Exploring Design and Technology

What is a common association people have with the word "design"?

• How things function

• How things look

• How things are made

• How things are sold

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something that has been designed?

• User interface of apps

• Cars

• Animals

• Clothes

When was Design and Technology included in the UK national curriculum?

• 1979

• 1989

• 1999

• 2009

What is one of the things students learn by studying Design and Technology?

• How to write code

• How to use tools and equipment to create designs

• How to play musical instruments

• How to cook gourmet meals

Which subject is NOT linked to Design & Technology?

• Math

• Physics

• Biology

• History

What are the three main sectors that Design & Technology can lead to a career in?

• Creative, engineering, manufacturing

• Medical, legal, financial

• Retail, hospitality, tourism

• Agriculture, mining, fishing

How many people will be needed to fill new creative jobs by 2030?

• 500,000

• 750,000

• 1 million

• 1.5 million

What products does the company Brompton make?

• Cars

• Bicycles

• Computers

• Furniture

Which of the following is a material students might work with in Design & Technology?

• Water

• Air

• Wood

• Light

Which of the following is a benefit of studying Design & Technology?

• Learning to speak a new language

• Developing problem-solving skills

• Improving physical fitness

• Enhancing musical talent