Technology Today and Tomorrow ©2004

Chapter 10: Production Planning

Production Planning


1.	In manufacturing, a process chart indicates
		A)	the required quantity of each part.
		B)	the dimensions of each part.
		C)	the number of workers required on the line.
		D)	the sequence of manufacturing steps.


2.	How does a manufacturer benefit by using group technology?
		A)	can combine many technologies in the manufacturing process
		B)	can design products in worker teams
		C)	can re-use existing parts and tools
		D)	can streamline an assembly line


3.	The process of getting machines and equipment ready for production is called
		A)	debugging.
		B)	running the pilot.
		C)	tooling-up.
		D)	die punching.


4.	Which factor would not be considered in a make-or-buy decision?
		A)	availability of a part from suppliers
		B)	cost of making a part in the factory
		C)	cost of purchasing a part outside
		D)	where the part is installed on the assembly line


5.	On a production line, a fixture that holds a part and guides a tool is a
		A)	die.
		B)	jig.
		C)	mold.
		D)	punch.


6.	In a materials-handling system, a platform on which heavy materials are stored or moved is a
		A)	hoist.
		B)	die.
		C)	conveyor.
		D)	pallet.


7.	Which of the following is not true of a pilot run?
		A)	It serves as a training time for workers.
		B)	Engineers speed up and slow down equipment to see the effect on production.
		C)	Its main purpose is to find and correct production problems.
		D)	Production is delayed if corrections must be made.


8.	A production flow plan indicates
		A)	how fast parts can be made.
		B)	how tools and equipment should be set up for production.
		C)	the path materials and parts follow as they are moved into, through, and out of the plant.
		D)	when and where each process is scheduled to be performed.


9.	During production, the body of a toy car may be shaped by a process called
		A)	jet cutting.
		B)	die stamping.
		C)	sand casting.
		D)	bevel folding.


10.	Which of the following is not considered during a part print analysis?
		A)	cost of materials needed
		B)	type of materials needed
		C)	tolerances
		D)	dimensions of the part