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WorksheetsDesign in Brookes 25-26, year 7 pre-assessment.
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which material is commonly used in school workshops for modelling because it is soft and easy to shape?
Steel
Oak
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Acrylic
Why is it important to make sketches before building a product?
To make the product look colourful
To plan ideas and communicate designs clearly
To use up paper in the sketchbook
To avoid using real tools
Which tool is best for smoothing the edges of wood?
Ruler
Sandpaper
Glue stick
Drill
What is the purpose of a design specification?
To describe the colour of the product only
To list the teacher’s favourite tools
To set out rules and requirements the product must meet (technical specifications)
To choose the cheapest material
The "6 R's" are a set of principles for sustainable design. Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 R's?
Recycle
Rethink
Repair
Recommend
What is the main purpose of a 'wireframe' in the digital design process?
To add colour and detailed styling to a website or app.
To create the final, working version of a digital product.
To plan the layout and structure of a page, focusing on user needs and functionality.
To write the code that makes a website interactive.
Which file format is MOST suitable for a logo with solid colours and no gradients, as it keeps the image sharp at any size and has a transparent background (for digital design)?
.JPG
.JPJ
.PNG
.GIF
In vector-based design software like Adobe Illustrator or Figma, what is the main advantage of using 'components' (or 'symbols')?
They automatically make your design accessible to screen readers.
They allow you to create complex animations easily.
They let you reuse a master element (like a button); updating the master updates all copies instantly.
They compress the final file size of your design for the web.
What does the word digital mean in “Digital Design”?
Made with wood and metal
Drawn with pencils and paint
Created using computers and technology
Designed only for phones
In Minecraft, which tool is BEST for cutting down trees quickly?
Sword
Axe
Shovel
Pickaxe
In The Simpsons, Homer often builds things in his garage. What’s the MOST important safety rule he usually forgets?
Wearing shoes
Reading the instructions
Bringing donuts
Asking Marge for help
In Among Us, crewmates do little repair tasks. Which of these would be the most realistic “makerspace” task?
Fixing wires
Vent cleaning
Jumping into space
Sus dance
In Harry Potter, the Weasley twins run a joke shop full of inventions. What’s their makerspace secret?
Magic spells only
Lots of glitter
Experimenting with crazy prototypes
Copying from Hermione
Why should you always tie back long hair in the workshop?
To look tidy
To stop it getting caught in machines
To keep it clean from dust
Because the teacher says so
Why must the workshop be kept clean and tidy?
To impress visitors
To make it smell nice
To stop accidents and keep tools easy to find
To finish lessons faster
In Frozen, Olaf dreams of summer. If he wanted to survive in a makerspace, which tool would he need most?
Glue gun
Fan
Soldering iron
Hammer
Would you rather?
Build your own robot like WALL-E
Build your own flying car like in Harry Potter?
Would you rather?
Make a giant Rube Goldberg machine like OK Go 🎶
Design your own rollercoaster in Minecraft? 🎢
Would you rather?
Build your own superhero suit like Iron Man 🦾
Make your own lightsaber like a Jedi? ⚔️
Would you rather?
Design your own custom LEGO set 🧩
Сraft your own board game with handmade pieces? 🎲
