Question

A flexible manufacturing system may be:

• A. An automated assembly line
• B. Expensive to alter
• C. Very difficult to change when new products are introduced
• D. Flexibility in design of product

Hint:

An automated assembly line is a core example of a flexible manufacturing system — it adapts quickly to product or volume changes.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

A flexible manufacturing system (FMS) is designed to easily adapt to changes in the type and quantity of products being manufactured.
One of the key components of an FMS is the automated assembly line, which includes programmable machinery, robotics, and computerized control systems.
These systems can quickly adjust to new product designs and production schedules without significant downtime or cost, providing flexibility and efficiency in mass production.
Incorrect options:
- (2) Flexibility implies affordability in adaptation, not expense.
- (3) FMS is easy, not difficult, to change.
- (4) Flexibility in design is a product feature, not a definition of FMS.