
Unit 5.2 Operations Methods Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Specialization is one of the three main methods of production or operations methods.
True
False
Answer explanation
Specialization is not one of the three main methods of production; the main methods typically include job production, batch production, and mass production. Therefore, the statement is false.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mass production allows limited flexibility as large quantities of identical products are manufactured.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. Mass production focuses on creating large quantities of identical products, which limits the ability to customize or adapt to different needs, resulting in limited flexibility.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Job production involves the production of a special or ‘one off’ or bespoke product suited to the specific requirements of an individual customer.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. Job production is characterized by creating unique, custom products tailored to the specific needs of individual customers, making the statement accurate.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The average cost (AC) of production is lower with mass production than other operations methods due to firms being able to bulk order materials and components needed for production.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. Mass production allows firms to order materials in bulk, reducing the average cost of production compared to other methods, which often involve smaller, less efficient orders.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An advantage of job production is that products are made to a customer’s specific requirements, so clients get exactly what they want.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. Job production allows for customization, ensuring that products meet the specific requirements of clients, resulting in exactly what they want.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A light bulb manufacturer is likely to use job production.
True
False
Answer explanation
The statement is false because a light bulb manufacturer typically uses mass production methods to produce large quantities efficiently, rather than job production, which is suited for custom, one-off items.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An advantage of batch production compared with job production is the reduced average costs due to economies of scale.
True
False
Answer explanation
True. Batch production allows for the production of goods in groups, leading to lower average costs per unit due to economies of scale, unlike job production which is typically more costly per unit.
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