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WorksheetsR038: Keyterms
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
What is the definition of 'Linear design'?
A linear design process follows a sequential, step-by-step approach
A linear design process is always circular and iterative
A linear design process skips essential steps to save time
A linear design process allows for random order of steps
What is the definition of 'Inclusive design'?
Designing products to include as many people as possible
Designing products only for people with disabilities
Designing products for a specific age group only
Designing products to exclude certain user groups
What is the definition of 'User-centred design'?
Prioritising designs to meet the needs of the intended user
Focusing solely on the technical aspects of a product
Designing products based on the latest trends regardless of user needs
Creating designs that only benefit the business objectives
What is the definition of 'Sustainable design'?
Design that minimises the effects on the environment
Design that maximises resource consumption
Design that ignores environmental impact
Design that focuses only on aesthetics
What is the definition of 'Ergonomic design'?
Designs that are comfortable, safe and efficient for humans
Designs that focus only on aesthetics
Designs that are only cost-effective
Designs that prioritize machine efficiency over human comfort
What is the definition of 'Iterative design'?
A cyclic design process based on feedback and testing
A one-time process with no revisions
A design process that ignores user feedback
A process that only focuses on aesthetics
What is the definition of 'Design brief (analysis of)'?
Outlines the core details of a project
Lists the materials required for construction
Describes the final appearance of the product
Provides a step-by-step assembly guide
What is the definition of 'Research methods'?
Strategies used to collect and analyse data
A list of scientific laws
A summary of research findings
A type of laboratory equipment
What is the definition of 'Primary research'?
Original data collected by the user
Data collected from books and journals
Information obtained from the internet
Statistics published by government agencies
What is the definition of 'Secondary research'?
Using data that has already been collected and compiled by others
Collecting new data through experiments or surveys
Analyzing only primary sources of information
Conducting interviews with original participants
What is the definition of 'Interviews'?
Asking questions to a client or intended user
Writing a report about a project
Drawing a diagram of a system
Programming a software application
What is the definition of 'Focus groups'?
Feedback from a specific target market on a product
A group of employees working on a project
A method of advertising to the public
A type of financial analysis
What is the definition of 'Ergonomics'?
The science of designing products to fit the human body
The study of animal behavior in the wild
The process of chemical reactions in the body
The art of creating computer algorithms
What is the definition of 'Anthropometric data'?
Data collected from measurements of the average human body
Data related to atmospheric pressure and weather patterns
Data obtained from chemical reactions in a laboratory
Data collected from financial transactions in a business
What does ACCESS FM stand for in engineering?
Aesthetics, Cost, Customer, Environment, Safety, Size, Function, Materials
Analysis, Construction, Control, Energy, Safety, Structure, Function, Mechanics
Aesthetics, Calculation, Customer, Environment, Safety, Size, Function, Methods
Aesthetics, Cost, Calculation, Environment, Safety, Size, Function, Machines
What is the definition of 'Product disassembly'?
Taking a product apart to see how it works and is manufactured.
Assembling a product from its individual parts.
Designing a new product from scratch.
Packaging a product for shipping.
What is the definition of 'Engineering design specification'?
A detailed document outlining the requirements, constraints, and specifications for a product or process to be designed
A list of materials required for construction
A marketing plan for a new product
A schedule for project completion
What is the definition of 'Sketching'?
Quick freehand drawing
Detailed painting with colors
Digital image editing
Sculpting with clay
What is the definition of 'Modelling'?
The development of prototypes using different media
A mathematical calculation of data
A process of painting landscapes
The study of animal behavior
What is the definition of 'Isometric'?
2D representation of a 3D drawing
A type of perspective with vanishing points
A method for creating exploded views
A technique for shading objects
What is the definition of 'Oblique'?
A simple 2D representation of a 3D drawing
A type of parallel projection used in architecture
A method of measuring angles in geometry
A technique for shading objects in art
What is the definition of 'Exploded views'?
Technical drawing where parts are separated showing how parts relate
A type of view that shows only the exterior of an object
A method of coloring technical drawings
A process of assembling parts without instructions
What is the definition of 'Assembly drawings'?
Technical drawing showing how parts fit together
A drawing that shows only the dimensions of a single part
A sketch used for brainstorming ideas
A chart listing material costs
What is the definition of 'Block diagrams'?
A visual representation of a system where components are represented by blocks.
A type of musical notation used in orchestras.
A method for encrypting digital data.
A style of painting using only geometric shapes.
What is the definition of 'Flowcharts'?
Separate steps of a process in sequential order
A type of database management system
A programming language used for web development
A method for encrypting data
What is the definition of 'Circuit diagrams'?
A visual representation of a simple circuit and its main components
A written description of how to build a circuit
A list of materials needed for a circuit
A mathematical formula used in electronics
What is the definition of 'Wiring diagrams'?
A visual representation of how a circuit is wired up
A list of all the components used in a circuit
A step-by-step guide to assembling a device
A mathematical formula for calculating voltage
What is the definition of '2D engineering drawings'?
A technical drawing that shows all the information of a component
A 3D model used for simulations
A written report about engineering processes
A photograph of a finished product
What is the definition of 'Third angle orthographic projection'?
A technical drawing showing how a 3D object is represented by a series of 2D views
A method of drawing where the object is projected onto a single plane only
A perspective drawing technique used for artistic sketches
A 2D representation that uses only one view of the object
What is the definition of 'Standard drawing conventions'?
