful.
Communicate
What is the purpose of a kanban system?
Communicate needs within production
Spoken, written, and electronic are three types of __________.
Communication mediums
Large interacting systems are made up of smaller __________ that can fail and cause the system to go down.
Components or parts
__________ use metals, plastics, and other materials in combinations of two or more to obtain the desired properties.
Composites
What does CNC stand for?
Computer Numerical Control
What is the definition of manufacturing resource planning?
Computer system used to schedule production
Brainstorming, organizing, and editing are each a part of the full planning process for __________ a clear message.
Constructing
__________ is a reddish, malleable metal that conducts electricity well and resists weathering.
Copper
During the cutting action, the tool tip __________ the metal until the metal's fracture point is exceeded.
Deforms
The __________ is used to control how deep a countersink enters the work piece.
Depth stop
New product design teams should perform a(n) __________ as early in the design process as possible.
Design failure modes and effects analysis
Round stock is specified using __________.
Diameter and length
Forklift operators contribute to maintaining product quality by __________.
Following correct storage procedures
When adjusting the position of a limit switch, what should be done before manually moving the actuator to the desired position?
Disable the machine outputs
Jidoka builds quality into the manufacturing process. What four steps are used in jidoka?
Discover, stop, fix, investigate cause
When issued the incorrect, non-conforming, or wrong amount of parts from supply, use a __________ form to correct the issue.
Discrepant material
Productivity can be calculated by __________ the number of parts produced by the time elapsed during the production.
Dividing
The floor manager/supervisor is typically familiar with __________.
Documentation regarding customer requirements
A drill press will cut undersize holes if the __________.
Drill bit has a worn margin
Which machine is best suited for drilling and reaming 1/4" plate steel?
Drill press
Product damage can be avoided by __________.
Following packaging specifications
Customer relationship data is stored in a __________ that can be used to record concerns with specific products.
ERP or database system
What is the unit of measure for Part # FRM-102 described in the following manufacturing work order?
Each
The ratio of a machine's power output to power input is the machine's __________.
Efficiency
A built-up edge condition of a cutting tool causes it to __________.
Cut more deeply
Metal separation is the process of __________.
Cutting away unneeded metal from stock
A(n) __________ communication system uses IoT to monitor smart sensors and output devices to determine when they are about to fail.
Cyber-Physical
A __________ enlarges the upper part of a hole and has a square bottom.
Counterbore
Which of the following is not a basic step of analyzing a component failure?
Create a CAD drawing of the component
A drill press is used to __________.
Create holes
The Phillips screwdriver has this type of head.
Cross-shaped
Layout lines use __________ to show the location of a hole's center point.
Crosshairs
Production capacity is a measure of a department's ability to meet __________.
Customer demand
The box selected for your product must have a bursting strength of at least 180 lbs per square inch. Which box certificate indicates a box with sufficient strength?
D
This stop button immediately removes power from the machine's actuators.
Emergency
A(n) __________ must be initiated by one human action and must override all other machine functions and operating modes.
Emergency stop
What portion of the part program follows the toolpath blocks?
End block
The tool changer is a device that allows the robot to perform multiple tasks by changing out __________.
End effectors
Engineers and technicians strive for 100% efficiency to use less __________ and generate less heat.
Energy
Humidity, temperature, and dust would fall under the __________ branch of the cause and effect diagram.
Environment
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe practice while setting up the drill press?
Examining a large part and deciding to hold it in place by hand since it is so large it will not fit in the vise
Non-value-added activities are considered waste if they fall into one of the eight categories. Which waste includes poor workplace organization and layout issues?
Excess motion
The proper tool to remove a stripped fastener is __________.
Extractor kit
Cause and corrective measures are two things to determine when a component __________.
Fails
To assemble components that must be disassembled at a later time, use a(n) __________.
Fastener
Repeatedly applying stress to a part until it weakens represents a __________ test.
Fatigue strength
Cast iron and steel are two examples of __________.
Ferrous metals
To ensure that specifications are accurately met, manufacturing companies often produce a __________ before beginning production.
First piece
A playground teeter totter is considered what type of lever?
First-class lever
It is most important to clearly label any containers of __________ material before shipping.
Flammable or hazardous
What is another name for lean production?
Just-in-Time
Which pillar of Lean Manufacturing is most affected by using IIoT across the supply chain for better control and tracking of production and delivery?
