Methods of Production Quiz

What is a key feature of job production?

• Standardization of production tasks

• Division of work into parts or operations

• Handling of the complete task by a single worker or group

• Continuous processing of materials

Which method of production is most likely to involve project management?

• Mass production

• Job production

• Batch production

• Flow production

What is a common problem associated with batch production?

• High equipment utilization

• Poor workflow

• Continuous workflow

• Standardized tasks

Which method of production requires a substantially constant demand?

• Flow production

• Custom production

• Job production

• Batch production

What is the main aim of flow production?

• Handling complex tasks

• Achieving high equipment utilization

• Concentrating skills

• Improved work and material flow

Which method of production is described as inflexible?

• Flow production

• Batch production

• Job production

• Custom production

What is a requirement for flow production to work well?

• High technology jobs

• Irregular demand

• Standardized tasks

• Varied production tasks

Which method of production is likely to result in a build-up of 'work in progress'?

• Job production

• Batch production

• Flow production

• Mass production

What is an example of a high technology job?

• Film production

• Baking

• Hairdressing

• Tailoring

Which method of production is used in the manufacture of motor cars?

• Job production

• Batch production

• Flow production

• Custom production