Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Assignment Week-1

1. What do programs allow a computer to do?

a) Perform only arithmetic operations
b) Execute limited sets of tasks
c) Follow random unstructured instructions
d) Perform an extremely wide range of tasks

2. What is the primary goal of manufacturing?

a) Extracting raw material
b) Meeting customer expectations
c) Selling raw materials
d) None of these

3. is the manufacturing approach of using computers to control entire

production process.
a) Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
b) Numerical Control
c) Conventional Manufacturing Process
d) Computer Aided Design

4. In a CIM system, what functions on a floor factory are directly controlled and monitored by the
factory computer?
a) Research and development
b) Marketing
c) Material handling and management
d) Social media interactions

5. The higher the degree of automation, the more critical is the integrity of the data used to control
machine.
a) True
b) False

6. Data flow chart in CIM involves:

a) Design Resources
b) Manufacturing Resources
c) Customers and Products
d) All of these
7. Which is not a feature of fixed automation?
a) High production rate
b) High production quantities
c) Higher initial investment for equipment
d) High flexibility

8. Which is not a category of automation in the production system?

a) Automation of manufacturing system in the factory
b) Computerization of the manufacturing support system
c) Both of these
d) None of these

9. What is the full form of CAPP?

a) Computer-Aided Program Planning
b) Computer-Aided Planning Principle
c) Computer- Aided Process Planning
d) Computer-Aided-Process Parameter

10. Which of the following is a reason for Automation?

a) Reduce labor cost
b) Improve work safety
c) Reduce manufacturing lead time
d) All of these
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-2

1. refers to the process of originating and developing a plan for a product,

structure, system, or component.
a) Design
b) Automation
c) Marketing
d) Graphics

2. Computer Aided Design (CAD) is a set of methods and tools to assist product designers in:
a) Dimensioning, Tolerance
b) Configuration Management (changes)
c) Creating a geometrical representation of the objects being designed
d) All of these

3. Television in our house is based on Raster Scan Method.

a) True
b) False

4. are combined to form a complete image, video, text or any visible thing on a
computer display.
a) Element
b) Raster
c) Pixels
d) Graphics

5. moves a geometric entity in space in such a way that the new entity is
parallel at all points to the old entity.
a) Translation
b) Reflection
c) Scaling
d) Rotation

6. Which coordinate system is also known as the “universe” or “model” coordinate system?
a) User Coordinate System
b) Display Coordinate System
c) World Coordinate System
d) First Coordinate System
7. In this transformation, P*= [X*, Y*] = [T]P. what does [T] represent?
a) Translation matrix
b) Transformation matrix
c) Transition matrix
d) Truncated matrix

8. Scaling, reflection, and translation transformation are in the form of matrix multiplication, but
rotation transformation is in the form of matrix addition.
a) True
b) False

9. are obtained by multiplying the matrices of the corresponding individual

transformation.
a) Concatenated transformations
b) Translation transformations
c) Rotation Transformations
d) Homogenous Transformation

10. Which is not a colour model?

a) RGB Model
b) CMY Model
c) HXI Model
d) YIQ Model
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week -3

1. Computer geometric modeling uses curves to control the object’s surfaces as they are easy to
manipulate.
a) True
b) False

2. The computer compatible mathematical description of the geometry of the object is called as
.
a) computational geometry
b) geometric modeling
c) mathematical rendering
d) object representation

3. Which is not a function of Geometric Modeling?

a) Drafting
b) Manufacturing
c) Product Engineering
d) Costing

4. is flexible for designing a large variety of shapes by manipulating the control

points and weights.
a) B-splines
b) NURBS
c) Bezier
d) Parabola

5. Machine Control Unit (MCU) performs which of the following functions?

a) Read the coded instructions
b) Decode the coded instructions
c) Receive the feedback signals of position
d) All of the these

6. The coded instructions are composed of letters, numbers and symbols.

a) True
b) False
7. What is the automatic function in tool spindle of CNC machine that guides tool tip along
desired paths by automatic control of the motion of slides.
a) Starting
b) Positioning
c) Controlling
d) Storage program

8. B-spline generates a single:

a) Parametric polynomial curve
b) Quadratic curve only
c) Linear curve
d) Exponential curve

9. An ABSOLUTE movement moves to a coordinate based on your zero point.

a) True
b) False

10. Which of the following is not a three-dimensional geometric construction method which is
extension from the 2D?
a) Linear Extrusion
b) Trim
c) Translational sweep
d) Rotational Sweep
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-4

1. What does ATC stand for in CNC machining centres?

a) Automatic Tapering Changer
b) Automatic Tool Changer
c) Advanced Tool Control
d) Automated Turning Centre