Just-in-Time
__________ are company-identified metrics for each employee or process that give the best indication of performance and have the most impact on the company objectives.
Key performance Indicators
Potential energy is stored energy until it is allowed to move, then it becomes __________.
Kinetic energy
An important statistic is calculated by dividing the number of parts produced by the number of hours worked. This statistic is called __________.
Labor productivity
Shipping weight on a bill of lading is usually expressed in __________.
Lbs or kgs
__________ is responsible to align the team, establish direction, and to motivate and inspire.
Leadership
A bill of lading can also be used to determine if emergency action is needed in case of a(n) __________ during shipping.
Leak or spill from a container
What type of shipping uses a truck that may have to make two or more stops to different companies to achieve a full load?
Less-than-truckload (LTL)
The term "laser" originated as an acronym for __________.
Light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation
The primary goal of quality control is to __________ during the manufacture of a part.
Locate and prevent quality problems
The first step in locking and tagging out a piece of equipment is what?
Locating all sources of potentially hazardous energy
What must be loosened before turning the flow control valve knob to adjust actuator speed?
Locking nut
A tap __________.
Looks like a screw
Friction causes machines to __________ productive power and heat moving parts.
Lose
To help track spending and budgeting operating expenses, a __________ form is used to replenish supplies or tools needed for the job.
Material requisition
Mass is the amount of __________ the object contains.
Matter
The rate machines perform work is defined as __________.
Mechanical power
Originally, the field of mechatronics was intended to be a combination of __________.
Mechanics and electronics
A device that transmits force from one point to another for the purpose of work is a __________.
Mechanism
Laser cutting uses a high powered laser to cut __________ material into __________ shapes.
Metal, very precise
Companies use a __________ to define a baseline measurement for process improvement.
Metric
Which HMI screen is often used to view real-time information about system processes, such as line speed or barcode read rate?
Monitoring screen
The accuracy of a time study is improved if you time __________ doing the same job.
More than one worker
Steel is the __________ manufacturing material in the world.
Most popular
Liquid lubricants like oil are the __________ and best-known types of lubricant.
Most versatile
A conveyor is a material handling method that uses a __________ to move material continuously.
Moving belt or chain driven by a motor
Computer chips are created using __________.
Nanomanufacturing
__________ start the saw with the blade in contact with the material.
Never
How is force measured when tightening bolts using a torque wrench?
Newton-meter
What SI units of measurement are used for torque?
Newton-meter
Force is any attempt to change the motion of an object and is measured in __________.
Newtons (N) and pound-force (lbf)
A barrier that interferes with good communication is called __________.
Noise
__________ typically include tool and equipment requirements for particular part numbers.
Operator instruction sheets
__________ metals are resistant to corrosion, lightweight, and bendable.
Non-Ferrous
Which of the following is not true about countersinking?
None of the above
Which type of limit switch is the least common?
None of the above
An employee should locate and assist the appropriate contact if he/she __________.
Notices a problem that would prevent customer specifications from being met
Machine lubrication leaks can drip onto the floor and create a hazardous condition for employees or cause damage to the product. Therefore, if a leak occurs, __________.
Notify the appropriate personnel to have the leak repaired immediately
Sets of values used to determine the location of the tool tip relative to the programmed reference point are known as __________.
Offsets
Which of the following is typically included on a start-up checklist for mechanical equipment?
Oil and fluid levels
Cycle counts involve verifying inventory on hand __________.
On a continuous basis throughout the year
A thorough check for a history of similar problems should occur __________.
On problems that keep recurring at regular intervals
Nanomanufacturing produces material or devices smaller than nanometer, which is less than __________.
One billionth of a meter
Process cycle time is the time required to complete the production of __________ from start to finish.
One unit of product
A duty that might be performed by a(n) __________ is to check equipment to make sure they have the correct calibration labels.
Operator
__________ does NOT help meet the process requirements and product specifications of a manufacturing order.
Overproduction
Hard-wired relay circuits were replaced by what devices?
PLCs
What type of transistor supplies voltage when activated, causing the signal from the sensor to turn on?
PNP
__________ is the most well-known form of metal finishing.
Painting
Which of the following does the programmer define as the origin of measurements on the workpiece?
Part zero point
__________ or program zero point is more common as a reference point than using machine coordinates.
Part zero point
An assembly drawing shows how the various __________ fit together.
Parts or components
What type of objective is a measurable goal that allows a company to determine if it is being successful?
Performance
The measure of the result of work or a process can be defined as __________.
