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GCSE D&T quiz which covers the majority of the AQA & Eduqas specifications.
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1
What is the difference between Ferrous and Non-Ferrous metals?
Non-Ferrous metals have a polished finish
Ferrous metals contain iron
Non-ferrous metals contain copper
Ferrous metals are always stronger
2
Which of these can be used to simplify and speed up the production process?
A ruler
A Jig
A dance
A helmet
3
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Elimination
Personal Protective Evaluations
Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Powerlifting Equipment
4
What does renewable mean when talking about materials?
It means it can be grown. E.g timber/animal products
It means it cannot be replaced once it is used
It means that the material is a composite material
It means the material will react or change when heated
5
Why is plywood difficult to bend?
Because it has a layer of metal running through it
Because it is made from special smart materials
Because it is made from chips of recycled wood
Because it is made in thin layers that are glued together
6
Urea Formaldehyde and Melamine Formaldehyde are both examples of?
Smart materials
Photosensitive plastics
Thermoplastics
Thermosetting plastics
7
Which adhesive would you use to fix two pieces of acrylic together?
PVA
Epoxy Resin (Araldite)
Tensol Cement
Blu Tac
8
What does the term 'tolerance' mean?
How accurate something is in relation to your initial ideas
How accurate something is in relation to a given value
How much force a material can withstand
How easy it is to put up with another person
9
What are the two main reasons why a finish is applied to a material?
To make it sturdier and to make it smooth
To make it darker and to make it waterproof
To enhance the appearance and to provide protection
To enhance the strength and to make it a certain colour
10
What does ergonomics mean?
Making items comfortable for only the human hand
Making items out of a hard and smooth material
Making items have an additional function
Making items comfortable and easy for humans to engage with
11
What does CAM stand for?
Computer Added Materials
Computer Automated Machines
Computer Aided Manufacture
Computer Aided Materials
12
Which of these is not a manufactured board?
Medium Density Fibreboard
Plywood
Dryboard
Chipboard
13
What does the electronic symbol below mean?
Resistor
Switch
Battery
LED
14
What is a nanomaterial?
A material with particles below 100 nanometres in size
A really small type of wood
A material that can chnage colour when heated
A material with particles larger than 100 nanometres
15
What is a SMART material?
A material that is always recyclable
A material that has only one use
A material that changes its shape when cooled
A material that reacts to a change in its environment
16
The process of gluing thin strips of wood together in layers is called what?
Sheet Joining
Lamination
Casting
Compression
17
Which of these is a disadvanatge of using PVA glue?
It dries clear
It takes a long period of time to dry fully
It can be used straight out of the bottle that it comes in
It has a very strong and overpowering smel
18
What can Carbon Fibre be used for?
Items of clothing
Body shells of top end sports cars
Tyres for sports cars
Soft padding for sofa cushions
19
What is the name of the piece of equipment pictured below?
Vacuum Former
Injection Moulder
Line Bender
Hot wire cutter
20
What does Non-Renewable mean when talking about materials?
That it cannot be grown and it comes from the earth. E.g Oil
A material that can have electricity passed through it
That it be grown whenever it runs out
A material that cannot be recycled
21
Which plastic forming process is shown in the image below?
Blow Moulding
Injection Moulding
Vacuum Forming
Bottle Extrusion
22
How can you protect your eyes when using a pillar drill?
Wear steel toe cap boots
Wear gloves
Wear goggles
Wear an apron
23
What does the term 'anthropometric' mean?
The study of the size of people's hands only
The study of products that people sit on
The study of human emotions
The study of measurements and proportions of the human body
24
Which of these is not a hardwood?
Pine
Mahogany
Ash
Oak
25
What can Smart grease be used for?
To lubricate parts that move
To make an object slippery
To control motion on parts that move
To paint parts of a product
26
What is the next step in the vacuum forming process, after making a former and inserting it?
Lowering the table and clamping the thermoplastic in place
Turning on the vacuum to remove the air from the machine
Clamping the MDF plastic into place
Clamp the thermoplastic in place over the hot wire
27
A Photochromic Smart material reacts to what?
A change in moisture level
A change in electrical current
A change in the level of light
A change in temperature
28
What does the symbol below mean?
Product has been made to the lowest acceptable standards
Product has been made to a standard set by the USA
The product has been made to a standard set by the EU
The product has been made to a standard set by the UK
29
Why might you use a nut with a nylon insert, known as a nyloc nut?
