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WorksheetsUnit 4 summary GCSE DT AQA
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is an example of one off production?
Handmade bespoke furniture
Baking 500 loaves of bread in a bakery each morning
Producing millions of identical plastic bottles every day
Building a prototype car
Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 Rs of sustainability?
Reuse
Recycle
Refine
Rethink
What is the main advantage of mass production?
Each product is unique
High production speed and lower unit cost
Products are made to order
It uses only recycled materials
Which force is responsible for pulling materials apart?
Compression
Tension
Torsion
Shear
What does the term 'ecological footprint' refer to?
The number of products made in a factory
The impact a product or process has on the environment
The cost of manufacturing a product
The size of a product
Which of the following is a principle of sustainability in product design?
Using non-renewable resources
Designing for a short lifespan
Minimising waste during production
Maximising packaging
Which scale of production is most suitable for making a single, unique item?
Mass production
Batch production
One-off production
Continuous production
Which of the following is an example of improving functionality in a product?
Making a chair in a new colour
Adding adjustable height to a desk
Using more expensive materials
Reducing the size of packaging
Which of the following best describes 'social footprint'?
The amount of energy used in production
The effect a product or company has on people and communities
The number of products sold
The weight of a product
Which of the following is an example of the 'Reduce' principle from the 6 Rs?
Using less packaging for a product
Using recycled materials
Repairing a broken product
Donating old clothes
Which force is experienced by a beam when a load is applied in the centre and the ends are supported?
Torsion
Compression
Bending
Shear
What is the main characteristic of continuous production?
Products are made in small quantities
Production stops frequently for changes
Production runs 24/7 with little variation
Each product is different
Which of the following is a way to improve the sustainability of a product?
Use more single-use plastics
Design for easy disassembly and recycling
Increase the number of components
Use only non-renewable materials
Which of the following is an example of a product designed for 'Reuse'?
A disposable coffee cup
A glass milk bottle that is returned and refilled
A single-use plastic bag
A cardboard box
What is the main purpose of the 'Rethink' principle in the 6 Rs?
To throw away old products
To consider if a product is really needed or if it can be made differently
To use more resources
To make products heavier
