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WorksheetsCam Business AS level Unit 4
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 3hrs 0mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the primary focus of operations management?
a)
Managing financial investments
b)
Transforming inputs into outputs
c)
Designing marketing campaigns
d)
Recruiting employees
2.
Which of the following is NOT a factor of production?
a)
Land
b)
Labour
c)
Profit
d)
Capital
3.
What does labour-intensive production rely on most?
a)
High use of machinery
b)
High use of manual workers
c)
Low use of raw materials
d)
High use of automation
4.
Capital-intensive production is most common in which sector?
a)
Primary (agriculture)
b)
Secondary (manufacturing)
c)
Tertiary (services)
d)
Quaternary (research)
5.
What is added value in operations?
a)
The increase in worth at each production stage
b)
The total revenue of a business
c)
The profit after tax
d)
The cost of raw materials
6.
Which of the following measures output per worker?
a)
Efficiency
b)
Productivity
c)
Effectiveness
d)
Sustainability
7.
How can a business increase labour productivity?
a)
Reducing wages
b)
Investing in training
c)
Decreasing output
d)
Increasing break times
8.
What does sustainability in operations ensure?
a)
Maximum short-term profits
b)
Resources are used without compromising future needs
c)
Lowest possible wages
d)
Fastest production speed
9.
Which production method is most flexible for custom products?
a)
Flow production
b)
Batch production
c)
Job production
d)
Mass production
10.
Batch production is best suited for:
a)
One-off handmade products
b)
Large-scale identical products
c)
Groups of similar products
d)
Fully automated production
11.
What is a key disadvantage of flow production?
a)
High flexibility
b)
High unit costs
c)
Low output volume
d)
Faults can stop the whole line
12.
Mass customisation combines:
a)
High volume and personalisation
b)
Low cost and manual labour
c)
Slow production and high prices
d)
Small batches and high waste
13.
What is inventory?
a)
Only finished goods
b)
Only raw materials
c)
Raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods
d)
Only work in progress
14.
What is buffer inventory?
a)
Excess stock to prevent shortages
b)
Stock that is never used
c)
Stock sold at a discount
d)
Stock returned by customers
15.
What does JIT (Just-in-Time) inventory management aim to minimise?
a)
Production time
b)
Holding costs
c)
Supplier numbers
d)
Product variety
16.
What is a risk of JIT production?
a)
High storage costs
b)
Dependence on reliable suppliers
c)
Excess inventory
d)
Slow production speed
17.
What is capacity utilisation a measure of?
a)
Employee satisfaction
b)
Current output vs. maximum possible output
c)
Profit margins
d)
Market share
18.
A factory producing 800 units at full capacity of 1000 has a capacity utilisation of:
a)
0.8
b)
0.7
c)
0.9
d)
0.6
19.
What is a negative effect of operating below capacity?
a)
Higher fixed costs per unit
b)
Lower employee stress
c)
More storage space
d)
Faster production
20.
What is outsourcing?
a)
Hiring temporary workers
b)
Paying another firm to provide services
c)
Increasing in-house production
d)
Reducing product range
21.
Which of the following is a benefit of outsourcing?
a)
Greater control over all processes
b)
Lower labour costs
c)
Higher fixed costs
d)
Slower production
22.
What does supply chain management ensure?
a)
Only local suppliers are used
b)
Smooth flow of materials and products
c)
Minimal use of technology
d)
High inventory levels
23.
Which production method is most suitable for a bakery making different bread types?
a)
Job production
b)
Batch production
c)
Flow production
d)
Mass customisation
24.
What is a disadvantage of capital-intensive production?
a)
High labour costs
b)
High initial investment costs
c)
Low output volume
d)
Dependence on skilled workers
25.
Which of the following improves sustainability?
a)
Using non-renewable energy
b)
Reducing packaging waste
c)
Increasing landfill use
d)
Ignoring recycling
26.
What is the main advantage of job production?
a)
Low unit costs
b)
High flexibility
c)
Fast production speed
d)
Minimal skill required
27.
What is a limitation of labour-intensive production?
a)
Difficult to scale up
b)
High machinery costs
c)
Low employee involvement
d)
High automation
28.
What is lead time in inventory management?
a)
Time taken to sell stock
b)
Time taken for stock to arrive after ordering
c)
Time taken to produce goods
d)
Time taken to package goods
29.
Which sector is most likely to use labour-intensive production?
a)
Oil refining
b)
Education
c)
Car manufacturing
d)
Steel production
30.
What is an advantage of flow production?
a)
High unit costs
b)
Low flexibility
c)
Consistent quality
d)
High skill requirement
31.
