Y12 Scales of production quiz

Which of the following is a key feature of one-off production?

• High setup costs but low per-unit costs

• Highly standardised products

• Unique, tailor-made items

• Continuous operation with minimal downtime

What is the main disadvantage of batch production?

• High labour costs per unit

• Lack of flexibility in product design

• Downtime between batches

• High initial setup costs for machinery

Which product is most likely to be made using mass production?

• A custom-designed yacht
  
  
  

• A limited-edition painting

• A smartphone

• A wedding cake

What distinguishes continuous production from mass production?

• Continuous production allows for more customization.

• Continuous production operates 24/7 without interruption.

• Continuous production is less efficient than mass production

• Continuous production is used for small-scale operations.

Which of the following industries is most likely to use continuous production?

• Fashion

• Oil refining

• Handmade furniture

• Bakery goods

What is an advantage of batch production?

• It allows for large-scale production with minimal flexibility.

• It enables manufacturers to produce different products without retooling.

• It strikes a balance between customisation and efficiency.

• It is best for producing unique, one-of-a-kind products.

Which term best describes the cost efficiency achieved in mass production?

• Diseconomies of scale

• Economies of scale

• Marginal flexibility

• Cost per unit maximisation

Why is one-off production more expensive per unit compared to other methods

• It requires unskilled labour.

• It uses generic tools and equipment.

• Each product is unique and labour-intensive.

• It operates without downtime.

What is a disadvantage of mass production?

• High labor costs due to manual processes

• Inefficiency in producing high volumes

• Inflexibility to adapt to design changes

• Limited product availability

Which of the following is an example of batch production?

• Producing 1,000 cars in an assembly line

• Refining crude oil into gasoline continuously

• Baking 500 loaves of bread and then switching to cakes

• Crafting a custom dining table