HSC Design & Technology multiple choice practice 1

Collaboration occurs in many design situations.

• Competition as design projects are completed

• Team members to work together on a design brief

• Problem solving and creativity in the workplace

• Proficiency in using a range of materials and tools

Which of the following would you use to protect a business name and stop others from using?

• Patent

• Copyright

• Design

• Trademark

Which of the following design factors would best describe an object that is no longer wanted?

• Obsolescence

• Ergonomics

• Sustainability

• Research ethics

Which of the following would be an example of sustainable design?

• Disposable cameras

• Dishwashing cloth that comes soaked with cleaning chemicals

• Plastic packaging of vegetables

• Reusable shopping bags made from recycled fibres

To ensure that the information is accurate, researchers interviewing teenagers should do what?

• Provide a comfortable and relaxed interview atmostsphere

• Use a specific range of closed questions

• Interview all of the teenagers from one local area

• Give a presentation of the technology used in manufacturing

What is the most important factor in selecting a material for the prototype?

• Ability to test on site

• Being easy to work with

• Capacity to perform the intended function

• Cost effectiveness

A company attempting to identify energy usage and minimise costs, which address which issue?

• Attach solar panels to the factory roof

• Undertake and act on an energy usage analysis

• Install reverse-cycle air-conditioning in the factory

• Employ an extra person to manage energy usage

New technologies are most likely to be developed as a result of which of the following?

• Marketplace demand for improved technology

• Resources being used less efficiently

• Management teams trying to meet industry regulations

• Changes in the global economic climate

Which of the following must be undertaken before introducing a new technology into a workplace?

• Consult with employees using the new technology

• Clean the workplace to make space for the new technology

• File documentation explaining how to safely use the new tech

• Control safety risks associated with the new technology

How would a student determined the best tools use in the manufacture of a product

• Test available tools for suitability

• Use tools and techniques learnt in previous projects

• Access a range of construction books

• Use tools and techniques learnt in previous projects