WorksheetsYear 10 Factors that influence product design #2 /12
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which statement best frames a REAL need/opportunity?
a)
Design a trendy lamp
b)
Year 9 art rooms lack lockable storage for A3 folios
c)
Invent something futuristic
d)
Make a viral product
e)
Create a premium brand
2.
A book trolley must be moved safely by one person. Which FUNCTION check is most relevant?
a)
Gloss level of paint
b)
Handle height and push force under load
c)
Brand of casters
d)
Logo size
e)
Shelf colour
3.
For a junior-science safety goggles rack, which END‑USER factor is critical?
a)
Celebrity endorsement
b)
Reach height and ease of placement for students
c)
Mirrored finish
d)
Luxury timber
e)
Neon lighting
4.
Which option best supports a CALM aesthetic for a reading nook?
a)
Maximal contrast and busy patterns
b)
Limited palette, soft textures, balanced negative space
c)
Random colour accents
d)
High‑gloss metallic surfaces
e)
Jagged forms and strong zig‑zag lines
5.
Market research shows many students share lockers. Which MARKET decision fits?
a)
Single wide shelf only
b)
Modular internal dividers and hooks
c)
Gold‑plated door
d)
Random colourway
e)
No internal fittings
6.
Which choice most reduces DISTRIBUTION impacts in the LIFECYCLE?
a)
Pre‑assembled bulky form
b)
Flat‑pack design with efficient nesting
c)
Extra void‑fill packaging
d)
Mixed‑material laminates
e)
Decorative hardware
7.
Which TOOLS/PROCESS are most suitable to join solid timber corners in a visible, high-quality way?
a)
Hot glue and nails
b)
Duct tape
c)
Dowel joint with wood glue
d)
Cable ties
e)
Blu-tack
8.
Which is the BEST ethical action when sourcing timber for classroom furniture?
a)
Unknown origin hardwood
b)
FSC‑certified or reclaimed timber
c)
Endangered species veneer
d)
Green‑stained softwood (aesthetic only)
e)
Tropical hardwood with no chain‑of‑custody
9.
Scenario: A bench shelf is redesigned for repairability. Which LIFECYCLE tactic helps most?
a)
Permanent epoxy at all joints
b)
Standard screws and service access points
c)
Hidden welded joins
d)
Bonded mixed materials
e)
Paint over all fasteners
10.
Prototype selection: which METHOD suits quick form testing for a handheld mouse?
a)
Steel milling
b)
Cardboard/foam mock‑ups
c)
Ceramic casting
d)
Injection moulding in ABS
e)
Powder coating
11.
Which END‑USER decision suits a garden tool for gloved hands?
a)
Slim 15 mm handle
b)
High‑friction overmoulded grip, 35–40 mm diameter
c)
Mirror‑polished handle
d)
No handle texture
e)
Hidden handle
12.
Legal responsibility during workshop production includes…
a)
Posting on social media
b)
Ignoring guards to work faster
c)
Conducting risk assessments and using PPE
d)
Painting first, cutting later
e)
Skipping inductions
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