EXTERNAL INTEGRATED SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT EXEMPLAR

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Block 2, 14 question(s), maximum score 14

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SECTION 1: QUESTION 1:


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TOTAL WEIGHTING: 14 MARKS 

TIME: 14 MINUTES

1 of 14

Question ID: 100012139385

What action would you take, after identifying a shortage of fibre supply to a carding machine?                                                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Report to the supervisor in the blowroom department

 (b) 


Stop some of the machines and report to the supervisor immediately

 (c) 


Inform the next shift so they can address the problem. 

 (d) 


Report to the card room supervisor immediately


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

2 of 14

Question ID: 100012139422

When selecting raw material to be loaded on a typical drawframe, which of the following would not be relevant:                                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Fibre type

 (b) 


Carded sliver can colour 

 (c) 


All of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

3 of 14

Question ID: 100012139521

Machine set up could include which of the following actions to ensure the correct blend of fibres is processed?                               (1 Mark) 

 (a) 


Check detail such as machine settings from micro-processor 

 (b) 


Fill in start-up procedure documents 

 (c) 


Prestart checklist completed and signed off by the senior official

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

4 of 14

Question ID: 100012139522

Which of the following is not a synthetic polymer?                                                                                                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Polyamide

 (b) 


Nylon

 (c) 


Polypropylene

 (d) 


Silk

 (e) 


Polyester

 (f) 


Acrylic


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

5 of 14

Question ID: 100012139698

Which of the following processes would usually not be required of a typical drawframe?                                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Dust removal

 (b) 


Parallelising of fibres

 (c) 


Inserting twist

 (d) 


Blending of fibre


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

6 of 14

Question ID: 100012139699

Which of the following is the main purpose of the drawframe?                                                                                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Opening of textile fibres

 (b) 


Producing a sliver

 (c) 


Cleaning textile fibres

 (d) 


Adding twist to slivers


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

7 of 14

Question ID: 100012139700

Drawframe machine set up could include which of the following actions:                                                                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Fill in start-up procedure documents 

 (b) 


Prestart checklist completed and signed off by the senior official

 (c) 


Read and interpret the specifications card and select the correct program specification 

 (d) 


Check detail such as machine settings from micro-processor 

 (e) 


Verify that the correct programme is displayed on the micro-processes as detailed on the specification 

 (f) 


All of the above

 (g) 


None of the above


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

8 of 14

Question ID: 100012139703

Machine safety controls could include which of the following:                                                                                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine guards in place    

 (b) 


Emergency stop buttons       

 (c) 


Sensors ensuring inspection doors are closed before the machine can be started         

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

9 of 14

Question ID: 100012139704

Which of the following would be included in the duties for a typical card operator at start up?                                                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Enter quality details on the production sheet

 (b) 


Clean card machines as required   

 (c) 


Load the colour coded cans under the coiler as required 

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

10 of 14

Question ID: 100012139705

Which of the following safety procedures would apply to most carding processes?                                                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Use necessary personal protective equipment where required     

 (b) 


Ensure the machine lock-out procedures are applied    

 (c) 


Comply with all the health and safety precautions related to hazardous chemicals    

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

11 of 14

Question ID: 100012139706

Problems during the starting process could include which of the following:                                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Incorrect sliver supply

 (b) 


Blocked filter boxes

 (c) 


Incorrect speeds

 (d) 


Incorrect atmospheric settings  

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

12 of 14

Question ID: 100012139707

Standard operating procedures for drawframe machines could include which of the following:                                                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Identify and locate the raw materials to be processed as per specification for the production run   

 (b) 


Enter batch details on the production sheet or scan the batch if required     

 (c) 


Verify that the correct programme is displayed on the micro-processes as detailed on the specification    

 (d) 


Prepare and set up the drawframe machines for the identified material to be processed   

 (e) 


Stop the machine in the event of non-conformance or at completion of the production run

 (f) 


All of the above

 (g) 


None of the above


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

13 of 14

Question ID: 100012139708

Which of the following will describe the main product of the drawframe machinery?                                                                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Roving

 (b) 


Yarn

 (c) 


Sliver

 (d) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

14 of 14

Question ID: 100012139709

Would you say the best time to correct a product quality fault is after completing all necessary administrative duties?                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

Block 3, 80 question(s), maximum score 80

Question Block - 3

SECTION 2: QUESTION 2:


This Section will cover the following Exit Level outcomes:


