Scales of production (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What does the scale of production refer to?
What does the scale of production refer to?
Quantity of identical products made
Who typically creates prototype products?
Who typically creates prototype products?
Skilled craftspeople and artisans
Why do materials cost more in prototype production?
Why do materials cost more in prototype production?
They are purchased in small quantities
What is a key characteristic of batch production equipment?
What is a key characteristic of batch production equipment?
Can be reconfigured for different products
When is batch production often chosen?
When is batch production often chosen?
When demand is seasonal or limited
By how much can mass production reduce unit costs compared to batch production?
By how much can mass production reduce unit costs compared to batch production?
60-80%
What is a major disadvantage of mass production?
What is a major disadvantage of mass production?
High initial investment required
How many hours per day does continuous production operate?
How many hours per day does continuous production operate?
24 hours a day without stopping
Which is an example of continuous production?
Which is an example of continuous production?
LEGO blocks
When must the production scale choice be made?
When must the production scale choice be made?
Early in the design process