The Production Function, Quality & Professional Ethics
The Production Function, Quality & Professional Ethics is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Business Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which production planning activity determines the specific sequence of steps a product must pass through during manufacture?
Routing
Scheduling
Loading
Dispatching
Answer: Routing — Routing determines the specific sequence of steps or workstations a product passes through, and the most efficient order for these steps.
Easy
2. Which production planning activity involves deciding exactly WHEN each production step will take place?
Scheduling
Routing
Inspection
Dispatching
Answer: Scheduling — Scheduling involves deciding exactly when each production step will occur, allocating time so the overall process meets deadlines.
Medium
3. Name the production CONTROL activity that involves checking the quality and specifications of output at various stages, not only at the end.
Answer: Inspection — Inspection checks the quality and specifications of output at various production stages, catching defects as early as possible rather than only at the end.
