Exploring Design and Technology Concepts

Which of the following is the correct first stage in the product design process?

• Testing and evaluation

• Identifying a need or problem

• Manufacturing

• Marketing

Which material is best described as a thermoplastic?

• Polyethylene (PE)

• Epoxy resin

• Concrete

• Glass

Which of the following is a key principle of sustainable design?

• Using non-renewable resources

• Designing for planned obsolescence

• Minimising waste and pollution

• Maximising single-use products

Which manufacturing process is most suitable for producing thousands of identical plastic bottle caps?

• Injection moulding

• Hand carving

• Sand casting

• Vacuum forming

Which property is most important for a material used in the frame of a bicycle?

• High electrical conductivity

• High tensile strength

• High thermal insulation

• High opacity

Which of the following is an example of a renewable material?

• Aluminium

• Oak wood

• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

• Steel

What is the main advantage of using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) in the product design process?

• It increases manual labour

• It allows for easy modifications and visualisation

• It reduces the need for prototypes

• It makes products heavier

Which of the following best describes the process of die casting?

• Pouring molten metal into a sand mould

• Forcing molten metal under pressure into a steel mould

• Heating and hammering metal into shape

• Cutting metal sheets with a laser

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using plastics in product design from a sustainability perspective?

• Plastics are lightweight

• Plastics are durable

• Most plastics are not biodegradable

• Plastics can be moulded into complex shapes

Which of the following is a finishing process used to improve the appearance and durability of a wooden product?

• Annealing

• Varnishing

• Electroplating

• Galvanising