EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT EXEMPLAR

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Question ID: 100012224834

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The specification will state which drawn sliver (input material) to select for the Rotor spun yarn being produced.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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2 of 25

Question ID: 100012224837

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which statement does NOT apply? If the colour coding system is not followed, then…                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Mixes of different fibre blends may occur

 (b) 


The wrong Tex yarn may be used in the fabric causing all the fabric to be rejected

 (c) 


The fabric will be unaffected and the quality will be correct

 (d) 


Mixes of different yarn counts may occur


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3 of 25

Question ID: 100012224840

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which of the reasons below is NOT an advantage of using plastic tubes/ cones?                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


They are reusable

 (b) 


They save costs

 (c) 


They get distorted during transport and handling

 (d) 


They can be used during the dyeing process


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Question ID: 100012224842

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose the speciality yarn type that CANNOT be produced by Rotor spinning.                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Slub yarns

 (b) 


Filament yarns

 (c) 


Core spun yarns

 (d) 


Berber yarns


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5 of 25

Question ID: 100012224843

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What must the yarn packaging machine operator NOT DO with the defective process raw material (Rotor spun yarns)? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Correctly identify defective Rotor spun yarns

 (b) 


Accurately record defective Rotor spun yarns in production documentation

 (c) 


Place defective Rotor spun yarns in the passage for collection later

 (d) 


Stored defective Rotor spun yarns in designated area


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6 of 25

Question ID: 100012224844

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The function of a  “ rotary picker” is to clean loose collections of fibre on the machine.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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7 of 25

Question ID: 100012224845

Answer True or False:  The function of a  “ rotary picker” is to trim knots.                                                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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8 of 25

Question ID: 100012224846

Choose one (1) correct answer. What is the function of the feed roll in the rotor spinning machine?                                                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


To insert twist to the yarn by rotating around the ring

 (b) 


To drive the spindle at speeds of up to 18000 rpm

 (c) 


Grips the sliver & pushes it over the feed through to the opening roller

 (d) 


To apply a thin layer of paraffin wax onto the yarn surface as a lubricant to help reduce friction during further processing


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9 of 25

Question ID: 100012224847

Choose one (1) correct answer.  What must the operator do to comply with the correct usage and storage of tools?                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Remove loose cones from under the rotor spinning machine

 (b) 


Leave tools under the rotor spinning  machine

 (c) 


Keep tools in the pockets of their spinning apron

 (d) 


Hang their hand tools on a lanyard around their necks


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10 of 25

Question ID: 100012224848

Choose one (1) correct answer. What is the function of the waxing device on a winding machine?                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


To create two ply yarns

 (b) 


To sense and detect yarn breaks

 (c) 


To splice the yarn

 (d) 


To apply a thin layer of paraffin wax onto the yarn surface as a lubricant to help reduce friction during further processing


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Question ID: 100012224849

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The operator must assist with Rotor spinning machine changes according to specification.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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12 of 25

Question ID: 100012224850

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The yarn packaging machine set-up must be checked and signed off.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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13 of 25

Question ID: 100012224851

Choose one (1) correct answer: At a quality change on the yarn packaging machine, the operator must…                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stand next to the machine while the mechanics are working

 (b) 


Follow instructions of the supervisor during the quality change process

 (c) 


Use his/her own initiative

 (d) 


Take a tea break


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14 of 25

Question ID: 100012224852

Choose one (1) correct answer.  At which stage of prodcution must the operator check and inspect the rotor spinning machine components for wear and tear? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


During the preparation stage

 (b) 


During the production stage

 (c) 


During the doffing stage

 (d) 


During all the stages of production


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15 of 25

Question ID: 100012224853

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose from the list an example of a minor maintenance task that the operator should perform during the preparation stage. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Oil the machine

 (b) 


Load the yarn

 (c) 


Doff the yarn

 (d) 


Set the yarn count


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16 of 25

Question ID: 100012224856

Choose one (1) correct answers:  What must the Rotor spinning machine operator NOT DO with the defective empty cones or tubes? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Inspect for defective empty cones or tubes

