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1
As a product approaches the end of its life cycle, what factor contributes most to its decline in acceptance?
Changing manufacturing techniques
Shifting social trends
Poor design
New materials
2
Emerging technologies provide designers with unique opportunities to
develop products that are innovative.
design products using existing technologies that have proved to be successf
design products that have a limited range of inbuilt applications.
develop products that guarantee increased sales.
3
Which of the following best outlines an entrepreneur’s activities in influencing the success of an innovation?
Examining durability and cultural factors
Analysing market research, legal and ethical issues
Determining production costs and time management issues
Analysing industry standards and production issues
4
Designers obtain patents to protect their designs to ensure
exclusive rights to license, promote and sell their designs.
the effective international marketing of their designs.
effective marketing controls.
the safe production of their designs.
5
When trying to establish if a similar product already exists on the market, what is the best form to conduct research?
Online shopping research
Survey industry experts
Investigate retail stores
Search for patents or trademarks
6
A delay in completing a design project is most likely to be caused by
lack of finance.
poor timing.
poor planning.
lack of resources.
7
Which of the following describes ergonomic
Design that considers safe and efficient interaction of humans and work env
The study of human movement
Designing products that are always safe for human use
Designing custom products for individuals using specific body measurements
8
Which of the following is most important before introducing a new technology into the workplace?
Consider the cost of replacing skilled workers with technology
Identify and control safety risks associated with the new technology
File documentation explaining how to safely use the new technology
Clean the Workplace to make space for the new technology
9
Which of the following is the most ethically sound consideration for a designer to take into account when developingprod
Embracing the cultural aspects of the community
Reducing the environmental issues and increasing the sustainability issues
Improving the lives and workplace practices for a majority of the stakehold
Increasing the overall economic benefits for the manufacturer by increasing
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Built-in obsolescence creates opportunities for ongoing profits for companies by
encouraging people to change functioning products that they own.
incorporating technologies into the latest products.
generating a need for individuals to keep updating existing products.
constantly reviewing existing product lines.
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Why do Occupational Health and Safety practices need to be followed in a workplace?
To ensure that employees are healthy in their workplace
To ensure that someone is trained as a first aid officer in all workplaces
To provide employees with a safe workplace
To give employees an opportunity to complain to management about an unsafe
12
What is the main purpose of developing sustainable technologies?
To reduce the amount of materials used
To reduce landfill
To make better use of natural resources
To have longer lasting products
13
When is a design solution considered to be most appropriate?
When it fulfills its intended enduse requirements
When it satisfies the aesthetic requirements
When it meets the needs of the target market
When it provides strength, durability and safety
14
The following graphs show the results of market research.
C
D
B
A
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Which of the following best indicates that a product is becoming obsolete?
When there is a decrease in the product’s sales and turnover
When innovative design features are incorporated
When the product has undergone modifications to improve its function
When the product has been superseded by a newer design
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Which combination of factors most influences the success of an innovation?
Timing and appropriate marketing strategies
Product demand and social implications
Ease of use and economical manufacturing processes
Social demand and cultural values
17
A designer is looking to produce a new line of environmentally-friendly washing machine. Which is a major focus?
Operational Capabilities
Whether the product will appeal to the target market
How much the product will cost consumers
Water-saving capabilities
18
A designer has been commissioned to design a new portable Bluetooth speaker for teenagers. Which would be most important
Recyclability of product at end of life
Suitability for the target market
Cost-effective materials and production
Colours for both male and female users
19
Why do information and communication technology (ICT) companies supply their software discounted to students?
To establish product familiarity in order to capture future market share
To stop illegal software piracy by students copying and sharing computer p
To obtain personal data when the product is downloaded, and selling it to c
To test the software product prior to its release to industry
20
A design for a new shopping centre food court has been commissioned. At what stage oef th design process would CAD model
Initial contact with clients
Brainstorming potential ideas
Presentation of ideas for feedback
Reflection of feedback and changes to design
21
A reason for this shift to using smartphones is most likely to be the
convenience of capturing experiences.
capability to capture higher quality images.
process allowing for the easy digital storage of photos.
obsolescence of single function cameras.
