Quiz on Control Methods in Manufacturing

Which method stops the process when an error occurs and is not operator dependent?

• Fixed value method

• Control method

• Warning method

• Contact method

What type of system gives the operator a signal to stop the process and correct the problem?

• Warning method

• Control method

• Contact method

• Fixed value method

Which method detects physical or energy contact with a part?

• Control method

• Warning method

• Contact method

• Fixed value method

Which method is used when a fixed number of parts must be attached to a product or a fixed number of operations need to be done at a workstation?

• Fixed value method

• Contact method

• Warning method

• Control method

What does the Motion step method detect?

• Errors

• Motion or step within a certain period of time

• Physical contact

• Operator signals

Which type of device is a limit switch?

• Photoelectric

• Switches

• Capacitive

• Inductive