TOTAL WEIGHTING: 80 MARKS 

TIME: 80 MINUTES

1 of 80

Question ID: 100012139782

Prestart safety precautions and procedures would not include which of the following?                                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Checking the expiry date on the fire extinguishers

 (b) 


Lockout devices in place to prevent premature machine start up

 (c) 


All inspection doors closed

 (d) 


Filling in the shift log


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

2 of 80

Question ID: 100012139783

Which step should NOT be part of the startup sequence for carding and drawframe machines?                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Check the carding machine’s feed roll height

 (b) 


Align and calibrate the drawframe’s drafting rollers

 (c) 


Load blended fibre into the carding machine without checking for contaminants

 (d) 


Ensure the carding machine’s doffer is clean

 (e) 


Set the carding machine’s speed to match the production rate


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

3 of 80

Question ID: 100012139784

Would you agree with the following statement: YES/NO:                                                                                                                (1 Mark)

A drawframe work instruction would usually include at least the following information: Filter bag cleaning requirements, sliver can colour codes, Control panel settings. 

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

4 of 80

Question ID: 100012139785

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

The machine pre-start checks are usually based on company requirements and the machine manufacturers instruction manual.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

5 of 80

Question ID: 100012139786

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

When selecting raw material to be loaded under the creel, it is critical for the can colour coding to be correct.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

6 of 80

Question ID: 100012139787

What is the correct sequence for starting up carding and drawframe machines?                                                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Set up the drawframe, then the carding machine, and check fibre specs

 (b) 


Check fibre specs, set up the carding machine, then the drawframe

 (c) 


Configure the drawframe, check fibre specs, then set up the carding machine

 (d) 


Set up the carding machine, then the drawframe, and check fibre specs


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

7 of 80

Question ID: 100012139788

Which of the following settings will be important to produce the required product on a drawframe?                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Twist direction

 (b) 


Speed

 (c) 


Pressure 

 (d) 


Merge


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

8 of 80

Question ID: 100012139789

Which of the following product specifications do not apply to start-up processes on a typical drawframe?                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Bobbin Colour

 (b) 


Fibre type

 (c) 


Batch number

 (d) 


Tex number


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

9 of 80

Question ID: 100012139790

Machine set up would not include which of the following actions:                                                                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Check details such as machine settings from micro-processor 

 (b) 


All safety devices must be in place

 (c) 


Fill in start-up procedure documents 

 (d) 


Prestart checklist completed and signed off by the operator


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

10 of 80

Question ID: 100012139791

What action would you take, after identifying a shortage of fibre supply on the card at start up?                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop all the carding machines

 (b) 


Report to the supervisor in the drawframe department

 (c) 


Stop some of the machines and report to the supervisor immediately

 (d) 


Report to the card room supervisor immediately


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

11 of 80

Question ID: 100012139819

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

If Process monitoring techniques are accurately applied, there should be fewer processing faults.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

12 of 80

Question ID: 100012139820

Would you agree with the following statement: YES/NO:                                                                                                                (1 Mark)

If production targets are not achieved it could result in late deliveries, loss of customers and subsequent loss of jobs.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

13 of 80

Question ID: 100012139821

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Following all work instructions is critical to ensure consistent overall yarn manufacture, continuity of production and avoid over runs.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

14 of 80

Question ID: 100012139822

What could result from incorrect atmospheric conditions in the drawframe department?                                                                     (1 Mark) 

 (a) 


An increased risk of fire

 (b) 


An increase in productivity

 (c) 


An increased risk of static generation

 (d) 


Unacceptable working conditions for the operator


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

15 of 80

Question ID: 100012139825

A production plan to achieve continuous production will usually include which of the following:                                                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Sliver can colour coding requirements

 (b) 


Customer name

 (c) 


Product type

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

16 of 80

Question ID: 100012174134

Which factor most likely affects the continuous production of blended fibre and sliver due to fluctuations?                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Fiber blend ratios

 (b) 


Machine speed

 (c) 


Air pressure

 (d) 


Fiber length


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

17 of 80

Question ID: 100012174144

Which variation is most likely to impact the consistency of blended fibre and sliver production?                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Fiber color

 (b) 


Temperature

 (c) 


Machine age 

 (d) 


Operator experience


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

18 of 80

Question ID: 100012174150

What could be the main result of not meeting the production plan:                                                                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The product may not meet the minimum quality requirements

 (b) 


The machine speed will need to be increased

 (c) 


Possible late deliveries

 (d) 


No annual bonus


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

19 of 80

Question ID: 100012174156

If production targets are not achieved due to machine faults, what could be the result?                                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


It could result in loss of customers

 (b) 


It could result in subsequent loss of jobs. 

