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Taken from the multiple choice section of the Design & Technology HSC exams 2013 to 2023.
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1
A design team works best when
the designer’s work flow is structured and organised.
tasks are allocated to individuals based on expertise.
team members always work independently towards a goal.
design teams work in direct competition with each other.
2
What effect does obsolescence have on the development of products?
It encourages the use of new technologies.
It ensures the production of sustainable products.
It limits the number of products and spare parts sold.
It creates a market for the sale of second-hand products and parts.
3
What ethical action should be taken by designers for products that uses synthetic materials rather than natural?
Show chemical and looks of natural and synthetic materials are the same
Inform consumers of the materials used
Develop a returns policy for consumers
Promote less damage that has occurred from using synthetic materials
4
Which of the following best outlines why designers undertake research and experimentation when developing a product?
To determine the properties of the materials to be used
To ensure all the materials are available for production
To avoid making mistakes
To ensure the best tools, materials and techniques are used
5
A designer has been commissioned to design a new hot-drink dispener system and needs to identify materials for the cups.
Make a working model and test the operation of the system.
Seek advice on materials available and use those that have been recommended
Investigate possible materials and trial them in similar situations.
Invite a focus group to evaluate materials that have been selected.
6
Which of the following contributes to the development of an efficient and sustainable product?
Timing the release of a product to market
Producing quality products that reflect and align with society’s needs
Ensuring that the loss of natural resources is considered
Effective time, planning and evaluation throughout product development
7
How do entrepreneurs support the work of designers and generate value?
Accept responsibility for design refinement and cost of innovative products
They manage costs and gather research data for production of new products.
Take financial risks to promote social acceptance of innovative products.
They create or expand economic activity by promoting new products.
8
Which of the following strategies is most likely to influence the use of energy saving devices by consumers?
Evaluating current marketing techniques
Integrating emerging technology
Adhering to industrial patents
Releasing the product at a suitable time
9
A web design company has introduced a collaborative design approach. Which of the following is likely to take place?
Team members work together to discuss and share ideas.
A project manager directs the development of ideas.
Each design project is allocated to all team members.
Team members multi-task in each project.
10
Which of the following should a designer first consider when conducting an analysis of a targeted audience?
Cost-to-value ratio
Market trends
Brand awareness
Purchasing power
11
A swimwear designer has been approached to develop the Australian swimsuit for the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.
Function
Aesthetics
Quality
Durability
12
Why is it important for a designer and the end user to communicate with each other?
To enhance brand recognition
To modify design ideas
To improve customer satisfaction
To collect feedback to promote further sales
13
Which of the following factors has the most significant effect on the success of a marketing plan?
Use of television and radio
Understanding the market segment
Effective packaging and the point of sale
The cost of the product
14
What is the best way to evaluate a product’s feasibility after design and prior to production?
Complete market research on the product
Determine the price of the product
Examine the materials that are available for the product
Make a prototype to test the product
15
Which of the following best describes the primary aim of using sustainable practices?
To reduce global warming
To ensure that natural resources are available in the future
To only use materials that are either recyclable or biodegradable
To address climate change
16
A designer reviews a product that you have created and makes the comment that ‘your product is really beautiful’.
Aesthetics
Ergonomics
Quality
Function
17
Using a variety of research methods in the process of design is important because it
improves understanding of customer needs.
protects the intellectual property of the designer.
promotes the use of emerging technologies.
helps develop marketing strategies.
18
What is a predominant feature of entrepreneurial activity?
Identifying opportunities and risk taking
Studying emerging technologies
Designing the manufacturing system of the product
Conducting a suitable marketing campaign and a life-cycle assessment
19
Terry is asked to design a product that will be accessible to a range of different cultures.
Identifying separate market segments
Developing a product that is suitable for all market segments
Using local employees during production
Targeting the needs of people
20
A design company acts ethically when it
enables the consumer to enjoy the product and know it will minimise harm.
enables the user to purchase goods for their intended use.
ensures that entrepreneurs invest in their designs.
uses technologically advanced production processes and renewable resources.
21
Which method would be the most effective to determine the target market of a consumer product?
Take a prototype to the local shops and ask shoppers for their opinion
Post a comment about the product on social media and ask for responses
Employ an entrepreneur to evaluate the product
Gather a focus group to complete a questionnaire about the product
22
Which of the following has contributed to an increase in the use of social media for researching information?
Affordability and convenience
A greater number of people have access to this form of technology
The growing ownership of mobile phones with innovative app features
The ability to capture, store and use instant real-time data
23
Which combination of factors is the most important for a designer to consider when developing a new app?
