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WorksheetsHSC Design Review (Q's from 2019 + 2018)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When designing environmentally-friendly washing machines, which of these would be the main focus for the designer?
Operational capabilities
how much the product will cost consumers
water-saving capabilities
whether the product will appeal to the target market
Why does a designer conduct market research?
To increase brand awareness
to better understand their client
To increase the number of sales
to identify the needs for the intended design
A design for a new food court has been commissioned. At what stage would the designer first create a CAD model?
Initial contact with clients
Brainstorming potential ideas
Presentation of ideas for feedback
Reflection of feedback and changes to design
Why do designers establish and review 'criteria to evaluate success' when designing?
To increase the number of sales of a product
to ensure the final design meets the specified needs
to ensure environmental factors are considered
to maintain product awareness for further refinement of innovative products
In designing a suitable aid for the ageing population, a designer would first consider that the end product is...
able to meet a need and be ergonomically designed
cost effective and easy to store
aesthetically pleasing and easy to use
durable and well made
Within the design process, social media can best be used as
a current digital design technique
an acceptable industrial procedure
an innovative design practice
a form of communication
The most likely reason for using Smartphone cameras instead of Digital SLR Cameras when capturing holiday memories is...
Convenience of capturing experiences
capability to capture higher quality images
obsolescence of single function cameras
processing allowing for the easy digital storage of photos
Built-in obsolescence creates opportunities for ongoing profits for companies by
generating a need for individuals to keep updating existing products
constantly reviewing existing product lines
encouraging people to change functioning products that they own
incorporating technologies into the altest products
Who would be the person most likely to influence the features of a new sports watch
a product designer
a business entrepreneur
a biomechanical engineer
a running enthusiast
Why do I.T companies take risks with their products by supplying software at discounted rates to students?
to test the product prior to its release to industry
to stop illegal piracy by students
to establish product familiarity in order to capture future market share
to obtain personal data w hen downloaded
A graphic designer has developed a range of birthday cards. Which combination is most likely to determine success.
cost and function
durability and function
cost and aesthetics
durability and aesthetics
Which method would be the most effective to determine the target market of a consumer product?
get an entrepreneur to evaluate the product
gather a focus group to complete a questionnaire about the product
post a comment about the product on social media and ask for responses
take a prototype to local shops and ask shopper's opinions.
At what part of the design process would a designer know that a product is viable
research of current products
idea generation phase
ongoing evaluation
production phase
A designer has created a new company & developed initial drawings to produce a new tool. How can the idea be protected?
apply for a patent
register the business
trademark the name
contact Standards Australia
which of the following best outlines why designers would use 3D modelling when presenting their designs to manufacturers
to ensure the design is aesthetically appealing
to clarify and issues that may occur during production
to allow manufacturers to visualise the final design
to show the manufacturers what the product must achieve
A design team is about to develop new products. They will need to implement management plans to ensure that the products
meet the intended purpose
are developed on time and on budget
address all legal requirements
meet the needs of the target market
Which of the following best outlines why designers undertake research and experimentation when developing a product?
to avoid making mistakes
to ensure all the materials are available for production
to determine th eproperties of the materials to be used
to ensure the best tools, materials and techniques are used
A designer wants to create a new game and has established the design brief. What will be included in the next step?
developing a prototype
completing sketches and working drawings
identifying the limitations and doing working drawings
looking at similar products on the market
Many new homes are designed with ‘open plan’ living spaces. What is likely to have most influenced this design?
technological change
Social trends
the increase in household numbers
cultural diversity
Which combination of factors is the most important for a designer to consider when developing a new app?
political and legal implications
economic and historical influences
cultural impact and emerging technology
marketing strategies and timing
