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WorksheetsWhat is a Standard Component?
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What is a standard component?
A unique part made for a single product
An individual part manufactured in the millions to the same specification
A part that is always custom-made
A part with no specific size or material
According to the passage, what is an example of a standard component?
A custom-made engine
A M20 bolt
A plastic toy
A wooden plank
To ensure that each bolt is the same, a small number are selected from a batch and checked for ______ before being sold to customers.
tolerance
color
weight
length
According to the diagram, what is the tolerance range for the bolt?
80.5mm to 81.5mm
80.0mm to 81.0mm
80.0mm to 80.5mm
80.0mm to 81.5mm
If a bolt measures 80.3mm, will it be accepted or rejected according to the tolerance check described?
Accepted
Rejected
What device is being used to measure the resistor?
Ammeter
Voltmeter
Digital Multimeter
Oscilloscope
Refer to the diagram labeled 'EXAMPLE TOLERANCE CHECK ON A STANDARD RESISTOR.' The probes of the digital multimeter are connected to a _________
resistor
capacitor
inductor
diode
What is the name of the electronic component shown in the image? (Black cylindrical shape with a silver band on one end)
Diode
Resistor
Capacitor
Transistor
What is the name of the electronic component shown in the image?
Resistor
Capacitor
Inductor
Diode
What is the name of the electronic component shown in the image?
Light Dependent Resistor
Capacitor
Diode
Transistor
What is the name of the electronic component shown in the image?
Capacitor
Resistor
Inductor
Diode
What is the name of the electronic component shown in the image? (Gray cylindrical component with two legs)
Transistor
Resistor
Capacitor
Diode
According to the passage, the availability of standard components is important for mass production in industry because:
It reduces production costs and increases efficiency.
It allows for more creative designs.
It limits the use of automation.
It increases the need for skilled labor.
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a standard electronic component in the passage?
Diode
Resistor
Capacitor
Microphone
Transistors were first developed in the 1960s and are now found in virtually every electronic device.
True
False
According to the passage, why do security alarm manufacturers use standard electronic components?
To make products more expensive
To make products less sophisticated
To make products simpler and less expensive
To make products unique
TV manufacturers, computer manufacturers, and mobile phone manufacturers order components manufactured to a strict standard. What does this allow manufacturers to do?
Design more complex products
Assemble millions of products from standard components
Reduce quality
Increase costs
Car manufacturers assemble thousands of cars every week, with most cars composed of ________ components.
standard
fragile
liquid
temporary
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a standard component used by car manufacturers?
Windscreen wipers
Bulbs
Brake systems
Engines
The use of standard components ensures that quality is maintained in manufacturing.
True
False
According to the passage, buildings are usually constructed from materials supplied as standard sizes unless it is an ______, innovative design.
individual
ordinary
temporary
modular
The German designed and built 'Huf Haus' is an excellent example of what type of house construction?
Traditional
Component based
Non-standard
Temporary
What is a Huf Haus?
A traditional brick house
A prefabricated house built in a factory and reassembled on site
A house made entirely of glass
A house designed in the 1800s
The design of the Huf Haus was inspired by which group of designers?
Victorian designers
Bauhaus designers of the 1920s
Art Deco designers
Gothic architects
What is the main structural feature of the Huf Haus?
Brick walls
Distinctive wooden beams
Steel frames
Concrete panels
Refer to the passage and image above. The wall panels of the Huf Haus have a series of _______ and cavities, that will eventually allow for the installation of services such as pipes and cables.
pipes
windows
doors
beams
What is one major advantage of using standard, factory built components in the construction of a Huf Haus?
It allows the building to be assembled quickly on site, reducing the time needed for construction work to be completed.
It increases the overall cost of the building significantly.
It makes the building less energy efficient.
It limits the design options available to the architect.
Each Huf Haus is built from standardised components, but designed to fit the needs of the individual.
True
False
Look at the images and captions: 'DAY ONE - FIRST STOREY ALMOST COMPLETE.', 'BY DAY THREE, THE ROOF IS BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE.', 'BY DAY FIVE, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE HOUSE IS COMPLETE. ALL THAT IS LEFT IS THE FITTING OF THE ELECTRICS AND THE PLUMBING.' What is the last step mentioned in the house assembly process?
Fitting of the electrics and the plumbing.
Painting the exterior walls.
Installing the garden fence.
Laying the foundation.
According to the passage, which of the following are examples of fixings?
Nails
Screws
Nuts and bolts
All of the above
Fixings are manufactured to exact ________.
standards (sizes)
colors
weights
locations
What does PIC stand for in PIC microcontrollers?
Programmable Interface Controllers
Peripheral Interface Chip
Programmable Integrated Circuit
Processor Instruction Controller
PIC microcontrollers can be programmed to do which of the following?
Be timers
Control a production line
Both A and B
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a use of PIC microcontrollers?
