Scales of production & manufacturing processes quiz

Which of the following items is likely to be produced in batches of thousands?

• A custom sculpture

• A book

• A handmade quilt

• A bespoke suit

Which of the following is often used in mass/line production?

• Hand tools

• CNC machines

• Typewriters

• Calculators

Which of the following is an example of a product made using mass/line production?

• Handmade pottery

• Custom furniture

• Phones

• Artisanal bread

What is NOT a feature of mass/line production?

• Large quantities

• Division of labour

• Customization

• Use of CNC machines

What type of meals are often produced using mass/line production?

• Gourmet dishes

• Ready meals

• Home-cooked meals

• Freshly baked goods

Which of the following is a key advantage of mass/line production?

• High customization

• Low production costs

• Slow production speed

• High labor costs

How are Unit Production Systems typically controlled?

• Manually only

• Computer controlled only

• Manually or computer controlled

• Remotely controlled

What is vertical integration in the context of production?

• Outsourcing production to external suppliers

• Owning the supply chain of a company

• Increasing specialization in production

• Reducing administration costs

What happens to administration in vertical in-house production?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It is eliminated

What is a sub assembly?

• A complete product ready for sale

• Elements of products created as a unit before final assembly

• A type of manufacturing defect

• A marketing strategy