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Semester 2 Engineering
Study Guides 3,11,13,19,20,21
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Engineering
9th Grade
05/18/2012

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Term
the amount of goods or services compared to the amount of resources that produced them
Definition
productivity
Term
the money, land, and equipment needed to set up a technological system
Definition
capital
Term
a group of parts that work together to achieve a goal
Definition
system
Term
the ability to do work
Definition
energy
Term
anything that provides support or supplies for the system
Definition
resource
Term
the second part of a system
Definition
process
Term
True or False? The output of a system may alos include pollution
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Feedback becomes a form of input
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Not every system has all seven types of resources
Definition
False
Term
True or False? The proceses used to convert raw materials into indutrial materials are called secondary processes
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Forming tools and machines are used to cut materials ito a certain size or shape
Definition
False
Term
True or False? The process part of system includes management
Definition
True
Term
Consumer complaints and comments are an important part of . . .
a. input
b. output
c. feedback
d. process
Definition
c. feedback
Term
Energy may come from. . .
a. inxhaustible sources
b. nonrenewable sources
c. renewable sources
d. all of these
Definition
d. all of these
Term
The process part of a CD player production system would include. . .
a. designing the CD and its parts
b. making the various parts out of appropriate materials
c.putting all the parts together to make the CD player
d. all of these
Definition
d. all of these
Term
All the activities that need to take place for a system to give the expected result make up the . . .
a. resourcces
b. input
c. process
d. output
Definition
c. process
Term
The resources that are put into a system are the . . .
a. materials
b. processes
c. feedback
d. input
Definition
d. input
Term
An example of a trend would be . . .
a. sending e-mails rather than letters
b. wearing clothes
c. walking rather than driving
d. attending school
Definition
a. sending e-mails rather than letters
Term
A good way to record a person's opinion is to use a. . .
a. scenario
b. simulation
c. test
d. survey
Definition
d. survey
Term
______energy sources are nonrenewable energy sources.
a. Human
b. Biological
c. Nuclear
d. Animal
Definition
c. Nuclear
Term
controlling what is made and when
Definition
production control
Term
making sure product is produced according to plans and meets all specifications
Definition
quality assurance
Term
these are assembled components
Definition
assemblies
Term
keeping track of materials, parts, supplies, and finished goods on hand
Definition
inventory control
Term
computers keep a record of what a particular marchine is doing; this is plotted on a control chart that shows uppper and lower acceptable limits
Definition
statistical process control
Term
the quanity of items on hand
Definition
inventory
Term
an assembly that will be used as a component in another product
Definition
subassembly
Term
True or False? It costs less to correct erros before or during production than it does afterwards.
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The smaller the lost size, the smaller the percentage of parts that should be sampled.
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Assembly operations are always done by automatic assembly machines
Definition
False
Term
True or False? The level of quality must be set before prodcution actually begins
Definition
True
Term
True or False? If inspectors reject a specified percentage of samples from a lot, all the other parts or products from that lot are also rejeceted
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Acceptance level refers to how much a part can vary form the specified size and still be accepted
Definition
True
Term
During the production syscle, inspectors are made of . . .
a. materials upon delivery
b. work in process
c. finished goods
d. all of these
Definition
d. all of these
Term
After they are completed, electronic products are operated for several hours. This process is called . . .
a. debugging
b. go/no go testing
c. burn it
d. automatic processing
Definition
c. burn in
Term
The _____ helps make sure proper inventory levels are maintain.
a. planning department
b. purchasing departmen
c. WIP
d. prodcution schedule
Definition
b. purchasing department
Term
The detailed descriptions of the design standards for a part or product are called the . . .
a. quality standards
b. specifications
c. acceptance samples
d. dimensions and tolerances
Definition
b. specifications
Term
Each individual part of a product is called a(n). . .
a. assembly
b. subassembly
c. component
d. module
Definition
c. component
Term
In inspecting part and products, the practice of randomly checking only a few rather than every one is called. . .
a. random monitoring
b.quality control
c. acceptance sampling
d. quality standard
Definition
c. acceptance sampling
Term
The type of packaging a product gets might be determined by. . .
