AQA A Level · Design and Technology: Product Design 7552

Modern industrial and commercial practice: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Modern industrial and commercial practice.

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Question 1

1 mark

In the context of modern industrial and commercial practice, what is the primary role of Production, planning and control (PPC) networking regarding machine management?

Question 2

1 mark

How does the implementation of modular/cell production differ from traditional linear assembly lines regarding the role of the workforce?

Question 3

1 mark

An electronics firm uses virtual modelling (including CFD and FEA) before commencing full-scale production. What is the primary commercial risk mitigated by this practice in modern industry?

Question 4

1 mark

Which scale of production is most suitable for a high-end, custom-made piece of jewelry specifically commissioned by an individual client?

Question 5

1 mark

In a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS), which component is typically used to move workpieces between different automated CNC machines?

Question 6

2 marks

In the context of modern industrial and commercial practice, identify which specific scale of production is most suitable for a designer creating a unique, high-value architectural model for a property developer. [2]

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how a Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) system benefits a company when dealing with fluctuations in consumer demand.

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Question 8

5 marks

Evaluate the relationship between Just In Time (JIT) manufacturing and the use of Production, Planning and Control (PPC) networking, explaining how real-time communication with external suppliers prevents bottlenecks in a flexible manufacturing system (FMS). [5]

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Question 9

4 marks

A company produces custom smartphone cases and is considering shifting from batch production to a system that utilizes Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) principles.

(a) Explain how the implementation of QRM can provide a competitive advantage to the company when dealing with rapidly changing consumer trends. [2]
(b) Describe how the use of Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) data can specifically support the efficiency of this manufacturing shift. [2]

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Question 10

5 marks

A high-volume consumer electronics manufacturer uses a Production, Planning, and Control (PPC) networking system to manage its assembly lines.

(a) Explain how a PPC system manages the scheduling of machines and people to ensure continuous production. [2]
(b) Discuss how Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) data can be integrated with a PPC system to help a company respond quickly to changes in consumer demand. [3]

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