WorksheetsGCSE Design and Technology: Polymers and Production Scales Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary source for most polymers?
Renewable resources
Non-renewable crude oil
Recycled materials
Natural gas
Which production method is characterized by making a single product at a time?
Batch production
Mass production
One-off production
Continuous production
What is a prototype?
A rough sketch of a design
A mass-produced item
A final product ready for sale
The first working model of a design used for testing
Which manufacturing process is considered more environmentally friendly due to minimal waste?
Continuous production
Mass production
Additive manufacturing
Subtractive manufacturing
What is the main advantage of batch production?
Unique products
Lower cost per product
Increased waste
Higher cost per product
What is the purpose of a cooling jig in batch production?
To heat the product
To cut the product
To hold a polymer in place until it has cooled
To paint the product
What is the cost of one menu stand if each uses a 245 mm × 290 mm piece of acrylic from a 1,000 mm × 600 mm sheet costing £8.00?
£0.80
£1.00
£1.50
£1.20
Which production method involves manufacturing products continuously?
Batch production
Mass production
Continuous production
One-off production
What is injection moulding?
A method of cutting materials
Molten material forced into a mould
A type of additive manufacturing
A method of painting products
What is a design specification?
A document containing details of a product's required characteristics
A sketch of the final product
A list of potential customers
A list of materials needed for production
What is the role of automation in mass production?
To increase the number of workers
To increase manual labor
To reduce production speed
To use automatic equipment in production
What is a filament in 3D printing?
A material in a thread-like form
A type of printer
A type of additive manufacturing
A method of cutting materials
What is the main characteristic of mass production?
Producing items with high customization
Producing unique items
Producing large volumes of identical products
Producing items with high manual labor
What is the main benefit of using 3D printing in prototyping?
It is only suitable for metal products
It allows for quick and efficient prototyping
It creates a lot of waste
It is a subtractive process
What is a bespoke product?
A product made in a batch
A product made continuously
A mass-produced item
A product made as a one-off to match client requirements
