MSSC Module 1 - Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing

Which of the following is a segment of manufacturing? A. Food and beverage B. Industrial C. Process D. All of the above

D - All of the above

A consensus is a decision-making process whereby the team members all accept the same decision __________. A. Because it is their last choice B. When no other choices can be found C. Because it is the choice of their team leader D. Even though it may not be their first choice

D - Even though it may not be their first choice

The QA department ensures that the products meet requirements as defined by whom? A. Sales and marketing B. Research and development C. Competitors D. The customers

D - The customers

A system that combines advanced technologies to make customized products for less money and high quality is called __________ manufacturing. A. New B. Advanced C. Traditional D. Modern

B - Advanced

The major responsibility of the president or general manager is to __________. A. Hire all the necessary employees B. Set the vision and create a plan C. Inspect the process and the product D. Sell the product to new customers

B - Set the vision and create a plan

The __________ of a high performance team has equal decision making authority with other team members. A. Supervisor B. Team leader C. Safety officer D. Human resources manager

B - Team leader

The person who performs a step in a production process is the internal customer to the person who performs __________. A. The next step in the process B. The previous step in the process C. The same operation in the process D. The final operation in the process

B - The previous step in the process

__________ is the process of converting raw materials into finished goods. A. Numerical control B. Transportation C. Manufacturing D. Consumption

C - Manufacturing

The three Fs of product design are form, fit and __________. A. Function B. Fabrication C. Foundation D. Feature

A - Function

People working together discussing issues and making decisions are key elements of a __________. A. Successful work group B. SPC program C. JIT process D. Histogram

A - Successful work group