GCSE DT Mock Feedback (May 2020 Paper)

Which type of renewable energy is sourced from plants?

• Biomass

• Solar

• Tidal

• Wind

Planned obsolescence is when a product is designed

• to be repairable

• to have a short lifespan

• to have replacable sections

• to take upgrades

Identify the smart material used to darken windows in bright sunlight.

• Aluminium foam

• Photochromic pigment

• Shape memory alloy

• Thermochromic pigment

'Technology push' describes when products are developed

• due to improvements in new materials

• due to increased consumer demand

• in response to consumer feedback

• with the user in mind

Which statement about industry is true?

• An increased use of robotics has led to a reduction in manual jobs

• An increased use of robotics means more people need to be employed

• The latest production lines require more people who can use hand tools skilfully

• The use of CAD and CAM in industry has led to less efficiency

Which of the following is part of a kinetic pumped storage system?

• Alkaline battery

• Oil field

• Photovoltaic cell

• Turbine

A ductile material is commonly described as one that

• can be drawn into a long length

• does not scratch easily

• resists corrosion and oxidisation

• shatters under sudden impact

Bulk buying is

• used to produce products in tens of thousands

• issues such as the environment, where materials come from and working conditions

• when materials are bought in bulk to reduce costs

• used to make small quantities of a product

Ethical factors are

• used to produce products in tens of thousands

• issues such as the environment, where materials come from and working conditions

• when materials are bought in bulk to reduce costs

• used to make small quantities of a product

Mass production is

• used to produce products in tens of thousands

• issues such as the environment, where materials come from and working conditions

• when materials are bought in bulk to reduce costs

• used to make small quantities of a product