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WorksheetsA level product design - Full specification
Total questions: 63
Worksheet time: 32mins
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Both B and C
What is the duration of the written examination for Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology?
1 hour 30 minutes
2 hours
2 hours 30 minutes
3 hours
What percentage of the qualification does the written examination for Component 1 constitute?
25%
50%
75%
100%
How many marks is the written examination for Component 1 worth?
100 marks
110 marks
120 marks
130 marks
What must students bring to the examination?
Textbooks and notes
Calculators and rulers
Laptops and tablets
Drawing boards and compasses
What percentage of the qualification does the Independent Design and Make Project account for?
25%
50%
75%
100%
How many sides of A3 paper (or electronic equivalent) will the portfolio contain approximately?
20 sides
30 sides
40 sides
50 sides
What is the final part of the assessment process?
Identifying and outlining possibilities for design
Designing a prototype
Making a final prototype
Evaluating own design and prototype
What should students have a good working knowledge of in addition to materials and processes?
Historical design movements
Health and safety procedures and relevant legislation
Marketing strategies
Financial management
What is the importance of designers from the past according to the document?
They provide inspiration for present and future designing
They are not relevant to modern design
They only influence traditional design methods
They are only important for historical studies
Why is it important for students to develop an awareness of wider issues in design and technology?
To focus solely on aesthetic aspects
To understand the impact on the environment and society
To ignore sustainability
To concentrate only on cost reduction
Which of the following is a type of hardwood?
Pine
Cedar
Oak
Larch
Which of the following is a non-ferrous metal?
Mild steel
Aluminium
Carbon steel
Cast iron
Which of the following is a thermoplastic?
Epoxy resin (ER)
Urea formaldehyde (UF)
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Polyester resin (PR)
Which of the following is a composite material?
Acrylic
Carbon fibre (CFRP)
Polypropylene (PP)
Rubber
Which of the following is a type of drawing paper?
Bond
Coated
Layout
Foil-lined board
Which of the following is a natural fibre?
Nylon
Polyester
Polypropylene
Cotton
Which of the following is a textile treatment?
Nylon
Linen
Flame resistant
Wool
Which of the following is a type of smart and modern material?
Thermo-ceramics
Wood
Paper
Textile
What is a characteristic of shape memory alloys (SMA)?
They can return to their original shape after deformation.
They are biodegradable.
They are used in liquid crystal displays (LCD).
They are a type of polymer.
Which of the following is NOT a performance characteristic of materials?
Conductivity
Strength
Elasticity
Transparency
Which material property describes the ability to be stretched into a wire?
Ductility
Hardness
Toughness
Durability
What does the term "biodegradability" refer to in the context of material performance characteristics?
The ability of a material to decompose naturally.
The ability of a material to conduct electricity.
The ability of a material to withstand impact.
The ability of a material to be molded into different shapes.
Which of the following processes involves hardening and tempering, case hardening, annealing, and normalising?
Alloying
Heat treatments
Printing
Moulding
Which process includes offset lithology, flexography, screen-printing, and gravure?
Casting
Machining
Printing
Laminating
Which of the following is NOT a type of casting mentioned in the document?
Sand
Die
Resin
Welding
Which process involves blow moulding, injection moulding, vacuum forming, extrusion, and rotational moulding?
Machining
Moulding
Laminating
Marking out techniques
Which tool is used for marking, cutting, and mortise gauging?
Micrometer
Vernier callipers
Marking gauge
Densitometer
Which of the following tools is used to measure the density of a material?
Micrometer
Vernier callipers
Densitometer
Dividers
Which tool is used to measure both internal and external dimensions?
Odd leg callipers
Squares
Dividers
Go and no-go gauges
Which of the following methods is used for representing 3D forms in pictorial drawing?
3rd angle orthographic projection
Isometric
Triangulation
Report writing
What type of drawing is used for communicating 2D technical information?
Nets (developments)
Isometric
3rd angle orthographic projection
Report writing
Which of the following is a permanent joining technique involving heat?
Contact adhesive
Screws
Oxy-acetylene welding
Knock-down fittings
Which adhesive is also known as superglue?
Acrylic cement
Epoxy resin
Polyvinyl acetate (PVA)
Cyanoacrylate
Which finishing technique involves the use of powder coating?
