Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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To accommodate robotic automation systems, ____ can be reduced by altering
product and fixture designs.
A. | task complexity | B. | financial goals | C. | sales
markets | D. | power consumption |
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Using robots in ____ environments has proved to be an effective option.
A. | well-lit | B. | hazardous | C. | unproductive | D. | complex |
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Robots can improve product quality because of their ____.
A. | accuracy | B. | repeatability | C. | cost
effectiveness | D. | Both A and B. |
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The money a business spends to purchase fixed assets is a(n) ____.
A. | avoidance cost | B. | allocation | C. | capital
investment | D. | market venture |
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Analyzing the economic impact and technical aspects of engineering projects is
called ____.
A. | cost savings | B. | engineering economics | C. | financial
planning | D. | capital investment |
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Robots offer the advantage of ____, in that they can be reprogrammed to perform
new tasks.
A. | dedication | B. | automation | C. | flexibility | D. | fatigue |
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Replacing an existing production or assembly method to reduce the money needed
for current operations is known as ____.
A. | cost savings | B. | avoidance cost | C. | non-economic
justification | D. | re-tooling |
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The installation of any utility line necessary for equipment operation is a(n)
____.
A. | maintenance service | B. | economic justification | C. | service
drop | D. | prime mover |
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The time required to recover the amount spent for new equipment through
increased profits or savings is ____.
A. | engineering economics | B. | avoidance costs | C. | cost
savings | D. | payback period |
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A(n) ____ program includes stocking an ample quantity of spare parts.
A. | maintenance | B. | training | C. | evaluation | D. | implementation |
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True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Incorporating robots into manufacturing processes automatically increases
productivity.
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Intelligent machines can do the same job as trained workers and save labor costs
by replacing those workers.
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Direct labor costs are generally not a major portion of the total cost in
producing a product.
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Automated equipment cannot easily compensate for irregularities in
product components.
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When working conditions are unpleasant or unsafe, worker productivity is
affected.
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An automation system may be beneficial if the production volume is low and
production cycles are short.
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Automated equipment requires consistently uniform components to function
efficiently.
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Most automated equipment is dedicated, or designed to perform one
function.
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Non-economic justifications of implementing robot systems never outweigh
economic considerations.
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An investment in equipment for a new application that will prevent additional
costs in the future is referred to as avoidance costs.
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One way to identify possible applications for robotic equipment is through a
plant survey.
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A matrix is created by stating the problem and proposing a solution supported by
rationale.
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Training programs are needed for all employees.
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