 (c) 


Both the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

20 of 80

Question ID: 100012174159

Which of the following actions would contribute to achieving optimum machine efficiency?                                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Reduced absenteeism

 (b) 


Preventative maintenance

 (c) 


Good production planning

 (d) 


Operator training

 (e) 


Purchasing good quality raw material to be processed

 (f) 


All of the above

 (g) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

21 of 80

Question ID: 100012174163

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Full card sliver cans must be transported to the designated holding area, ready for the speedframe operator to collect as required.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

22 of 80

Question ID: 100012174166

Would you agree with the following statement:YES/NO:                                                                                                                 (1 Mark)

Adequate empty sliver cans must always be available to ensure maximum production and efficiency.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

23 of 80

Question ID: 100012174170

A card operator’s fingers should not enter the inside of a can full of sliver for which of the following reasons:                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


It could injury to the fingers

 (b) 


It could result in a skin rash

 (c) 


It may cause damage the coiled slivers in the can

 (d) 


It may cause fibre contamination


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

24 of 80

Question ID: 100012174173

Machine safety guards fulfil which of the following functions not only during operation but also while doffing the card or drawframe?(1 Mark)

 (a) 


They contain and control dust levels

 (b) 


They help to reduce noise levels

 (c) 


They protect the operator from possible injury

 (d) 


They help to reduce fibre contamination


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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25 of 80

Question ID: 100012174176

The doffing procedures for the carding and drawframe machines with automatic doffing systems require which of the flowing safety precautions? (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Make sure hands and feet are away from all moving parts

 (b) 


Warn fellow workers or visitors of the possible dangers

 (c) 


Both of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

26 of 80

Question ID: 100012174179

Which of the following safety procedures would apply to most carding and drawframe processes?                                                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Comply with all the health and safety precautions related to doffing the machine

 (b) 


Use necessary personal protective equipment where required

 (c) 


Both of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

27 of 80

Question ID: 100012174188

What action would you take, after identifying a shortage of sliver supply after doffing the drawframe machine?                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop all the draw frames

 (b) 


Report to the supervisor in the carding department

 (c) 


Stop some of the machines and report to the supervisor immediately

 (d) 


Report to the card room supervisor immediately

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Higher Order)


Outcomes:

28 of 80

Question ID: 100012174304

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Correct patrolling sequence will ensure any abnormalities can be identified and rectified as soon as possible.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

29 of 80

Question ID: 100012174305

Would you agree with the following statement: YES/NO:                                                                                                                (1 Mark)

The operator must monitor the creel area to ensure smooth consistent flow of slivers into the drafting arrangement.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

30 of 80

Question ID: 100012174306

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

If process monitoring techniques are accurately applied, there should be more processing faults.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


Meta Tags:

Level of Question (Lower Order)


Outcomes:

31 of 80

Question ID: 100012174307

Which of the following product faults can occur during processing fibres on a typical drawframe?                                                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Slubs

 (b) 


Sliver count variation

 (c) 


Filamentation

 (d) 


Fibre contamination


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

32 of 80

Question ID: 100012174308

What would you say is the main cause of fibre contamination?                                                                                                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Incorrect drafting settings

 (b) 


Incorrect temperature setting in the department

 (c) 


No thorough cleaning between quality changes

 (d) 


Wrong machine speeds


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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33 of 80

Question ID: 100012174309

Basic quality control principles applied in a typical carding department include which of the following:                                                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Documentation of Non-conformance products to work toward preventing reoccurrence of such problems

 (b) 


Accessing good quality raw material for processing

 (c) 


Both of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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34 of 80

Question ID: 100012174310

How would you describe the characteristics of a good quality end product coming from a carding machine?                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Uniform sliver

 (b) 


Low nep count per square cm

 (c) 


Required count – (Tex)

 (d) 


All of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


Outcomes:

35 of 80

Question ID: 100012174311

Which of the following product faults could occur during processing fibres on a typical carding machine?                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Slubs

 (b) 


Yarn count variation

 (c) 


Excessive neps

 (d) 


None of the above


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Level of Question (Middle Order)


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36 of 80

Question ID: 100012174312

Which of the following product faults do not occur during processing fibres on a typical drawframe machine?                                  (1 Mark)  

 (a) 


Filamentation

 (b) 


