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Design Technology Stage 6 2017
Design Technology Stage 6 2017
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#HSC# revision questions #NSW Australia
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1
As a product approaches the end of its lifecycle, what factor contributes most to its decline?
The introduction of new materials
Poor initial design
Innovative manufacturing techniques
Shifting social trends
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When is a design solution considered to be most appropriate?
When it provides strength, durability and safety
When it meets the needs of the target market
When it fulfils its intended end-use requirements
When it satisfies the aesthetic requirements
3
Which combination of factors most influence the success of an innovation?
ease of use and economical manufacturing processes
product demand and social implications
social demand and cultural values
timing and appropriate marketing strategies
4
When conducting the needs analysis, the design team will
develop financial plans.
establish criteria for material selection.
identify opportunities.
formulate a time and action plan.
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What are the primary considerations when designing products to meet the needs of society?
Cultural expectations and beliefs
Social trends and expectations
Environmental implications and expectations
Individual needs and wants
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What is the primary purpose of conducting market research prior to product development?
to determine values and beliefs of various cultural groups
to determine suitable advertising methods
to formulate finance and action plans
to identify the needs and wants of the target audience
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What is the purpose of Workplace Health and Safety practices in a workplace?
To ensure all employees are healthy in their workplace
To provide employees with safe workplaces as required by law
To ensure a trained first aider is available in workplaces
To ensure workers can formally report about unsafe practices
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Emerging technologies provide designers with unique opportunities to
design products with limited applications
design products using successful existing technologies
develop products that are innovative
develop products that guarantee increased sales.
9
Designers obtain patents to protect their designs to ensure
the safe production of their designs.
exclusive rights to license, promote and sell their designs.
effective marketing controls.
the effective international marketing of their designs.
10
Which of the following best indicates that a product is becoming obsolete?
The product has improved changes to its function.
When innovative design features are incorporated.
When there is a decrease in the product's sales and turnover
When the product has been superseded by a newer design.
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What is the main purpose of developing scale models for projects?
To provide effective means of communication of the project.
To ensure working drawings of the project are correct.
To demonstrate the method of construction.
To demonstrate the aesthetic aspects of the project.
12
Successful completion of major design projects depend on making correct links
between generation of concept designs & organising materials
between action and time management
between experimentation and development of practical skills
between sustainability and appropriateness of materials
13
What is a predominant feature of entrepreneurial activity?
Conducting a suitable marketing campaign.
Designing the manufacturing system of the product.
Studying emerging technologies.
Identifying opportunities and risk taking.
14
which of the following best describes an ethical designer?
One who designs environmentally appropriate products
One who protects their intellectual property
One who designs products only for the developing world
One who designs products to have a limited lifespan
15
Which of the following best describes the key to successful innovation?
using current technology in producing the innovation
undertaking a detailed innovation lifecycle analysis
contacting the small business council for advice
Introducing the innovation at the right time
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Effective product development relies mainly upon
the ability of designers to manage financial issues.
selecting a suitable manufacturing process.
gathering ongoing evaluation and responding to feedback.
the ability of designers to sketch original ideas.
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Lifecycle analysis is a process that is most commonly used to
establish sustainability of design compared to other designs
predict duration of the different stage in a product's life
determine the sustainability of products once manufactured
evaluate environmental impacts at all product life's stages
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A design company acts ethically when it
uses advanced production processes and renewable resources.
enables the user to purchase goods for their intended use.
enables user to enjoy product,knowing it will minimise harm.
ensures entrepreneurs invest in their design.
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A furniture designer is to develop a cabinet. Which factor should be considered first?
The time frame of the project.
The tools available.
The needs of the client.
The selling price of the cabinet.
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Which is the most appropriate method to communicate initial ideas to the client?
A prototype
A written report
A rendered sketch
A technical diagram
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What is the main purpose of developing sustainable technologies ?
To make better use of natural resources
To have longer lasting products
To reduce landfill
To reduce the amount of materials used
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Which of factors below have the most significant effect on the success of a marketing plan ?
Using effective packaging and positioning
Considering the cost of a product
Using television, radio and internet
Understanding the market segment
