WorksheetsOCR GCSE Design and Technology Term 1 assessment
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is the purpose of iterative design?
To follow a fixed plan
To repeat steps to improve a design
To copy existing products
To avoid user feedback
Which of these is a core principle of Design and Technology?
Learning a language
Understanding materials
Writing stories
Painting pictures
What does the term 'prototype' mean?
A finished product
A rough draft of a design
A marketing plan
A user manual
Which material is a thermoplastic?
Polyethylene
Epoxy resin
Wool
Steel
Which of these is a natural material?
Acrylic
Polyester
Cotton
Nylon
What is the main purpose of a design brief?
To describe the final product
To outline the design challenge
To list materials
To show manufacturing steps
Which tool is used to measure length accurately?
Hammer
Ruler
Saw
File
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Drawing
Creative Art Design
Computer Aided Design
Calculated Area Drawing
Which of these is a manufacturing process?
Sewing
Sketching
Brainstorming
Evaluating
What is the purpose of a mood board?
To show emotions
To display design inspiration
To list materials
To plan manufacturing
Which of these is a non-ferrous metal?
Iron
Copper
Steel
Cast iron
What does ergonomics relate to?
Cost of materials
User comfort and fit
Color choice
Marketing
Which of these is a hardwood?
Pine
Oak
Spruce
Cedar
What is the main use of a Gantt chart in design?
To show costs
To plan time and tasks
To list materials
To evaluate designs
Which of these is a synthetic fibre?
Silk
Cotton
Polyester
Wool
What does the term 'aesthetic' refer to in design?
Functionality
Appearance
Durability
Cost
Which of these is a joining method for wood?
Welding
Nailing
Sewing
Casting
What is the purpose of a design specification?
To describe the final product
To outline design requirements
To list tools
To show packaging
Which of these is a property of metals?
Brittle
Conductive
Absorbent
Flexible
