Module 2 — Factory Digitisation

Module quiz

5 questions on Module 2 — Factory Digitisation. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.

1. 1. Hourly output from a line is recorded at end-line, but rework is counted separately later. What is the risk?

   No riskOutput is overstated because repaired pieces can be counted twice or counted before they passOnly a reporting delayEfficiency is understated

2. 2. What makes a digital quality record more useful than a paper one?

   It looks modernDefects can be aggregated by operation and cause immediately, so action happens during the runIt needs no inspectorIt removes the need for a standard

3. 3. CAD/CAM integration reduces cutting-room error mainly because

   It removes the need for markersThe approved pattern and marker travel to the cutter as data instead of being re-entered or re-plottedIt speeds up sewingIt replaces the cutter

4. 4. An automation investment is proposed for an operation that is not the bottleneck. What is the result?

   Line output rises proportionallyLine output barely changes, because the bottleneck still sets the paceThe bottleneck moves automaticallyEfficiency doubles

5. 5. Which is the sound way to introduce shop-floor data capture?

   Roll out to all lines at once and train laterPilot on one line, verify the captured numbers against a manual count, then extendCapture everything possible from day oneLet each supervisor choose a method