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Design in Brookes 25-26, year 11, pre-assessment.

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of a design brief?

a)

To test materials

b)

To outline the client’s needs and design problem

c)

To calculate production costs

d)

To choose the final prototype

2.

Which of the following is a renewable material?

a)

Aluminium

b)

MDF

c)

Pine wood

d)

Acrylic

3.

When developing a prototype, why is modelling with cardboard often used first?

a)

It looks professional

b)

It is expensive and durable

c)

t is quick, cheap and easy to modify

d)

It lasts longer than plastic

4.

What does CAD stand for in Product Design?

a)

Computer Aided Drawing

b)

Computer Aided Design

c)

Creative Art Design

d)

Calculated Accurate Drawing

5.

Which one of the following is a key stage in the iterative design process?

a)

Skipping feedback to save time

b)

Testing and refining ideas continuously

c)

Producing the final product immediately

d)

Choosing materials before identifying user needs

6.

What is the main advantage of using vector graphics over raster graphics?

a)

They are easier to print in colour

b)

They take up more memory

c)

They can be scaled without losing quality

d)

They have more realistic detail

7.

Which of these is an example of user interface (UI) design?

a)

The microchip inside a smartphone

b)

The layout of buttons and menus in an app

c)

The Wi-Fi connection speed

d)

The storage capacity of the device

8.

Why is prototyping important in digital design?

a)

It reduces file size

b)

It ensures the final product looks identical to the first sketch

c)

It allows testing of user interaction before final development

d)

It removes the need for client feedback

9.

Which of the following is an example of input hardware used in digital design?

a)

3D printer

b)

Graphics tablet

c)

Projector

d)

CNC machine

10.

What is the main purpose of usability testing in digital design?

a)

To check how attractive the design looks

b)

To see how easily users can interact with the product

c)

To test software speed

d)

To reduce manufacturing costs

11.

Why is it important to wear safety goggles when using cutting or drilling equipment?

a)

To make the user look professional

b)

To protect eyes from dust, chips, and debris

c)

To improve vision in low light

d)

To prevent noise damage

12.

What should you always do before operating any machine in the workshop?

a)

Test the machine on scrap material

b)

Ask your friend if it looks safe

c)

Receive proper instruction and teacher’s permission

d)

Switch it on and see how it works

13.

Which of the following is a key rule for keeping the makerspace safe and organised?

a)

Leaving tools on the benches for quick access

b)

Using any tool without asking

c)

Eating and drinking while working

d)

Returning all tools to the correct storage after use

14.

The most maker-like musical group or artist in the world at the moment?

a)

OK go

b)

Arctic Monkeys

c)

2Pac

d)

Beyonce

15.

In LEGO Movie, Emmet becomes a “Master Builder.” What is the golden rule of being a maker?

a)

Follow the instructions exactly

b)

Use imagination and adapt materials creatively

c)

Build everything in yellow only

d)

Work only at night

16.

In Despicable Me, Gru’s Minions love inventing things. Which safety rule would they probably forget first in a workshop?

a)

Wearing goggles

b)

Not pressing every button at once

c)

Tying back hair

d)

Cleaning the workspace

17.

In Iron Man, Tony Stark builds his first suit in a cave. Which makerspace tool would have been most helpful to him (but he didn’t have)?

a)

Glue gun

b)

3D printer

c)
  • Sewing machine

d)

Laser cutter

18.

Which is better?

a)

b)

19.

Which is better?

a)

b)

20.

Which is better?

a)

b)