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R038: Keyterms

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 33mins

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1.

What is the definition of 'Linear design'?

a)

A linear design process follows a sequential, step-by-step approach

b)

A linear design process is always circular and iterative

c)

A linear design process skips essential steps to save time

d)

A linear design process allows for random order of steps

2.

What is the definition of 'Inclusive design'?

a)

Designing products to include as many people as possible

b)

Designing products only for people with disabilities

c)

Designing products for a specific age group only

d)

Designing products to exclude certain user groups

3.

What is the definition of 'User-centred design'?

a)

Prioritising designs to meet the needs of the intended user

b)

Focusing solely on the technical aspects of a product

c)

Designing products based on the latest trends regardless of user needs

d)

Creating designs that only benefit the business objectives

4.

What is the definition of 'Sustainable design'?

a)

Design that minimises the effects on the environment

b)

Design that maximises resource consumption

c)

Design that ignores environmental impact

d)

Design that focuses only on aesthetics

5.

What is the definition of 'Ergonomic design'?

a)

Designs that are comfortable, safe and efficient for humans

b)

Designs that focus only on aesthetics

c)

Designs that are only cost-effective

d)

Designs that prioritize machine efficiency over human comfort

6.

What is the definition of 'Iterative design'?

a)

A cyclic design process based on feedback and testing

b)

A one-time process with no revisions

c)

A design process that ignores user feedback

d)

A process that only focuses on aesthetics

7.

What is the definition of 'Design brief (analysis of)'?

a)

Outlines the core details of a project

b)

Lists the materials required for construction

c)

Describes the final appearance of the product

d)

Provides a step-by-step assembly guide

8.

What is the definition of 'Research methods'?

a)

Strategies used to collect and analyse data

b)

A list of scientific laws

c)

A summary of research findings

d)

A type of laboratory equipment

9.

What is the definition of 'Primary research'?

a)

Original data collected by the user

b)

Data collected from books and journals

c)

Information obtained from the internet

d)

Statistics published by government agencies

10.

What is the definition of 'Secondary research'?

a)

Using data that has already been collected and compiled by others

b)

Collecting new data through experiments or surveys

c)

Analyzing only primary sources of information

d)

Conducting interviews with original participants

11.

What is the definition of 'Interviews'?

a)

Asking questions to a client or intended user

b)

Writing a report about a project

c)

Drawing a diagram of a system

d)

Programming a software application

12.

What is the definition of 'Focus groups'?

a)

Feedback from a specific target market on a product

b)

A group of employees working on a project

c)

A method of advertising to the public

d)

A type of financial analysis

13.

What is the definition of 'Ergonomics'?

a)

The science of designing products to fit the human body

b)

The study of animal behavior in the wild

c)

The process of chemical reactions in the body

d)

The art of creating computer algorithms

14.

What is the definition of 'Anthropometric data'?

a)

Data collected from measurements of the average human body

b)

Data related to atmospheric pressure and weather patterns

c)

Data obtained from chemical reactions in a laboratory

d)

Data collected from financial transactions in a business

15.

What does ACCESS FM stand for in engineering?

a)

Aesthetics, Cost, Customer, Environment, Safety, Size, Function, Materials

b)

Analysis, Construction, Control, Energy, Safety, Structure, Function, Mechanics

c)

Aesthetics, Calculation, Customer, Environment, Safety, Size, Function, Methods

d)

Aesthetics, Cost, Calculation, Environment, Safety, Size, Function, Machines

16.

What is the definition of 'Product disassembly'?

a)

Taking a product apart to see how it works and is manufactured.

b)

Assembling a product from its individual parts.

c)

Designing a new product from scratch.

d)

Packaging a product for shipping.

17.

What is the definition of 'Engineering design specification'?

a)

A detailed document outlining the requirements, constraints, and specifications for a product or process to be designed

b)

A list of materials required for construction

c)

A marketing plan for a new product

d)

A schedule for project completion

18.

What is the definition of 'Sketching'?

a)

Quick freehand drawing

b)

Detailed painting with colors

c)

Digital image editing

d)

Sculpting with clay

19.

What is the definition of 'Modelling'?

a)

The development of prototypes using different media

b)

A mathematical calculation of data

c)

A process of painting landscapes

d)

The study of animal behavior

20.

What is the definition of 'Isometric'?

a)

2D representation of a 3D drawing

b)

A type of perspective with vanishing points

c)

A method for creating exploded views

d)

A technique for shading objects

21.

