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KS3 DT end of rotation quiz

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary purpose of 3D modelling in design technology?

a)

To create 2D sketches

b)

To visualise and picture real-world objects

c)

To write computer code

d)

To measure physical distances

2.

Which of the following is a popular CAD software tool used in schools?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Adobe Photoshop

c)

2D design

d)

Google Chrome

3.

What is the first stage in the design process?

a)

Testing

b)

Evaluation

c)

Research and Idea creation

d)

Manufacturing

4.

Which of the following is a standard unit of measurement in technical drawings?

a)

Inches

b)

Miles

c)

Millimeters

d)

Gallons

5.

What is a common method of prototyping in design technology?

a)

Digital Painting

b)

3D Printing

c)

Laser cutting

d)

Audio Recording

6.

Which material is best known for being lightweight and recyclable, often used in prototyping?

a)

Steel

b)

Aluminium

c)

Wood

d)

Plastic

e)

Cardboard

7.

What does CAD stand for?

a)

Computer Aided Design

b)

Creative Art Design

c)

Computer Automated Drawing

d)

Calculated Art Development

8.

In 2D modelling, what does grid lock do?

a)

Flattens a surface

b)

Makes the lines stay straight and on the grid lines

c)

Rotates an object

d)

Colours a model

9.

Which stage of the design process involves creating a detailed plan or drawing?

a)

Evaluation

b)

Prototyping

c)

Design Development

d)

Research

10.

What is the purpose of using layers in CAD software?

a)

To add colour to designs

b)

To organise different elements of a design

c)

To increase file size

d)

To print designs

11.

Which of the following is important when selecting materials in design technology?

a)

Colour

b)

Cost

c)

Popularity

d)

Brand

12.

What is the benefit of using CAD software in the design process?

a)

It makes designs more colourful

b)

It allows for precise measurements and modifications

c)

It reduces the need for computers

d)

It increases the weight of the design

13.

Which of the following is a technical drawing standard?

a)

ISO

b)

HTML

c)

JPEG

d)

PDF

14.

What is a common feature of CAD software that helps in creating symmetrical designs?

a)

Colour Picker

b)

Mirror Tool

c)

Eraser Tool

d)

Text Tool

15.

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the design process?

a)

Evaluation

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Cooking

d)

Testing

16.
It is important that you are dressed appropriately for the workshop, in order to keep yourself safe.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Find the missing word:-
You must always wear an ............. in the work shop to protect your clothes.
a)
Safety Goggles
b)
Apron
c)
Heat resistant gloves
d)
Blazer
18.
Find the missing word:-
You must always ensure long hair is ............ to prevent it getting caught in a machine.
a)
Tied back
b)
Hanging loose
19.
Find the missing word:-
You must not wear open toed shoes, in the workshop because.............
a)
your nail polish may get chipped
b)
sawdust will irritate your skin
c)
you might drop a tool and hurt your foot
d)
someone may step in your toes
20.
Find the missing word:-
You must not wear ................. jewellery that could be caught in a machine.
a)
Tight
b)
hanging
c)
expensive
d)
gold
21.
Find the missing word:-
Ties should always be .................., and sleeves should be rolled up.
a)
tucked in
b)
placed in bags
c)
hanging out
d)
removed
22.
Find the missing word:-
Loose or ............... clothing must not be worn
a)
Tight
b)
colourful
c)
expensive
d)
baggy
23.
Find the missing word:-
No headphones or ..................... should be worn at anytime in the workshop.
a)
goggles
b)
aprons
c)
ties
d)
earphones
24.
Why is it important we tie our aprons at the back?
a)

to prevent clothes becoming caught in the spinning mechanisms of the machinery.

b)
to allow for a tighter and more secure fit
25.
Why must bags not be left laying on the floor between work benches?
a)
it looks untidy
b)
it makes it difficult to access the work benches
c)
someone could trip over the bag and hurt themselves
d)
bags might get damaged by people moving around the room
26.
you must you not shout across the workshop because it could distract someone who is using a machine and they could end up hurt.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Which way must you carry tools when moving around the workshop?
a)
Pointing sharp edge outwards towards others.
b)
pointing sharp edge towards yourself.
c)
Point sharp edge upwards towards the ceiling.
d)
pointing sharp edge downwards towards  the floor.
28.
You must never touch any tools or machinery which your teacher has not demonstrated or instructed you to use.
a)
True
b)
False
29.
Why must you always use tools in the way your teacher has demonstrated?
a)
They show you the fastest way to use the tool.
b)
They show you the correct, safest and most accurate way to use the tool.
30.
Which of the following items must you always wear when using machines?
a)
Safety goggles
b)
Safety gloves
c)
Steel toecap boots
d)
Dust coat
31.
Where must you stand when someone is using a machine and you are  waiting to use it after them?
a)
At your workbench
b)
right next to the person
c)
Within the yellow and black lines around the machine
d)
Outside the yellow and black lines surrounding the machine.
32.
Find the missing word:-
You must always .........., not run  in the workshop.
a)
walk
b)
Sit
c)
dance
d)
jump
33.
Find the missing word:-
You must ............... sit on the work benches.
a)
always
b)
never
c)
sometimes
34.

You must always concentrate fully on your work when using machinery.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
You must always get you teacher to check a machine has been set up correctly for your use before you start using it.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
What joining method is shown here?
a)
Dowel Joint
b)
Castle Joint
c)
Finger Joint
d)
Elbow Joint
37.
What is the correct name of the tool shown?
a)
Hack Saw
b)
Coping Saw
c)
Back Saw
d)
Tenon Saw
38.
What is the correct name of the tool shown?
a)
Set Square
b)
Try Square
c)
30/60 Square
d)
Engineers Square
39.

What are the 2 classifications of timbers

a)

hardwood

b)

fruit tree

c)

man made

d)

softwood

40.
What does MDF stand for?
a)
Medium Dense Fibres
b)
Medium Dense Fibreboard
c)
Medium Density Fibres
d)
Medium Density Fibreboard