This set of CIM Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “CIM Elements, Hardware and Software”.
1. Which of the following is CIM hardware?
a) Database management system
b) Flexible manufacturing system
c) Simulation program
d) Network management program
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Explanation: Flexible Manufacturing System comprises machine tools, automated equipment, etc. and thus it is hardware. The database management system, simulation program, and network management program are software.
2. Which of the following is a disadvantage of Computer Integrated Manufacturing?
a) High cost
b) Error-prone
c) Large no of workers requirement
d) Takes more time
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Explanation: Computer Integrated Manufacturing involves the use of computer systems and software packages. Their cost of purchase and set up is high. Maintenance of the system is also difficult and expensive.
3. Modems are CIM Software.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Modem is a hardware device. It is the short form of modulator-demodulator. A modem modulates and demodulates the signal. It enables the computer to send and receive data through a cable connection or telephone line.
4. Which is not an element of Computer Integrated Manufacturing?
a) Marketing
b) Mining
c) Product design
d) Warehousing
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Explanation: There are nine main elements of Computer Integrated Manufacturing. These are marketing, product design, planning, purchase, manufacturing engineering, factory automation hardware, warehousing, finance, and information management.
5. Information management involves _______
a) Manufacturing system integration
b) Accounting
c) Realization of the receipts
d) Fund allocation
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Explanation: Information management involves database management, communication, manufacturing system integration, master production scheduling, and management information systems. Realization of receipts, fund allocation, accounting, etc. are functions of the finance department.
6. Which is one of the functions of the marketing department?
a) Master production scheduling
b) Cash flow control
c) Investment planning
d) Product need identification
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Explanation: The function of the marketing department is to identify the need and specifications of a product. The marketing department decides the marketing strategy and projection of manufacturing quantities. It also assesses the economic viability of the product.
7. Which of the following comes under factory automation hardware?
a) Simulation program
b) Manually operated machine tools
c) Automated inspection system
d) Database management system
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Explanation: Factory automation hardware consists of Computer Numerical Control machine tools, flexible manufacturing system, robots, automated inspection systems, etc. Thus, factory automation hardware consists of Computer-controlled equipment.
8. Product design consists of which of the following activities?
a) CNC programming
b) Geometric Modelling
c) Storage of raw material
d) Production scheduling
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Explanation: In the product design geometric model of the proposed product is prepared through Computer-Aided design software. The cost of production and available manufacturing technology are constraints in the product design process.
9. Which department is responsible for the procurement of materials?
a) Planning
b) Marketing
c) Purchase department
d) Manufacturing engineering
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Explanation: Purchase department place the purchase orders & follow up, receive items, ensure vendor product quality, supply items to store and ensure timely delivery of items. The planning department is responsible for making the production plan. The marketing department is responsible for product need identification, deciding specification, etc. and manufacturing engineering is responsible for production.
10. Which element of Computer Integrated Manufacturing involves CNC programming, simulation, and Computer-Aided scheduling?
a) Manufacturing engineering
b) Planning
c) Finance
d) Factory automation hardware
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Explanation: In Computer Integrated Manufacturing, manufacturing engineering involves CNC programming, simulation, and Computer-Aided scheduling of production activity. The objective of the manufacturing department is to ensure continuous production and meet the market demand.
11. What is the function of the warehousing department?
a) Production
b) Accounting
c) Storage and retrieval of items
d) Placing purchase order
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Explanation: Warehousing includes storage and retrieval of raw materials, components, and finished products. It also involves the shipment of products. Production is a manufacturing engineering function. Accounting comes under finance. Purchase department places the purchase order.
12. Which is not a function of finance?
a) Working capital management
b) Production planning
c) Investment planning
d) Cash flow control planning
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Explanation: Production planning is the responsibility of the planning department. Finance deals with money management. Planning for investment, working capital, cash flow control, accounting, allocation of funds, and realization of receipts are the duties of the finance department.
13. Which of the following belongs to the manufacturing equipment category of Computer Integrated Manufacturing hardware?
a) CAD/CAM systems
b) Barcode readers
c) Plotters
d) Inspection machines
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Explanation: Inspection machines, CNC machines, robotic work cells, flexible manufacturing systems, work handling & tool handling devices, storage devices, sensors, etc. are manufacturing equipment related hardware. CAD/CAM systems, plotters, and barcode readers are computer hardware.
14. What is the correct order of different levels of integration of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in an industry from the bottom to top?
a) Application integration, physical integration, business integration
b) Business integration, physical integration, application integration
c) Physical integration, application integration, business integration
d) Business integration, application integration, physical integration
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Explanation: Physical integration is the interconnection of physical systems which is the first requirement to be fulfilled. Application integration is the next level which includes communication between application users and system. The highest level of integration is business integration which involves management and operational activities of a firm.
15. Planning has no concern with product design.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The product design database is used by the planning department to apply production data & information and prepare the production plan. The cost of production and available manufacturing resources capability are constraints in production planning.
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