Performance Metric
Without the actions of productive employees, the company's __________ would not be achieved.
Performance objectives
Adhesive bonding is considered a(n) __________ assembly process.
Permanent
Item counts are verified by what?
Physical inventory
The __________ portion of the bit is used to guide the counterbore into a hole and ensure alignment.
Pilot
What type of hazard is present when working on gearboxes and being exposed to moving parts?
Pinch point
A __________ is best used for determining the number of threads per inch on a fastener.
Pitch gauge
Product characteristics should be classified (critical, major, etc.) to __________.
Place emphasis on important characteristics essential to operation
Casting is the process of __________.
Pouring a heated liquid into a mold
When facing multiple problems at once, the first step to take is what?
Prioritize them by greatest impact first
Companies use __________ to determine how manufacturing methods are most likely to fail.
Process failure modes and effects analysis
A __________ includes a list of steps, tools, and the materials needed to complete each step throughout the facility.
Process plan
When a customer changes the material used to make a product, the __________ should be reviewed by the production department.
Processing specifications
Customer lead time is the time between customer order and __________.
Product delivery
Productivity is a measurement of the efficiency of __________.
Production
What is the greatest amount of products a system can produce per day?
Production capacity
Replacement parts used in repair work are typically included in the calculation of __________.
Production downtime
__________ must be set up properly to ensure that process requirements and product specifications are met.
Production equipment
Self-directed work teams should always strive to meet the company's objectives and __________.
Production goals
__________ should be consistent with a company's strategic goals and objectives and support the overall business plan.
Production plans
This most basic productivity metric, is defined as the parts produced per hour by a machine or employee.
Production rate
A __________ can determine whether delivery promises can be met and identify time periods available for preventive maintenance.
Production schedule
Unscheduled machine downtime due to breakdowns impacts __________ and other metrics.
Productivity per labor hour
When performing a finished goods inventory, you are counting what?
Products completed with manufacturing and ready to ship
What is throughput?
Products produced in a given amount of time
Which of the following is a general-purpose industrial computer that has been designed to wire directly to input and output devices.
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Manual data input, computer-aided manufacturing, and conversational are all __________.
Programming methods
Which of the following is a key action step of Standardize?
Promote best practices
The Manufacturer's serial number and model of a machine are used to identify the __________.
Proper service or parts manuals
Which of the following would NOT be a typical job for a robot?
Quality control
__________ are used to communicate customer issues.
Quality reject reports
Production documents include useful processing information such as __________, machine time, and task times.
Quality requirements
When discussing SPC, the term that means the difference between maximum and minimum values in a data set is __________.
Range
__________ is the operation used to machine a hole to a precise size.
Reaming
Upon evaluating a workstation comprised of two workers, it was decided that the workstation required only one worker to remain efficient. The supervisor should __________.
Reassign one of the operators from the overstaffed workstation to one that may require extra assistance
In communication, to avoid making assumptions is a special responsibility of the __________.
Receiver
Lean manufacturing is a method of eliminating waste. What is the purpose of eliminating waste?
Reduce both cost and lead time while increasing quality
One of the results of Sort is to do what?
Reduce the time to locate tools
How does the 5S method aid in the goal of lean manufacturing?
Reduces the waste of excess motion, helps improve morale, and enables other lean methods to be more successful
Ceramics are said to be __________ materials, which means they maintain their shape and strength when exposed to high heat.
Refractory
G-codes are modal, meaning they __________.
Remain active until cancelled by another G code
__________ is the ability of a system or device to produce the same outcome in unchanged conditions.
Repeatability
Mechanical advantage is the ratio between the effort side and __________.
Resistance side
Effective communication requires everyone to accept __________ in the process.
Responsibility
A part that is out-of-spec can either be scrapped or
Reworked to bring the part within the specifications
On a horizontal number line, positive numbers are to the __________ of zero.
Right
To address customer quality issues, companies often use problem solving tools like fishbone diagrams, brainstorming, and __________.
Root cause analysis
What is the power used to cause a rotary device to rotate?
Rotary power
The safety of personnel and equipment performance are the key points to keep in mind when making a decision to __________.
Run to failure or shut down the machine
The blade on a horizontal band saw __________ to continuously cut into the material.
Runs in one direction
All shipping documents should be filed away in a __________ and in accordance to __________ policy, after shipment is complete
Safe storage place / company
A wheelbarrow is considered what type of lever?
