Manufacturing Quiz

What are the three main parts of a system?

• Inputs, Outputs, Processes

• Heavy, Light, Footloose

• Materials, Tools, Workers

• Raw materials, Finished products, Waste

What word endings (suffixes) tell you a word is a process word?

• -ing, -ed, -s

• -tion, -ment, -ness

• -ly, -ful, -ness

• -able, -ible, -ive

Are heavy industries footloose? Explain your answer.

• No, because they use heavy machinery

• Yes, because they are small and easy to transport

• Yes, because they can easily move to different locations

• No, because they are tied to specific locations

Why is a light industry called a light industry?

• Because it is environmentally friendly

• Because it operates during daylight hours

• Because it uses light raw materials

• Because it produces small, light goods

What is a finished product?

• The raw materials used in production

• The waste produced by manufacturing

• The machinery used in factories

• The output of a system

What is a greenfield site?

• A site with green buildings

• A location where nothing has been built before

• A field used for agricultural purposes

• A factory that produces eco-friendly products

What is meant by the term ‘market’?

• The location where goods are stored

• The area where goods are produced

• The process of selling goods

• The group of people who buy goods

What is an industrial estate?

• A region with high pollution levels

• A place where heavy industries are located

• A zone for agricultural activities

• A dedicated area for factories with necessary services

Why is transport an important factor for industries?

• To increase pollution levels

• To ensure workers have easy access

• To deliver raw materials and ship finished products efficiently

• To reduce the cost of raw materials

Why did Apple choose to locate in Ireland?

• To access skilled graduates and English-speaking workforce

• To avoid taxes and regulations

• To be closer to raw material sources

• To have better weather conditions for manufacturing