 (b) 


Identify defective empty cones or tubes

 (c) 


Remove the defective cones and tubes to the designated area

 (d) 


Place defective empty cones and tubes in the passage for collection later

 (e) 


Accurately record defective empty cones and tubes in production documentation

 (f) 


All of the above


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Question ID: 100012224858

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

Colour coded tubes and cones are used to identify the yarn to be loaded onto the yarn packaging machines for re-winding, assembly and twisting.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Question ID: 100012224860

Answer True of False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

To prevent mixes of different blends and yarn counts colour coded tubes, bobbins and conese are used to identify yarn quality.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Question ID: 100012224863

Choose one (1) correct answer. What will happen if slivers cans with damaged rough edges are used in the Rotor spinning process? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Damage to the sliver as it is pulled off

 (b) 


Damage to the rotor spun yarn

 (c) 


High yarn strength

 (d) 


Yarn count variations


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Question ID: 100012224864

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What must the Rotor spinning machine operator NOT do with the defective empty cones or tubes? (1 Mark) 

 (a) 


Inspect and identify defective empty cones or tubes

 (b) 


Accurately record defective empty cones and tubes in production documentation

 (c) 


Place defective empty cones and tubes in the passage for collection later

 (d) 


Remove the defective cones and tubes to the designated area


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21 of 25

Question ID: 100012224867

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which machine part is not found on the thread path of a Rotor spinning machines ?                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Sliver feed

 (b) 


Opening roller

 (c) 


Twisting pot

 (d) 


Spinning rotor

 (e) 


Doffing tube

 (f) 


Take-up rollers


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22 of 25

Question ID: 100012224868

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

Loading and threading the rotor spinning machine starts with locating the correct sliver cans by reading the tickets.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Question ID: 100012224869

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

To prepare for the continuous production the operator must ensure each spin box has an empty tube or cone inserted.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Question ID: 100012224871

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which statement is NOT true for loading the SLIVER?                                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Check that the correct sliver is being loaded

 (b) 


Secure the supply of sliver according to the standard operating procedures

 (c) 


Complete production records confirming that the correct sliver has been loaded

 (d) 


Wait for the next shift to load the sliver onto the machine


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25 of 25

Question ID: 100012224872

Choose one (1) correct answer.  If yarn packaging machine is automatic, feed bobbins from bobbin bin onto ...                                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The conveyor

 (b) 


The suction system

 (c) 


The yarn tensioners

 (d) 


The safety covers


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Question ID: 100012224883

Choose one (1) correct answers.  Pre-start checks before a 2:1 yarn packaging machine is placed into production include …          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Correct ply-wound cheese is placed in the twisting pot

 (b) 


Correct yarn path is followed

 (c) 


Correct take-up package is loaded

 (d) 


Correct beam size is loaded

 (e) 


Anwers 1, 2 and 3 are correct

 (f) 


Answer 4 is correct


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Question ID: 100012224885

Answer Yes or No:                                                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Do you agree that pre-start checklists must be completed AFTER starting the Rotor spinning machine?

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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Question ID: 100012224892

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

Before a Rotor machine is placed into production the operator must check that the beam width is correct.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Question ID: 100012224893

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose one from the list that is NOT a pre-start check for the Rotor spinning machine.                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Checking oil levels in gearboxes

 (b) 


Checking all V belt drive belts and timing belts

 (c) 


Check for missing and broken ceramic guides

 (d) 


Check for correct beam width


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5 of 55

Question ID: 100012224895

Choose one (1) correct answer:  The operator must assist with setting the ... on the  Rotor  spinning machine.                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Beam width

 (b) 


Gears

 (c) 


Specification

 (d) 


Drop wires


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6 of 55

Question ID: 100012224898

Choose one (1) correct answer. When operating the yarn packaging machine according to procedure, you must….                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Minimise waste

 (b) 


Stop the machine in an emergency

 (c) 


