Multiple choice

A system using an automated work cell controlled by electronic signals from a common centralised computer facility is called

  1. adaptive control system

  2. robotics

  3. flexible manufacturing system (FMS)

  4. automatic guided vehicle (AGV) system

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

FMS is defined as a system where automated work cells receive electronic control signals from a central computer. This central coordination enables multiple machines to work together flexibly. Options A, B, and D are incorrect: adaptive control is a feedback mechanism, robotics refers to individual robots, and AGVs are only for material transport.