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WorksheetsGCSE Design and Technology: Production Techniques Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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
What is a benefit of using standardised components?
Unique product designs
Increased development costs
Slower product market entry
Reduced production costs
What is a disadvantage of one-off production?
Low-quality products
High production costs
Inability to customize products
Lack of skilled workers
What is a feature of mass production?
High customization
Low setup costs
Limited product volume
Automated machinery
What does continuous production require?
24/7 operation
High labor involvement
Frequent shutdowns
Small production batches
What is a key aspect of lean manufacturing?
Extending production times
Minimizing material use
Maximizing waste
Increasing energy usage