Oligomer deposits

 (c) 


All of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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Question ID: 100012174313

Which of the following responsibilities would be included for a typical operator in a carding and drawframe department?                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Drawframe operators locate and collect the next set of sliver cans from the carding department 

 (b) 


Enter product details on the production sheet or scan if required    

 (c) 


Verify that the correct programme is displayed on the micro-processors as detailed on the work instruction    

 (d) 


Clean filters as required   

 (e) 


Set the sliver cans under the drawframe creel as directed in the work instruction 

 (f) 


All of the above

 (g) 


None of the above


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38 of 80

Question ID: 100012174314

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Sliver formation takes place just before the carding process.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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39 of 80

Question ID: 100012174316

Consequences of process faults produced on a card is usually limited to which of the following:                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Strength of the yarn manufactured from these slivers

 (b) 


Incorrect twist in the yarn manufactured from these slivers

 (c) 


Incorrect count (Tex) in the yarn manufactured from these slivers

 (d) 


Incorrect uniformity of the yarn manufactured from these slivers


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40 of 80

Question ID: 100012174317

Incorrect process monitoring could result in which of the following?                                                                                                     (1 Mark)

 (a) 


A decrease in productivity

 (b) 


An increase in undetected faults

 (c) 


Both of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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Question ID: 100012174318

What action would you take, after identifying a shortage of sliver supply coming from the carding departments?                              (1 Mark) 

 (a) 


Stop all the drawframes

 (b) 


Report to the supervisor before stopping any of the drawframes

 (c) 


Stop some of the drawframes and report to the supervisor immediately

 (d) 


Stop some of the drawframes and wait for the sliver supply to increase


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42 of 80

Question ID: 100012174319

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

The drawframe operator must maintain regular communication with the cardroom operator to ensure a continuous supply of slivers are available for processing.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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Question ID: 100012174320

Would you agree with the following statement: YES/NO:                                                                                                                (1 Mark)

Silver can colours are the only way an operator can correctly identify sliver types which mostly look the same.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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44 of 80

Question ID: 100012174321

Which of the following would be classified as a typical machine fault?                                                                                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Excessive dust

 (b) 


Noisy motor bearings

 (c) 


Wrong fibre supply

 (d) 


All of the above


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Question ID: 100012174323

Which of the following product faults do not occur during processing fibres on a typical carding machine?                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Filamentation

 (b) 


Oligomer deposits

 (c) 


All of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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Question ID: 100012174363

When would you suggest is the best time to report product quality defects that are outside the operator’s control?                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


After completing the monitoring duties 

 (b) 


The next time the supervisor does his / her rounds

 (c) 


Immediately

 (d) 


After completing all necessary administrative duties


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47 of 80

Question ID: 100012174364

The causes of common abnormalities on a drawframe could include which of the following:                                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Faulty coiler operation

 (b) 


Incorrect drawframe speed   

 (c) 


Incorrect atmospheric settings for the department

 (d) 


All of the above


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Question ID: 100012174365

Which of the following problems should be solved by the operator, rather than the supervisor?                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


The need to reset atmospheric conditions

 (b) 


A shortage of material supply

 (c) 


Noisy motor bearings

 (d) 


A sliver break in the coiler


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Question ID: 100012174368

Quality change will usually include which of the following requirements:                                                                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Reset all machine monitoring parameters

 (b) 


Follow a pre-start up sequence of the relevant machines according to a checklist applying company specific safety requirements

 (c) 


Identify and locate the raw materials to be processed as per specification for the production run     

 (d) 


Enter batch details on the production sheet 

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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50 of 80

Question ID: 100012174369

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Patrolling and monitoring mean the same thing. 

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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51 of 80

Question ID: 100012174370

When must patrolling be carried out by the Operator?                                                                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


At the end of the shift

 (b) 


When instructed by the Supervisor

 (c) 


At the beginning of the shift

 (d) 


None of the above


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Question ID: 100012174372

Why is patrolling and monitoring of the machines and processes important:                                                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Results in fewer processing faults

 (b) 


Keeps the operator active while waiting for the process to end

 (c) 


Prevents accidents

 (d) 


Provides information for the operator to report on the shift log


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Question ID: 100012174373

Which of the following is achieved by following the correct patrolling and monitoring sequence?                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Fire risks are reduced

 (b) 


Improves the housekeeping requirements

 (c) 


Ensures any abnormalities can be identified and rectified as soon as possible

 (d) 


