WorksheetsR038 TA2 Design Requirements
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which of the following is a type of criteria included in a design specification?
The designer's favourite colour
Types of materials
The manufacturing company's logo
The marketing team's preferences
What does ACCESS FM stand for when analysing existing products?
Aesthetics, Cost, Customer, Environment, Size, Safety, Function, Materials
Aesthetics, Colour, Customer, Ergonomics, Size, Security, Form, Manufacturing
Appearance, Cost, Client, Energy, Shape, Stability, Fit, Market
Art, Cost, Consumer, Ecology, Substance, Security, Features, Mass
Which of these questions relates to the 'Aesthetics' aspect of ACCESS FM?
How much does the product cost?
What colours and textures have been used?
Who is the intended user for this product?
Is the product suitable for recycling?
Which ACCESS FM category considers the impact of a product on the environment?
Customer
Safety
Environment
Function
Which ACCESS FM aspect relates to product dimensions?
Aesthetics
Size
Customer
Environment
Which of the following questions relates to the "Function" aspect of ACCESS FM?
What does the product look like?
How big is the product?
How well does it complete its purpose?
What materials have been used?
What does the 'Customer' aspect of ACCESS FM primarily consider?
The cost of the product
The materials used
Who will buy the product
The product's environmental impact
Which of the following is an example of a 'Need' in a design specification for a bicycle?
The frame should be red
It must be able to support a rider weighing up to 100 kg
The bicycle should have a bell
The tyres should be black
What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative criteria?
Qualitative criteria are objective, while quantitative criteria are subjective
Quantitative criteria are objective and can be measured
Qualitative criteria are only used for aesthetic purposes
Quantitative criteria are based on opinions
Which of the following is an example of quantitative criteria?
The product should be easy to use
The product should be lightweight
The handlebar must have a diameter of 15 ± 1 mm
The product should be visually appealing
Which of the following is an example of qualitative criteria?
The product must weigh less than 500 grams
The product must be comfortable to hold
The product must be 10cm in height
The product must have a 5-year warranty
Why might a designer prefer a design specification that mainly contains quantitative criteria?
Because they are easier to change
Because they are subjective
Because they are definite and easily proved
Because they are cheaper to implement
What is the primary reason for including aesthetics in product design criteria?
To reduce manufacturing costs
To appeal to the customer
To make the product safer
To improve the product's function
Why would a manufacturer want environmental criteria in a design specification?
To increase production speed
To reduce the product's weight
To ensure the product can be easily disassembled
To address recycling and sustainability
Which of the following is a manufacturing consideration that affects design?
The designer’s personal preferences
The quantity of parts to be made
The marketing strategy
What does "scale of manufacture" refer to?
The physical size of the product
The number of copies of an identical product to be manufactured
The weight of the materials used
The complexity of the design
What is "one-off" production?
Producing a product in large quantities
Making one product at a time
Manufacturing products with interchangeable parts
Using automated machinery
Which of the following is characteristic of one-off production?
Low labour costs
High labour costs
Low level of worker skill required
High number of products made per time period
What is "batch" production?
Making products individually to specific customer requirements
Making identical products together in groups
Continuous production using automated systems
Producing a single prototype
In batch production, how is the equipment used?
It is only used for a single task
It is used to make the same product again and again
It is disposed of after each batch
It is used for multiple different products simultaneously
What is a key characteristic of mass production?
High labour cost per product
Large quantities of identical products
Low level of automation
Highly skilled workers
Which of the following is typically used in mass production?
Skilled manual labour
Jigs and fixtures
Hand tools
Craftsmanship
Which production scale generally has the lowest labour cost per product?
One-off production
Batch production
Mass production
Custom production
Which production scale generally has the highest capital cost per product?
One-off production
Batch production
Mass production
All have similar capital costs
What is an advantage of plastics in manufacturing?
They are always cheaper than metals
They can be pre-coloured or textured
They are all biodegradable
They require no processing
What is a common characteristic of natural wood?
It is always perfectly straight
It is available in unlimited widths
It is available in natural or man-made forms
It does not require seasoning
What is the main purpose of "wasting processes" in manufacturing?
To increase the amount of material used
To change the shape or size of a material
To create waste material
To join materials together
Which of the following is an example of a wasting process?
Moulding
Forging
Milling
Strip heating
What is the main principle behind shaping processes?
Removing material to create a shape
Changing the state of the material from solid to liquid
Joining different materials together
Applying a coating to the material
What is the purpose of "joining processes" in manufacturing?