2. CNC Turning machine can be horizontal or vertical depending on the tolerance and weight of
your workpiece.
a) True
b) False

3. What is the primary function of multi-axis cutting tools in CNC machines?

a) Providing stability
b) Enhancing machine aesthetics
c) Enabling precise cuts in many directions
d) Controlling the speed of the machine

4. What percentage range of hardness is recommended for cutting tool in comparison to the
material it will work on?
a) 5% to 10%
b) 10% to 20%
c) 30% to 50%
d) 70% to 90%

5. For a cutting tool to be effective, it should .

a) be easily fabricated
b) have high thermal conductivity
c) have low coefficient of friction
d) All of these

6. To improve the properties of high-speed steel, certain surface treatments are necessary.
a) True
b) False
7. What type of rake angle is recommended to the tool to reduce the force applied to the ceramic
tip?
a) Positive rake angle
b) Zero rake angle
c) Negative rake angle
d) Variable rake angle

8. Which type of magazine is used in CNC turning centres with modular tooling for storing large
number of tools?
a) Drum type tool magazines
b) Disc type tool magazines
c) Chain type tool magazines
d) Digital tool setting system

9. Given the following ISO coding for tungsten carbide inserts used in turning, determine the nose
radius.

a) 0.22 mm
b) 0.8 mm
c) 0.4 mm
d) 4 mm

10. Which fixture is used for mounting multiple objects on the different faces.
a) Modular fixture
b) Tombstone
c) Grid plate
d) Tool turret
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-5
1. A group of commands given to the CNC or NC for operating the machine is called .
a) instructions
b) program
c) functions
d) code

2. In NC, various functions and cutter movements are controlled by the Machine Control Unit
(MNU).
a) True
b) False

3. In NC, the direction moving from the workpiece is typically defined as positive.
a) away
b) towards
c) clockwise
d) anticlockwise

4. The Z-axis in machining is always aligned with which component?

a) Workpiece
b) Spindle
c) Tool
d) Bed

5. What is the most common way to classify NC machines?

a) By the type of material processed
b) By the speed of the cutting tool
c) By the number of axes
d) None of these

6. In a two-axis NC machine, what is the independent control axis for the cutter?
a) X-axis
b) Y-axis
c) Z-axis
d) None of these

7. Non-modal commands in an NC program, such as the dwell command, may stay in effect
indefinitely until explicitly cancelled or changed.
a) True
b) False
8. A CNC mill in general provides simultaneously motion control in three linear directions
and two rotations.
a) Three-axis
b) Two-axis
c) Six-axis
d) Five-axis

9. When using a G90 absolute position command, each dimension or move is referenced from a
fixed point called:
a) Focal point
b) Absolute zero
c) Pinpoint
d) None of these

10. What does ‘G04’ denote in part programming?

a) Line interpolation
b) Dwell
c) Circular interpolation
d) YZ plane designation
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-6

1. Which workspace is primarily used for sketching in SolidWorks?

a) Assembly
b) Simulation
c) Part
d) Drawing

2. In SolidWorks, what is the purpose of the "Extrude" feature?

a) Create a plane in the part
b) Add material to the part
c) Rotate the part
d) Mirror the part

3. Which file format is commonly used for saving SolidWorks part files?
a) .jpg
b) .doc
c) .sldprt
d) .xls

4. Which sketch relation is used to ensure that two lines remain the same length in SolidWorks?
a) Coincident
b) Equal
c) Parallel
d) Tangent

5. What does the "Trim" feature in SolidWorks allow you to do?

a) Remove material from a part
b) Join two or more parts together
c) Modify part dimensions
d) Apply a mirrored material

6. command is used to create a beveled edge on a part in SolidWorks.

a) Chamfer
b) Mirror
c) Extrude
d) Loft
7. In PowerMill, what is the purpose of setting machining "Boundaries"?
a) Define the geometric limits of the machining area
b) Specify the color of the machined part
c) Set the rotation speed of the cutting tool
d) Control the material hardness

8. What type of machining operations can be programmed using PowerMill?

a) Turning
b) Milling
c) Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM)
d) All of these

9. Which of the following is not an operation where tool enters into workpiece?
a) Drilling
b) Plunging
c) Ramping
d) Threading

10. What is "Ramping" in PowerMill?

a) A type of toolpath strategy for finishing operations
b) A method of entering the workpiece at an angle with the tool
c) A control parameter for spindle speed
d) A simulation feature for toolpath verification
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-7

1. is a manufacturing philosophy in which similar parts are identified and

grouped together to take advantage of their similarities in design and production.
a) Group Technology
b) Coding system
c) Routing
d) Part family

