AQA A-Level Product design Units 1 to 10

Question 1

What happens to mild steel when it's work-hardened?

Accepted Answer

B) Increases tensile strength

Question 2

What property is critical for polymers in extrusion processes?

Accepted Answer

A) Low melting point

Question 3

Which property makes nylon ideal for mechanical components like gears?

Accepted Answer

B) Lubricity and wear resistance

Question 4

CFRP is especially suited to racing bicycles because:

Accepted Answer

C) Light and rigid

Question 5

Which polymer would you use where flexibility and transparency are required?

Accepted Answer

LDPE

Question 6

Which process is most suitable for manufacturing a 2-litre plastic bottle?

Accepted Answer

A) Blow moulding

Question 7

What is brazing?

Accepted Answer

B) A low-temperature joining process using filler metal

Question 8

The main purpose of a router is to:

Accepted Answer

B) Create decorative edges

Question 9

Why is teak used in outdoor furniture?

Accepted Answer

C) Natural oils give weather resistance

Question 10

What is the main hazard in MIG welding?

Accepted Answer

C) UV radiation

Question 11

What’s the first stage in vacuum forming?

Accepted Answer

B) Heat the plastic

Question 12

Which engineered board is most dimensionally stable?

Accepted Answer

A) Plywood

Question 13

What does a thicknesser do?

Accepted Answer

A) Planes to uniform thickness

Question 14

What is the primary advantage of modular design in manufacturing?

Accepted Answer

C) Allows for interchangeability and faster assembly

Question 15

Why are creases added to folding boxboard during processing?

Accepted Answer

C) Controlled folding

Question 16

What is an advantage of thermoset polymers over thermoplastics?

Accepted Answer

C) Resistance to deformation under heat

Question 17

Stainless steel includes which element for corrosion resistance?

Accepted Answer

B) Chromium

Question 18

Which term describes distortion in wood due to uneven drying?

Accepted Answer

A) Cupping

Question 19

What is the matrix in a composite?

Accepted Answer

A) Binding resin holding reinforcement

Question 20

What advantage do composites offer over traditional metals in sports equipment?

Accepted Answer

C) Higher stiffness-to-weight ratio

Question 21

Die cutting is primarily used for:

Accepted Answer

B) Shaping paper and board

Question 22

Injection moulding is best for:

Accepted Answer

C) Complex 3D shapes

Question 23

What process adds waterproofing to board?

Accepted Answer

C) Lamination

Question 24

What is the purpose of seasoning wood?

Accepted Answer

C) Remove moisture to prevent warping

Question 25

What does ‘grammage’ refer to in paper production?

Accepted Answer

Weight per square meter

Question 26

A JIT system aims to:

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C) Reduce stock levels and waste

Question 27

Embossing affects a board’s:

Accepted Answer

B) Surface texture

Question 28

What is the impact of increasing cellulose fibre length in paper?

Accepted Answer

Increased tensile strength

Question 29

Which property makes aluminium suitable for aircraft frames?

Accepted Answer

C) High strength-to-weight ratio

Question 30

Which engineered board is most dimensionally stable?

Accepted Answer

A) Plywood

Question 31

HDPE is commonly used in:

Accepted Answer

B) Shampoo bottles

Question 32

Which board is best for vacuum forming prototypes?

Accepted Answer

Foam core board

Question 33

Which process is most suited for mass-producing pressed steel shapes?

Accepted Answer

C) Press forming

Question 34

GRP stands for:

Accepted Answer

B) Glass Reinforced Polymer

Question 35

What is a housing joint commonly used for?

Accepted Answer

A) Shelves

Question 36

What is a key benefit of FMS (Flexible Manufacturing Systems)?

Accepted Answer

C) Adaptability to varying product designs

Question 37

Which test best evaluates the durability of a board during repeated use?

Accepted Answer

B) Folding endurance

Question 38

CAD software helps industrial designers by:

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C) Allowing digital design iterations quickly

Question 39

CNC machining provides:

Accepted Answer

C) High precision and repeatability

Question 40

Which non-ferrous metal is commonly used in electrical wires?

Accepted Answer

B) Copper

Question 41

Which finish is best for protecting exterior timber?

Accepted Answer

D) Outdoor varnish

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