Second-class lever
What type of assembly can a threaded fastener create?
Semi-permanent
A __________ initiates communication by forming an idea to be shared.
Sender
What are edge devices?
Sensors and machines that produce data
The operation number column in the routing sheet contains the operation number, also a __________ number, which indicates its place in the manufacturing process.
Sequence
Communication is a process by which we assign and convey meaning in an attempt to create __________.
Shared understanding
In which 5S step does the employee look for damaged equipment, worn components, and misplaced objects?
Shine
The purpose of the __________ is to identify materials loaded onto a truck, the hazards associated with that material, and any special handling instructions to be followed.
Shipping manifest
The availability of required tools and equipment for a job __________.
Should be checked prior to starting a work order
A training matrix or database that contains a list of employees and their specific skills __________.
Should be used to assign people to jobs in areas of their skills
A worn drilling tool __________.
Should not be used
On a horizontal machining center, the Y-axis corresponds to the __________.
Spindle moving up and down
Perishable goods must be properly handled to prevent __________.
Spoilage
The best medium to communicate and resolve a conflict would be __________.
Spoken
The stable operations within products allow the company to add this to its lean manufacturing core?
Standardization
Which 5S step involves formatting 5S work instructions so that they look and read alike?
Standardize
To maintain a consistently high-quality product, production processes must be __________.
Standardized and controlled
Rolling resistance does not have __________.
Static and kinetic friction
Measuring products and tracking process data is one way to apply __________ to improve quality.
Statistical Process Control
Quality Assurance (QA) activities include using __________ and quality audits to measure effectiveness.
Statistical process controls (SPC)
Which of the following is an example of an unsafe practice while operating a drill press?
Stooping down to look closely at the part and drill as the drill enters the metal to make sure it is positioned properly
In preparation for repeat orders from a customer, companies __________.
Store order information and product specifications on file
What is often considered the most difficult step of the 5S process?
Sustain
Troubleshooting a machine problem is determining the cause and __________.
Taking the steps needed to solve the problem
What is the rate at which each product must be produced to keep up with demand?
Takt time
Top level management must commit to __________ to help sustain 5S success.
Team building
__________ should be tied to the company's business plan.
Team goals
Prompt communication with a supervisor is necessary when __________.
The production schedule cannot be met
The daily production schedule is used to allocate the necessary people and equipment to ensure that __________.
The required production goals are achieved
Production efficiency is the standard produced parts divided by the actual produced parts. How is the standard determined?
The standard is the calculated amount produced under ideal conditions
The selection of a production area layout depends on __________.
The type and volume of products produced
The supervisor should be notified immediately if __________.
The work order is incorrect
Which class of lever will never have a mechanical advantage greater than 1.0?
Third-class
Which of the following provides limited adjustment of a linear actuator's stroke?
Threaded rod and head
Which of the following is NOT a common sensor mounting method?
Threaded rod and head-mounted
X, Y, & Z are the __________ for a machining center.
Three axes of travel
To identify and eliminate bottlenecks, the __________ required to complete each process must be determined first.
Time
The average time a specific job takes is determined by __________.
Time and motion studies
To calculate the time charged per machine, a work order must be filled out with what data?
Time entries
Which of the following is NOT a reason for measuring machine utilization?
To identify ways to decrease production
To securely clamp the tool during the machining process is the job of the __________.
Tool holder or spindle
CNC program moves are contained in the __________ block.
Toolpath
In basic CNC program development, which part do most programmers write first?
Toolpath block
M-codes are NOT __________.
Used to set the mode of operation
A drill press __________.
Uses a rotating tool to cut into material
Ultrasonic testing __________ to detect a flaw or crack in a part.
Uses high-frequency sound waves
A reamer is fed into a pre-drilled hole __________.
Using one smooth, constant pressure operation
Machine zero can be located in __________ depending on manufacturer and machine type.
Various positions
What is the machining center called when the spindle and tool are oriented vertically?
Vertical machining center
Cameras are used in __________ systems to capture/transmit images to a computer.
Vision inspection
Creating backorders allows a company to save money by __________.
Waiting until a large order comes in allowing the setup cost to be shared across a large number of items
Basic mechanisms are levers, inclined planes, and __________.
Wheels
Root cause analysis is a common tool used to determine what?
Why bad parts are being produced
A cellular manufacturing layout is used when making a __________ of similar products.
Wide variety
Chromium is added to steel to form __________.
stainless steel
