WorksheetsKS4 DT
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 47mins
What is the first step in the product design process?
Testing the product
Identifying the problem
Creating a prototype
Marketing the product
Which of the following is considered a sustainable material?
Plastic
Aluminium
Bamboo
Styrofoam
What is the main purpose of 3D modelling in design?
To create 2D sketches
To produce physical products
To visualise a design in three dimensions
To write design reports
Which does H&S stand for
Health & Safety
Hire & Service
Her Self
Health & Service
What is the role of electronics in product design?
To add weight to the product
To enhance the functionality of the product
To make the product more colourful
To reduce the cost of the product
Which of the following is a benefit of using sustainable materials?
They are always cheaper
They deplete natural resources
They reduce environmental impact
They are non-renewable
In 3D modelling, what does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Design
Creative Art Design
Computerised Art Development
Creative Aided Development
Which graphic design principle involves using different elements to create visual interest?
Unity
Contrast
Alignment
Proximity
What is a common electronic component used in design for controlling current?
Resistor
Capacitor
Transistor
Diode
Which of the following is NOT a step in the product design process?
Ideation
Prototyping
Manufacturing
Ignoring feedback
What is a key characteristic of sustainable materials?
They are synthetic
They are biodegradable
They are always heavy
They are non-recyclable
Which software is commonly used for 2D modelling?
Photoshop
AutoCAD
2D design
Excel
What does the principle of 'emphasis' in graphic design refer to?
Creating a focal point
Ensuring symmetry
Using only one colour
Making everything the same size
Which of the following is a renewable source of energy often used in sustainable design?
Coal
Solar
Natural Gas
Nuclear
In electronics, what is the function of a capacitor?
To store electrical energy
To convert AC to DC
To amplify signals
To resist current
What is the primary function of a diode in electronic circuits?
To store energy
To allow current to flow in one direction
To amplify signals
To convert AC to DC
Which principle of design focuses on the arrangement of elements to create a sense of stability?
Balance
Contrast
Rhythm
Emphasis
In sustainable design, which of the following is a key consideration?
Maximizing resource use
Minimizing waste
Increasing production speed
Using non-renewable materials
Explain 1 reason why unemployment may rise as new and emerging technologies develop(2)
Define the term: automation
Define the term: demographic movement
How can a shampoo manufacturer change the packaging of its products to reduce its transportation costs (4)
changing from diesel lorries to electric vehicles
make less bottles
fill the bottle with less shampoo
Use fewer vehicles
Finite resources are;
(a)
the 6 'R's' are;
Reach
Record
Retract
Remind
Rotate
Regard
Read
Rewrite
Record
Repair
Rethink
Recongnise
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
Refuse
Rethink
Reduce
Record
Reuse
Revaluate
Refuse
Rethink
Draw the recycle logo
What is meant by the term; 'Just-in-time'?
The same components or modular systems are used across many designs
Computerised stock control ensures that parts are only received when they are needed in the production process and go straight to the production site rather than being sorted
Usually an individual part, manufactured in large numbers, to an internationally accepted standard
Reducing or eliminating waste in design, manufacturing, distribution and customer services.
What is meant by the term one-off production?
Which of the following describes Mass production?
Manufacturing fo identical high demand products 24 hours a day
A single, unique product made by skilled workers
Efficiently and consistently producing many products at a low cost per unit
Reducing or eliminating waste in design, manufacturing, distribution and customer services
Using photovoltaic cells to generate electricity is called _______.
wind energy
solar energy
biomass energy
geothermal energy
I am a designer and I have just completed my final design on a new hybrid eco tractor engine. Who would be an appropriate client?
John Deere
Fisher Price
Yamaha
Farmers
Ford
A "client" is...
A person or company that a designer provides a solution for.
A mentor for the designer
The person who creates the prototype
The person who works for the designer
The "Target Consumer" is...
The person holding the target
People who will use the design--the end user.
The person the designer works for
The company who pays the designer
A client is discussing corporate branding with you. What two things do you immediately think of?
Manufacturing process
Colour
Lifecycle
Logo
Modern Materials
Improving an existing system, product, or process.
design
innovation
invention
technology
Developing a new system, product, or process.
design
innovation
invention
technology
Which of these is a sewing machine?
When was the sewing machine invented?
1801
1755
1763
1699
What does DT stand for?
Design Technology
Decorating Time
Define Tatter
Do Times
Sewing threads to make cloth is known as what?
Jogging
Skipping
Sewing
Knitting
What is the E in ACCESSFM?
Ethics
Environment
Espionage
Energize
What word means that a product is designed to fit for different people?
Functions
Test
Aesthetics
Ergonomics
Is iron ferrous?
Yes
No
Which of these are natural?
Acrylic
Polymer
Silk
Linen
Cotton
