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General GCSE D & T questions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does this logo mean?

Can you explain how this organisation supports ethical and moral production of products?

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2.

Why does this label often appear on packaging?

Can you explain its purpose?

4 lines
3.

This is a toy that uses a cam and follower to convert one movement to another. Can you say which movement?

a)

Rotary to reciprocating

b)

Linear to rotary

c)

Rotary to oscillating

d)

Rotary to linear

4.

Describe the motion or type of movement that a pear shape cam produces?

a)

A steady up and down motion

b)

Follower rises slowly but falls quickly

c)

Stays stationary for half a turn and then gently rises and falls

d)

Stays stationary

5.

Modern tent poles are often made from?

a)

Wood

b)

Plastic

c)

Carbon fibre

d)

Steel

6.

Microfibres can be..........

a)

Natural only

b)

Synthetic only

c)

Both natural and synthetic

d)

hard and not very durable

7.

Click all the statements below that are true about microfibres........

a)

Synthetic microfibres are not biodegradable

b)

excellent strength to weight ratio

c)

Made from only natural fibres

d)

A very hard material

8.

Can you draw a simple circuit for a torch. The circuit should include a battery source, switch and LED?

9.

Which of the following materials is Plywood?

a)

b)

c)

d)

10.

Silk is a natural fabric and Polyester is a synthetic fabric.

What is the main difference between the two fabrics?

What are the main properties of each fabric when used for clothing?

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11.

What is the correct size of A3 paper?

a)

297mm x 620mm

b)

297mm x 420mm

c)

210mm x 297mm

d)

105mm x 297mm

12.

Paper and card can be recycled but explain why the quality of recycled paper and card can be compromised?

4 lines
13.

What does CAM stand for?

a)

Computer Aided Making

b)

Computing Aided Making

c)

Computer Aided Design

d)

Computer Aided Manufacture

14.

Choose all the statements below that are correct about CAM

a)

Cheap to set up and buy the equipment

b)

Often quick and efficient

c)

Can reduce material waste

d)

Produce multiple items that are identical

15.

Which of the following are CAD packages often used in schools?

a)

Word

b)

2D design

c)

TinkerCAD

d)

Fushion 260