Question

process technology - test dependent text
passage 1 - the big picture: inputs + outputs
in process technology, every product we use comes from a sequence of steps: a process. a process transforms raw materials, or feedstock, into finished products that meet safety and quality standards. for example, in a refinery, crude oil is transformed into fuels like gasoline and diesel. in a paper mill, wood chips are transformed into paper.
processes matter because they ensure products are safe, efficient, and profitable. technicians track throughput (the amount of material a process can handle in a given time) and yield (the percent of product made from feedstock). high yield means less waste and higher profit. if yield is too low, companies lose money and may close down.
another key issue is off - spec, which refers to products that do not meet quality standards. off - spec products are costly and can be unsold, reducing customer trust and damaging a companys reputation. to visualize how inputs become outputs, technicians often use block flow diagrams (bfds). a bfd shows the major process steps with blocks and arrows, helping workers see the big picture early in design.
for instance, a soda bottling process uses inputs such as water, syrup, and carbon dioxide. the steps include filtering, mixing, carbonating, filling, and sealing. the outputs are bottled soda and waste streams. each industry relies on technicians to understand these flows, predict problems, and maintain safety.
questions

1. what does a process do in industry?

a) replaces workers with machines
b) transforms raw materials into finished products
c) stores feedstock for later use
d) creates waste instead of product

1. what is feedstock?

a) waste material produced in processing
b) equipment used in production
c) raw material entering the process
d) the yield after the process

1. what does throughput measure?

a) safety violations per shift
b) amount of material handled in a given time

Explanation:

1. The text states that in industry, a process transforms raw materials into finished products. For example, in a paper - mill, wood chips are transformed into paper.
2. Feedstock is defined as the raw material entering the process. In the soda - bottling example, water, syrup, etc. are inputs which are feedstock.
3. Throughput is described as the amount of material that moves through a process in a given time.

Answer:

1. B. Transforms raw materials into finished products
2. C. Raw material entering the process
3. B. Amount of material handled in a given time