ITPEC IP April 2023 Question 77
ITPEC IP April 2023 — Question 77 of 100
Using common components and common manufacturing procedures is standardization. Standardization establishes shared specifications, parts, methods, and rules so work and output are consistent. It reduces variation, improves interchangeability, simplifies training and purchasing, and can lower manufacturing cost.
Answer (b)
Why not others:
- (a) describes production leveling, which evens out workload, types, and quantities over time
- (c) describes optimization of a computer algorithm
- (d) describes simplification, which reduces product varieties and unnecessary work details
Key rule: Standardization makes parts or procedures common; simplification removes unnecessary variety or complexity; leveling smooths production volume and mix.
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