What is the definition of 'Oblique'?

a)

A simple 2D representation of a 3D drawing

b)

A type of parallel projection used in architecture

c)

A method of measuring angles in geometry

d)

A technique for shading objects in art

22.

What is the definition of 'Exploded views'?

a)

Technical drawing where parts are separated showing how parts relate

b)

A type of view that shows only the exterior of an object

c)

A method of coloring technical drawings

d)

A process of assembling parts without instructions

23.

What is the definition of 'Assembly drawings'?

a)

Technical drawing showing how parts fit together

b)

A drawing that shows only the dimensions of a single part

c)

A sketch used for brainstorming ideas

d)

A chart listing material costs

24.

What is the definition of 'Block diagrams'?

a)

A visual representation of a system where components are represented by blocks.

b)

A type of musical notation used in orchestras.

c)

A method for encrypting digital data.

d)

A style of painting using only geometric shapes.

25.

What is the definition of 'Flowcharts'?

a)

Separate steps of a process in sequential order

b)

A type of database management system

c)

A programming language used for web development

d)

A method for encrypting data

26.

What is the definition of 'Circuit diagrams'?

a)

A visual representation of a simple circuit and its main components

b)

A written description of how to build a circuit

c)

A list of materials needed for a circuit

d)

A mathematical formula used in electronics

27.

What is the definition of 'Wiring diagrams'?

a)

A visual representation of how a circuit is wired up

b)

A list of all the components used in a circuit

c)

A step-by-step guide to assembling a device

d)

A mathematical formula for calculating voltage

28.

What is the definition of '2D engineering drawings'?

a)

A technical drawing that shows all the information of a component

b)

A 3D model used for simulations

c)

A written report about engineering processes

d)

A photograph of a finished product

29.

What is the definition of 'Third angle orthographic projection'?

a)

A technical drawing showing how a 3D object is represented by a series of 2D views

b)

A method of drawing where the object is projected onto a single plane only

c)

A perspective drawing technique used for artistic sketches

d)

A 2D representation that uses only one view of the object

30.

What is the definition of 'Standard drawing conventions'?

a)

Information on an engineering drawing showing title block, metric units of measurement, scale and tolerance.

b)

A set of rules for coloring architectural models.

c)

A guideline for selecting paper size for sketches.

d)

A method for calculating the cost of materials in a project.

31.

What is the definition of 'Drawing line types'?

a)

Outlines, hidden detail, centre line, projection, dimension, leader line.

b)

Types of pencils used for sketching and shading.

c)

Different paper sizes used in technical drawing.

d)

Standard scales used for architectural drawings.

32.

What is the definition of 'Abbreviations (drawings)'?

a)

Across Flats (AF) Centre Line(CL) Diameter (DIA) Drawing (DRG) Material (MATL)

b)

a list of standard paper sizes used in technical drawings.

c)

a set of symbols representing electrical components.

d)

the process of scaling a drawing to fit a page.

33.

What is the definition of 'Mechanical features (on drawings)'?

a)

Features represented on a drawing - threads, holes, chamfers, countersinks, knurls.

b)

The color codes used to identify different materials on a drawing.

c)

The scale used to reduce or enlarge the size of the drawing.

d)

The type of paper used for technical drawings.

34.

What is the definition of 'CAD'?

a)

Computer Aided Design

b)

Centralized Accounting Database

c)

Critical Analysis Device

d)

Customer Assistance Desk

35.

What is the definition of 'Market pull'?

a)

Consumers pulling the products that are sold often trends like fidget spinners

b)

Manufacturers pushing products into the market regardless of demand

c)

A government policy to increase exports

d)

A marketing strategy to reduce prices

36.

What is the definition of 'Technology push'?

a)

New technology advancements pushing the demand for a product

b)

Customer needs driving the creation of new technology

c)

Government regulations forcing companies to innovate

d)

Market competition leading to product improvements

37.

What is the definition of 'Legislation'?

a)

The legal requirement products need to meet

b)

A type of product certification

c)

A marketing strategy for products

d)

A guideline for product packaging

38.

What is the definition of 'British and International Standards'?

a)

Technical specifications and guidelines for products, processes, and services. Used as a guide for achieving quality.

b)

A set of financial regulations for international trade.

c)

A list of British historical events and their significance.

d)

A collection of British literature and international poetry.

39.

What is the definition of 'Planned obsolescence'?

a)

When a product is designed to fail after a period of time.

b)

When a product is designed to last forever.

c)

When a product is made from recycled materials.

d)

When a product is designed to be upgraded easily.

40.