Adhere to warning lights

 (d) 


Respond to information on the control panel

 (e) 


Answers 2 and 3 are correct

 (f) 


All of the above


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7 of 55

Question ID: 100012224907

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The Rotor machine operator must operate the control panel to start the machine.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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8 of 55

Question ID: 100012224913

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

Starting the yarn packaging machine in crawl mode will allow the operator to notice any gaiting faults.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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9 of 55

Question ID: 100012224916

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Samples are made for new Rotor spinning products because they…                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Provide an example of the yarn the customer requires

 (b) 


Provide an example of the quality standard the customer requires

 (c) 


The spun yarn is compared to this sample during production

 (d) 


All of the above


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10 of 55

Question ID: 100012224923

Select  one (1) correct answer. Which operations are part of the yarn packing process that follows Rotary (Open ended) spinning? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Blowroom and carding

 (b) 


Winding and twisting

 (c) 


All of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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11 of 55

Question ID: 100012224928

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What are the benefits to the company, if the operator attends to yarn breakages timeously?          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine output of good quality product will be maximised

 (b) 


Machine output of waste product will increase

 (c) 


Production targets will be achieved

 (d) 


Production will be below target

 (e) 


Answers 1 and 3 are correct

 (f) 


Answers 2 and 4 are correct


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12 of 55

Question ID: 100012224930

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The operator must identify, correct and report any malfunctioning spin boxes.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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13 of 55

Question ID: 100012224931

Answer Yes or No:                                                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Is it the responsibility of the operator to adjust the machine to maintain optimum production?

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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14 of 55

Question ID: 100012224932

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What are the benefits for production, if the operator replaces sliver that is running out, quickly?     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine stoppages increase

 (b) 


Machine down-time is extended

 (c) 


Continuous production is maintained

 (d) 


Maintenance on machines increases


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15 of 55

Question ID: 100012224933

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Choose from the list the person who must correct individual spindles faults.                                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Mechanic

 (b) 


Operator

 (c) 


HR Manager

 (d) 


Loom tuner


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16 of 55

Question ID: 100012224935

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

During doffing, the operator must apply manual doffing or verify automatic doffing procedures.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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17 of 55

Question ID: 100012224937

Choose one (1) correct answers: When doffing  yarn packaging machines, the operator must …                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop the machine according to standard operating  procedures

 (b) 


Apply manual or automatic doffing procedures depending on the machine type

 (c) 


Leave doffed yarn packages at the machine

 (d) 


Clean the machine with compressed air

 (e) 


Answers 1 and 2 are correct

 (f) 


Answers 3 and 4 are correct


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18 of 55

Question ID: 100012224944

Choose one (1) correct answer:  Where should the small adhesive ticket/label be placed?                                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


On the metal frame of the trolley

 (b) 


Inside the cone of the spun rotor yarn

 (c) 


On the boxes

 (d) 


On the plastic wrapper


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19 of 55

Question ID: 100012224950

Choose one (1) answer. What is NOT true about doffing the yarn packaging machine ?                                                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The doffing operators must inspect the yarn packages for quality deviations when doffing the product

 (b) 


The quality contollers must inspect the yarn packages for quality deviations when the product is doffed

 (c) 


Some automatic doffing machines require the operator to stop and check the operation at various stages throughout the doffing operation to ensure that there are no mechanical

 (d) 


Newer machines have fully automatic doffing functions


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20 of 55

Question ID: 100012224951

Choose one (1) INCORRECT answer.  Recommend careful handling methods for roving and yarn to minimise fibre damage.          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Store ring tubes stored in undamaged boxes

 (b) 


Place cones inside plastic bags

 (c) 


Handle roving excessively on the outside layer

 (d) 


Handle roving carefully to prevent damage to the outside layer


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21 of 55

Question ID: 100012224968

Answer Yes or No:                                                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Do you agree that while patrolling the operator must note any machine malfunctions and record this in the production documentation.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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22 of 55

Question ID: 100012224969

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

Patrolling of the yarn packaging machines is done at any time the operator chooses.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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23 of 55

