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GCSE Baseline

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is a device for forming the success criteria of a product's design?

a)

Design Brief

b)

Design Specification

c)

To-do List

d)

Evaluation

2.

Which of the following is a smart material?

a)

Carbon Fibre

b)

Aluminium

c)

Plywood

d)

Polymorph

3.

Which of these is NOT a natural fabric?

a)

Polyester

b)

Wool

c)

Cotton

d)

Silk

4.

What is the raw source of most plastics?

a)

Trees

b)

Ores

c)

Crude Oil

d)

Sand

5.

What is the name of a plastic that once formed, cannot be reshaped with heat?

a)

Thermoplastic

b)

Thermo-softening Plastic

c)

Thermoset

d)

Flammable Plastic

6.

Which of the following indicate the plastic forming process "vacuum forming"?

a)
b)
c)
d)
7.

Which of these is a smart material?

a)

MDF

b)

Copper

c)

Phosphorescent Sheet

d)

Light Emitting Diodes (LED)

8.

Which input would you associate with thermochromic ink?

a)

Water

b)

Sunlight

c)

Movement

d)

Heat

9.

Which of these is NOT a benefit of a manufactured timber over a natural one?

a)

They can come in any length and thickness

b)

They have uniform strength

c)

They have a smooth surface so can be painted or have a veneer applied

d)

They come from a range of different trees and regions

10.

What word describes a metal which does not contain any iron?

a)

Ferrous

b)

Non-Ferrous

c)

Alloy

d)

Composite

11.

Ferrous metals like mild carbon steel need to be galvanised - what is the primary reason?

a)

Iron will rust and galvanisation prevents this

b)

It makes is look prettier

c)

It makes the steel stronger and more robust

d)

It makes the metal colder to touch

12.

Which of these is a design movement commonly found in American skyscrapers like the Empire State Building?

a)

Modernism

b)

Art Deco

c)

Renaissance

d)

Bauhaus

13.

Which of these architectural designs is an example of biomimicry?

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.

Which word best relates to colour, shape and tone?

a)

Ergonomics

b)

Cost

c)

Aesthetics

d)

Environment

15.

If a product is ergonomic it will...

a)

Represent value for money

b)

Easily interact with the user

c)

Look attractive

d)

Be suitable for just boys

16.

What word best describes a design focus which considers future generations?

a)

Sustainable

b)

Ergonomic

c)

Aesthetic

d)

Economic

17.

Which of the following is an addition process?

a)

Dovetail Joint

b)

Laser-Cutting

c)

3D Printing

d)

Plasma Cutting

18.

Which word describes design informed by constant testing and evaluation

a)

Linear

b)

User Centred

c)

Iterative

d)

Collaborative

19.

Which of the following is not a form of CAD?

a)

OnShape

b)

Fusion 360

c)

2D Design

d)

Laser-Cutting

20.

Which of the following is a natural timber?

a)

Medium Density Fibreboard

b)

Russian Birch Faced Plywood

c)

Japanese Oak

d)

Chipboard

21.

Which of these is not a suitable finish for mahogany?

a)

Danish Oil

b)

Clear Lacquer

c)

Polyurethane Varnish

d)

Acrylic Paint

22.

Which of these would you expect to find in the investigation stage of a project?

a)

Client Profile

b)

Design Ideas

c)

Diary of Manufacture

d)

End Product Testing

23.

Which of the following metals would be most suitable for jewellery?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Lead

c)

Silver

d)

Mild Carbon Steel

24.

Mechanical components and electronics both operate under the concept of...

a)

Input, Process, Output

b)

Making something move

c)

Making something harder to do

d)

Effort, Load and Fulcrum

25.

What is the main inspiration for Art Nouveau?

a)

Engineering

b)

Nature

c)

France

d)

Underwater