Unit 1- quiz B

What is the process called that involves the removal of material from a workpiece to produce a component of the required size and shape?

• Forming

• Wasting

• Shaping

• Casting

In the process of ________, a material is heated above its melting point and poured into a mould where it solidifies into the required shape.

• Shaping

• Casting

• Forming

• Joining

Which of the following technologies is used to speed up the manufacture of prototype components in metal?

• Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS)

• Metal fused filament fabrication (metal FFF)

• Both A and B

• None of the above.

A _______ is a document which defines the purpose of a new product and outlines all the needs that must be met.

• A) Design brief

• B) Fit for purpose

• C) Functional requirements

What is the purpose of a Product Design Specification (PDS)?

• To list the materials needed for a product

• To outline the design process steps

• To provide specific and measurable criteria for a design brief

• To evaluate the final product.

Fill in the blank: An iterative design methodology uses similar steps to linear design but includes ______ before development.

• Testing

• Evaluation

• Manufacturing

Which design approach focuses on making design solutions accessible to the widest possible proportion of society?

• Ergonomic design

• Inclusive design

• User-centred design

• Sustainable design

A manufacturing process that ensures products incorporate features that support the use of a particular process in their manufacture is an example of ______.

• User-centred design

• Ergonomic design

• Design for assembly

• Design for manufacture

What is the purpose of using anthropometric data in ergonomic design?

• To understand human body shapes and sizes

• To create aesthetic designs

• To reduce manufacturing costs

• To increase product weight

In the design of a chair, it is important to accommodate bodyweight at the _______ percentile of the anthropometric data distribution to ensure maximum usability.

• 50th

• 75th

• 99th

• 25th