A can opener was trialled in 200 households. Which is the most effective strategy for collecting the findings?

Ask each household to complete a questionnaire

When establishing the design brief what factors should be considered when designing a new housing estate?

The developer’s needs and constraints

What is most likely to contribute to the success of an energy-efficient battery-powered home appliance?

Convenience of portable appliances

A client’s brief to a designer mainly outlines

a summary of all constraints to be considered in the design

What is an advantage over computer aided design?

It is more convenient in expressing initial concepts.

Which of the following is most important in determining the effectiveness of a design?

The design meeting the required end-use

Which work health and safety (WHS) consideration needs to be taken into account during manufacturing stage of a product?

Identification, assessment and control of risks and hazards

What is the main reason for developing a working prototype?

To evaluate operational and functional aspects of the product

Which of the following best describes the primary aim of using sustainable practices?

To ensure that natural resources are available in the future

Which of the following describes a designer with an ethical approach to designing a product?

Creating products that avoid excessive resource consumption

The prototype is lacking in several expected functions- What would prevent this from happening

Conducted a detailed analysis of the design requirements

A life cycle analysis of a product is conducted to determine

the impact of the product on society and the environment.

Which of the following contributes to environmental sustainability?

The use of materials and processes with low impact on their surroundings

Which of the following best describes ergonomics?

The study of how people work efficiently within their physical environment

What are designers aiming to determine first, when they carry out research prior to designing a new product?

The level of consumer need and demand

Why is it important for designers to protect their intellectual property?

It ensures that designer’s ideas are not marketed or sold by others.

Using a variety of research methods in the process of design is important because it

improves understanding of customer needs.

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1
A new phone cover mustmeet the functional requirements of the following
Colour, weight and size
Cost, ease of use and being fashionable
Material, attractiveness and cost
Weight, size and ease of use
2
A coffee table has been designed with a touch screen computer built into it. Which factor has been considered?
Aesthetic
Social
Safety
Environmental
3
A can opener was trialled in 200 households. Which is the most effective strategy for collecting the findings?
Collect reviews on can openers from major consumer websites
Interview each household
Ask each household to complete a questionnaire
Visit each household and observe how they use the can opener
4
To develop a product, it is most important to first
make a prototype
conduct ongoing evaluation
develop an action plan.
establish a safety committee
5
When establishing the design brief what factors should be considered when designing a new housing estate?
The location of the nearest major city and access to public transport
The required infrastructure and community facilities
The size of the development and possible styles of housing
The developer’s needs and constraints
6
Which of the following is most important to the success of a product?
Life-time warranty
Meeting user needs
Conforming to international standards
Built in obsolescence
7
What is most likely to contribute to the success of an energy-efficient battery-powered home appliance?
Increased demands on time in managing household chores
Growing social trend to use innovative products
Attractive design features
Convenience of portable appliances
8
A client’s brief to a designer mainly outlines
a key design feature.
a list of important social and environmental considerations.
a list of consumer demands, legal requirements and budget targets
a summary of all constraints to be considered in the design
9
What is an advantage over computer aided design?
It is more convenient in expressing initial concepts.
It offers more colour options.
It is more efficient for producing large scale drawings.
It offers higher accuracy.
10
Which of the following is most important in determining the effectiveness of a design?
The use of integrated elements and principles of design
The level of skill and resources available
The design meeting the required end-use
The values and beliefs of the designer
11
Which work health and safety (WHS) consideration needs to be taken into account during manufacturing stage of a product?
Identification, assessment and control of risks and hazards
A survey of past employee injuries
Assessment of risks and hazards identified in the use of the final product
Periodic maintenance of machinery and tools
12
One benefit of making a prototype prior to construction is that it could
encourage more funding for testing
reduce manufacturing risks.
allow more effective teamwork.
make the market more competitive
13
What is the main reason for developing a working prototype?
To produce a model suitable for advertising on social media
To determine aesthetic requirements necessary for production of the product
To assist companies in developing a sustainable manufacturing process
To evaluate operational and functional aspects of the product
14
Which factor is most important when designing a product to be used by a child aged under 12 months?
Economics
Obsolescence
Safety
Quality
15
Which of the following best describes the primary aim of using sustainable practices?
To only use materials that are either recyclable or biodegradable
To address climate change
To reduce global warming
To ensure that natural resources are available in the future
16
Which of the following describes a designer with an ethical approach to designing a product?
Developing marketing campaigns to ensure the greatest number of sales
Examining procedures that protect design ideas and promote creativity
Creating products that avoid excessive resource consumption
Designing products that meet a niche market
17
The prototype is lacking in several expected functions- What would prevent this from happening
Produced a more comprehensive financial plan
Conducted more market research
Produced additional sketches with the prototype
Conducted a detailed analysis of the design requirements
18
A life cycle analysis of a product is conducted to determine
the cost of distribution and transport.
how materials will be disposed of or recycled.
how materials will be manufactured.
the impact of the product on society and the environment.
19
Which of the following is a defining characteristic of an entrepreneur?
Being environmentally proactive
Being legally responsible
Being resilient
Being a risk-taker
20
Which of the following contributes to environmental sustainability?
The use of low-cost energy during the manufacturing process
The use of materials and processes with low impact on their surroundings
The degradation of physical resources through manufacturing activities
The acceptance of technology and its ease of use
21
Which of the following best describes ergonomics?
The study of human body measurement
Design factors to consider in developing energy-efficient products
The design of products to satisfy a niche market
The study of how people work efficiently within their physical environment
22
What are designers aiming to determine first, when they carry out research prior to designing a new product?
The range of existing products and pending patents
Suitable pricing and marketing strategies
The level of consumer need and demand
The level of consumer acceptance of using innovative technologies
23
Why is it important for designers to protect their intellectual property?
It enables their ideas to be marketed locally and internationally
It ensures that designer’s ideas are not marketed or sold by others.
It ensures that all future designs are successfully patented
It allows competing designers to share ideas.
24
For an innovation to be successful, it must
have a registered trademark.
be advertised effectively
address the needs of users
be launched at an appropriate time
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Using a variety of research methods in the process of design is important because it
promotes the use of emerging technologies
helps develop marketing strategies.
protects the intellectual property of the designer.
improves understanding of customer needs.

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