2. Which of the following is an impact of Group Technology in production process?

a) Reduce purchasing cost
b) Quicker design changes
c) Improved customer service
d) All of these

3. is a code in which each digit amplifies the information given in the previous digit.
a) Polycode
b) Monocode
c) Mixed code
d) True code

4. In cellular layout based on GT, each cell specializes in producing one or a limited number of part
families.
a) True
b) False

5. The should briefly describe all the processing steps used to produce the work unit.
a) structure
b) critical path method
c) process plan
d) functional requirement

6. The planner’s role is to add the initial 90% of the planning effort.
a) True
b) False

7. Which programming concept is associated with specifying decision rules in some generative
system?
a) Procedural programming
b) Functional programming
c) Object Oriented programming
d) Scripting programming
8. What is another term for Retrieval CAPP System?
a) Dynamic CAPP System
b) Variant CAPP System
c) Online CAPP System
d) Generative CAPP System

9. The document that specifies the details of the process plan is known as:
a) Planning sheet
b) Route sheet
c) Timeline sheet
d) None of these

10. Which of the following is secondary operation(s) in the process planning?

a) Forging
b) Stamping
c) Sheet metal rolling
d) None of these
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-8

1. What is the range of ‘n’ in flexible manufacturing cell?

a) 1
b) 0
c) 2 or 3
d) 3 or more

2. Which of the following function comes under the secondary handling system in manufacturing?
a) Transfer work from primary handling system to workstations
b) Reorient part to present correct surface for utilization
c) Buffer storage to maximize machine utilization
d) All of these

3. What does AIDC stand for in context of technology?

a) Automated Interface Data Collection
b) Advanced Input Data Control
c) Automatic Identification and Data Capture
d) Accelerated Input Device Configuration

4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of AIDC technology?

a) Data accuracy
b) Timeliness
c) Environment friendly
d) Labor reduction

5. Linear bar codes require a circular sweep of the scanner for successful reading.
a) True
b) False

6. RFID stands for:

a) Radio Frequency Imaging
b) Random Frequency Integrated
c) Radio Frequency Identification
d) Rationalized Frequency Imaging

7. In which phase, PLC scan cycle begins with the CPU regarding the status of its inputs.
a) Phase 1- Input Status Scan
b) Phase 2- Logic Solve/Program Execution
c) Phase 4- Output Status Scan
d) None of these
8. represent various instructions or functions that are executed when power flows
to the box.
a) Boxes
b) Coils
c) Counters
d) None of these

9. The Normally Open (NO) is true when the input or output status bit controlling the contact is:
a) 0
b) 1
c) 10
d) 100

10. Which of the following is the disadvantage of RFID?

a) Identification does not depend on physical contact
b) It is not cost effective
c) Data in read/write tags can be altered
d) All of these
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-9

1. Which of the following is NOT a component of Computer-Aided Quality Control (CAQC).

a) Goods inward inspection
b) Measuring equipment management
c) Weather forecasting
d) Statistical Process Control (SPC)

2. Metrology is generally concerned with number of basic quantities?

a) Three
b) Five
c) Seven
d) Ten

3. in measurement refers to the smallest variation that can be detected.

a) Accuracy
b) Resolution
c) Precision
d) Speed of response

4. Reliability and cost are not considered factors in measurement.

a) True
b) False

5. defines probe parameters so that Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) can

automatically compensate for probe dimension.
a) Tolerance analysis
b) Part coordinate system
c) Geometric feature
d) Probe calibration

6. Part programming software for DCC machines is an example of post-inspection software.

a) True
b) False

7. Which of the following is(are) the non-contact and non-optical electrical field technique?
a) X-ray radiation
b) Capacitance
c) Sound reflection
d) All of these
8. What kind of contact occurs between the probe tip and the measured surface in a touch trigger
probe?
a) Surface contact
b) Linear contact
c) Point contact
d) Area contact

9. The process variability is measured using a chart.

a) X-bar
b) R
c) U
d) None of these

10. In measurement, what is compared to a known standard?

a) A constant value
b) A random value
c) An unknown quantity
d) A variable
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-10

1. Mass customization is not possible in Rapid Manufacturing.

a) True
b) False

2. What does DDM stand for in manufacturing?

a) Direct Data Management
b) Dividend Discount Model
c) Direct Digital Manufacturing
d) None of these

3. is a process of redesigning an existing product to improve and broaden its

functions, add quality and to increase the useful life.
a) Additive Manufacturing
b) Reverse Engineering
c) Subtractive Manufacturing
d) Stereolithography

