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HSC Design & Technology multiple choice practice 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Collaboration occurs in many design situations.

a)

Competition as design projects are completed

b)

Team members to work together on a design brief

c)

Problem solving and creativity in the workplace

d)

Proficiency in using a range of materials and tools

2.

Which of the following would you use to protect a business name and stop others from using?

a)

Patent

b)

Copyright

c)

Design

d)

Trademark

3.

Which of the following design factors would best describe an object that is no longer wanted?

a)

Obsolescence

b)

Ergonomics

c)

Sustainability

d)

Research ethics

4.

Which of the following would be an example of sustainable design?

a)

Disposable cameras

b)

Dishwashing cloth that comes soaked with cleaning chemicals

c)

Plastic packaging of vegetables

d)

Reusable shopping bags made from recycled fibres

5.

To ensure that the information is accurate, researchers interviewing teenagers should do what?

a)

Provide a comfortable and relaxed interview atmostsphere

b)

Use a specific range of closed questions

c)

Interview all of the teenagers from one local area

d)

Give a presentation of the technology used in manufacturing

6.

What is the most important factor in selecting a material for the prototype?

a)

Ability to test on site

b)

Being easy to work with

c)

Capacity to perform the intended function

d)

Cost effectiveness

7.

A company attempting to identify energy usage and minimise costs, which address which issue?

a)

Attach solar panels to the factory roof

b)

Undertake and act on an energy usage analysis

c)

Install reverse-cycle air-conditioning in the factory

d)

Employ an extra person to manage energy usage

8.

New technologies are most likely to be developed as a result of which of the following?

a)

Marketplace demand for improved technology

b)

Resources being used less efficiently

c)

Management teams trying to meet industry regulations

d)

Changes in the global economic climate

9.

Which of the following must be undertaken before introducing a new technology into a workplace?

a)

Consult with employees using the new technology

b)

Clean the workplace to make space for the new technology

c)

File documentation explaining how to safely use the new tech

d)

Control safety risks associated with the new technology

10.

How would a student determined the best tools use in the manufacture of a product

a)

Test available tools for suitability

b)

Use tools and techniques learnt in previous projects

c)

Access a range of construction books

d)

Use tools and techniques learnt in previous projects