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WorksheetsTerm 1 - Architecture and Passive Amp Design
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which statement best defines biomimicry?
Copying nature’s appearance for art projects
Studying nature’s problem-solving and applying it to human designs
Training animals to perform human tasks
Replacing natural systems with machines
Choose the best example of a design task that uses biomimicry principles.
Designing a logo based on favorite colors
Engineering a ventilation system that imitates how termite mounds regulate temperature
Building a monument to an animal species
Creating music inspired by bird songs
According to the description, what makes the Nautilus speakers distinctive compared to typical speakers?
They use square cabinets to reduce echoes
They are designed using the shape of the nautilus sea creature to improve sound and appearance
They are only available in wooden finishes
They are designed for outdoor stadium use only
Which pairing correctly matches a natural inspiration with its design outcome?
Kingfisher beak — louder tunnel noise
Shark skin texture — faster swimming wetsuit
Sea snake colour — attracts sharks to surfers
Kingfisher wing — heavier train nose
Look at the circular opening on the side of the block. What is the most likely function of this port in a passive speaker?
Vent air to amplify volume
Store spare earbuds
Allow a screw to fasten the base
Display the brand logo
Which statement best defines biomimicry in product design?
Copying the appearance of nature to make products look realistic
Using natural processes and strategies as inspiration to solve human design problems
Manufacturing products entirely from plants and animal parts
Designing products that only work outdoors in natural environments
The streamlined nose of the high-speed bullet train was inspired by which animal feature?
Kingfisher’s beak
Shark’s dorsal fin
Cheetah’s tail
Falcon’s wingtip
Percy Shaw from Halifax is best known for designing which road safety product?
Speed cameras
Cat’s eyes reflective road studs
Seatbelt retractors
Traffic light timers
When planning a passive (non-electronic) phone amplifier, which component must be included to function effectively?
A battery compartment for power storage
A channel or cavity that directs and focuses the sound
A USB port to increase volume digitally
A touch-screen panel for user control
In design planning, the target market refers to:
The factory where products are made
The group of users the product is intended to serve
A list of stores that will sell the product
A government agency approving the design
Which product is inspired by the burdock burr seeds shown here?
Zippers
Velcro fastening
Magnetic clips
Glue adhesive
Which road safety product was developed based on this natural phenomenon ?
Reflective ‘cat’s eyes’ road studs
Anti-skid tire chains
High-beam headlights
Speed humps
The task asks: "What products have been designed using inspiration from kingfisher, cat, burdock seeds, and shark." Which option best describes the design approach highlighted?
Anthropometry
Biomimicry
Ergonomics
Minimalism
The kingfisher has been used as inspiration in engineering. Which product feature is often linked to the kingfisher’s beak shape?
Improved heat retention in clothing
Noise-reducing train nose design
Self-cleaning window coatings
Enhanced battery capacity
Which natural inspiration is linked to a high-speed train’s streamlined nose in the image?
Cat
Kingfisher
Shark
Burdock seeds
What feature of burdock seeds led to the invention of hook-and-loop fasteners?
Sticky sap that hardens on fabric
Magnetic particles that attract metal
Tiny hooks that catch on fibers
Smooth surfaces that slide easily
This Y8 project asks you to design and make which product?
Solar phone charger
Passive amplifier (speaker)
Wind-powered toy car
Water filter
The Butterfly Chair is inspired by the Mexican Monarch butterfly’s wings and long migration. Which feature of the chair mirrors this inspiration according to the description?
Complex carved patterns resembling tree bark
Clean lines that mimic butterfly wings while combining comfort, strength, and elegance
Bulky square frames to symbolize endurance
Bright neon colors to represent speed
When constructing an isometric cube, which aid is suggested to help with accuracy?
A compass for drawing arcs on each face.
A ruler marked only in centimeters.
An isometric grid that aligns with the cube’s edges.
A protractor set to 45 degrees.
Look at the wood prototype images. Which adjustment would most improve effectiveness while keeping safety in mind?
Sharpen all edges to create a crisp look
Round sharp edges to reduce snagging and discomfort
Increase the number of speaker holes
Remove the phone slot to simplify the block
What is this tool called?
3D
Extrusion
Push/Pull
Cube
What is this tool called?
Move
Navigate
Rotate
Direction
What is this tool called?
Colour
Fill
Paint bucket
Shade
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Assisted Design
Computer and Design
Computer Aided Design
Construction and Design
What is CAD?
An app that allows you to analyze different design concepts
A coding program that allows you to write easily in a computer language
Computer software used to create 2D drawings or 3D models of designs
The creation and development of any robot
Why is scale important in architectural drawings?
It allows the drawings to fit on smaller sheets of paper
It helps create an artistic representation of the building
It ensures the correct proportions and dimensions are recorded
It enables the architect to showcase their drawing skills
Which of the following are examples of CAM machines?
Laser Cutter
Computer
Guillotine
Pillar Drill
Voice-controlled assistants, smart thermostats, and automated lighting systems are all examples of...
Smart products
Kitchen appliances
Architects
Clients
What action does the Orbit tool perform?
It allows you to move your view around the design at any angle.
It sends your model into space.
It allows you to zoom in and out of the design.
It tessellates your design.
What does CAM stand for?
Computer Assisted Manufacture
Construction and Make
Computer Aided Manufacture
Code and Make
What length measurement do we use in D&T?
Metres
Inches
Millimetres
Centimetres
What is this tool called?
Onset
Offset
Partset
Halfset
Which architect designed this?
Norman Foster
Zaha Hadid
Frank Lloyd Wright
Le Corbusier
Which architect designed this?
Zaha Hadid
Frank Lloyd Wright
Norman Foster
Le Corbusier
What is this tool called?
Move
Rotate
Select
Erase
Name the tool
Select
Rotate
Move
Circle
Which architect designed this?
Zaha Hadid
Norman Foster
Frank Lloyd Wright
Le Corbusier
A resource that can replenish itself is...
Renewable
Non-renewable
Un-renewable
Partially renewable
A resource that cannot replenish itself is...
Renewable
Non-renewable
Un-renewable
Partially renewable
What is the purpose of Derek in SketchUp?
To place in my house
To create scale and perspective
To keep me company
For size
