L2 Production Process and Efficiency Quiz

What is an example of a job production process?

• Custom products

• Cheese

• Packets of biscuits

• Airline travel

Which of the following is a disadvantage of batch production?

• Labour intensive

• Low volume with no economies of scale

• Needs efficient planning

• High cost per unit

What is a characteristic of services?

• Storable

• Tangible

• Non-perishable

• Inseparable

Which of the following is an advantage of continuous (flow) production?

• Low cost per unit

• Low overheads

• Customisable

• High output

What does 'perishable' mean in the context of services?

• Produced and consumed at different times

• Can be stored for later use

• Cannot be stored for later use

• Cannot be produced

What is a disadvantage of job production?

• High cost per unit

• Efficient planning needed

• High output

• Low per-unit cost

Which of the following is an example of batch production?

• Haircuts

• Designed houses

• Plastic toys

• Airline travel

What is the main goal of lean production?

• Increase inventory

• Cut costs by reducing waste

• Increase transportation

• Increase over-processing

What does 'over-utilisation of plant' lead to?

• Idle machines

• Minimal production

• Breakages and high staff turnover

• Increased costs

What is an example of continuous (flow) production?

• Guitar strings

• Airline travel

• Cheese

• Custom products