Question ID: 100012224973

Select one (1) correct answer:  Choose one (1) example of a task that should NOT be carried out while patrolling your Rotor spinning machine. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Check that empty sliver bales are replaced

 (b) 


Check spindles every 15 minutes

 (c) 


Ensure that broken ends are repaired immediately

 (d) 


Remove all machine guards


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24 of 55

Question ID: 100012224975

Choose one (1) correct answer:  The recommended patrolling frequencey for checking all spindles, is every …... minutes.               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


15

 (b) 


30

 (c) 


45

 (d) 


60


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25 of 55

Question ID: 100012224977

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What will happen if the patrolling of the yarn packaging machines is NOT done correctly?              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


There will be more waste

 (b) 


There will be higher productivity

 (c) 


Quality will improve

 (d) 


There will be less waste


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26 of 55

Question ID: 100012224981

Choose one (1) correct answer:  Choose one (1) example from the list below of rotor spinning machine malfunctions the operator DOES NOT NEED to report to the supervisor. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Faulty doffing system

 (b) 


Bad run-ability of the machine

 (c) 


Un-pieced yarns

 (d) 


Individual spindles faults

 (e) 


Machine settings

 (f) 


Control panel


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27 of 55

Question ID: 100012224982

Choose one (1) correct answer:  The supply of empty rotor cones/ tubes/ bobbins must be available at the machine must be...        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Sufficient

 (b) 


Good quality

 (c) 


The appropriate colour code

 (d) 


Full

 (e) 


Answers 1 and 4 are correct

 (f) 


Answers 1, 2 and 3 are correct


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28 of 55

Question ID: 100012224991

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What are the disadvantages to the company, if the operator DOES NOT attend to yarn breakages timeously? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine output of good quality product will be maximised

 (b) 


Machine output of waste product will increase

 (c) 


Production targets will be achieved

 (d) 


Production will be below target

 (e) 


Answers 1 and 3 are correct

 (f) 


Answers 2 and 4 are correct


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29 of 55

Question ID: 100012224993

Answer Yes or No.                                                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Do you agree with this statement? If a thread is down, it must be pieced-up immediately to limit machine down time and improve output.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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30 of 55

Question ID: 100012224994

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

The operator must attend to problems within the operator’s control and take corrective action.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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31 of 55

Question ID: 100012224995

Answer True or False:                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

It is permitted for a yarn packaging machine operator to change the machine settings during production.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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32 of 55

Question ID: 100012225002

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which type of machine maintenance is NOT  carried out on Rotor spinning machines?                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Preventative or scheduled maintenance

 (b) 


Breakdown maintenance

 (c) 


Routine maintenance

 (d) 


Gill box maintenance


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33 of 55

Question ID: 100012225003

Choose (1) correct answer. The Rotor spinning machine operator must replace damaged machine components such as...               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Take off rollers

 (b) 


Travellers on traveller rings

 (c) 


Take-up cheeses

 (d) 


Twisting pots


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34 of 55

Question ID: 100012225006

Choose one (1) correct answer.  Which step should the operator NOT take when defective Rotor spinning machine compnonents are found? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Report defective components to the supervisor for replacement by authorised person

 (b) 


Replace worn or damaged parts within operator responsibility

 (c) 


Replace worn or damaged parts outside of operator responsibility

 (d) 


Complete records confirming that worn or damaged machine components were replaced


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35 of 55

Question ID: 100012225008

Choose one (1) correct answer. Machine down time may be caused by…                                                                                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Spindles out of production

 (b) 


Buckled warp beams

 (c) 


Temperature of drying drums is too high

 (d) 


Broken needles


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36 of 55

Question ID: 100012225011

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

In Rotor spinning, the twist in the yarn is applied by the the mechanical twisting of the rotor.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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37 of 55

Question ID: 100012225012

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

On a modern winding machine, yarn tension is electronically measured and monitored by the microprocessor. 