Information on an engineering drawing showing title block, metric units of measurement, scale and tolerance.
A set of rules for coloring architectural models.
A guideline for selecting paper size for sketches.
A method for calculating the cost of materials in a project.
What is the definition of 'Drawing line types'?
Outlines, hidden detail, centre line, projection, dimension, leader line.
Types of pencils used for sketching and shading.
Different paper sizes used in technical drawing.
Standard scales used for architectural drawings.
What is the definition of 'Abbreviations (drawings)'?
Across Flats (AF) Centre Line(CL) Diameter (DIA) Drawing (DRG) Material (MATL)
a list of standard paper sizes used in technical drawings.
a set of symbols representing electrical components.
the process of scaling a drawing to fit a page.
What is the definition of 'Mechanical features (on drawings)'?
Features represented on a drawing - threads, holes, chamfers, countersinks, knurls.
The color codes used to identify different materials on a drawing.
The scale used to reduce or enlarge the size of the drawing.
The type of paper used for technical drawings.
What is the definition of 'CAD'?
Computer Aided Design
Centralized Accounting Database
Critical Analysis Device
Customer Assistance Desk
What is the definition of 'Market pull'?
Consumers pulling the products that are sold often trends like fidget spinners
Manufacturers pushing products into the market regardless of demand
A government policy to increase exports
A marketing strategy to reduce prices
What is the definition of 'Technology push'?
New technology advancements pushing the demand for a product
Customer needs driving the creation of new technology
Government regulations forcing companies to innovate
Market competition leading to product improvements
What is the definition of 'Legislation'?
The legal requirement products need to meet
A type of product certification
A marketing strategy for products
A guideline for product packaging
What is the definition of 'British and International Standards'?
Technical specifications and guidelines for products, processes, and services. Used as a guide for achieving quality.
A set of financial regulations for international trade.
A list of British historical events and their significance.
A collection of British literature and international poetry.
What is the definition of 'Planned obsolescence'?
When a product is designed to fail after a period of time.
When a product is designed to last forever.
When a product is made from recycled materials.
When a product is designed to be upgraded easily.
What is the definition of 'Sustainable design (6Rs)'?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, Repair and Refuse
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuild, Replace and Remove
Recycle, Reuse, Rebuild, Refurbish, Replace and Refine
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recreate, Rebuild and Refurbish
What is the definition of 'Design for the circular economy'?
Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature
Modelling a product in materials like card
Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360
A way of testing an electronic circuit.
What is the definition of 'Physical modelling'?
Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360
Modelling a product in materials like card
Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component
Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product.
What is the definition of 'Virtual modeling (3D CAD)'?
Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360
A way of testing an electronic circuit
Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component
Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product.
What is the definition of 'Breadboarding'?
A way of testing an electronic circuit.
Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component
Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product
Information required from a client or consumer.
What is the definition of '3D printing'?
Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component
Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product
Information required from a client or consumer
Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages.
What is the definition of 'Prototyping'?
Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product
Information required from a client or consumer
Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages
One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing.
What is the definition of 'Needs and wants'?
Information required from a client or consumer
Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages
One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing
Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification.
What is the definition of 'Quantitative and qualitative criteria'?
Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages. Qualitative data is based on opinions/trustworthiness
One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing
Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification
A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria.
What is the definition of 'Scale of manufacture'?
One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing
Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification
A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria
Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications.
What is the definition of 'Qualitative comparison with the design brief and specification'?
Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification
A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria
Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications
Dimensions on an engineering drawing.
What is the definition of 'Ranking matrices'?
A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria
Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications
Dimensions on an engineering drawing
How well a product works.
What is the definition of 'Quality Function Deployment (QFD)'?
Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications
Dimensions on an engineering drawing
How well a product works
Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user.
What is the definition of 'Measuring dimensions'?
Dimensions on an engineering drawing
How well a product works
Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user
Improvements made to a design throughout the design process.
What is the definition of 'Functionality'?
How well a product works
Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user
Improvements made to a design throughout the design process
Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc.
What is the definition of 'User testing'?
Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user
Improvements made to a design throughout the design process
Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc
Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature.
What is the definition of 'Design modifications and improvements'?
Improvements made to a design throughout the design process
Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc
Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature
Modelling a product in materials like card.
What is the definition of 'Wasting'?
Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc
Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature
Modelling a product in materials like card
Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360.
Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of moulding or shaping a material into a form, for example, injection moulding.
Shaping
Cutting
Welding
Painting
Fill in the blank: ________ is forming a material into a product over a mould, such as vacuum forming.
Forming
Casting
Welding
Cutting
Fill in the blank: ________ means joining materials together.
Joining
Cutting
Painting
Measuring
Fill in the blank: ________ is ensuring the surface finish of a product is of a high quality, often added to protect the material.
Finishing
Welding
Casting
Forging
Fill in the blank: ________ is connecting parts or components together.
Assembly
Painting
Packaging
Inspection
Fill in the blank: ________ are the cost of making a product.
Production costs
Selling price
Revenue
Profit
Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the people working on a product.
Labour
Capital
Raw materials
Machinery
Fill in the blank: ________ is the cost of a company's capital, such as buildings, machinery, and transport.
Capital cost
Operating cost
Variable cost
Labour cost
