example questions

  • why is it important to centre the cutting tool before turning?

  • what is the difference between drilling and boring?

  • name 2 features of a vacuum form

  • outline the stages of …

  • describe 3 of the stages of writing a risk assessment

  • record the risk associated with …

  • other than ppe, what other precautions do employers take to protect employers

  • describe how legislation is used to protect employee safety

  • what are the advantages of computer- aided quality control?

  • advantages and disadvantages of robots

  • how do manufacturers use computers in production scheduling?

  • how do manufacturers use production scheduling to respond to customer demand?

  • explain how asrs is used in manufacturing

  • how can cam be used to respond to consumer demand?

  • how can manufacturers respond to changes in demand?

  • how do manufacturers use computers to achieve qrm?

  • how could pdm support development?

  • how is legislation used to protect consumers

  • describe/give examples of how health and safety legislation can influence manufacture

  • explain how safety legislation can affect the design of products

  • how does coshh effect manufacturing?

  • how does availability of materials and labour influence the decision making of manufacturers?

  • give 2 ways a systems thinking approach can lead to improvements in product design

robot