Which of the following is the material handling equipment which uses the suction force to lift an item?

• A.Vacuum lifter
• B.Sack truck
• C.Dolly
• D.Pallet stacker

Correct Answer: A

VACUUM LIFTER uses the vacuum pad which attaches itself to a product. The suction force al-lows the product to be lifted (and rotated and placed). Vacuum lifters are used for moving and positioning glass sheets, but are also seen lifting boxes, plastic sacks, sheets of building materials and pipework. Some models feature hydraulic arms which allow easy movement of the lifted load. The lifting system will have a number of sucker pads and vacuum capability which determines the maximum weights and largest items that can be lifted.

DOLLY consists of stack and sets of wheels (either casters or rollers) under the stack that allow the dolly and the heavy object on top of it to move easily and smoothly. For moving in a straight line, rollers is ideal. If you want to move manoeuvrability, dolly with sets of casters will let you swivel and turn.

SACK TRUCK (hand truck) is an L-shaped box-moving handcart. It comprises a small base plat-form with two wheels at the base and a larger vertical structure. A small ledge to set objects on flat against the floor when the sack truck is upright. When moving, the truck and object are then tilted backward based on the vertical structure until the weight is balanced over the large wheels, making otherwise bulky and heavy objects easier to move.

PALLET STACKER is designed to lift and stack pallets. This one is fully mobile so can move easily around the warehouse. An operator would typically sit or stand while driving like a counter-balanced, reach or straddle lift truck.

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Which of the following is the minimum aisle width for using standard counterbalanced forklifts?

• A.4.9 ft - 5.2 ft
• B.5.6 ft - 5.9 ft
• C.6.9 ft - 7.2 ft
• D.10.5 ft - 13.1 ft

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RFID uses radio frequencies for the purpose of identification and tracking of assets. Which of the following are disadvantages of using RFID? SelectTHREEthat apply.

• A.Interference has been observed to take place in RFID systems when devices such as hand-held, portable, two-way radios are in use
• B.It is difficult for an RFID reader to read the information where tags are installed in liquid or metal products
• C.RFID can be too expensive for many applications as compared to other tracking and identification methods
• D.RFID is a restriction in managing the updates of stocks during the transportation of products
• E.RFID provides a much less robust type of security as compared to other forms of scanning system

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An organisation might find it more beneficial to lease and use an asset over a predetermined period. After this period, the lessee has the right to secure an outright ownership of the asset by paying an agreed amount; otherwise, the asset would be repossessed by the lessor. Which of the following is an advantage of leasing?

• A.The total cost of ownership is not applicable as the asset is leased
• B.The usage of the asset is usually capped
• C.Costs are known and agreed in advance
• D.Long-term commitment to pay instalments even if not using the asset

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Which of the following is the correct statement about total ordering cost?

• A.Rise as the average stock level rises
• B.Equal the number of orders placed times the cost of placing an order
• C.Rise as the order quantity rises
• D.Fall with the per period usage rate

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