Improves machine utilisation


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54 of 80

Question ID: 100012174377

The correct patrolling route and frequency are important for the following main reason:                                                                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


To keep the operator busy

 (b) 


To identify process faults as soon as possible

 (c) 


To control waste

 (d) 


To identify unsafe conditions


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55 of 80

Question ID: 100012174378

Which one of the following persons are responsible for optimising efficiency and quality?                                                                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Machine Operator

 (b) 


Supervisor

 (c) 


Mechanic

 (d) 


Quality Controller

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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56 of 80

Question ID: 100012174380

Would you agree that neps are a typical fault which occurs during processing fibres in a Carding department?                           (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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57 of 80

Question ID: 100012174383

Would you agree with the following statement: YES/NO:                                                                                                                (1 Mark)

Not following quality change procedures in the Carding department could be result in fibre contamination, leading to expensive claims made against the company, since this problem may only be identified after dyeing of the finished product.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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58 of 80

Question ID: 100012174398

Basic quality control principles applied in a typical carding and drawframe department include which of the following:                       (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Quality control tests at critical stages of processing

 (b) 


Accessing good quality raw material for processing

 (c) 


Documentation of Non-conformance products to work toward preventing reoccurrence of such problems.

 (d) 


All of the above


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59 of 80

Question ID: 100012174400

Which of the following is NOT a typical step in identifying and rectifying non-conformances in the production of blended fibres?      (1 Mark) 

 (a) 


Inspecting raw fibres for quality

 (b) 


Monitoring blending ratios

 (c) 


Using sensors to detect fibre variations

 (d) 


Ignoring minor deviations in sliver weight


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60 of 80

Question ID: 100012174447

Which of the following product faults could NOT occur during processing fibres on a typical carding machine?                                  (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Slubs

 (b) 


Yarn count variation

 (c) 


Excessive neps

 (d) 


Oligomer deposits


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61 of 80

Question ID: 100012174468

Which of the following needs to be done at a typical quality changeover to reduce non-conformance in the final product?                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Quality change checklists completed     

 (b) 


Thorough cleaning of the machine

 (c) 


Quality change checklists approved and signed off    

 (d) 


Ensuring adequate raw material supplies are available for the next batch    

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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62 of 80

Question ID: 100012174469

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Sliver formation takes place after the web has been formed during the carding process.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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63 of 80

Question ID: 100012174470

Would you agree with the following statement: YES/NO:                                                                                                               (1 Mark)

Process faults on a typical carding machine would include the formation of excessive neps and sliver count variations.

 (a) 


Yes

 (b) 


No


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64 of 80

Question ID: 100012174472

What changes or procedures would you recommend to avoid fibre contamination, resulting in non-conformance?                           (1 Mark) 

 (a) 


Thorough cleaning of the machines at quality change

 (b) 


Not cleaning machines with compressed air

 (c) 


A clearly defined housekeeping schedule

 (d) 


All of the above


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65 of 80

Question ID: 100012174475

When would you suggest is the best time to correct product non-conformance quality faults?                                                             (1 Mark)

 (a) 


After completing the patrol sequence 

 (b) 


At the end of the shift so that it sorted for the next shift

 (c) 


Immediately

 (d) 


After completing all necessary administrative duties


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66 of 80

Question ID: 100012174477

When would you suggest is the best time to report product non-conformance which is outside the operator’s control?                      (1 Mark)

 (a) 


After completing the monitoring duties 

 (b) 


The next time the supervisor does his / her rounds

 (c) 


Immediately

 (d) 


After completing all necessary administrative duties


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67 of 80

Question ID: 100012174482

Which of the following statements is not correct:The best inspection techniques could include:                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Visual inspection throughout the manufacturing process 

 (b) 


Samples taken at various stages during the process to the laboratory for analysis

 (c) 


Information displayed on control panels

 (d) 


Samples taken at the end of the process to the laboratory for analysis

 (e) 


Feedback from the customer after delivery

 (f) 


Comparing the product with a sample of the required product


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68 of 80

Question ID: 100012174484

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

A drawframe machine prepares slivers for either a speedframe, sliver lap or a rotor spinning machine.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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69 of 80

Question ID: 100012174486

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

If Process monitoring techniques are accurately applied, there should be fewer sliver faults from both the carding and drawframe machines.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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70 of 80

Question ID: 100012174490

Which of the following will describe the main product of the drawframe?                                                                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


A sliver lap ready to be presented to the combing machine 

 (b) 


Roving

 (c) 


