Manufacturing Processes Quiz

When a product is manufactured non-stop, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year the process is called _______ production. It is a type of _______ production method. It usually takes place on a _______ production line involving shifts of workers to ensure that the production is constant. This process ensures there is a steady supply of a product with no _______ and that any stoppages are kept to an absolute minimum. Due to the nature of the process, it requires a _______ level of investment in machinery and equipment, making it a _______ process. As there is little or no downtime, this method of manufacture efficiently produces _______ quantities of a product in a _______ amount of time. This is useful for materials or products which are in constant and steady demand, such as the paper used to print newspapers.

Explain what is meant by the term batch production.

• A) A method where a group of identical products is produced simultaneously before moving on to make another group.

• B) A method where products are produced one at a time.

• C) A method where products are produced continuously without any interruptions.

• D) A method where products are produced in large quantities in a short amount of time.

Explain the difference between a one-off and a prototype.

• A) A prototype is a draft version of a product. A one-off is the complete manufacture of a single bespoke product/item.

• B) A prototype is the complete manufacture of a single bespoke product/item. A one-off is a draft version of a product.

• C) A prototype is a method of producing large quantities of high tech products. A one-off is a method of producing small quantities of low tech products.

• D) A prototype is a method of producing small quantities of a product. A one-off is a method of producing large quantities of a product.

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Give an example of a one-off item or product.

• Mass-produced car

• Large one-off construction project

• Standardized smartphone

• Assembly line toy

Which of the following is an advantage of mass production?

• High production costs

• Low precision rate

• Standardisation of products

• High flexibility in product lines

Which of the following is a disadvantage of mass production?

• Low production costs

• High flexibility in product lines

• Low investment in machinery

• Capital intensive

A small bakery makes 50 white loaves, 50 brown loaves, 100 croissants, and 100 doughnuts every morning. The same workers produce all the products one after the other, cleaning and adjusting the equipment needed between each session. This is an example of:

• Mass production

• Continuous production

• Batch production

• Flow production

bridge, building, ship, stadium, oil rigs are examples of what type of product

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What is a key characteristic of flow production?

• A) Production is carried out in small batches.

• B) Production is continuous and products move from one stage to the next without interruption.

• C) Production is done on a one-off basis.

• D) Production involves high customization of each product.

Which of the following is an example of mass production?

• A) Custom-made furniture

• B) Handcrafted jewelry

• C) Assembly line manufacturing of cars

• D) Small batch baking