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Design Technology quiz for materials and design.
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1
A furniture designer is to develop a cabinet. Which factor should be considered first?
The tools available
The needs of the client
The selling price of the cabinet
The time frame of the project
2
What is an advantage of using a hand -drawn sketch in comparison to using a computer-generated sketch?
It is more efficient for producing large scale drawings.
It offers higher accuracy.
It offers more colour options.
It is more convenient in expressing initial concepts.
3
Which process is used to manufacture plastic pipes?
Blow moulding.
Injection moulding
Extrusion moulding.
Vacuum forming
4
One benefit of making a prototype prior to construction is that it could
make the market more competitive.
encourage more funding for testing.
allow more effective teamwork.
reduce manufacturing risks
5
A company designs a new logo for their product. What must the company do to protect their design?
Register a licence agreement
Register a trademark
Register a patent
Register a copyright
6
Epoxy resin is a thermoplastic?
False
False
True
true
7
Which of the following best indicates that a product is becoming obsolete?
When the product has undergone modifications to improve its function
When innovative design features are incorporated
When the product has been superseded by a newer design
When there is a decrease in the product’s sales and turnover
8
Which adhesive is designed for fixing plastic laminate to MDF or chipboard.
Contact Adhesive (Evostick)
Epoxy Resin (araldite)
PVA
Hot melt glue
9
Which adhesives can be used when gluing up dovetail or comb(finger) joints? Choose two answers.
Synthetic resin (cascamite)
Tensol cement
PVA
Hot melt glue (Glue gun)
10
Which of the following is a soft wood?
Oak
Beech
Jelutong
Pine
11
What can designers do to address the waste caused by the cycle of obsolescence?
Limit the functions of the existing products
Design products with components that are easily replaced
Use cheaper materials to reduce the price
Restyle existing products to help maintain their market share
12
Which of the following is used to manufacture carrier bags?
LDPE ( Low Density PolyEthylene)
Polycarbonate
PVC
HDPE (High Density PolyEthylene)
13
Which factor is most important when designing a product to be used by a child aged under 12 months?
Safety
Quality
Obsolescence
Economics
14
Emerging technologies provide designers with unique opportunities to
develop products that guarantee increased sales.
use existing technologies that have proved to be successful
develop products that are innovative.
design products that have a limited range of inbuilt applications.
15
Using a variety of research methods in the process of design is important because it
protects the intellectual property of the designer.
improves understanding of customer needs.
helps develop marketing strategies
promotes the use of emerging technologies.
16
What is a common use for polythene?
Yoghurt pots
Carrier Bags
Windows
Clothes pegs
17
Which of the following materials rusts?
Steel
Copper
Lead
Aluminium
18
When is a design solution considered to be most appropriate?
When it satisfies the aesthetic requirements
When it fulfils its intended design requirements
When it provides strength, durability and safety
When it meets the needs of the target market
19
For an innovation to be successful, it must
be advertised effectively.
address the needs of users.
be launched at an appropriate time.
have a registered trademark.
20
Why do many manufacturing companies incorporate built-in obsolescence into their products?
To extend the product’s life span beyond the warranty period
To increase the probability of consistent sales
To ensure that the product is sustainable in the market place
To make the product safe to use for an extended period of time
21
Which is the only adhesive which can be used to join metals together?
PVA
Hot melt glue(glue gun).
Contact adhesive
Epoxy resin.
22
Which of the following is most important to the success of a product?
Life-time warranty
Built in obsolescence
Meeting user needs
Conforming to international standards
23
Which of the following is a ferrous metal?
Brass.
Stainless steel.
Bronze
Aluminium
24
HDPE is a tough plastic used for making toys.
True
flase
true
False
25
Plastic is suitable for building large and heavy structures.
True
False
False
True
26
Which is the most important factor when considering the sustainability of a material for the manufacture of a product
The cost of manufacturing the product
The ability of the material to be renewed
The durability of the selected material
The effect of a carbon tax on manufacturing the product
27
A web design company has introduced a collaborative design approach. Which of the following is likely to take place?
Each design project is allocated to all team members.
Team members multi-task in each project.
Team members work together to discuss and share ideas.
A project manager directs the development of ideas.
28
hich of these plastics is a themoplastic - melts or softens with heat
Acrylic
Polyester resin
Epoxy resin
Melamine
29
PVC is a thermoplastic.
False
false
true
True
30
Which of these adhesives will glue mdf to acrylic?
Epoxy resin (araldite)
Tensol cement
PVA
Pritt Stick
31
What would be a designer’s first step towards reducing the energy needs of a household?
Swap electrical devices for battery-powered devices
research the amount and timing of the household’s energy consumption
Explore the use of sustainable materials in developing user-friendly device
Gather information on the cost of energy
32
Which of the following is commonly used in schools for vacuum forming?
Melamine (MF)
PVC
Polyester
High Impact polystyrene
33
Which of these materials is an alloy of copper and tin?
Solder
Pewter
Brass
Bronze
34
Which of these is a thermoset - can not be reformed once it has been moulded or SET.
Melamine
PVC (poly vinyl chloride)
Polypropylene.
Nylon
35
Which of these materials is the strongest?
Plywood
Chipboard
MDF
Pine
36
Which plastic is used to laminate kitchen worktops?
Polyester (PET)
Melamine.
PVC
Epoxy resin.
37
Life cycle analysis is a process that is most commonly used to
determine the sustainability of a product once it is manufactured
establish the sustainability of a product compared with similar products
evaluate the environmental impacts at different stages of a product’s life.
predict the duration of the different stages in a product’s life.
38
Which adhesive will not work well on wood?
Tensol cement
Synthetic resin (Cascamite)
Epoxy resin
PVA
39
The use of environmentally sustainable materials means that the materials are
easy to be replaced and repaired
easily able to be renewed and replaced.
re-useable or able to be recycled.
biodegradable and affordable.
40
Which of the following is used to make CDs?
PTFE
Polypropylene
PVC
Polycarbonate.
41
The raw material to make plastic is oil.
False
False
True
True
42
What is the primary purpose of conducting market research prior to product development?
To determine the values and beliefs of various cultural groups
To formulate finance and action plans
To determine suitable advertising methods
To identify the needs and wants of the target audience
43
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Being a risk-taker
Being environmentally proactive
Being resilient
Being legally responsible
44
Why is it important for designers to protect their intellectual property?
It ensures that all future designs are successfully patented.
It enables their ideas to be marketed locally and internationally.
It allows competing designers to share ideas.
It ensures that designer’s ideas cannot be marketed and sold by others
45
What is the main reason for developing a working prototype?
To evaluate operational and functional aspects of the product
To determine aesthetic requirements necessary for production of the product
To produce a model suitable for advertising on social media
To assist companies in developing a sustainable manufacturing process
46
Which term refers to a product’s ability to remain functional in its environment?
Sustainability
Portability
Recyclability
Durability