Sliver of the required Tex

 (d) 


Opened and cleaned fibres ready to be presented to the sliver lap machine


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71 of 80

Question ID: 100012174495

Which of the following best describes the main function of the carding process in fibre production?                                                    (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Opening and cleaning textile fibres

 (b) 


Aligning and blending fibres to form a continuous web

 (c) 


Adding twist to slivers

 (d) 


Producing a finished yarn product


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72 of 80

Question ID: 100012174498

Which of the following settings will be most important to produce the required sliver on a drawframe?                                               (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Twist direction

 (b) 


Speed

 (c) 


Pressure

 (d) 


Draf


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73 of 80

Question ID: 100012174500

When recording non-conformance of the product, it must include which of the following?                                                                   (1 Mark) 

 (a) 


The machine numbers      

 (b) 


The quality     

 (c) 


The date and time

 (d) 


The type of fault     

 (e) 


The fault codes     

 (f) 


All of the above

 (g) 


None of the above


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74 of 80

Question ID: 100012174501

Is the following statement true or false:                                                                                                                                           (1 Mark)

Product faults often result in rework, late deliveries, loss of jobs and even loss of customers. 

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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75 of 80

Question ID: 100012174503

Is the following statement true or false?                                                                                                                                          (1 Mark)

Machine faults often have a direct impact on the quality, but seldom affect the expected output.

 (a) 


True

 (b) 


False


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76 of 80

Question ID: 100012174506

To address non-conformance in the blending of fibres and production of sliver, which corrective action is most appropriate?            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Increase blending speed 

 (b) 


Adjust fibre blend ratios

 (c) 


Reduce sliver production 

 (d) 


Change fibre type


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77 of 80

Question ID: 100012174509

What would you say is the main cause fibre contamination resulting in non-conformance?                                                                 (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Incorrect drafting settings

 (b) 


Incorrect temperature setting in the department

 (c) 


No thorough cleaning between quality changes

 (d) 


Wrong machine speeds


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78 of 80

Question ID: 100012174510

What will you do when identifying a non-conformance?                                                                                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop the machine immediately

 (b) 


Report to the supervisor and await instruction

 (c) 


Both of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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79 of 80

Question ID: 100012174511

What could be the consequences of yarn produced from process faults caused on the drawframe?                                                   (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Incorrect Tex

 (b) 


Variable yarn strength

 (c) 


Variations in yarn uniformity

 (d) 


All of the above


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80 of 80

Question ID: 100012174513

Which actions would you recommend to contribute to achieving optimum quality requirements.                                                         (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Good production planning

 (b) 


Reduced absenteeism

 (c) 


Preventative maintenance

 (d) 


Operator training

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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Block 4, 6 question(s), maximum score 6

Question Block - 4

SECTION 3: QUESTION 3:


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TOTAL WEIGHTING: 06 MARKS 

TIME: 06 MINUTES

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Question ID: 100012174670

Which of the following safety procedures would apply to most carding & drawframe processes?                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Use necessary personal protective equipment where required     

 (b) 


Ensure the machine lock-out procedures are applied    

 (c) 


Check and ensure that the machine has adequate lighting facilities     

 (d) 


Comply with all the health and safety precautions related to hazardous chemicals    

 (e) 


All of the above

 (f) 


None of the above


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2 of 6

Question ID: 100012174671

In the case of an emergency, all employees should immediately do which of the following?                                                                (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Stop machines as required

 (b) 


Report to your assembly point

 (c) 


Both of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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3 of 6

Question ID: 100012174674

Waste control interventions could include which of the following:                                                                                                          (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Visible waste control records displayed in the department

 (b) 


Clear identification and separation of waste

 (c) 


Clean material waste being fed back into the production system

 (d) 


All of the above


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4 of 6

Question ID: 100012174679

Waste control reports may be useful for which of the following:                                                                                                            (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Determining future processing costs   

 (b) 


Considering alternative processing methods     

 (c) 


Reviewing the types of fibres being processed

 (d) 


All of the above


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5 of 6

Question ID: 100012174684

What type of information would a typical operator need to record:                                                                                                        (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Number of absentees in the department

 (b) 


Shift production figures

 (c) 


Machine speed

 (d) 


Machine downtime


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6 of 6

Question ID: 100012174688

Consequences of excessive waste could include which of the following:                                                                                              (1 Mark)

 (a) 


Possible legal action

 (b) 


A negative impact on the environment

 (c) 


Both of the above

 (d) 


None of the above


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