What is the definition of 'Sustainable design (6Rs)'?

a)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, Repair and Refuse

b)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuild, Replace and Remove

c)

Recycle, Reuse, Rebuild, Refurbish, Replace and Refine

d)

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recreate, Rebuild and Refurbish

41.

What is the definition of 'Design for the circular economy'?

a)

Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature

b)

Modelling a product in materials like card

c)

Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360

d)

A way of testing an electronic circuit.

42.

What is the definition of 'Physical modelling'?

a)

Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360

b)

Modelling a product in materials like card

c)

Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component

d)

Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product.

43.

What is the definition of 'Virtual modeling (3D CAD)'?

a)

Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360

b)

A way of testing an electronic circuit

c)

Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component

d)

Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product.

44.

What is the definition of 'Breadboarding'?

a)

A way of testing an electronic circuit.

b)

Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component

c)

Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product

d)

Information required from a client or consumer.

45.

What is the definition of '3D printing'?

a)

Additive manufacturing to produce a product or component

b)

Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product

c)

Information required from a client or consumer

d)

Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages.

46.

What is the definition of 'Prototyping'?

a)

Prototyping is the process of creating a model or early version of a product

b)

Information required from a client or consumer

c)

Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages

d)

One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing.

47.

What is the definition of 'Needs and wants'?

a)

Information required from a client or consumer

b)

Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages

c)

One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing

d)

Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification.

48.

What is the definition of 'Quantitative and qualitative criteria'?

a)

Quantitative measurable criteria often number/percentages. Qualitative data is based on opinions/trustworthiness

b)

One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing

c)

Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification

d)

A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria.

49.

What is the definition of 'Scale of manufacture'?

a)

One off, batch, mass, continuous and Just in Time manufacturing

b)

Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification

c)

A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria

d)

Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications.

50.

What is the definition of 'Qualitative comparison with the design brief and specification'?

a)

Analysing completed products against the design brief and specification

b)

A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria

c)

Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications

d)

Dimensions on an engineering drawing.

51.

What is the definition of 'Ranking matrices'?

a)

A way of comparing products by ranking them on different criteria

b)

Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications

c)

Dimensions on an engineering drawing

d)

How well a product works.

52.

What is the definition of 'Quality Function Deployment (QFD)'?

a)

Transforms customer needs into detailed engineering specifications

b)

Dimensions on an engineering drawing

c)

How well a product works

d)

Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user.

53.

What is the definition of 'Measuring dimensions'?

a)

Dimensions on an engineering drawing

b)

How well a product works

c)

Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user

d)

Improvements made to a design throughout the design process.

54.

What is the definition of 'Functionality'?

a)

How well a product works

b)

Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user

c)

Improvements made to a design throughout the design process

d)

Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc.

55.

What is the definition of 'User testing'?

a)

Testing products and evaluating undertaken by the intended user

b)

Improvements made to a design throughout the design process

c)

Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc

d)

Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature.

56.

What is the definition of 'Design modifications and improvements'?

a)

Improvements made to a design throughout the design process

b)

Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc

c)

Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature

d)

Modelling a product in materials like card.

57.

What is the definition of 'Wasting'?

a)

Removing material from a design by cutting, drilling, sanding etc

b)

Designs that eliminate waste and pollution, circulate products and materials (at their highest value), and regenerate nature

c)

Modelling a product in materials like card

d)

Making a computer model on CAD software like Fusion 360.

58.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of moulding or shaping a material into a form, for example, injection moulding.

a)

Shaping

b)

Cutting

c)

Welding

d)

Painting

59.

Fill in the blank: ________ is forming a material into a product over a mould, such as vacuum forming.

a)

Forming

b)

Casting

c)

Welding

d)

Cutting

60.

Fill in the blank: ________ means joining materials together.

a)

Joining

b)

Cutting

c)

Painting

d)

Measuring

61.

Fill in the blank: ________ is ensuring the surface finish of a product is of a high quality, often added to protect the material.

a)

Finishing

b)

Welding

c)

Casting

d)

Forging

62.

Fill in the blank: ________ is connecting parts or components together.

a)

Assembly

b)

Painting

c)

Packaging

d)

Inspection

63.

Fill in the blank: ________ are the cost of making a product.

a)

Production costs

b)

Selling price

c)

Revenue

d)

Profit

64.

Fill in the blank: ________ refers to the people working on a product.

a)

Labour

b)

Capital

c)

Raw materials

d)

Machinery

65.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the cost of a company's capital, such as buildings, machinery, and transport.

a)

Capital cost

b)

Operating cost

c)

Variable cost

d)

Labour cost