WorksheetsDesign Process and Materials Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the first stage of the design process when starting a new project?
Making the product
Evaluating existing products
Drawing the final design
Advertising the product
When evaluating existing tea light holders, which of the following is MOST important to consider?
The football team of the designer
How the product looks and works
The favourite colour of the teacher
The length of the instructions
What does the term design brief mean?
A drawing of the product
A short statement outlining the problem and needs
A step-by-step making guide
A list of tools you will use
Why is sketching ideas an important step in the design process?
To avoid writing notes
To show the teacher you’ve done some work
To quickly explore different design options
To decide which tools to use
When designing a tea light candle holder, why must you consider safety?
Because the candle could melt the metal
Because sharp edges and flames could harm users
Because it makes the holder more colourful
Because it saves money
Mild steel is often used in school workshops. Which type of metal is it?
Non-ferrous
Ferrous
Alloy of copper and zinc
Plastic
Which property of aluminium makes it useful for products?
It rusts easily
It is heavy and brittle
It is lightweight and resists corrosion
It cannot be recycled
What does the term prototype mean?
The finished product sold in shops
A working model made to test ideas
A list of tools and equipment
A decorative drawing of the design
Why might you use finishing techniques (like polishing or painting) on your tea light holder?
To make the workshop look tidy
To make the product heavier
To improve appearance and protect the material
To save time during making
After completing your product, what is the main purpose of an evaluation?
To copy someone else’s work
To think about how well the design meets the brief
To avoid having to make improvements
To choose new tools for the workshop
