General Knowledge Quiz

Which of the following is a disadvantage of batch production?

• High initial setup cost

• Inflexibility in product design

• High labor costs

• Limited product variety

What is a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) designed to do?

• Increase production speed

• Adapt to changes in product quantity or type

• Reduce labor costs

• Improve product quality

What type of production method is a Flexible Manufacturing System?

• Rigid

• Adaptable

• Static

• Manual

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Flexible Manufacturing System?

• Fixed production

• Easily retooled

• High labor intensity

• Low adaptability

What is NOT a benefit of a Flexible Manufacturing System?

• Adaptability

• Increased manual labor

• Reprogramming capability

• Retooling capability

How do manufacturers ensure products can be reordered as needed in the JIT method?

• By increasing production capacity

• By closely monitoring stock

• By hiring more staff

• By reducing product variety

What is a disadvantage of JIT related to purchasing?

• Increased benefits from bulk purchasing

• Fewer benefits from bulk purchasing discounts

• More discounts available

• No impact on purchasing

What is a key requirement for JIT to function effectively?

• Low-quality supply chain

• High-quality supply chain

• No supply chain needed

• Random supply chain quality

What operational benefit does JIT provide?

• Increased need for warehousing

• More factory space for other activities

• Less space for production

• More obsolete stock

What is a potential risk of implementing JIT in a volatile market?

• Stockouts due to supply chain disruptions

• Higher labor costs

• Excessive product variety

• Increased inventory costs