Scales of Production Quiz

Mason and Zoe are working on a school project where they need to create a model of a factory. They want to know what the different methods used to manufacture products are.

Mason is an artisan who specializes in creating custom furniture. He recently received a request to build a unique dining table for a client. What type of production is Mason engaging in?

• Manufacturing a single, unique product

• Manufacturing a specific quantity of identical products

• Manufacturing large quantities of identical products

• Non-stop production of identical products

What are the characteristics of One-Off Production in the context of Evelyn's custom jewelry business?

What is Batch Production?

• Manufacturing a single, unique product

• Manufacturing a specific quantity of identical products

• Manufacturing large quantities of identical products

• Non-stop production of identical products

What are the characteristics of Batch Production?

What is Mass Production?

• Manufacturing a single, unique product

• Manufacturing a specific quantity of identical products

• Manufacturing large quantities of identical products

• Non-stop production of identical products

What are the characteristics of Mass Production?

Answer explanation

Mass production is characterized by high volume, standardized products, assembly line techniques, and automation. It aims to reduce costs and increase efficiency, allowing for consistent quality and faster production rates.

What is Continuous Production?

• Manufacturing a single, unique product

• Manufacturing a specific quantity of identical products

• Manufacturing large quantities of identical products

• Non-stop production of identical products

What are the characteristics of Continuous Production?

Name the four main scales of production.