22
After developing a preliminary design concept, what would a designer do next?
Develop possible design solutions
Decide on manufacturing and production techniques
Develop a technical illustration
Gather market research
23
Which of the following would best describe this product?
Specialty product
Innovation
Global Product
Emerging technology
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In designing a suitable aid for the ageing population, a designer would first consider that the end product is...
aesthetically pleasing and easy to use.
durable and well made.
able to meet a need and be ergonomically designed.
cost effective and easy to store.
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Which of the following describes a designer with an ethical approach to designing a product
Examining procedures that protect design ideas and promote creativity
Developing marketing campaigns to ensure the greatest number of sales
Designing products that meet a niche market
Creating Products that avoid excessive resource consumption
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Why does a designer need to consider the industrial and commercial practices that will be used during manufacturing?
To ensure the product will sell
To produce products that meet market needs
To increase the product’s rate of production
To gain access to cheaper resources
27
A client's brief to a designer mainly outlines...
to show the manufacturers what the product must achieve
a key design feature
A summary of all contraints to be considered in the design
a list of important social and environmental considerations
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Effective product development relies mainly upon
selecting a suitable manufacturing process
gathering ongoing evaluation and responding to feedback.
the ability of designers to manage financial issues.
the ability of designers to sketch original ideas
29
From a designer’s perspective, which production process is most likely to efficiently manufacture a quality product?
C
B
A
D
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Which of the following best describes project management
Communicating effectively with all team members
The manager of the team controlling the development of ideas
Achieving designated goals that meet identified success criteria
Ensuring all team members use cognitive organisers to generatecreativeideas
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How can a designer best consider different cultural groups within society?
Marketing one product for all cultures
Meeting the clients need
Using local resources
Identifying separate markets
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Which work health and safety WHS consideration should be taken into account during the manufacturing stage of a product
Assessment of risks and hazards identified in the use of the final product
Identification, Assessment and control of risks and hazards
Periodic maintenance of machinery and tools
A survey of past employee injuries
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Which of the following would be a key action when designing for social acceptance
Review all stages and processes of a products development
Use innovative designs that are able to be disassembled and recycled
Use of Materials that are biodegradable or able to be reused
Consider environmental issues and production processes
34
Which of the following best describes the ergonomic feature of a product?
It uses appropriate colour standards.
It has a good shape and fit.
It requires minimum force to operate.
It is easy to work with and use.
35
CREATING A SURVEY FOR A MAJOR DESIGN PROJECT IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING?
Statistical Analysis
Quality control
Secondary research
Primary Research
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Why does a designer conduct market research?
To increase the number of sales
To better understand their client
To increase brand awareness
To identify the needs for the intended design
37
What is the primary purpose of conducting market research prior to product development?
To formulate finance and action plans
To determine the values and beliefs of various cultural groups
To identify the needs and wants of the target audience
To determine suitable advertising methods
38
The evaluation of a product involves an examination of its features and/or functions. Why is it necessary to conducteval
To determine whether the product is aesthetically pleasing
To ensure that the greatest number of the product will sell
To determine whether the product is a quality solution to the designproblem
To ensure that the product performs all of its desired operations
39
Who would be the person most likely to influence the features of a new sports watch?
A product designer
A running enthusiast
A biomechanical engineer
A business entrepreneur
40
Which of the following best describes qualitive and quantitive methods of evaluating designs?
They assist in benchmarking the pricing of a product
They are two different ways of gaining information about a product
They guide the selection of sustainable resourcestomakeaproductenergy effic
They are two different ways of measuring the amount of material in aproduct
41
Why do designers establish and review ‘criteria to evaluate success’ when designing?
To increase the number of sales of a product
To maintain product awareness for further refinement of innovative products
To ensure environmental factors are considered
To ensure the final design meets the specified needs
42
Within the design process, social media can best be used as
an innovative design practice.
an acceptable industrial procedure.
a current digital design technique.
a form of communication.
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Which of the following is the most important factor when considering the sustainability of a material to manufactureprod
The effect of a carbon tax on manufacturing the product
The cost of manufacturing the product
The durability of the selected material
The ability of the material to be renewed
