Open Ended Questions on Product Design and Ergonomics

State the steps involved in IDOV.

• Identify, Design, Optimise, Validate

• Initiate, Develop, Operate, Verify

• Inspect, Define, Organise, Visualise

• Integrate, Develop, Observe, Value

Identify two ergonomic features of a modern office chair.

• Adjustable seat height and lumbar support

• Fixed armrests and non-adjustable backrest

• Wooden frame and leather upholstery

• Swivel base and metal legs

What is the importance of sustainability in product design?

• It reduces environmental impact.

• It increases production costs.

• It limits design creativity.

• It shortens product lifespan.

Which of the following best describes the process of reverse engineering?

• Analysing a system to identify its components and their relationships

• Creating a new system from scratch

• Improving an existing system by adding new features

• Testing a system to ensure it meets specifications

What are the benefits of using ACCESSFM for product development?

• Provides a structured approach

• Enhances creativity

• Improves communication

• All of the above

Summarise what is meant by 'Market Pull.'

• A demand-driven approach where consumer needs drive product development.

• A supply-driven approach where new technologies create new markets.

• A marketing strategy focused on reducing production costs.

• A financial strategy aimed at increasing market share through acquisitions.

Compare the advantages of primary research over secondary research.

• Primary research provides more specific data.

• Primary research is less time-consuming.

• Primary research is less expensive.

• Primary research relies on existing data.

State what a Breadboard is used for.

• To connect electronic components without soldering

• To bake bread

• To cut vegetables

• To store data

Knurling adds what feature to a tool handle?

• Aesthetic appeal

• Grip

• Weight

• Flexibility

Clarify the difference between disassembly and assembly.

• Disassembly is the process of taking something apart, whilst assembly is the process of putting something together.

• Disassembly involves creating new components, whereas assembly involves destroying components.

• Disassembly and assembly are both processes of creating new products.

• Disassembly is a type of assembly process.