Political and legal implications
Marketing strategies and timing
Cultural impact and emerging technologies
Economic and historical influences
24
Which of the following best describes an effective process for developing design solutions?
A series of steps to transform an idea into a working and viable product
A method of analysing a product’s development
A series of steps to manage time, actions and finance
A method of manufacturing products, systems or environments
25
A designer has developed an energy-efficient battery-powered home appliance.
Convenience of portable appliances
Increased demands on time in managing household chores
Growing social trend to use innovative products
Attractive design features
26
What would be a designer’s first step towards reducing the energy needs of a household?
Gather information on the cost of energy
Research the amount and timing of the household’s energy consumption
Explore sustainable materials in developing user-friendly devices
Swap electrical devices for battery-powered devices
27
One benefit of making a prototype prior to construction is that it could
allow more effective teamwork.
encourage more funding for testing.
reduce manufacturing risks.
make the market more competitive.
28
At which point in the design process would a working prototype be most useful to communicate design solutions?
When developing initial concepts with designers
When presenting the final design to the focus group
When setting up for production
When analysing problems with production
29
The increase in innovative and functional consumer goods that quickly become obsolete is mostly the result of
advancements in manufacturing methods and the ease of mass production.
demand for newer products with better capabilities.
expansion of online marketing capabilities to increase sales.
use of rapid prototyping methods that produce more products.
30
People have moved from using a SLR camera, which only takes photos, to a multifunctional smartphone with a camera app.
convenience of capturing experiences.
process allowing for the easy digital storage of photos.
capability to capture higher quality images.
obsolescence of single function cameras.
31
The use of environmentally sustainable materials means that the materials are
biodegradable and affordable.
easily able to be renewed and replaced.
easy to be replaced and repaired.
re-useable or able to be recycled.
32
What are the primary considerations when designing products to meet the needs of society?
Cultural expectations and beliefs
Environmental implications and expectations
Social trends and expectations
Individual needs and wants
33
Which of the following has had the greatest impact on the working practices of designers?
Changes in consumer needs
Ease of travel and flexible working conditions
Access to technologies with greater capabilities
Cost-effective communication systems and workplace opportunities
34
The final prototype of a new product was evaluated and its features and functions were closely examined.
Whether it is a quality solution to the design problem
Whether it will sell the greatest number of units at the best price
Whether it performs its desired functions
Whether it is aesthetically pleasing
35
What is the purpose of protecting intellectual property?
To allow designers greater control over their ideas
To increase profit margins for designers
To help distribute consumer products more widely
To ensure safeguards for consumer rights
36
Why would a designer make prototypes after creating CAD models for a client?
To demonstrate the final design to the client
To ensure funding by investors is secured
To simulate possible issues that may arise in production
To save time and staff costs
37
In a design brief, what is the main purpose of the design specifications provided by a client to a designer?
They examine market trends, legal requirements and budget figures.
They list important social and environmental considerations in the design.
They outline aspects of the design in order to meet specific needs.
They summarise all features used in the design.
38
For an innovation to be successful, it must
be advertised effectively.
have a registered trademark.
be launched at an appropriate time.
address the needs of users.
39
Who would be the person most likely to influence the features of a new sports watch?
A running enthusiast
A biomechanical engineer
A product designer
A business entrepreneur
40
Designers are still using hand-drawn sketches when developing ideas.
It offers more colour options.
It is more efficient for producing large scale drawings.
It offers higher accuracy.
It is more convenient in expressing initial concepts.
41
A life cycle analysis is NOT used to evaluate a product’s
potential for future innovation.
marketing strategies.
chances of success.
ability to meet a design brief.
42
A designer wants to create a new computer game and has established the design brief. What will be the next step?
Completing sketches and working drawings
Looking at similar products on the market
Identifying the limitations and doing working drawings
Developing a prototype
43
Many new homes are designed with ‘open plan’ living spaces. What is likely to have most influenced this design?
Social trends
Technological change
Cultural diversity
The increase in household numbers
44
What is the main purpose of developing scale models for projects?
To provide an effective means of communicating the project ideas to others
To demonstrate the aesthetic aspects of the project
To demonstrate the method of construction
To ensure working drawings of the project are correct
45
To develop a product, it is most important to first
conduct ongoing evaluation.
establish a safety committee.
develop an action plan.
make a prototype.
46
Four products are categorised according to market demand and manufacturing costs in the table.
Z
W
X
Y
47
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.
able to meet a need and be ergonomically designed.
durable and well made.
cost effective and easy to store.
48
What is most likely to occur if emerging technologies and sustainable practices fail to align?
Global economies will stagnate as innovation ceases to occur.
Growth in environmental concern will be limited.
Imbalance between human actions and keeping the natural environment.
