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Year 10 IGCSE Business Studies: Production Methods and Technology Assessment

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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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13.

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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17.

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

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18.

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?

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21.

Match the definitions with the corresponding production methods

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A system where large quantities of a single product are made.

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Flow Production

A process that uses division of labor and specialists.

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Batch Production

Involves producing unique items in a close customer interaction setting.

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Job Production

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22.

Match these manufacturing technologies with their brief descriptions

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Enables machines to operate independently.

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CNC Machines

Can produce complex shapes with high levels of accuracy.

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Robotics

Offers fast, flexible, and precise production.

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3D Printing

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23.

Pair these efficiencies with their definitions

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Shows the lowest possible cost of a particular good.

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Technical Efficiency

Reflects the ratio of desired output to minimum feasible output.

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Productive Efficiency

Measures how well resources are used in the production process.

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Economic Efficiency

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24.

Match the following production problems with the appropriate solutions

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Production slowdown due to obsolete technology.

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Implement Lean Manufacturing

Decreasing output due to unskilled labor.

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Upgrade Machinery

Lack of productivity due to poor organization.

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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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30.

Which technologies can improve the efficiency of batch production?

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31.

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?

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33.

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

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34.

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

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35.

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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36.

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