Production Methods Quiz

What is the purpose of sales budgets?

• To plan production and purchase raw materials

• To provide targets for sales staff and motivate them

• To automate production using CAM and robotics

• To improve accuracy and creativity in production

What is the purpose of production budgets?

• To improve accuracy and creativity in production

• To automate production using CAM and robotics

• To plan production and purchase raw materials

• To provide targets for sales staff and motivate them

What is the main purpose of capital-intensive production?

• To produce products primarily by means of machinery and equipment

• To plan production and purchase raw materials

• To provide targets for sales staff and motivate them

• To improve accuracy and creativity in production

What does automation refer to in production?

• Labour and machines working together

• Production being fully automatic

• Using machinery to improve accuracy

• Humans doing most of the work

What are the advantages of automation in production?

• Produces products in exactly the same way every time

• Improves accuracy over handmade products

• Speeds up production and improves creativity

What is the main advantage of mechanisation in production?

• Produces products in exactly the same way every time

• Improves accuracy over purely handmade products as human error is lessened

What is the main disadvantage of labour-intensive production?

• High risk of human error and waste

• Constant supply of skilled labour available

• Improves accuracy over handmade products

• Less expensive than capital-intensive production

What should a business consider if it doesn't have the technology required for capital-intensive production?

• Quantity of goods required

• Technology available

• Skills of the workforce

• Cost of labour