Year 10 IGCSE Business Studies: Production Methods and Technology Assessment - Tobias Obura | Laabri

1

What is the primary goal of lean production?

To increase inventory levels

To reduce waste and increase efficiency

To slow down production processes

To increase the number of workers

1

Which of the following best describes the Kaizen philosophy?

Rapid, revolutionary change

Maintaining the status quo

Continuous, incremental improvement

Outsourcing all production processes

1

Just-in-time inventory control aims to:

Maximize storage space usage

Increase buffer stock levels

Reduce inventory costs

Slow down production cycles

1

Cell production is characterized by:

Workers performing a single task repeatedly

Large, centralized production facilities

Teams working on entire products or components

Automated production without human involvement

1

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

Flow production

Batch production

Mass production

Job production

1

In batch production:

Products are made continuously

Each item is made individually

Groups of identical items are produced

Only one product type is ever made

1

Flow production is most appropriate for:

High volume, standardized products

Low volume, customized products

Medium volume, varied products

Prototype development

1

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

Nature of the product

Volume of production

Available technology

CEO's favorite color

1

CAD stands for:

Computer Automated Design

Computer-Aided Drawing

Computerized Artistic Development

Computer-Aided Design

1

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

Improved product design

Enhanced customer service

Increased production accuracy and speed

Better inventory management

1

CIM in manufacturing refers to:

Customer Information Management

Computerized Inventory Monitoring

Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

D. Centralized Innovation Method

1

EPOS systems are primarily used for:

Employee performance tracking

Electronic point of sale transactions

Environmental protection operations

Equipment procurement optimization

1

Which technology allows for secure card payments without physical contact?

EFTPOS

Contactless payments

EPOS

CAD

1

How does technology generally impact production methods?

It always increases labor costs

It typically reduces efficiency

It often increases automation and precision

It usually decreases product quality

1

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

Minimizing waste

Continuous improvement

Large inventory stockpiles

Efficient use of resources

1

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

Job Instruction Training

Just-In-Time

Jeopardized Inventory Tracking

Joint Industry Technology

1

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

Flow production

Mass production

Job production

Continuous production

1

The main advantage of batch production over job production is:

Higher level of customization

Lower unit costs due to economies of scale

Faster production of individual items

Less need for skilled labor

1

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

Job production with EPOS systems

Batch production with CAD and EFTPOS

Lean production with JIT, CAD, and CAM

Flow production with large inventories and manual design

1

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

Faster transaction times

Reduced cash handling

Increased customer data security risks

Higher inventory turnover rates

3

Match the definitions with the corresponding production methods

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
A system where large quantities of a single product are made.		Flow Production
A process that uses division of labor and specialists.		Batch Production
Involves producing unique items in a close customer interaction setting.		Job Production

1

Match these manufacturing technologies with their brief descriptions

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Enables machines to operate independently.		CNC Machines
Can produce complex shapes with high levels of accuracy.		Robotics
Offers fast, flexible, and precise production.		3D Printing

3

Pair these efficiencies with their definitions

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

1

Match the following production problems with the appropriate solutions

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Production slowdown due to obsolete technology.		Implement Lean Manufacturing
Decreasing output due to unskilled labor.		Upgrade Machinery
Lack of productivity due to poor organization.		Offer Training

2

Bains Ltd has 8 labor-hours to produce 16 units of their product. What is their labor productivity?

2

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

2

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?

2

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?

2

What are the key features of job production method?

Highly customized goods

Mass production

Labor intensive

Uses automated processes

2

Which technologies can improve the efficiency of batch production?

Artificial Intelligence

Automation

Manual Machining

Human Labor

2

What are advantages of using flow production in large businesses?

Lower cost per unit

High flexibility

Unique products

Increased production speed

2

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

Efficiency increase

Cost reduction

Increased labor

Decreased speed

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

4

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