GCSE D&T Unit 6 - Selection and Reinforcement of Timbers

What is meant by the term aesthetic?

• The way something looks
• The size of something
• The smell of something <br />

What does the term form mean in relation to timber?

• The smell of the timber
• The appearance of the timber
• The physical make up of timber<br />

What does the term texture mean in relation to timber?

• The density and the closed or openness of the grain
• The colour that the timber looks
• The weight of the timber

What would be a benefit of creating an engineered timber?

• The colour may look more aesthetically pleasing
• The timber may have a greater strength and stability
• The timber will last a shorted amount of time

Which of the following is an organisation that supports sustainable forest management and timber production?

• FSC
• FCS
• CSF

If a timber is manipulated to grow faster, it is an example of?

• More Sunlight
• Water Fasting
• Genetic Engineering

Seasoning timber reduces its moisture content, true or false?

• true
• false

Which of the following is NOT a method of seasoning?

• Air
• Kiln
• Water

Upcycling is often used as a way of reusing old products, which product would NOT be a good product to upcycle?

• An antique piece of furniture
• Pallets
• Crates

Designers have a responsibility to consider many factors when designing and making a product. They should:

• Try to make the most money possible
• Use as many materials as possible
• Avoid causing offence