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14 A system of setting agreed standards for every stage of production is known as:
A quality standards

B quality assurance
C quality inspection

D quality targets.

15 A quality product is:
A always more expensive than competitor products

B one that uses the highest quality raw materials

C produced by capital intensive production methods
D free from defects.

16 A problem of quality control by inspection is:
A inspection only ever takes place at the end of the production process
B workers do not see quality as their responsibility when quality inspectors are employed

C customer returns are reduced
D workers need to be trained to improve quality.

17 A business produces an average of 20,000 units per week. The average number of damaged
units found by inspection is 500 units. The percentage of output that is damaged is:

A 25%

B 2.5%
C 0.25%
D 40%

18 Which of the following is not likely to be a factor influencing a location decision?
A Price of land

B Closeness to suppliers
C Availability of skilled workers

D The price of competitors’ products

19 A business might decide to relocate production facilities in another country because:

A labour costs are higher
B labour is unskilled

C the government offers financial incentives
D it is located far from the market.

20 Which of the following legal controls is most likely to affect the location of a factory?
A Laws to protect employees

B Laws to protect employers
C Laws to protect consumers
D Laws to protect the environment

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