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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38 of 55

Question ID: 100012225015

Select one (1) correct answer.  Rotor spinning is also known as…                                                                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Short staple spinning machine

 (b) 


Worsted spinning machine

 (c) 


Long staple ring spinning machine

 (d) 


Open-end (OE) spinning machine


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39 of 55

Question ID: 100012225018

Select one (1) correct answer.  Which process is unncessary in the Rotor spinning process as the yarn is already on a large package which can be fed directly to the ply winder?  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Spooling

 (b) 


Drawing

 (c) 


Assembly winding

 (d) 


Rewinding


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40 of 55

Question ID: 100012225026

Choose the one (1) statement that is NOT TRUE about  "assembly winding".                                                                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The assembly winder places the ends under equal tension

 (b) 


The assembly winder places the correct number of ends onto the cheese

 (c) 


Broken end detectors are essential to stop the winding process if an end breaks

 (d) 


The assembly winder introduces two turns of twist for every one revolution of the spindle


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41 of 55

Question ID: 100012225037

Choose one (1) correct answer. Choose the statement that DOES NOT FIT in the explanation of why temperature and humidity control is very important in the spinning mill. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


A decrease in temperature and increase in relative humidity results in rusting and erosion of machine parts

 (b) 


Dust and fly stickiness increases with increase in moisture content and decrease in temperature

 (c) 


Machine get overheated in high temperature and low humidity

 (d) 


In a high relative humidity atmosphere, fibers start to stick with drafting rollers

 (e) 


Higher humidity and lower  temperature increases yarn strength

 (f) 


Higher humidity and lower  temperature decreases yarn strength


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42 of 55

Question ID: 100012225048

Choose one (1) correct answer: The yarn packaging machine operator must continuously monitor the process for ..                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Yarn package contamination

 (b) 


Correct winding speeds

 (c) 


Correct yarn tension

 (d) 


Electrical faults

 (e) 


Answers 1, 2 and 3 are correct

 (f) 


Answers 3 and 4 are correct


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43 of 55

Question ID: 100012225053

The operator must observe and immediately report any climate (humidity and temperature) change to prevent…                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Damage to the machinery from rust

 (b) 


Sticky dust and fly

 (c) 


Overheating of the machinery

 (d) 


Static electricity leading to fire hazards

 (e) 


Answers 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

 (f) 


Only answers 3 and 4 are correct


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44 of 55

Question ID: 100012225058

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

Low humidity and high static electricity will cause an increase in ends breaking.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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45 of 55

Question ID: 100012225061

Answer True or False.                                                                                                                                                                      (1 Mark)

If stored in humid conditions, cotton fibre may become damaged by mildew.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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46 of 55

Question ID: 100012225069

Choose one (1) INCORRECT answer: The operator must monitor the Rotor spinning process to …                                                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ensure efficient production

 (b) 


Ensure consistent  production of good quality

 (c) 


Ensure continuous production

 (d) 


Ensure high levels of non-conformance


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47 of 55

Question ID: 100012225073

Select one (1) correct answer.  Select one (1) environmental and production conditions that WILL NOT affect the input yarns…       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Heat

 (b) 


Humidity

 (c) 


Static electricity

 (d) 


Noise


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48 of 55

Question ID: 100012225129

Select one (1) correct answer.  If the humidity in the spinning mill drops too low there will be difficulty spinning the yarn because of … (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Heat

 (b) 


Humidity

 (c) 


Static electricity

 (d) 


Noise


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49 of 55

Question ID: 100012225131

Choose one (1) correct answer:  Which statement does NOT apply: The operator must monitor the rotor spinning machine to ensure…(1 Mark)

 (a) 


Smooth running of the machine

 (b) 


Maximum production efficiency

 (c) 


Quality is maintained

 (d) 


Waste is increased


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50 of 55

Question ID: 100012225132

Choose one (1) correct answer: The operator must monitor the rotor spinning process to …                                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ensure efficient production

 (b) 


Ensure consistent  production of good quality

 (c) 