4. is a term used to describe a process which either uses a rapid prototyping

model as a pattern to create a mold quickly or uses a rapid prototyping process directly to
fabricate a tool for a limited volume of prototypes.
a) Rapid Manufacturing
b) Rapid Tooling
c) Rapid Prototyping
d) None of these

5. In the Cura software, what does "slicing" refer to?

a) Dividing the 3D model into layers
b) Changing the model's color
c) Adding support structures
d) Adjusting print speed

6. CAD software’s conversion from CAD to .stl formats may cause geometric contractions and
irregularities.
a) True
b) False

7. In the TECHB V30 FDM printer, what is the purpose of the heated bed?
a) Melting the filament
b) Improving layer adhesion
c) Cooling the printed layers
d) Controlling print speed
8. What is the purpose of the "travel speed" setting in software used for TECHB?
a) Controlling filament extrusion speed
b) Adjusting the speed between print locations
c) Changing layer height
d) Enhancing print preview accuracy

9. How does Fusion 360 differ from SolidWorks?

a) Fusion 360 is free, while SolidWorks is paid
b) SolidWorks is machine-based, while Fusion 360 is desktop-based
c) Fusion 360 is parametric and cloud-based, while SolidWorks is parametric and desktop-based
d) SolidWorks is 2D, while Fusion 360 is 3D

10. What is the purpose of the "Render" workspace in Fusion 360?

a) Creating animations
b) Simulating designs
c) Analyzing stress and strain
d) Generating realistic images of designs
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-11

1. What percent of total manufacturing labor cost is estimated to be represented by material

handling?
a) 5-10%
b) 10-20%
c) 20-25%
d) 50-55%

2. Handling of materials must be performed .

a) safely
b) efficiently
c) at low cost
d) All of these

3. What is the focus of internal logistics?

a) Transportation between different geographical locations
b) Customer demand satisfaction
c) Material handling and storage within a facility
d) Employee satisfaction

4. Buffer stock is used to migrate against late deliveries in material handling.

a) True
b) False

5. is the system of strategic processes which are employed to reduce the cost of
getting a product to market.
a) Life Cycle Cost
b) Total Quality Management
c) Product Lifecycle Management
d) Quality Function Deployment

6. What does ERP stand for in reference to product life cycle?

a) Efficient Resource Planning
b) Enterprise Resource Programming
c) Enhanced Resource Processing
d) Enterprise Resource Planning
7. In Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, what is used to represent the physical space where the
simulation takes place?
a) Source
b) Frame
c) Connector
d) Drain

8. In Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, what does the "Drain" object represent?

a) A component for sorting
b) The starting point of the material flow
c) The end point of the material flow
d) A placeholder for objects

9. In Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, which type of distribution is commonly used to model

uncertainty with three parameters - minimum, mode, and maximum?
a) Uniform Distribution
b) Triangular Distribution
c) Beta Distribution
d) Exponential Distribution

10. Which Tecnomatix Plant Simulation object is used to record and display information about the
simulation model?
a) Buffer
b) Sorter
c) Report
d) Line
 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Assignment Week-12

1. Which of the following is an industry 4.0 pillars?

a) Cybersecurity
b) Internet of Things
c) 3D Printing
d) All of these

2. Unstructured data of machine language can be displayed in rows, columns, and relational
databases.
a) True
b) False

3. Which of the following is not an application of Internet of Things (IOT) in manufacturing?

a) Quality control
b) Plant safety and security
c) Employee wellness control
d) Production monitoring

4. What focuses majorly on minimizing resources and accessing value at each stakeholder function
along the chain?
a) The Smart Factory
b) The Product Life Cycle
c) Value Chain Management
d) None of these

5. Big Data is a phrase used to mean a massive volume of data.

a) structured
b) unstructured
c) Both of these
d) None of these

6. An is a computer generated image that is used to create augmented reality.

a) augogram
b) artificial intelligence
c) graphics
d) None of these
7. is a manufacturing system in which there is some amount of flexibility that
allows the system to react in case of changes, whether predicted or unpredicted.
a) Computer Integrated Manufacturing
b) Flexible Manufacturing System
c) Computer Aided Process Planning
d) Computer Aided Manufacturing

8. Which of the following is a manufacturing philosophy in which similar parts are identified and
grouped together to take advantage of their similarities in design and production.
a) Group Technology
b) Computer Aided Process Planning
c) Computer Aided Designing
d) Computer Aided Manufacturing

9. What are the different types of ML method?

a) Supervised Learning
b) Unsupervised Learning
c) Reinforcement Learning
d) All of these

10. Augmented reality can be defined as a combination of real and virtual worlds.
a) True
b) False