Unit 1 - New and Emerging Technologies

Which is the correct description of one-off production?

• One off production is designing a bespoke product for one client's specific needs.

• One off production is designing a set number of products that are the same, produced in a range of standard sizes.

• One off production is making a large number of identical production on a mass scale using automated systems.

Select the advantages of automation

• High Consistency

• High Cost

• High Accuracy

• Increases productivity

What are the advantages of continuous production?

• High set up costs

• Production can run 24/7

• Efficient cost per unit produced

• Highly automated

Which is the correct description of batch production?

• Batch production is designing a bespoke product for one client's specific needs.

• Batch production is designing a set number of products that are the same, produced in a range of standard sizes.

• Batch production is making a large number of identical products on a mass scale using automated systems.

Which is the correct description of mass production?

• Mass production is designing a bespoke product for one client's specific needs.

• Mass production is designing a set number of products that are the same, produced in a range of standard sizes.

• Mass production is making a large number of identical products on a mass scale using automated systems.

How can products be marketed virtually?

• Email marketing

• Newspapers

• Social media - apps and influencers

• Posters

What are the benefits of logically organising workflow on a production line?

• Less hazards as moving materials is kept to a minimum

• Increased productivity - minimal wasted time moving items

• Allows for a higher use of automation - increasing consistency and accuracy

• Increased time required to train employees

Select the disadvantages of automation

• High efficiency

• High set up costs

• Highly trained workers required - high wage costs

• Highly accurate

Select the definition of technology push

• Research and development of new technology driving the development of new products.

• The need or requirement for a new product or a solution to a problem, which comes from the market place.

Select the definition of market pull

• Research and development of new technology driving the development of new products.

• The need or requirement for a new product or a solution to a problem, which comes from the market place.