WorksheetsYear 7 Baseline Test - Sept 2025
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 24mins
What are the two main types of metal?
Ferrous and Non Ferrous
Hard and Soft
Thermo and Thermoforming
Which of the following is a property of metals?
They are usually brittle
They float on water
The conduct electricity
They are always transparent
What is the first stage in the design process?
Testing
Evaluating
Manufacturing
Researching the problem
Which of these is NOT true about wood?
It can be carved
It is a good insulator
It rusts when wet
Which of these materials will stick to a magnet?
Copper
Iron
Aluminium
Plastic
What is the main advantage of using 3D printing for making models with complex shapes?
It is always the cheapest method
It only uses metal materials
It does not require electricity
It allows rapid prototyping of complex shapes
Which of these is a softwood?
Oak
Beech
Mahogany
Pine
Which of these is a renewable material?
Wood
Glass
Plastic
Steel
Why is recycling important for sustainability?
It makes products heavier
It reduces waste and saves resources
It increases pollution
It makes materials more expensive
Which property should a material have to be used for electrical wires?
Conductivity
Transparency
Absorbency
What are the two types of plastic called?
Hard and Soft
Ferrous and Non Ferrous
Thermo and Thermoset
Is OAK a hardwood?
True
False
Pine is a softwood and is cheaper because softwood trees like pine grow faster and are more available than hardwood trees.
Is this correct?
True
False
Which type of plastic can be reshaped and reformed?
Thermoset
Thermo
What does "CAD" stand for?
Computer Added Design
Computer Aided Design
Computer Accurate Design
Which design process is known as "the process of continual improvement of a concept, prototype, design, or product"?
Iterative Design
Interactive Design
Improving Design
Which design strategy focuses on the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life?
User-Centered Design
Systems Design
Eco Design
Which production method is used to make house bricks?
Mass Production
One off Production
Batch Production
Which production method should be used to make a new school uniform for all students?
Mass Production
One off Production
Batch Production
What is the name of this tool?
Tenon Saw
Junior Hacksaw
Coping Saw
Why should finishes be applied to materials? Select three benefits!
Protection
Improve Aesthetics
Decrease strength
Increase Value
Which of these is a manmade wood?
Oak
Pine
MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)
Which finishes should be used to give a metal sculpture the best look?
Varnish
Oil
Powder Coating
Polish
Which of these is an example of CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture)?
Laser Cutting
Drilling
Sanding
Should Emelia and Jason choose hardwood for high quality furniture?
True
False
Which scale of production is best for creating a unique sculpture?
Mass Production
One off Production
Batch Production
What is the flat, cut out shape used to make a package called?
A Development Net
A Template
A Flat Shape
What do dotted lines on paper usually mean?
Cutting Lines
Folding Lines
Glue Tabs
What is a Design Brief?
A long explanation of how well the designer has thought about their target market
A short description of the problem that needs solving
What does it mean when a teacher asks students to follow a Design Specification?
A set of rules that the designer may or may not follow
A specific criteria that the designer must follow, for example, cost.
A brief description of the problem
Which of these is NOT one of the 6 R's?
Repair
Rethink
Reduce
Revise
What process is this called?
3D Printing
Vacuum forming
CNC
What plastic is used in the Vacuum Forming machine?
PET
HDPE
HIPS
PPE
What is the main purpose of using CAD in the design process?
To test materials for strength
To produce accurate digital models
To create hand-drawn sketches
Which of the following is a characteristic of thermoset plastics?
They cannot be remoulded once set
They are biodegradable
They can be melted and reshaped multiple times
What is this packaging called?
Popped Packaging
Vacuum formed
Blister packing
Which of these is an example of a non-renewable material?
Cork
Coal
Wool
Bamboo
What is the main benefit of using CAD software for collaboration?
It increases the weight of the product
It makes hand-drawing easier
It allows multiple designers to work on the same model remotely
Which of the following is a property of thermoplastics?
They can be melted and reshaped multiple times
They are always biodegradable
They cannot be recycled
What is the main difference between hardwood and softwood?
Hardwood can be melted and reshaped
Softwood is always heavier than hardwood
Hardwood comes from deciduous trees, softwood from coniferous trees
Which of the following is an example of a batch production product?
Custom wedding cake
Limited edition t-shirts
Steel beams for skyscrapers
What is the main benefit of using batch production for seasonal products?
It is ideal for producing large quantities continuously
It allows for customization of each item
It enables efficient production of limited quantities
What type of construction is this?
Layers
Lamination
Corrugation
Waves
What is the name of this manufactured wood?
Plywood
MDF
Chipboard
These bottles and lids are all made from thermoplastic.
Which symbol would we expect to see on them?
What is the first stage of a products life cycle?
Manufacture
Disposal/Recycle
Raw Material Extraction
Distribution
What is this called?
Safety Metal Ruler
Metal ruler
Ruler