The nylon makes the whole nut resistant to rust
The nylon makes the nut look more appealing
The nylon makes the whole nut waterproof
The nylon prevents the nut from coming loose during use
30
What is an alloy?
A combination of plastics
A combination of different woods
A combination of metals
A combination of fabrics
31
Acrylic, PVC, HIP, ABS and Polypropylene are all good examples of?
Formaldehyde plastics
Thermoheated plastics
Thermosetting plastics
Thermoplastics
32
Why might you use hardwood when making outdoor furniture?
It is soft, absorbs liquids and is aesthetically pleasing
It is strong, durable and is aesthetically pleasing
It is cheap and can be seen in the dark
It is lightweight and cheap
33
Which of these is a good example of a CAD program?
2D Design
Extra Dimension Design
Autojet Design
5 Star Design
34
What does SMA stand for?
Shape Memory Alloy
Shape Metal Automatically
Shape Metal Alloy
Steel Mercury Aluminium
35
Which plastic forming process does the image below show?
Rotational Moulding
Blow Moulding
Vacuum Forming
Injection Moulding
36
What does MDF stand for?
Medium Drained Fibreboard
Maximum Density Fibreboard
Medium Density Fibreboard
Medium Designed Fibreboard
37
When walking through a park in Winter, how could you easily identify a hardwood tree?
A hardwood tree would not have any leaves
A hardwood tree would have bark that has turned white
A hardwood tree would have cones growing from its branches
A hardwood tree would still have all of its leaves
38
What is batch production?
When many thousands of a product are made without stopping
When a small or set quantity of identical products are made
When an unsuccessful product is manufactured
When a single unique product is made by a designer
39
Which of these are the Stock Forms of Natural Timber?
Sheets, Tubes, Rods, Bars
Planks, Boards, Strips, Dowel, Mouldings
Granules, Sheets, Pellets, Liquids
Films, Tubes, Angle, Girders
40
What is polymorph?
A nanomaterial that makes an object water resistant
A smart material that is hard and granular until heated
A smart material that reacts to a change in light conditions
A smart material that is used to control motion
41
Name the tool pictured along with its use.
Tenon Square, Used for cutting straight lines
Tri Square. Used for marking 90 degree lines to an edge
Desk Square. Used for making legs on a desk
Set Square. Used for marking ourt 45 degree angles.
42
What must you do to prepare a product before a finish can be applied effectively?
Scratch the surfaces with a rough file.
Sand all the surfaces smooth and remove all dirt and dust.
Cover the surfaces in a thin layer of PVA glue first.
Spray the surfaces of the product with warm soapy water.
43
Wood can be Seasoned. Which of these best describes the process of seasoning?
The wood is soaked in water until it becomes soft.
The wood is twisted until it forms a certain shape.
The wood is heated with a flame to give it a burnt edge.
The wood is slowly dried out to make it stronger.
44
What does CAD stand for?
Computer Aided Development
Computer Added Destiny
Computer Added Design
Computer Aided Design
45
Why might you combine different materials?
To make a material that can be sold for more
To make a material more interesting
To make a material that can be broken easily
To make a material with more useful properties
46
What is 'Technology Push'?
When new technology is pushed for sale to customers
When advances in technology allow a new product to be made
When demand from customers make a new product popular
When technology makes it difficult to make a new product
47
Why would you use beech wood when making the handle for a frying pan?
Will melt when it gets too hot
Tough to clean when it gets dirty
Hard wearing and will not conduct heat. Good insulator.
Will add flavour to food in the pan
48
What does the symbol below mean?
Found on products that can be eaten safely
Found on products that can cause harm to the environment
Fpund on products that can be recycled
Found on products that can help trees to grow
49
What does a Thermochromic material do?
Changes shape with temperature
Changes colour with a change in lighting conditions
Gets hotter when electricty is passed through it
Changes colour with a change in temperature
50
What is the meaning of the term 'Planned Obsolescence'?
Designing a product that can be used forever
Designing a product to give the greatest value for money
Designing a product with a predetermined or limited lifespan
Designing a product to have the most up to date features
51
Which one of these is
not
one of the six Rs?
Recycle
Refuse
Reduce
Recalculate
52
What is 'market pull'?
Demand from designers to want new ideas
Changes in technology to develop new products
Demand from the consumer for a product to be made
Demand from retailers to earn more money
