GCSE Design and Technology: Polymers and Production Scales Quiz

What is the primary source for most polymers?

• Renewable resources

• Non-renewable crude oil

• Recycled materials

• Natural gas

Which production method is characterized by making a single product at a time?

• Batch production

• Mass production

• One-off production

• Continuous production

What is a prototype?

• A rough sketch of a design

• A mass-produced item

• A final product ready for sale

• The first working model of a design used for testing

Which manufacturing process is considered more environmentally friendly due to minimal waste?

• Continuous production

• Mass production

• Additive manufacturing

• Subtractive manufacturing

What is the main advantage of batch production?

• Unique products

• Lower cost per product

• Increased waste

• Higher cost per product

What is the purpose of a cooling jig in batch production?

• To heat the product

• To cut the product

• To hold a polymer in place until it has cooled

• To paint the product

What is the cost of one menu stand if each uses a 245 mm × 290 mm piece of acrylic from a 1,000 mm × 600 mm sheet costing £8.00?

• £0.80

• £1.00

• £1.50

• £1.20

Which production method involves manufacturing products continuously?

• Batch production

• Mass production

• Continuous production

• One-off production

What is injection moulding?

• A method of cutting materials

• Molten material forced into a mould

• A type of additive manufacturing

• A method of painting products

What is a design specification?

• A document containing details of a product's required characteristics

• A sketch of the final product

• A list of potential customers

• A list of materials needed for production