Grade 7 Pre-technical – Production of goods and services Quiz
1. What are the basic inputs needed to produce goods and services?
Production uses land (natural resources), labour (people), capital (tools and money) and enterprise (organising and risk-taking).
2. Which of the following is an example of capital in production?
Capital means man-made tools or equipment used in production, like a sewing machine.
3. What is 'value addition' in production?
Value addition involves processing or improving raw materials (e.g., turning milk into yoghurt) to increase value.
4. Which production method is used to make a single unique item made to customer specification?
Job production produces one-off or customised items, such as a tailor making a single dress to order.
5. Why is regular maintenance of tools important in production?
Maintenance prevents machine failure, ensuring continuous production and lowering repair costs.
6. Which of these is a primary sector activity common in Kenya?
Primary sector involves extracting natural resources, like farming crops such as maize.
7. What does 'division of labour' mean in a production setting?
Division of labour divides work into specific tasks so workers become faster and more skilled at each task.
8. Which energy source is commonly used in rural Kenyan workshops for small machines?
Many small workshops use grid electricity or diesel generators to run machines; solar is growing but not yet universal.
9. What is a 'raw material'?
Raw materials like cotton, timber or maize are processed to make finished products.
10. Why do producers package goods attractively before selling?
Good packaging protects goods and makes them more appealing, helping sales.
11. Which is an example of a service rather than a good?
Services are activities done for people; a haircut is an activity, while the others are physical goods.
12. What role does an entrepreneur play in production?
Entrepreneurs combine land, labour and capital to create goods or services and take risks for profit.
13. How can small-scale Kenyan producers increase productivity?
Improving tools, training and organisation makes workers produce more in the same time.
14. What is meant by 'quality control' in production?
Quality control inspects products so customers receive safe and reliable items.
15. Which of the following is a common small industry in Kenya's jua kali sector?
The jua kali sector includes informal small workshops doing metalwork, carpentry and repairs.
16. Why is safe storage important after production?
Proper storage protects goods from damage and loss until they are sold.
17. Which factor affects the choice of tools for a task?
Choosing tools depends on the task requirements, how much tools cost, safety and whether they can be obtained.
18. What is 'mass production' best used for?
Mass production uses assembly lines and machines to make large numbers of identical products efficiently.
19. How do cooperatives help small producers in Kenya?
Cooperatives help members combine resources, buy inputs cheaply and sell together for better returns.
20. Which of the following is a safe practice when using production tools?
Using protective clothing and following operating instructions reduces accidents and injuries.
21. What is a production 'process'?
A production process describes the stages like preparing, assembling and finishing to make items.
22. Why is market research important before producing goods?
Market research helps producers make goods that meet demand and set suitable prices.
23. Which is an environmental way to produce goods?
Sustainable methods like solar energy and recycling reduce environmental damage while producing goods.
24. What is 'service production' in the economy?
Service production provides intangible activities (education, health, banking) rather than physical goods.