Design and Technology HSC - 19

A designer is looking to produce a new line of environmentally-friendly washing machines.

Which of the following would be the major focus for the designer?

• Operational capabilities

• Water-saving capabilities

• How much the product will cost consumers

• Whether the product will appeal to the target market

Why does a designer conduct market research?

• To increase brand awareness

• To increase the number of sales

• To better understand their client

• To identify the needs for the intended design

A design for a new shopping centre food court has been commissioned.

At what stage of the design process would the designer first create a CAD model?

• Initial contact with clients

• Brainstorming potential ideas

• Presentation of ideas for feedback

• Reflection of feedback and changes to design

Why do designers establish and review ‘criteria to evaluate success’ when designing?

• To increase the number of sales of a product

• To ensure environmental factors are considered

• To ensure the final design meets the specified needs

• To maintain product awareness for further refinement of innovative products

In designing a suitable aid for the ageing population, a designer would first consider that the end product is

• durable and well made.

• cost effective and easy to store.

• aesthetically pleasing and easy to use.

• able to meet a need and be ergonomically designed.

6 Within the design process, social media can best be used as

• a form of communication.

• an innovative design practice.

• a current digital design technique.

• an acceptable industrial procedure.

People have moved from capturing holiday memories using a digital SLR camera, which has the single function of taking photos, to a multifunctional smartphone with a camera application.

A reason for this shift to using smartphones is most likely to be the

• convenience of capturing experiences.

• obsolescence of single function cameras.

• capability to capture higher quality images.

• process allowing for the easy digital storage of photos.

Built-in obsolescence creates opportunities for ongoing profits for companies by

• constantly reviewing existing product lines.

• incorporating technologies into the latest products.

• encouraging people to change functioning products that they own.

• generating a need for individuals to keep updating existing products.

Who would be the person most likely to influence the features of a new sports watch?

• A product designer

• A running enthusiast

• A business entrepreneur

• A biomechanical engineer

Why do information and communication technology (ICT) companies take risks with their products by supplying their software at discounted prices or free of charge to students?

• To test the software product prior to its release to industry

• To establish product familiarity in order to capture future market share

• To stop illegal software piracy by students copying and sharing computer programs

• To obtain personal data when the product is downloaded, and selling it to cover costs