Anodising
Electro-plating
Oil coating
Laminating
What is the purpose of using galvanisation in finishing techniques?
To add color
To prevent degradation
To smooth the surface
To join materials
Which of the following is a digital technology used for creating and modifying designs and creating simulations?
Computer-aided design (CAD)
Computer-aided manufacture (CAM)
Rapid prototyping
CNC milling machine
What does CAM stand for in digital technologies?
Computer-aided design
Computer-aided manufacture
Computer-aided modeling
Computer-aided management
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the development of products?
User needs, wants, and values
Purpose
Functionality
Cost
What is the principle of "form over function" related to?
Aesthetics
Ergonomics
Anthropometrics
Innovation
Who is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement in design theory?
William Morris
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Marianne Brandt
Eileen Gray
Which design movement is Philippe Starck associated with?
Art Deco
Post Modernism
Streamlining
Memphis
What does anthropometrics study in relation to design?
Aesthetic appeal
Human measurements
Environmental impact
Material properties
Which of the following is an impact of mass production on society?
Increased manual craftsmanship
Built-in obsolescence
Decreased consumerism
Reduced employment
What is a characteristic of the 'new' industrial age of high-technology production?
Decreased use of smart materials
Increased manual labor
Miniaturisation of products and components
Reduced use of computers
Which of the following is a feature of the global marketplace in the context of technological developments?
Local production only
Manufacturing 'offshore' in developing countries
Decreased multinational company presence
Reduced global production
What is an important aspect of adopting safe working practices?
Ignoring potential hazards
Understanding safe working practices for yourself and others
Using machinery without training
Avoiding risk assessments
What is a key component of risk assessments in safe working practices?
Ignoring potential hazards
Identification of potential hazards
Avoiding documentation
Reducing control measures
Which of the following is a characteristic of one-off production?
Producing a single, unique product
Producing products in large volumes
Producing products in batches
Producing standardized parts
What is the main focus of quality control in manufacturing?
Monitoring and achieving high standards and degree of tolerance by inspection and testing
Monitoring the quality of a product from its design to its end-use performance
Applying quality assurance procedures and impacting employees at every stage
Automating storage and retrieval systems
Which quality monitoring system involves monitoring the quality of a product from its design and development stage through its manufacture to its end-use performance?
Quality control
Quality assurance
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Lean manufacturing
What does Total Quality Management (TQM) focus on in the production process?
Automating production and assembly lines
Applying quality assurance procedures and impacting employees at every stage
Using just-in-time (JIT) systems
Standardizing parts and components
Which manufacturing method involves robots on fully-automated production and assembly lines?
Production scheduling
Robotics in production
Lean manufacturing
Concurrent manufacturing
What is the purpose of flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)?
Automating storage and retrieval systems
Using just-in-time (JIT) systems
Modular/cell production systems
Quick response manufacturing (QRM)
Which manufacturing method focuses on using just-in-time (JIT) systems?
Lean manufacturing
Data integration
Concurrent manufacturing
Production scheduling
What is the main goal of quick response manufacturing (QRM)?
Standardizing parts and components
Reducing lead times in production
Automating guided vehicles
Applying quality assurance procedures
Which of the following is NOT a consideration in material selection for cleaner design and technology?
Source
Quantity
Biodegradability
Color
What is a key focus in the manufacturing process for cleaner design and technology?
Maximizing energy use
Simplification of processes
Increasing the number of components
Ignoring material form
Which of the following is an aspect of distribution in cleaner design and technology?
Efficient use of packaging
Increasing transport costs
Using more fossil fuels
Ignoring packaging efficiency
In the use phase of a product's life cycle, what is a key consideration for cleaner design and technology?
Repair versus replacement
Increasing energy consumption
Ignoring efficiency ratings
Disregarding energy efficiency
What is a key aspect of repair and maintenance in cleaner design and technology?
Standardisation
Custom construction
Ignoring modular construction
Avoiding bought-in parts
Which of the following is NOT a consideration at the end of life for cleaner design and technology?
Design for disassembly
Energy recovery
Ignoring environmental implications
Recovered material collection
What is a wider issue of using cleaner technologies related to sustainability?
Increasing cost implications
Designing without jeopardising future needs
Ignoring future potential
Reducing consumer costs
