Manufacturing and Product Data Management Quiz

Why is it a good idea for companies to invest in product data management software?

• It increases manual labour costs.

• It reduces mistakes and ensures accurate costing.

• It slows down production processes.

• It limits access to updated information.

What is the benefit of digital integration in production lines?

• It increases production time.

• It complicates work practices.

• It changes production lines and work practices.

• It reduces the use of computers.

What is a benefit of hand-built products according to the text?

• They are mass-produced.

• They are low quality.

• They are preferred by loyal customers.

• They are cheaper than automated products.

Which file type is commonly used to output CAD designs?

• .PDF

• .DXF

• .TXT

• .JPEG

What is a potential security issue with CAD software?

• Designs can be easily copied

• Risk of data being corrupted or hacked

• Software is too simple

• Designs cannot be saved

What is a benefit of rendering designs in CAD?

• Designs look unrealistic

• Designs can be rendered to look photo-realistic

• Designs cannot be shared

• Designs are difficult to alter

What is a disadvantage of CAD related to computer resources?

• No demand on memory

• Ever increasing demand on computer memory, RAM, and graphics capabilities

• No need for graphics capabilities

• Minimal RAM usage

What is one reason FMS machines are better equipped for batch production?

• They are inflexible

• They are adaptable and flexible

• They are slower

• They require constant recalibration

What is a potential cost associated with FMS flexibility?

• Increased labour costs

• Additional setup costs

• Higher material costs

• Increased downtime

Where was lean manufacturing first witnessed?

• United States

• Germany

• Japan

• China