In alarm and security systems
To control production lines
To cook food
In domestic central heating systems
PIC microcontrollers can be used to monitor _______ and to turn on outputs.
sensors
motors
displays
batteries
PIC microcontrollers are standard _______ circuits.
programmable
analog
mechanical
optical
Match the following components to their labels in the standard PIC Microcontroller circuit diagram:
LEDs
Produces sound
Solar Motor
Emits light
Toggle Switch
Rotates when powered
Piezo Buzzer
Changes the state of the circuit
PIC microcontrollers are relatively cheap and can be bought as pre-built circuits or as kits.
True
False
Which switch in the diagram is used to temporarily complete the circuit when pressed?
Toggle Switch
Push to Make Switch
Solar Motor
Piezo Buzzer
PIC microcontrollers are often used in _______ systems to provide communication and control.
communication
heating
lighting
entertainment
PIC microcontrollers can be used to control individual machines on a production line.
True
False
Refer to the diagram. Which of the following is a factor that influences product design?
Culture
Weather
Transportation
Agriculture
Refer to the diagram. ______ is a factor that influences product design and includes values, beliefs, and purpose.
Culture
Technology
Cost
Material
Which factor influencing product design includes recycling and efficiency?
Environment
Fashion
Cost
Aesthetics
______ is a factor that influences product design and includes manufacture and purchase.
Cost
Color
Shape
Texture
Refer to the diagram. Which of the following is NOT listed as a factor influencing product design?
Ergonomics
Materials
Transportation
Customer Specification
______ is a factor that influences product design and includes size and form.
Ergonomics
Aesthetics
Cost
Durability
Which factor influencing product design includes natural, manmade, and smart?
Materials
Fashion
Company Identity
Environment
Refer to the diagram. ______ is a factor that influences product design and includes customer requirements and questionnaires/surveys.
Customer Specification
Material Cost
Production Volume
Market Competition
Which factor influencing product design includes batch, single item, and continuous?
Industrial Production
Aesthetics
Cost
Environment
______ is a factor that influences product design and includes style, image, logos, and slogans.
Company Identity
Product Price
Distribution Channel
Customer Service
The price potential customers are prepared to pay for the product is known as the _______.
cost
supply
demand
profit
What does ergonomics refer to in product design?
Designing products for human use, considering sizes and comfort.
Maximizing the cost of production.
Focusing only on the appearance of the product.
Designing products to be as complex as possible.
What factor can influence the final design of a product according to this section?
The availability and development of materials.
The color of the packaging.
The location of the factory.
The number of employees.
Who has a great influence over the way a product is designed and develops?
The customer
The supplier
The competitor
The government
Name one manufacturing technique mentioned in the text.
Single Item / Prototype / One Off, Batch Production, Continuous Production, Just in Time (any one is correct)
Photosynthesis
Evaporation
Photoshop Editing
What may determine the colour scheme applied to a product?
The company identity or image
The weather forecast
The product's weight
The number of employees
The _______ and form of the product may determine the layout of circuits or mechanisms.
shape
color
weight
material
The _______ of the time influences the design of products.
fashion
temperature
distance
weight
Some products are aimed at different _______ and countries.
cultures
colors
numbers
animals
The number of _______ a product has to perform will inevitably affect its design.
functions
colors
prices
materials
Many people are concerned about their _______ and the damage to it caused by industrial production.
environment
breakfast
hobbies
vacation
Which of the following best represents the main stages in a product's life cycle, including recycling or reuse, as shown in the example of the newspaper product life cycle?
Raw material extraction, manufacturing, use, recycling/reuse, disposal
Manufacturing, use, disposal, raw material extraction
Use, recycling, manufacturing, disposal
Disposal, use, manufacturing, recycling
What is the first stage in the life cycle of a family car?
Cars are scrapped
Raw materials/recycled materials and components in
Cars are driven
Cars are repaired
According to the diagram 'AUTOMOBILE PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE,' what happens after the car is manufactured and assembled?
The car is scrapped
The car is repaired
Completed cars are driven out
Raw materials are collected
In the 'AUTOMOBILE PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE,' after cars are driven out, the next stage is when the car is _________.
used
painted
sold again
recycled
Match the following stages of the family car product life cycle with their correct order:
1st
4
2nd
2
3rd
3
4th
1
According to the passage, where are raw materials, recycled materials, and components delivered in the car manufacturing process?
They are delivered to the factory at one end of the enormous building.
They are delivered directly to the assembly line.
They are delivered to the shipping department.
They are delivered to the company headquarters.
According to the passage, what happens to a car after it can no longer be repaired?
It is taken to the scrap yard.
It is sent to a museum.
It is given to a racing team.
It is shipped overseas.
What is the main reason a car is driven throughout its useful lifetime?
For work, business, or pleasure.
To keep the engine running smoothly.
To increase its resale value.
Because it is required by law.
Which of the following materials are mentioned as being stripped from the car for recycling?
Alloy wheels
Recyclable rubber
Plastics
All of the above
The recycled metal from cars can be used to manufacture new products.
True
False
What happens to the remainder of the car after the useful parts are stripped?
It is crushed into blocks and melted down to leave usable metal.
It is buried underground as waste.
It is sent to museums for display.
It is used to build playgrounds.
