Question $2$:

$($a$)$ What are some common reasons and justifications for applying computer technology in the

generation of process plans?

$($b$)$ Compare and contrast the features of a variant and a generative type of computer$-$aided process

planning system. How are they alike and how are they different?

$($c$)$ What type of process planning system might be appropriate for a small job shop with only a few

numerically controlled machines and several manual machines?