NOCTI Manufacturing and Production Processes

Question 1

Which type of manufacturing process produces items one at a time to unique customer specifications?

Accepted Answer

Job production

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Mass production

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Batch production

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Continuous flow

Question 2

What does the term 'tolerance' mean in a manufacturing context?

Accepted Answer

The acceptable range of variation in a dimension

Answer

The maximum temperature a material can withstand

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The time allowed to complete a task

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The cost limit for a production run

Question 3

In a lean manufacturing system, what is 'waste' (muda) primarily defined as?

Accepted Answer

Any activity that does not add value for the customer

Answer

Scrap metal from machining

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Excess inventory over 30 days

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Energy used during production

Question 4

What is the purpose of a Bill of Materials (BOM)?

Accepted Answer

To itemize all components and quantities needed to manufacture a product

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To list all employees on a shift

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To record machine maintenance schedules

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To document customer complaints

Question 5

Which quality control tool uses a graphical representation of a process to identify bottlenecks?

Accepted Answer

Flowchart

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Pareto chart

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Fishbone diagram

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Scatter plot

Question 6

What does CNC stand for in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

Computer Numerical Control

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Centralized Network Configuration

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Composite and Nickel Construction

Answer

Continuous Non-Contact