IGCSE Section 4: Operations Management 4

1. What is mass production?

• 1. Producing goods one at a time

• 2. Producing goods in small quantities

• 3. Producing goods in large quantities

• 4. Producing goods for a limited period

2. What is job production?

• 1. Producing goods one at a time

• 2. Producing goods in small quantities

• 3. Producing goods in large quantities

• 4. Producing goods for a limited period

3. What is batch production?

• 1. Producing goods one at a time

• 2. Producing goods in small quantities

• 3. Producing goods in large quantities

• 4. Producing goods for a limited period

4. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of mass production?

• 1. Lower production costs
• 2. Consistent quality of products
• 3. Ability to customize products
• 4. High production speed

5. What is a fixed cost?

• 1. A cost that varies with the level of production
• 2. A cost that remains constant regardless of the level of production
• 3. A cost that is incurred only when a product is sold
• 4. A cost that is not associated with production

6. What is a variable cost?

• 1. A cost that remains constant regardless of the level of production
• 2. A cost that varies with the level of production
• 3. A cost that is incurred only when a product is sold
• 4. A cost that is not associated with production

8. What is the break-even point?

• 1. The point at which a business starts to make a profit
• 2. The point at which total revenue equals total costs
• 3. The point at which total revenue exceeds total costs
• 4. The point at which total revenue is less than total costs

9. What is quality control?

• 1. A process of ensuring that a product meets a certain level of quality
• 2. A process of preventing defects in the production process
• 3. A process of continuously improving product quality
• 4. A process of ensuring that products are produced efficiently

10. What is quality assurance?

• 1. A process of ensuring that a product meets a certain level of quality
• 2. A process of preventing defects in the production process
• 3. A process of continuously improving product quality
• 4. A process of ensuring that products are produced efficiently

11. What is the benefit of having quality production?

• 1. Increased production costs
• 2. Decreased customer satisfaction
• 3. Improved brand reputation
• 4. Increased waste