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GCSE Design and Technology Unit 1 Written Paper Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following statements is true?

a)

Coal is used to generate hydro-electric power.

b)

Fossil fuels produce argon when they burn.

c)

Gas is a renewable resource extracted from the ground.

d)

Oil is extracted from the ground to produce petroleum.

2.

Which one of the following is a feature of design in society?

a)

Focus on machines

b)

Focus on materials

c)

Focus on people

d)

Focus on resources

3.

Name one manufactured board.

a)

Plywood

b)

Oak

c)

Pine

d)

Maple

4.

Explain the term 'planned obsolescence'.

a)

Designing products to last forever.

b)

Designing products to become outdated quickly.

c)

Designing products to be environmentally friendly.

d)

Designing products to be multifunctional.

5.

A clothing manufacturer is producing 1500 coats for retail. Each coat will need four buttons and one extra for a spare. Each button costs 14 pence. What is the total cost of the buttons required to complete the order?

a)

£1050

b)

£105

c)

£210

d)

£150

6.

Which of the following tools is used for cutting paper or fabric?

a)

Chisel

b)

Soldering Iron

c)

Hacksaw

d)

Scissors

7.

What is the spacing from the top and bottom of the component for the holes?

a)

Equally spaced

b)

Randomly spaced

c)

Only from the top

d)

Only from the bottom

8.

What is the primary purpose of a soldering iron?

a)

To cut wood

b)

To join metal components

c)

To measure temperature

d)

To paint surfaces

9.

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

a)

Coal

b)

Natural Gas

c)

Solar Power

d)

Petroleum

10.

What is the main characteristic of a sustainable product design?

a)

High cost

b)

Short lifespan

c)

Minimal environmental impact

d)

Complex manufacturing process