a. how fragile the item is
b. if the product is a food item that could deteriorate
c. consumer sampling
d. all of these
Definition
d. all of these
Term
a sampling system is used to determine how well parts are being made
Definition
statistical quality control
Term
directions given to a machine by a computer
Definition
computer numerical control
Term
use of computers in production
Definition
computer-aided manufacturing
Term
involves planning for materials, people, time, and money requirements
Definition
manufacturing resource planning
Term
a three-dimensional model made using CAD and CAE computer programs
Definition
rapid prototyping
Term
a special set of tall racks with a computer-controlled crane that travels between them
Definition
automated storage and retrieval system
Term
a computer simulation that predicts how a specific component or assembly will react to environmental factors
Definition
finite element analysis
Term
computers are used to tie all the phases of manufacturing together to make a unified whole
Definition
computer-integrated manufacturing
Term
computerized system of scheduling deliver of parts and materials just as they are needed
Definition
JIT manufacturing
Term
True or False? JIT manufacturing requires more warehouse space than typical manufacturing methods.
Definition
False
Term
True or False? One use of universal product coding is to keep track of inventory
Definition
True
Term
True or False? In a programmable controller, a worker speaks commands into a microphone and the computer recognizing the the voice and words, carries out the instructions
Definition
False
Term
True or False? One advantage of robots is that they can do work under conditions that would be hazardous to humans
Definition
True
Term
True or False? People will not be needed at all for automatic factories
Definition
False
Term
______refers to having the computers within a manufacturing plant linked together so that instructions and information can be transmitted from one computer to another.
a. CAPP
b. LAN
c. WAN
d. FMC
Definition
b. LAN
Term
CAD and CAE techniques are used for . . .
a. product planning
b. production planning
c. resource planting
d. all of these
Definition
a. product planning
Term
An example of a computerized quality-control device is a(n). . .
a. flexible machining center
b. AGVs
c. coordinate measuring machine
d. programmable controller
Definition
c. coordinate measuring machine
Term
An example of a possible product improvement through manufacturing in space include(s). . .
a. crystals for electronic applications
b. ball bearings
c. glass
d. all of these
Definition
d. all of these
Term
The "hand" of a robot is called a(n). . .
a. gripper
b. programmable controller
c. working envelope
d. end effector
Definition
d. end effector
Term
Groups of machines working together as directed by a computer are called
a. a computer network
b. islands of automation
c. manufacturing cells
d. robotics
Definition
c. manufacturing cells
Term
True or False? The railroad and pipeline industries are the only industries that own their own ways
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The cost of operating transportation support facilities is greater than the cost of operating vehicles
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Railroad cars are not considered vehicles
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Things are done to prepare for the movement of passengers and cargo are called route services
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Carrying your books to school would not be considered a form of transportation
Definition
False
Term
True or False? School bus service is on-site transportation
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Preparing to move is a management process
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Items may increase or decrease in value by being moved from one location to another
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The flight of an airplane is an example of a transportation production process
Definition
True
Term
True or False? One negative impact of transportation is that it encourages business growth
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Management processes are the most visible parts of a transportations system
Definition
False
Term
True or False? One positive impact of transportation is that it helps give us competitive prices on many of the products we buy
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Break bulk cargo is loose cargo, such as sand and gravel
Definition
False
Term
True or False? It is less expensive to transport materials as bulk than break bulk
Definition
True
Term
Particular courses traveled are called. . .
a. right-of-ways
b. ways
c. routes
d. lanes
Definition
c. routes
Term
The change in value caused by transportation is called. . .
a. value added
b. time and place utility
c. profit margin
d. capital gains
Definition
b. time and place utility
Term
Which of the following is not an example of working capital?
a. cash
b. stock
c. property titles
d. equipment
Definition
d. equipment
Term
Another name for bulk cargo is
a. loose cargo
b. break cargo
c. bulk break cargo
d. none of these
Definition
a. loose cargo
Term
Road signs and maps are an example of________in the transportation system.
a. organizing processes
b. controlling processes
c. feedback
d. input
Definition
d. input
Term
Gridlock is a(n)_______in the transportation system.
