This set of Flexible Manufacturing System Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “FMS Development and Implementation – Set 2”.
1. Which of the following mode does the operation without the host?
a) Resume Mode
b) Standalone Mode
c) Null Mode
d) ON Mode
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Explanation: The FMS System in Standalone mode does the operation without the intervention of the host. It enables the system to do its function independently of other hardware components. It does not need the integration of other devices.
2. What are the major phases that an FMS user goes through to implement?
a) Awareness, Planning, Installation and Operation
b) Identification, Preparation and Decoration
c) Invention, Testing and Documentation
d) Identification, Testing, Modification and Documentation
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Explanation: The major phases that an FMS user goes through to implement FMS system model are Awareness, Planning, Installation and Operation. In order to develop and implement FMS, these four phases have to be accomplished.
3. The more advanced FMS host cannot organize the different production of different types of FMS configuration.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The more advanced FMS host can organize the different production of different types of FMS configuration. For example, Integration of Universal machining centers with inductively guided transport system can provide large variety of prismatic mix production.
4. Which phase enables the FMS user aware of the benefits of FMS?
a) Installation
b) Operational
c) Planning
d) Awareness
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Explanation: Awareness Phase enables the FMS user aware of the benefits that FMS will bring to them. In this Phases, the user gains knowledge of FMS through reference sites of FMS suppliers, seminars and published articles.
5. Which phase of FMS enables the user to clear about what FMS can exactly do for him?
a) Operational
b) Installation
c) Planning
d) Awareness
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Explanation: Planning Phase of FMS enables the FMS user to clear about what FMS can exactly do for him. It is done through developing long term FMS strategy and setting up project team with project manager.
6. Which of the following does not come under the category of three legs for the installation of FMS?
a) FMS user
b) Operator
c) FMS Host Supplier
d) Machine Tool Supplier
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Explanation: Operator does not come under the category of three legs for the installation of FMS. FMS User, FMS Host Supplier and Machine Tool Supplier are considered as the three legs for the installation of FMS.
7. Which phase enables the FMS user to install FMS?
a) Installation
b) Planning
c) Operation
d) Awareness
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Explanation: Installation Phase enables the FMS user to install an FMS system. Contract execution, equipment integration into production, training of laborers is involved in this phase of FMS development.
8. Which phase of FMS development involves acceptance, fine tuning, monitoring and post investment appraisal?
a) Planning
b) Installation
c) Awareness
d) Operation
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Explanation: Operation Phase of FMS development involves acceptance, fine tuning, post investment appraisal and monitoring. It enables the FMS user to understand the performance of existing system and to use it in an optimized manner.
9. System Balance, Lead times and Cycle times for processes and set ups, production costs and revenue from FMS are the major criteria for post investment appraisal.
a) False
b) True
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Explanation: System Balance, Lead times and Cycle times for processes and set ups, production costs and revenue from FMS are the major criteria for post investment appraisal. It enables the user to fine tune the FMS to better operating conditions.
10. Which model enables the operator experiment with different layouts or piece part running on a given FMS layout?
a) Flexible Model
b) Manufacturing Model
c) Simulation Model
d) Operation Model
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Explanation: Simulation Model enables the operator experiment with different layouts or piece parts running on given FMS layout. The Objective of this model is to imitate the real world of FMS using data techniques.
11. How is Simulation model classified?
a) Probable and Improbable
b) Continuous and Discrete
c) Standalone and Functional
d) Stable and Unstable
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Explanation: Simulation Model can be either continuous or discrete. A computerized model of FMS is parameterized on the simulation computer. It is allowed to run for a certain time in order to determine the performance of FMS.
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