GCSE Design and Technology: Production Techniques Quiz

What is the main goal of new and emerging technologies in manufacturing?

• To limit production methods

• To decrease product quality

• To improve efficiency and reduce costs

• To increase product prices

What does 'standardised design and components' mean?

• Designing unique components for each product

• Using different components for each product

• Using the same component across multiple products

• Avoiding the use of components in products

What triggers Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing?

• A customer order

• A surplus of materials

• A decrease in production costs

• An increase in storage space

What is a key disadvantage of Just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing?

• Increased storage costs

• Excess production of stock

• Delays if parts cannot be sourced

• Higher waste production

What is the primary focus of lean manufacturing?

• Increasing energy usage

• Decreasing production efficiency

• Minimizing costs and waste

• Maximizing waste

What is one-off production used for?

• Creating bespoke, high-quality products

• Mass-producing identical items

• Producing low-cost, low-quality items

• Standardizing components across products

What is a characteristic of batch production?

• Producing items without retooling

• Producing many items of the same product

• Producing large volumes continuously

• Producing a single item at a time

What is a major advantage of mass production?

• Limited product range

• High setup costs

• Low cost per product

• High labor costs

What is a limitation of continuous production?

• Requires manual assembly

• Produces low volumes of products

• Limited to a small range of products

• High cost per product

How does lean manufacturing improve efficiency?

• By extending production times

• By using more materials

• By redesigning packaging

• By increasing waste