a. type of feedback
b. negative impact
c. controlling process
d. input
Definition
b. negative impact
Term
anything transported into space
Definition
payload
Term
solution used to ship solid materials through a pipeline
Definition
slurry
Term
large, flat-bottomed water vehicle
Definition
barge
Term
provides long-distance rail passenger service
Definition
AMTRAK
Term
used dot push a payload
Definition
booster rockets
Term
includes locomotives, railroad cars, and maintenance vehicles
Definition
rolling stock
Term
the area above the earth
Definition
airspace
Term
carries the same type of freight in the same type of car to the same place time after time
Definition
unit train
Term
satellite-based tracking system for vehicles
Definition
Global Positioning System
Term
regular back-and-forth passenger service
Definition
commuter service
Term
True or False? A blimp is usually self-powered by engines and propellers like an airplane
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Air trips under 500 miles are not considered a good value
Definition
True
Term
True or False? An intrastate trucking film carries freight form one state to another
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Pipeline transportation is one-way
Definition
True
Term
True or False? One disadvantage of pipelines is that solids, such as coal and gravel, connote be shipped through them
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Space shuttles are able to be used over and over again
Definition
True
Term
True or False? High-speed rail passengers service will be handier than air travel for most travelers and will cost about the same
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Distribution pipelines are the main long-distance lines that transport cargo
Definition
False
Term
The name of the government agency that controls all air traffic above the United States is . . .
a. FDA
b. FAA
c. FCC
d. NASA
Definition
b. FAA
Term
The main disadvantage of highway transportation is . . .
a. that it is expensive
b. overcrowding of highways
c. that it is slow
d. that roads need maintenance
Definition
b. the overcrowding of highways
Term
An airplane has lift because. . .
a. the pressure above the wings is greater than the pressure below the winds
b. the force of the engines is greater than the weight of the plane
c. the pressure below the wings is greeter than the pressure about the wings
d. the design of the wings makes them lighter than air
Definition
c. the pressure below the wings is greater than the pressure above the wings
Term
Which type of transportation offers the best value for transporting cargo per ton mile?
a. air
b. highway
c. rail
d. water
Definition
d. water
Term
Shipping lands across oceans are called. . .
a. channels
b. transoceanic routs
c. sea-lanes
d. ocean waterways
Definition
c. sea-lanes
Term
A classification yard is where. . .
a. freight is loaded onto or unloaded from trains
b. train cars are sorted according to type
c. communication facilities for rail companies are housed
d. tain cars are sorted accordion to destination
Definition
d. train cars are sorted according to destination
Term
In the rail industry, the term "gauge" refers to. . .
a. the size or type of cars in a train
b. the size of engine needed to pull a train
c. the distance between the rails
d. the type of cargo a train will carry
Definition
c. the distance between the rails
Term
True or False? The main disadvantage of intermodal transportation is that more time and labor are spent loading and unloading cargo
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Intermodal transportation can help expand the service areas for pipeline companies
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Containers can be made into semi-trailers
Definition
True
Term
True or False? The same standard size container is used for containerization, no matter what mode of transportation is used
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Containerization is used by all transportation modes except pipeline
Definition
True
Term
True or False? On-site transportation denies are not used in intermodal transportation
Definition
False
Term
True or False? The most important advantage of containerization is that it reduces the amount to time needed to transport cargo
Definition
False
Term
True or False? People often use intermodal transportation when they travel
Definition
True
Term
True or False? A jet way is the air space used buy a jet as it flies to tis destination
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Barges and ocean-going ships can both be used for containerized shipping
Definition
True
Term
True or False? Since break bulk cargo is packaged, it is less likely to be damaged than cargo shipped in containers
Definition
False
Term
True or False? Container ships can be loaded with standard size containers
Definition
True
Term
True or False? One quick method of unloading rail cars of their cargo involves turing the cars upside down
Definition
True
Term
A very common type of intermodal transportation that combines the highway and rail modes is. . .
a. TOFC
b. COFC
c. containerization
d. rolling pipeline
Definition
a. TOFC
Term
The most popular intermodal container is a . . .
a. hopper car
b. semi-trailer
c. large metal box
d. tank
Definition
c. large metal box
Term
The term "piggyback" refers to
a. the fifth-wheel hookup between a tractor and semi-trailer
b. carrying containers on flatcars
c. carrying containers on conveyors
d. carrying semi-trailers on flatcars
Definition
d. carrying semi-trailers on flatcars
Term
Which of the following is not commonly used in the intermodal transportation of coal from mines to coal yards?
a. conveyors
b. trucks
c. hopper cars
d. containerization
Definition
d. containerization
Term
Containerization. . .
a. reduces the amount of cargo handling
b. saves labor and money
c. reduces changes for theft of cargo
d. all of these
Definition
d. all of these
Term
Rolling pipelines are part of which transportation mode?
a. pipeline
b. highway
c. railroad
d. all of these
Definition
b. highway
Term
Which of the following is not commonly shipped by rolling pipelines?
a. crude oil
b. slurry
c. ink
d. milk
Definition
b. slurry
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