Business 0450 · IGCSE

Achieving quality production

10 practice questions on Achieving quality production, with worked solutions and instant marking.

Chris is aware that quality will matter greatly when he produces his products. Identify and explain two methods Chris could use to achieve quality production.

May/June 2015

Identify and explain two methods by which TT could achieve quality production.

May/June 2017

Identify and explain one benefit and one drawback of making each product to the customer’s exact requirements.

May/June 2017

BCZ is a multinational business operating in 12 countries. It produces cement, a building material that construction firms use, so maintaining quality is vital. Cement production generates external costs. One of BCZ’s factories is in country X. The government of country X intends to introduce new legal controls that would cut the maximum working week from 45 to 35 hours.

May/June 2022

Identify and explain two reasons why it is important for Bethany to notice changes in customer preferences.

Oct/Nov 2016

Identify and explain two methods that PP could use to raise the quality of its products.

Oct/Nov 2018

Explain two reasons why CC needs finance.

Oct/Nov 2020

TBX makes high-quality steel for railway construction. The production method it uses enables TBX to gain economies of scale. The business keeps a large inventory, including iron ore. The Managing Director recognises that business activity may affect the environment and is thinking about how the business can help sustainable development.

Oct/Nov 2023

Explain four functions of packaging for a business.

Oct/Nov 2024

BEI is a multinational company that manufactures aeroplanes. Quality assurance is important at BEI. It has 5000 employees. BEI’s directors have announced plans to cut the size of its workforce (downsize). The Human Resources Director is deciding which employees should be made redundant. Details of employee A can be found in Table 1.1.

Oct/Nov 2025