This set of Flexible Manufacturing System Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Storage System”.
1. Which of the following system stores materials for a period of time and permit access to those materials when required?
a) Developing System
b) Testing System
c) Tracking System
d) Storage System
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Explanation: The system which stores materials for a period of time and permit access to those materials when required is known as Storage System. Traditionally, human resources were used for storage systems.
2. Which category of materials does bar stock, sheet metal and plastic molding compound belong to?
a) Rework
b) Scrap
c) Raw Materials
d) Finished Parts
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Explanation: The category of materials does bar stock, sheet metal and plastic molding compound belong to is raw material. These are the raw stocks which are to needed to be processed according to the desired profile.
3. Which category of materials does the partially completed parts belong to?
a) Raw Materials
b) Scrap
c) Work in Progress
d) Purchased Parts
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Explanation: The category of materials in which the partially completed parts between processing operations belongs to is known as work in progress. In this category, parts waiting for assembly are also included.
4. Castings come under the category of spare parts of materials.
a) False
b) True
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Explanation: Castings belong to the purchased parts of materials. These are purchased from vendor in order to be further processed or assembled. Castings usually do not fall under the category of spare parts of materials.
5. Which of the following product is completed and ready for shipment?
a) Recycle
b) Reuse
c) Raw Material
d) Finished Product
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Explanation: The product which is completed and ready for shipment is known as finished product. Once the product is finished, inspection will be done to make sure that the part is manufactured according to the specifications.
6. Which category of materials includes the parts that do not meet the specifications?
a) Raw Material
b) Work in Progress
c) Purchased Materials
d) Rework and Scrap
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Explanation: The category of materials which includes the parts that do not meet the specifications is known as Rework and Scrap. In order to meet the specifications, the parts must be reworked and scrapped.
7. Which category of materials includes the chips, swarf and oils?
a) Work in Progress
b) Spare Parts
c) Refuse
d) Office Supplies
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Explanation: The Category of materials which include the chips, swarf and oils is known as refuse. These are the left over parts after processing. These parts must be disposed off quickly. Precaution measures need to be followed while disposing these materials.
8. Which category of materials includes cutting tools, jigs and fixtures?
a) Recycle
b) Tooling and Supplies
c) Scrap
d) Refuse
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Explanation: The Category of materials which include cutting tools, jigs and fixtures is known as tooling and supplies. These are essential parts for manufacturing and need to maintain safely. Helmets and gloves will also be included in this category.
9. Which parts are needed for maintenance and repair of factory equipments?
a) Scrap
b) Spare Parts
c) Reuse
d) Rework
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Explanation: Spare Parts are needed for maintenance and repair of factory equipments. Scrap, Reuse and rework were typically not desired for maintenance and repair of factory equipments in a manufacturing system.
10. Which category of materials includes paper forms and writing instruments?
a) Scrap
b) Office Supplies
c) Spare Parts
d) Rework
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Explanation: Office Supplies include materials such as paper forms and writing instruments. These are typically used in plant office. Scrap, Spare Parts and rework were not included in the category of materials consisting of paper forms and writing instruments.
11. Which of the following category of materials records on product, production and equipment?
a) Scrap
b) Plant Records
c) Rework
d) Tooling
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Explanation: Plant Records category of materials records on product, production and equipment. This is used to monitor the current production system and to optimize the current production system with the existing data.
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