Year 9 D&T End of Year Exam Practice Questions

What is the main benefit of using pewter for school-based casting projects?

• It is a valuable precious metal

• It can be cast without using a mould

• It has a low melting point and is easy to work with

• It sets faster than most metals

What is the purpose of air vents in a casting mold?

• To cool the pewter faster

• To allow trapped air to escape

• To reduce material waste

• To prevent overheating of the crucible

Why are leather gloves used instead of cloth when handling molten metal?

• Leather is cheaper than cloth

• Leather prevents electric shock

• Leather is heat-resistant and doesn't catch fire easily

• Cloth is too thick for detailed work

Which CAD tool ensures all parts of your mould design are connected with no gaps?

• Grid Lock

• Contour Tool

• Attach Tool

• Shape Tool

What does biomimicry involve?

• Recycling scrap metal

• Copying traditional jewellery techniques

• Drawing inspiration from natural forms and processes

• Using computer software to trace images

What is a key benefit of using thermochromic ink in textile products?

• It helps fabrics stretch more easily

• It changes colour when exposed to heat

• It generates light at night

• It strengthens the fabric

Which of these is a smart textile that changes colour in sunlight?

• Shape memory alloy

• Thermochromic thread

• Photochromic fibre

• Conductive webbing

What does the ‘Repair’ in the 6Rs stand for?

• Upgrade a product to increase value

• Reuse only recyclable parts

• Fix items to extend their usable life

• Redesign for mass production

Which fastening is best suited for someone with limited hand mobility?

• Buckle

• Zip

• Velcro

• Popper

What is the key difference between standard and reverse appliqué?

• The number of colours used

• The stitching method

• Whether the fabric is added or removed

• One uses glue, the other does not