AI in Manufacturing and Industrial Processes AIE Practice Questions (Page 8)

Questions 36–40

1. 36application · medium

   A chemical plant has a batch reactor whose temperature and pressure settings are currently fixed. Operators adjust them manually based on experience. The plant wants to reduce energy consumption while maintaining product quality. Which AI solution is most effective?

   • AUse a predictive maintenance model to schedule maintenance based on sensor data, assuming that well-maintained equipment uses less energy.
   • BInstall additional sensors to monitor energy usage and display dashboards for operators to review at the end of each shift.
   • CTrain a reinforcement learning model that adjusts temperature and pressure in real time to minimize energy use while keeping quality metrics within spec.
   • DImplement a demand forecasting system to predict production needs and adjust batch sizes accordingly.
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2. 37foundation · easy

   How can an AI-driven digital twin be used to improve an industrial process?

   • ABy physically adjusting the machinery on the factory floor
   • BBy replacing the need for any physical sensors in the factory
   • CBy automatically ordering replacement parts when a failure occurs
   • DBy simulating different operating conditions to identify optimal settings without disrupting production
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4. 38foundation · easy

   How does AI enhance the capabilities of industrial robots?

   • ABy requiring constant human remote control for every movement
   • BBy eliminating the need for sensors on the robot
   • CBy making them operate only on pre-programmed, fixed paths
   • DBy enabling them to adapt to variations in their environment and tasks
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5. 39foundation · easy

   How does AI contribute to demand forecasting in supply chain management?

   • ABy reducing the number of suppliers to simplify the supply chain
   • BBy physically counting inventory in warehouses using robots
   • CBy automatically ordering raw materials without any human oversight
   • DBy analyzing historical sales data and external factors to predict future demand
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6. 40application · medium

   A furniture maker has frequent stockouts of popular wood finishes and excess inventory of slow-moving colors. They want to balance inventory levels with customer demand and reduce holding costs. Historical sales data, seasonal trends, and supplier lead times are available. What should they implement?

   • AA robotic automation system that speeds up the packaging of finished furniture
   • BA digital twin of the warehouse to simulate different storage layouts
   • CA computer vision system that counts finished goods on warehouse shelves to track inventory levels
   • DAn AI demand forecasting model that predicts future sales by product and suggests reorder quantities and timing
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