To separate pieces of material
To attach separate pieces of material together
To change the shape of a material
To increase the material's strength
Which of the following is an example of a temporary joining process?
Gluing
Welding
Screwing
Riveting
What is "assembly" in the context of manufacturing?
The process of separating materials
The process of fitting parts together
The process of shaping materials
The process of coating materials
What is "tolerance" in manufacturing?
The ideal dimension for a part
The maximum amount a dimension is allowed to vary
The minimum quality standard for a product
The amount of waste material produced
What is a primary reason why manufacturing considerations affect the design of a product?
To make the product more appealing
To reduce production costs
To increase the product's weight
To simplify the assembly process
What is 'Contrived Durability'?
A product designed to last forever.
A product designed to be unreliable after a long time
A product made from very strong materials.
A product that is environmentally friendly.
What does "Reduce" mean in the context of sustainable design (6Rs)?
Use a product for a different purpose
Cut down the amount of material used
Make a product from recycled materials
Use less packaging
What does the sustainable design term 'Repair' mean?
To use something again
To use less packaging
When a product breaks down, fix it
To cut down on materials used
What is one modern solution to reduce plastic waste?
Incineration of plastic
Manufacturing bioplastics
Dumping plastic in landfills
Ignoring the problem
What is a bioplastic?
A plastic that lasts for 1000 years
A plastic that looks like metal
A plastic made from plant materials
A plastic made from oil
Which of the following influences should engineers consider when designing?
Material availability
Sustainability
Legislation
Which of the following is a disadvantage of batch production?
High initial setup costs
Increased storage costs for inventory
Limited flexibility in product design
High labor costs per unit
What is the primary purpose of using a design specification in product development?
To increase the product's marketability
To reduce the cost of production
To provide clear guidelines and criteria for the design
To ensure the product is aesthetically pleasing
What is this symbol?
British Standards
CE (European Conformity)
UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity mark)
International Standards Symbol
What is this symbol?
British Standards
CE (European Conformity)
UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity mark)
International Standards Symbol
What is this symbol?
British Standards
European Conformity mark
UKCA (United Kingdom Conformity mark)
International Standards Symbol
Which of the following is an example of planned obsolescence?
Designing a car so that parts for older models are no longer available
Building a bridge to last for 100 years
Creating a smartphone with a replaceable battery
Manufacturing furniture from solid wood
What is 'planned obsolescence'?
Planning or designing a product with a limited useful life, so it will become obsolete or non-functional after a certain period
Designing products to be easily repaired
Using only sustainable materials in production
Making products as durable as possible
What is 'market pull' in engineering design?
Designing a product to use new technology
Developing a product in response to consumer demand
Forcing a product onto the market
Reducing the price of a product to increase sales
Which of the following is an example of market pull?
The development of digital cameras due to demand for easier photo storage
The invention of touch screens
The creation of the internet
The development of the microchip
What is 'technology push' in engineering design?
A company that will innovate a new way of doing something or a whole new product
Responding to an existing market need
Pushing products into different markets
Reducing the cost of existing technologies
Which of the following is an example of technology push?
The development of more fuel-efficient cars due to environmental concerns
The invention of touch screens
The creation of online shopping platforms
The increasing popularity of smartphones
What are 'labour costs' in manufacturing?
The cost of materials used in production
Costs based on how long it takes to make each product and how much the workers are paid for their time
The cost of machinery and equipment
The cost of marketing and distribution
What factor directly influences labour costs?
The size of the factory
The type of materials used
How much the workers are paid
The location of the factory
What are 'capital costs' in manufacturing?
The costs of day-to-day operations
The wages paid to employees
One-time expenses needed to get the product manufacturing process up and running
The cost of transporting materials
Which of the following is an example of a capital cost?
Monthly rent for the factory
The cost of purchasing machinery
Electricity bills
Employee salaries
What are 'overheads' in manufacturing?
Costs directly related to producing a product
The cost of raw materials
General costs of running the manufacturer's factory
The wages of the production workers
Which of the following is included in overhead costs?
Rent and rates for the factory
The cost of steel used to make a car
The salary of a production line worker
The cost of purchasing machinery
What does the BSI Kitemark indicate?
Products meet EU safety standards
Products are tested by the British Standards Institution
Products are safe for children under 3 years
Products meet international quality standards
What does the CE marking indicate?
Products are made in the UK
The product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements
Products are certified organic
Products are made from recycled materials
Which of the following is one of the 6 R's of sustainable design?
Radiate
Remove
Rethink
Retry
