This set of Flexible Manufacturing System Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “FMS Layouts”.
1. What are the types of FMS Layouts?
a) Crossed, Circular, Asymmetric, Parabolic
b) In Line, Loop, Open Field and Robot Centered
c) Square, Pyramidal, Circular and Hyperbolic
d) Triangular, Trapezoidal and Angular
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Explanation: In Line, Loop, Open Field and Robot Centered layouts are used in Flexible Manufacturing System. These layouts are used depending upon the application to reduce idle time in the system. Each layout differs from the other with the arrangement of FMS Components.
2. Which FMS layout arranges machines and handling systems in a straight line?
a) In Line
b) Loop
c) Open Field
d) Robot Centered
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Explanation: The Machines and handling systems are arranged in a straight line in Inline Layout configuration. It is the simplest form of layout among other configurations. It can be either unidirectional or bi-directional.
3. Which system establishes FMS layouts?
a) Workstation
b) Computer Control System
c) Material Handling System
d) Processing Station
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Explanation: FMS layouts are handled for the sequential flow of products by the Material Handling System in the FMS. They are either manually handled or automated thereby reducing the work done by the labors.
4. Which of the following layout uses robots as the material handling system in FMS?
a) Robot Centered
b) Inline
c) Loop
d) Open Field
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Explanation: The Advanced form of layout which uses Robots as the Material Handling System is the Robot Centered Layout. Robots are pre programmed to act according to the set of instructions and are easily modifiable.
5. Which of the following layout has multiple loops and branches in Manufacturing?
a) Loop
b) Robot Centered
c) In Line
d) Open Field
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Explanation: Open Field Layout has multiple paths branched into a wide segment. In this layout, the final Product is obtained after travelling through processing, measuring and washing machines. Wide area is needed for this layout.
6. Which is used as Material Handling System in Open Field Layouts?
a) Automated Guided Vehicle System
b) Rope System
c) Chain System
d) Gear System
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Explanation: Automated Guided Vehicle System is used as the Material Handling System in Open Field Layouts. They can be operated remotely and monitored through a camera with the help of sensors and GPS system.
7. Which of the following layout allows the manufacturing part to travel in a closed loop?
a) Inline Layout
b) Robot Centered Layout
c) Loop Layout
d) Ladder Layout
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Explanation: Loop Layout configuration allows part to be travelled through a continuous loop. Load/unloading station can be either placed at one end or they can be placed independently depending upon the applications.
8. Which of the following layout handles the manufacturing parts in a sequential manner from one machine to the other in the ladder shape?
a) Loop Layout
b) Robot Centered Layout
c) Inline Layout
d) Ladder Layout
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Explanation: The sequential flow of parts to be manufactured from one machine to the other in the ladder form is seen in Ladder type Layouts. This system allows only sequential flow. Therefore, the manufacturing parts have to undergo all the necessary processes before unloading.
9. Which is termed as an arrangement of machines in a sequential manner in Flexible Manufacturing System?
a) Layout
b) Payout
c) Loading
d) Unloading
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Explanation: Layout is an arrangement or plan to arrange the machines according to the sequence in Flexible Manufacturing System. Transport facilities and availability of raw materials are some of the factors affecting FMS layouts.
10. Which is very important to achieve high productivity in FMS?
a) Recreational Facilities
b) Transport to labors
c) High Product Cost
d) Efficient Layout and material flow path design
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Explanation: Efficient Layout and Material Flow Path Design are crucial for an effective Flexible Manufacturing System. Transporting time and work in progress interval can be effectively reduced with effective layout and material flow design.
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