Topic 3: Modelling

Which of the following best describes a model that shows exactly how a product could look but not function?

• Mock-up model

• Prototype model

• Realistic model

• Aesthetic model

A Surface model contains no data about the interior of the part.

• True

• False

Annotated sketches help...

• Identify problems

• Clarify obscurity

• Explain variations

• Record thoughts

• All of the above

Physical models promote the visualisation of internal relationships within a structure or external relationships of the structure to the environment.

• True

• False

Orthographic projection is useful especially when a design has been developed to a stage whereby it is almost ready to manufacture.

• True

• False

Which of the following modelling methods would be used to validate a design before committing to detailed development?

• Conceptual Modelling

• Graphical Modelling

• Virtual Prototyping

• Data Modelling

Which of the following modelling techniques would most likely be used to understand how well a new concept functions?

• Aesthetic model

• Mock-up

• Scale model

• Prototype

Graphical models are useful for engineers, manufacturers, designers and clients, and vary depending on the context. Which of the following graphical models is most appropriate in the context of an architectural design to present to a client?

• Assembly drawing

• Perspective drawing

• Isometric drawing

• Orthographic projection

What type of prototype is designed to collect quantitative data to help inform development?

• Mock up

• Aesthetic model

• Instrumented model

• Scale model

What type of graphical model would likely be part of the instructions for flat pack furniture, usually shown in an exploded form?

• Perspective drawings

• Assembly drawings

• Orthographic drawings

• Scale drawings