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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of these is a device for forming the success criteria of a product's design?
Design Brief
Design Specification
To-do List
Evaluation
Which of the following is a smart material?
Carbon Fibre
Aluminium
Plywood
Polymorph
Which of these is NOT a natural fabric?
Polyester
Wool
Cotton
Silk
What is the raw source of most plastics?
Trees
Ores
Crude Oil
Sand
What is the name of a plastic that once formed, cannot be reshaped with heat?
Thermoplastic
Thermo-softening Plastic
Thermoset
Flammable Plastic
Which of the following indicate the plastic forming process "vacuum forming"?
Which of these is a smart material?
MDF
Copper
Phosphorescent Sheet
Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
Which input would you associate with thermochromic ink?
Water
Sunlight
Movement
Heat
Which of these is NOT a benefit of a manufactured timber over a natural one?
They can come in any length and thickness
They have uniform strength
They have a smooth surface so can be painted or have a veneer applied
They come from a range of different trees and regions
What word describes a metal which does not contain any iron?
Ferrous
Non-Ferrous
Alloy
Composite
Ferrous metals like mild carbon steel need to be galvanised - what is the primary reason?
Iron will rust and galvanisation prevents this
It makes is look prettier
It makes the steel stronger and more robust
It makes the metal colder to touch
Which of these is a design movement commonly found in American skyscrapers like the Empire State Building?
Modernism
Art Deco
Renaissance
Bauhaus
Which of these architectural designs is an example of biomimicry?
Which word best relates to colour, shape and tone?
Ergonomics
Cost
Aesthetics
Environment
If a product is ergonomic it will...
Represent value for money
Easily interact with the user
Look attractive
Be suitable for just boys
What word best describes a design focus which considers future generations?
Sustainable
Ergonomic
Aesthetic
Economic
Which of the following is an addition process?
Dovetail Joint
Laser-Cutting
3D Printing
Plasma Cutting
Which word describes design informed by constant testing and evaluation
Linear
User Centred
Iterative
Collaborative
Which of the following is not a form of CAD?
OnShape
Fusion 360
2D Design
Laser-Cutting
Which of the following is a natural timber?
Medium Density Fibreboard
Russian Birch Faced Plywood
Japanese Oak
Chipboard
Which of these is not a suitable finish for mahogany?
Danish Oil
Clear Lacquer
Polyurethane Varnish
Acrylic Paint
Which of these would you expect to find in the investigation stage of a project?
Client Profile
Design Ideas
Diary of Manufacture
End Product Testing
Which of the following metals would be most suitable for jewellery?
Aluminium
Lead
Silver
Mild Carbon Steel
Mechanical components and electronics both operate under the concept of...
Input, Process, Output
Making something move
Making something harder to do
Effort, Load and Fulcrum
What is the main inspiration for Art Nouveau?
Engineering
Nature
France
Underwater
