Year 10 IGCSE Business Studies: Production Methods and Technology Assessment

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36 questions
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What is the primary goal of lean production?

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Which of the following best describes the Kaizen philosophy?

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Just-in-time inventory control aims to:

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Cell production is characterized by:

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Which production method is most suitable for unique, customized products?

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In batch production:

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Flow production is most appropriate for:

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Which factor is LEAST likely to influence the choice of production method?

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CAD stands for:

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The primary benefit of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is:

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CIM in manufacturing refers to:

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EPOS systems are primarily used for:

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Which technology allows for secure card payments without physical contact?

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How does technology generally impact production methods?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lean production?

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In the context of production methods, what does JIT stand for?

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Which production method would be most suitable for a bakery making wedding cakes?

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The main advantage of batch production over job production is:

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Analyze the following scenario: A smartphone manufacturer wants to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Which combination of production methods and technologies would you recommend?

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Evaluate the potential impact of implementing contactless payment systems in a retail business. Which of the following is NOT a likely outcome?

3

Match the definitions with the corresponding production methods

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Involves producing unique items in a close customer interaction setting.
Flow Production
A system where large quantities of a single product are made.
Batch Production
A process that uses division of labor and specialists.
Job Production
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Match these manufacturing technologies with their brief descriptions

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Offers fast, flexible, and precise production.
CNC Machines
Enables machines to operate independently.
Robotics
Can produce complex shapes with high levels of accuracy.
3D Printing
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Pair these efficiencies with their definitions

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Measures how well resources are used in the production process.
Technical Efficiency
Shows the lowest possible cost of a particular good.
Productive Efficiency
Reflects the ratio of desired output to minimum feasible output.
Economic Efficiency
1

Match the following production problems with the appropriate solutions

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
Lack of productivity due to poor organization.
Implement Lean Manufacturing
Production slowdown due to obsolete technology.
Upgrade Machinery
Decreasing output due to unskilled labor.
Offer Training
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Bains Ltd has 8 labor-hours to produce 16 units of their product. What is their labor productivity?

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If a company can make 500 units in 5 hours with 10 workers, how many units does each worker produce per hour?

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A factory used to make 900 bottles per hour with traditional techniques. They adapted new technology and now produce 1200 bottles per hour. What is the percentage increase in the productivity?

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A bakery originally needed 10 hours to make 200 loaves of bread. After some adjustments, they now can produce the same amount in 7 hours. What is the increase in productivity?

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What are the key features of job production method?

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Which technologies can improve the efficiency of batch production?

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What are advantages of using flow production in large businesses?

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Which of the following are benefits afforded by modern technology in production?

4

Classify the following production methods into Job, Batch, or Mass production.

  • Building a house
  • Cake bakery
  • Car manufacturing
  • Custom-made furniture
  • Job Production
  • Batch Production
  • Mass Production
4

Sort these types of technology according to their use in Manufacturing, Communication or Data Management.

  • Computer-aided design (CAD)
  • Emails
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
  • Instant messaging
  • Manufacturing
  • Communication
  • Data Management
4

Categorize these stages in the choice of production method under Labour Intensive, Capital Intensive, or Technologically advanced.

  • Fruit picking
  • Cellphone manufacturing
  • Tailoring
  • Steel production
  • Labour Intensive
  • Technologically advanced
  • Capital Intensive
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Determine the category for each technology based on its use in Research & Development, Sales & Marketing, or Operations.

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO) tools
  • Virtual Reality (VR)
  • Inventory management software
  • 3D printing
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Research & Development
  • Operations