What is a disadvantage of holding high inventory levels?
a)
Lower storage costs
b)
Higher risk of obsolescence
c)
Faster production
d)
Less need for suppliers
32.
What does operations effectiveness measure?
a)
Input costs
b)
How well a product meets customer needs
c)
Employee turnover
d)
Profit margins
33.
Which factor is most important in choosing production methods?
a)
Employee preferences
b)
Volume needed and cost efficiency
c)
Government regulations
d)
Competitor pricing
34.
What is a benefit of high capacity utilisation?
a)
Lower fixed costs per unit
b)
More unused resources
c)
Higher storage needs
d)
Slower production
35.
What is a risk of operating above capacity?
a)
Lower employee stress
b)
Improved product quality
c)
Delays and reduced quality
d)
Lower costs
36.
What does rationalisation involve?
a)
Expanding production
b)
Reducing capacity to improve efficiency
c)
Increasing inventory
d)
Hiring more workers
37.
Which of the following is a cost of holding inventory?
a)
Lower insurance costs
b)
Reduced risk of stockouts
c)
Storage and security expenses
d)
Faster order processing
38.
What is an advantage of JIC (Just-in-Case) inventory?
a)
Minimal storage costs
b)
Ability to meet unexpected demand
c)
No need for suppliers
d)
Lower lead times
39.
What is an example of added value?
a)
Selling flour at cost price
b)
Selling a cake for more than the cost of ingredients
c)
Buying raw materials in bulk
d)
Reducing production time
40.
What is the reorder level in inventory control?
a)
The maximum stock held
b)
The point at which new stock is ordered
c)
The buffer stock level
d)
The lead time
41.
Which production method is used for car assembly lines?
a)
Job production
b)
Batch production
c)
Flow production
d)
Custom production
42.
What is a key feature of mass customisation?
a)
Identical products for all customers
b)
Pre-set options for personalisation
c)
Slow production speed
d)
High manual labour input
43.
What is a disadvantage of batch production?
a)
High flexibility
b)
Machine resetting time between batches
c)
Low unit costs
d)
Low skill requirement
44.
Which of the following is NOT a type of inventory?
a)
Raw materials
b)
Work in progress
c)
Finished goods
d)
Marketing materials
45.
What is a benefit of effective supply chain management?
a)
Higher inventory costs
b)
Production delays
c)
Smoother operations
d)
More stockouts
46.
What is a drawback of outsourcing?
a)
Increased control over production
b)
Risk of poor supplier quality
c)
Higher fixed costs
d)
Slower decision-making
47.
Which of the following increases productivity?
a)
More employee breaks
b)
Better training and equipment
c)
Higher wages only
d)
Longer working hours
48.
What is a positive impact of sustainability measures?
a)
Higher operational costs
b)
Better brand reputation
c)
More waste production
d)
Lower customer interest
49.
What is a challenge of changing production methods?
a)
Lower costs
b)
Employee retraining needs
c)
Faster production
d)
Simpler processes
50.
What does capital in operations include?
a)
Only buildings
b)
Machinery and equipment
c)
Only cash reserves
d)
Only land
51.
What is an advantage of job production for customers?
a)
Low-cost products
b)
Customised products
c)
Fast delivery
d)
Standardised quality
52.
What is a limitation of flow production?
a)
High flexibility
b)
High initial setup costs
c)
Low output volume
d)
Requires skilled labour
53.
Which of the following is a cost of poor capacity utilisation?
a)
Higher efficiency
b)
Lower fixed costs per unit
c)
Underused resources
d)
Faster production
54.
What is a benefit of JIT for a business?
a)
Higher inventory levels
b)
Lower holding costs
c)
More storage space
d)
Slower supplier response
55.
What does enterprise refer to in factors of production?
a)
Machinery
b)
Entrepreneurial skills
c)
Raw materials
d)
Employee wages
56.
Which of the following best defines operations management?
a)
Only managing employees
b)
Designing and controlling production systems
c)
Only financial planning
d)
Only marketing goods
57.
What is a disadvantage of high capacity utilisation?
a)
Lower stress levels
b)
Potential quality declines
c)
Lower output
d)
Higher idle time
58.
What is a key requirement for successful JIT?
a)
High buffer stock
b)
Reliable suppliers
c)
Slow lead times
d)
Infrequent orders
59.
What is a benefit of batch production?
a)
Suitable for one-off products
b)
Lower unit costs than job production
c)
Fully automated
d)
No machine setup needed
60.
What is the main goal of operations efficiency?
a)
Maximising input waste
b)
Minimising resource use for given output
c)
Increasing labour costs
d)
Reducing product quality
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