GCSE Business OCR 4.1

There are how many production processes?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

The types of production are:

• Job, flow, batch

• Job, flow, patch

• Hob, flow, batch

• Hob, flow, patch

Which best describes robotics in business?

• The use of robots as owners of the business.

• The use of robots as suppliers to the business.

• The use of robots in the process of production.

• The use of robots as advertisers of the business.

Which best describes job production?

• The use of robots in the process of production.

• Production takes place continually using a production line.

• where one type of product is made then machines are switched so another can be made and so on.

• Products made individually.

Which best describes flow production?

• Continuous using a production line

• Products made individually

• One product is made then machines switched to another

• The use of robots in production

True or False: Batch production is making one product then changing machines to prepare for another product and so on?

• True

• False

Automation is...

• production processes that are controlled by a supplier not the company making it.

• production processes that are controlled by a person not a computer.

• production processes that are controlled by a computer not a person.

• production processes that are controlled by the manager only.

Which is not an example of an advantage to job production?

• High quality products

• Made to meet individual needs of customers

• Workers often get more satisfaction.

• Costs of production are high

Which is NOT a disadvantage of batch production?

• The needs of customers can be met by making batches of different goods.

• It takes time to switch from one batch to another.

• Usually less choice of products for customers.

• The tasks may be repetitive and boring for workers.

Which is NOT an advantage of flow production?

• Large amounts can be made.

• Machinery can be used keeping costs low

• It is expensive to set up a production line.

• Improvements in technology mean that not all products need to be identical