Mass and Continuous Production Methods Quiz

What is mass production?

• The process of making hundreds of identical products on a production line

• The process of making unique, custom products by hand

• The process of recycling used products

• The process of designing new products

Which of the following is a key feature of continuous production?

• Production is stopped frequently for maintenance

• Products are made in small, unique batches

• Manufacturing occurs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

• Each product is assembled by hand

Which of the following products is most likely to be produced using continuous production?

• Custom furniture

• Disposable razors

• Handmade jewelry

• Limited edition artwork

What is a disadvantage of continuous production?

• Initial setting up of equipment is very expensive.

• It is difficult to produce large quantities.

• Labour costs are very high.

• Products cannot be made automatically.

Which of the following best describes batch production?

• Products are made in specific quantities, either small or large, and may be repeated at particular times.

• Products are made one at a time, customized for each customer.

• Products are made continuously without stopping.

• Products are only made when there is a special order.

How can batch production adapt to market demands?

• Machinery, jigs, or formers can be altered to adapt to market demand.

• Production must always continue, regardless of demand.

• Products cannot be changed once production starts.

• It only works for products that never go out of fashion.

Which of the following is a feature of a batch produced product?

• It is always the cheapest option available.

• It is fashionable for a relatively short period of time.

• It is always made by hand only.

• It is never used for clothing or seasonal products.

A joiner making a custom table is an example of which type of production?

• Mass production

• Batch production

• Unit or one-off production

• Continuous production

Which of the following is NOT a process involved in fabrication?

• Welding

• Riveting

• Injection moulding

• Using nuts and bolts

A company wants to produce a large number of identical plastic casings for electronic devices. Which manufacturing method should they use and why?

• Moulding, because it allows plastics to be formed into different shapes efficiently.

• Fabrication, because it is best for joining metal parts.

• Welding, because it is the fastest way to make plastic casings.

• Riveting, because it creates strong plastic parts.