Design and Technology Quiz

What does the word 'design' mean?

• How things look

• A way of doing things

• A noun

• A verb

What is design and technology fundamentally about?

• Converting ideas into products and services

• Creating beautiful things

• Using tools and equipment

• Solving math problems

What has been designed around us?

• Digital apps

• Cars

• Buildings

• All of the above

What skills does design and technology teach?

• Problem-solving

• Craft skills

• Math and physics

• Literacy and history

Why is design and technology important?

• It opens a world of opportunity

• It is a hands-on subject

• It teaches craft skills

• It has a clear correlation with engineering

What industries are in need of more people with design and technology skills?

• Engineering

• Manufacturing

• Creative industries

• All of the above

What is the estimated number of new engineers needed by 2022?

• 1.8 million

• 500 billion

• 1 million

• 3 times more than the wider UK economy

What are the career prospects in the creative industries?

• Fantastic

• Limited

• Non-existent

• Unpredictable

What important life skills does design and technology contribute to?

• Teamwork and resourcefulness

• Math and science

• Literacy and computer skills

• Geography and history

What is the future of our world without design and technology?

• Not what we want it to be

• Ridiculous

• Unpredictable

• The same thing time and time again