Ensure continuous production

 (d) 


All of the above


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51 of 55

Question ID: 100012225134

Choose one (1) correct answer:  To see if the yarn packaging machine is achieving its production targets, managers will analyse the ......... (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Efficiency reports

 (b) 


Quality reports

 (c) 


Attendance records

 (d) 


Accident reports

 (e) 


Waste reports

 (f) 


Safety signs


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52 of 55

Question ID: 100012225135

Select one (1) INCORRECT answer.   Machine efficiency and optimal utilisation of machines are influenced by…                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine down time

 (b) 


Machine stoppages

 (c) 


Health and Safety

 (d) 


Number of machines in production

 (e) 


Amount of waste produced

 (f) 


Amount of first grade product produced


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53 of 55

Question ID: 100012225136

Choose one (1) correct answer:  The most important thing the operator must do to maintain continuous production and maximise machine output, is… (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Count the rotor spun cones

 (b) 


Take shorter tea breaks

 (c) 


Patrol the machine correctly

 (d) 


Have more shift meetings


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54 of 55

Question ID: 100012225137

Select one (1) correct answer.  If machine efficiency is low the company may not achieve its …                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Production inputs

 (b) 


Health and safety reports

 (c) 


Production targets

 (d) 


Labour relations


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55 of 55

Question ID: 100012225150

Select one (1) correct answer.  Which answer does NOT apply to continuous production in the yarn packaging process?                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Operating 24 hours a day, seven days per week

 (b) 


A flow of production where the materials are continuously in motion

 (c) 


Production that is done in batches with long and frequent stoppages

 (d) 


Production that requires rotating shifts to maintain continuous production


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1 of 15

Question ID: 100012225181

Choose one (1) INCORRECT answer: The operators must inspect the yarn packages for quality deviations when doffing the product, such as… (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ribbon wound yarn packages

 (b) 


Soft build yarn packages

 (c) 


Bell shaped yarn packages

 (d) 


Yarn packages with bulging noses

 (e) 


Damaged cardboard cones

 (f) 


Damaged layers on surface of ring cops


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2 of 15

Question ID: 100012225185

Choose one (1) correct answer:  If the diameter of the rotor is incorrect, it will affect the ….. of the yarn.                                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Slubs in the yarn

 (b) 


Strength of the yarn

 (c) 


Number of plies in the yarn

 (d) 


Number of ends on the beam


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3 of 15

Question ID: 100012225193

Choose one (1) correct answer:  Choose the example of a quality deviation in the assembly winding process.                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Incorrect package density

 (b) 


Package length in metres is correct

 (c) 


No missing ends

 (d) 


Correct yarn strength & elongation


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4 of 15

Question ID: 100012225204

Choose one (1) correct answer: Which of the following is an example of a yarn packaging quality fault?                                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Faulty spindle tapes

 (b) 


Double ends

 (c) 


Dysfunctional return air system

 (d) 


Malfunctioning control panel


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5 of 15

Question ID: 100012225206

Choose one (1) answer: Which statement is NOT true about contamination of the Rotor spun yarn?                                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Contamination is caused by different fibres getting mixed into the yarn during production

 (b) 


Contamination is caused by foreign materials getting mixed into the yarn during production

 (c) 


Contamination is caused by mixing yarns during production

 (d) 


Contamination is caused by wrapping the yarn with plastic


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6 of 15

Question ID: 100012225207

Choose one (1)correct answers:  Choose one (1) examples of yarn packaging machine malfunctions that the operator MUST NOT report to the supervisor. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Faulty doffing system

 (b) 


Faulty drive systems

 (c) 


Un-pieced yarns

 (d) 


Malfunctioning control panel


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7 of 15

Question ID: 100012225211

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What is essential for maintaining the quality of end-products in the rotor spinning and yarn packaging processes? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Using any yarn packages available

 (b) 


Inspecting yarn packages only at the end of production

 (c) 


Regularly inspecting yarn and packages according to waste control measures

 (d) 


