Scales of Production Quiz

What type of production is used for manufacturing cars?

• Prototype

• Batch

• Single Item

• Continuous

Which of the following is a characteristic of batch production?

• Specialist materials required

• High financial investment

• Flexible production line setup

• Production line runs 24/7

Which scale of production requires a skilled workforce with specialist skills?

• Continuous

• Mass

• Batch

• Single Item

What is a common feature of continuous production?

• Production line runs for a specified amount of time

• High level of financial investment needed

• Flexible workforce required

• Products manufactured for a specialist market

Which type of production is typically used for newspapers?

• Single Item

• Continuous

• Batch

• Custom

What is a key characteristic of single item production?

• Components bought from other companies

• Production line runs 24/7

• Unskilled workforce required

• Products are expensive due to skill level

Which of the following products is typically made using batch production?

• Bricks

• Furniture

• Cars

• Oil products

What is a common requirement for continuous production?

• Specialist materials

• Products manufactured for a specialist clientele

• High standard of quality control

• Production line split into separate operations

Which production scale is associated with high-quality products?

• Continuous

• Batch

• Single Item

• Mass

What is a feature of batch production lines?

• Run 24 hours a day

• High financial investment

• Must be able to change when the product changes

• Require specialist machinery