Revision Test 1.5

A new settlement is to be created on a remote island in the Antarctic Ocean. The

inhabitants will be conducting research into the effect of climate change on the native

penguin population.

The island is currently home to penguins, and it is important that human migration

does not have a negative impact on the penguin population.

Explain how one type of renewable energy could be used in this location.

A company designs racing bikes. It has been commissioned to design the next

model of bike for the Olympics.

Explain two reasons why artificial intelligence (AI) would be useful for the

development of this design

An electronics manufacturing company has just received an order for 7,000 printed

circuit boards (PCBs), which need to be completed in three months. This is in

addition to its normal work, so the company will need to scale up production to meet

the order.

Evaluate the most appropriate manufacturing process required to fulfil the order.

A factory operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It has a range of equipment

that is maintained according to a detailed plan.

Explain one disadvantage of the factory using planned maintenance for this

equipment

A foundry company specialises in bronze sculpture castings using die casting. It is

looking to expand into other types of casting approaches.

Explain how two other casting techniques would be suitable for producing these

sculptures.

A designer in a ventilation manufacturing company has been asked to produce

drawings for a new bespoke system.

Explain three types of drawings that will need to be produced.

An automated system needs to sort ferrous metal products moving down a conveyor

by size. Products more than 600mm in height need to be moved to another

conveyor.

a) Explain two suitable sensors that could be used to detect the product.

b) Explain one suitable actuator that could be used to move any products more than

600mm.

A manufacturer of engineered components is expanding and recruiting an assistant

designer to support the designer who has been in post for 10 years.

Explain two document management processes that should be introduced to support

the design team.

A company has designed an innovative new electrical unit which it considers meets

the sustainability agenda. However, it does not meet British standards because it

has a non-standard plug and is not earthed.

Explain one reason why this product needs to meet British standards.

A new mechanical power press operator has received a basic introduction to the

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 as part of the company induction.

Explain two further safety regulations that should be included in their induction

before they operate the press.