Ignoring minor quality deviations


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8 of 15

Question ID: 100012225213

Choose one (1) correct answer:  What must the yarn packaging operator do with spindles that are malfunctioning?                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Leave them

 (b) 


Isolate them

 (c) 


Hang them up

 (d) 


Return them to the manufacturer


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9 of 15

Question ID: 100012225214

Choose one (1) correct answer: The operator must stop the Rotor spinning machine and make minor adjustments to bring it into conformance and record it in the …. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine stoppage report

 (b) 


Maintenance report

 (c) 


Non-conformance report

 (d) 


Waste report


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10 of 15

Question ID: 100012225217

Choose one (1) correct answer.  If the machine is producing a very hard ply-wound cheeses, the operator should check the...         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Yarn tension and back pressure

 (b) 


Bearings

 (c) 


Spindle speed

 (d) 


Fibre content of the yarns


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11 of 15

Question ID: 100012225221

Select one (1) correct answer. Choose one (1) type of "Re-useable waste " from a Rotor spinning and yarn packaging processes.  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Waste caused in the twisting process

 (b) 


Waste taken from the suction system

 (c) 


Rotor spinning frame was set on the wrong specification

 (d) 


Waste caused in the winding process


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12 of 15

Question ID: 100012225226

Choose one (1) correct answer.What is the correct workplace procedure for dealing with waste in the rotor spinning and yarn packaging department? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Leave all waste on the floors

 (b) 


Deposit all waste into designated bins

 (c) 


Hide all waste under the machines

 (d) 


Deposit all machine waste into wastepaper baskets in the offices


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13 of 15

Question ID: 100012225229

Choose one (1) correct answer:  Which is NOT a good suggestion for minimizing waste from the rotor spinning and yarn packaging departments? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Re-use cones/bobbins

 (b) 


Recycle yarn boxes

 (c) 


Reduce product waste

 (d) 


Reinvent the machines


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14 of 15

Question ID: 100012225230

Choose one (1) correct answers: What must the operator do to reduce waste, if a quality problem occurs repeatedly in the rotor spinning process? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop the machine

 (b) 


Clean the machine with compressed air

 (c) 


Oil the machine

 (d) 


Take a tea break


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15 of 15

Question ID: 100012225232

Select one (1) correct answers:  Which yarn packaging process generates non-recoverable (hard) waste?                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Winding process

 (b) 


Warping process

 (c) 


Rotor spinning process

 (d) 


Draw frame process


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1 of 5

Question ID: 100012225236

Select one (1) correct answer. Why is it important not to wear loose clothing when operating a Rotor spinning machine?                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The floors are slippery

 (b) 


There are moving machine parts

 (c) 


There are high temperatures

 (d) 


There is cotton fly and dust


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2 of 5

Question ID: 100012225241

Choose one (1) correct answer.   Choose one (1) item of PPE that does not apply to the Rotor spinning and yarn packaging machine operator. (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ear plugs or defenders

 (b) 


Spinning apron

 (c) 


Gloves

 (d) 


Masks


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3 of 5

Question ID: 100012225245

Select one (1) correct answers:  Choose the example of good housekeeping.                                                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Tools are lying in walkways

 (b) 


Yarn boxes are stacked within the demarcated storage area

 (c) 


Food containers and bottles are on the windowsills

 (d) 


Yarn boxes are standing in the walkways and passages


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4 of 5

Question ID: 100012225247

Choose one (1) answer.  Which statement is NOT true about what a quality report should record?                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The type and description of the quality faults

 (b) 


Which operator is involved in production defective quality products

 (c) 


Which machine number is involved in production defective quality products

 (d) 


Health and safety risks on the machines


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5 of 5

Question ID: 100012225248

Choose one (1) correct answer: What is one essential standard that must be applied during the rotor spinning process and any yarn packaging process? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Ignoring safety protocols to maximize output

 (b) 


Maintaining a clean and organized workspace

 (c) 


Recording production data only at the end of the shift

 (d) 


Using any available materials regardless of quality


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