Production Unit

13 Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies questions on Production Unit, with worked marking schemes. 13 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   3 marks

   State three benefits a school gets from running a production unit.

   (3 marks)

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2. Question 2

   4 marks

   Explain why keeping proper records of sales and expenses is important in a production unit.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   2 points x 2 marks: helps track profit or loss so the unit knows if it is doing well; promotes accountability and transparency (prevents theft/misuse of funds); helps in planning and making decisions e.g. how much to produce; helps in budgeting and controlling costs. Any 2 explained.

3. Question 3

   1 mark

   A Grade 7 class starts a small unit at school where learners make and sell soap to earn income and learn skills. This activity is best described as a what?

   A. A school production unit

   B. A school examination

   C. A sports club

   D. A library session

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   A production unit made 50 candles at a total cost of Ksh 2,000 and sold all of them for Ksh 3,500. The profit made was

   A. Ksh 5,500

   B. Ksh 2,000

   C. Ksh 1,500

   D. Ksh 3,500

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5. Question 5

   5 marks

   A group of Grade 7 learners wants to start a production unit making liquid soap.

   (a) Outline three steps they should follow to run the unit successfully.

   (b) State one challenge they might face.

   (5 marks)

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   (a) 3 x 1 mark: identify the need/market; source raw materials and tools; plan/budget for costs; produce the soap following correct procedure; carry out quality control; market and sell the product; keep records of sales/profit. Any 3 in logical order. (b) 2 marks: lack of enough capital/materials; competition from other sellers; low demand; poor quality; lack of skills; time constraints. Any 1 explained.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   Which value is being developed when learners in a production unit account honestly for money earned from sales?

   A. Selfishness

   B. Integrity

   C. Wastefulness

   D. Laziness

   (1 mark)

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7. Question 7

   1 mark

   A production unit sells its products above the cost of making them. The extra money earned is called

   A. profit

   B. loss

   C. capital

   D. wages

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8. Question 8

   1 mark

   A Grade 7 class sets up a production unit to make and sell candles in school. What is the MAIN purpose of a school production unit?

   A. To allow learners to skip their normal lessons

   B. To give learners practical experience in producing goods and earning income

   C. To compete with and close down nearby shops

   D. To store unused materials safely

   (1 mark)

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9. Question 9

   1 mark

   In a school production unit, learners make and sell items. The MAIN purpose of a production unit is to

   A. reduce the number of lessons

   B. replace the school library

   C. apply skills to make useful products and generate income

   D. provide a place to store waste materials

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10. Question 10

    6 marks

    A production unit intends to make and sell decorative flower vases from recycled bottles. Explain how this activity supports environmental conservation and creates income.

    (6 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Environmental conservation (up to 3 marks): reuses/recycles waste bottles reducing litter/pollution; reduces demand for new raw materials; keeps the environment clean. Income creation (up to 3 marks): products are sold at a profit; provides self-employment/pocket money; skills learnt can start a business; low-cost raw materials increase profit margin. Award balanced marks across both, 6 total.

11. Question 11

    1 mark

    Which of the following is a raw material that a production unit making wooden stools would need?

    A. Cash from sales

    B. Customers

    C. Timber

    D. Finished stools

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    Which of the following is the FIRST step when planning to make a product in a production unit?

    A. Selling the finished product

    B. Cleaning the workshop

    C. Sharing the profits

    D. Identifying the need and the market for the product

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13. Question 13

    1 mark

    A learner in a production unit ensures products are of good quality before selling. This activity is known as

    A. recycling

    B. quality control

    C. budgeting

    D. advertising

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