GCSE Design Technology_ Core Content_1.1

Explain 1 reason why unemployment may rise as new and emerging technologies develop(2)

Answer explanation

The introduction of robotics and automation can result in a large workforce no longer being needed.

Define the term: automation

Answer explanation

using control systems to operate equipment

Define the term: demographic movement

Answer explanation

the way in which the populations structure changes, for example as a result of ageing community or migration into an area.

How can a shampoo manufacturer change the packaging of its products to reduce its transportation costs (4)

• changing from diesel lorries to electric vehicles

• make less bottles

• fill the bottle with less shampoo

• Use fewer vehicles

Finite resources are;

the 6 'R's' are;

• Reach

  Record

  Retract

  Remind

  Rotate

  Regard

• Read

  Rewrite

  Record

  Repair

  Rethink

  Recongnise

• Reduce

  Reuse

  Recycle

  Repair

  Refuse

  Rethink

• Reduce

  Record

  Reuse

  Revaluate

  Refuse

  Rethink

Draw the recycle logo

Answer explanation

What is meant by the term; 'Just-in-time'?

• The same components or modular systems are used across many designs

• Computerised stock control ensures that parts are only received when they are needed in the production process and go straight to the production site rather than being sorted

• Usually an individual part, manufactured in large numbers, to an internationally accepted standard

• Reducing or eliminating waste in design, manufacturing, distribution and customer services.

What is meant by the term one-off production?

Answer explanation

Unique, one-off single

Which of the following describes Mass production?

• Manufacturing fo identical high demand products 24 hours a day

• A single, unique product made by skilled workers

• Efficiently and consistently producing many products at a low cost per unit

• Reducing or eliminating waste in design, manufacturing, distribution and customer services