Politics will limit the research and development of design ideas.
49
A coffee table is designed with a touch screen computer built into it. Which is most likely to influenced this design?
Environmental
Safety
Social
Aesthetic
50
A new mobile phone cover is designed. To meet the requirements of the product, which criteria should be considered?
Cost, ease of use and being fashionable
Colour, weight and size
Material, attractiveness and cost
Weight, size and ease of use
51
A manufacturer wishes to decrease the long-term environmental impact of the washing machine it produces.
Reduce the power and water usage requirements
Manufacture the washing machine using only new technologies
Reduce the size of the washing bowl and detergent container
Replace plastic parts with metal where possible
52
A designer has created an integrated home security system. Which strategy would best evaluate its ease of use?
Conduct market research on its likely acceptance
Analyse the choice of manufacturing materials
Seek feedback from a large group of technicians
Trial the system in different households
53
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 the final design meets the specified needs
To ensure environmental factors are considered
54
A designer is looking to produce a new line of environmentally-friendly washing machines.
Whether the product will appeal to the target market
How much the product will cost consumers
Operational capabilities
Water-saving capabilities
55
A furniture designer is to develop a cabinet. Which factor should be considered first?
The time frame of the project
The needs of the client
The tools available
The selling price of the cabinet
56
A design team is about to start developing a new range of products.
are developed on time and on budget.
meet the needs of the target market.7
address all legal requirements.
meet the intended purpose.
57
Built-in obsolescence creates opportunities for ongoing profits for companies by
incorporating technologies into the latest products.
generating a need for individuals to keep updating existing products.
constantly reviewing existing product lines.
encouraging people to change functioning products that they own.
58
Life cycle analysis is a process that is most commonly used to
determine the sustainability of a product once it is manufactured.
evaluate the environmental impacts at different stages of a product’s life.
compare the sustainability with similar products in the market.
predict the duration of the different stages in a product’s life.
59
A company designs a new logo for their product. What must the company do to protect their design?
Register a copyright
Register a trademark
Register a patent
Register a licence agreement
60
The graph shows information about four products (A, B, C and D) that are similar in design and production.
D
A
C
B
61
Why do many manufacturing companies incorporate built-in obsolescence into their products?
To increase the probability of consistent sales
To make the product safe to use for an extended period of time
To ensure that the product is sustainable in the market place
To extend the product’s life span beyond the warranty period
62
Successful completion of a major design project depends on a student making the correctlink between...
experimentation and development of practical skills.
generation of concept designs and organising materials.
sustainability and appropriateness of materials.
action and time management.
63
An architect has been contracted to design a beach resort.
A technical diagram
A written report
A prototype
A rendered sketch
64
As new technologies are developed and released, existing products may rapidly become obsolete.
Design products with components that are easily replaced
Restyle existing products to help maintain their market share
Use cheaper materials to reduce the price
Limit the functions of the existing products
65
Which factor is most important when designing a product to be used by a child aged under 12 months?
Obsolescence
Quality
Safety
Economics
66
Which of the following is most likely to result in a high quality product?
Assessing available Government rebates
Implementing environmentally friendly production processes
Developing good functional and/or aesthetic features
Using appropriate production processes
67
The prototype of a product has been delivered but the client finds the prototype lacking in several expected functions.
Produced additional sketches with the prototype
Conducted a detailed analysis of the design requirements
Conducted more market research
Produced a more comprehensive financial plan
68
Why do info and communication tech companies take risks supplying software at discounts or free of charge to students?
To test the software product prior to its release to industry
To stop illegal piracy by students copying and sharing computer programs
To get personal data when the it's is downloaded, and selling it for profit
To establish product familiarity in order to capture future market share
69
Struggling businesses are often forced to diversify to remain viable. This has resulted in needing to design and develop
infrastructure to improve production output.
systems to manage activities in order to meet consumer demands.
new management practices that improve output to reduce environmental impact
a life-cycle analysis of all operations to address consumer interests.
70
Why does a designer conduct market research?
To better understand their client
To increase brand awareness
To increase the number of sales
To identify the needs for the intended design
71
Which best outlines why designers would use 3D modelling when presenting their designs to manufacturers?
To show the manufacturers what the product must achieve
To clarify any issues that may occur during production
To allow the manufacturers to visualise the final design
To ensure that the design is aesthetically appealing
72
A designer is planning to release a line of ergonomic wheelchairs for children.
Compare the design with competitive manufacturers10
Consider surveys from the specific target market
Invest in innovative material development
Test the product in a range of environments
73
Why do designers conduct market research prior to designing a new product?
To access alternative manufacturing techniques
To develop a possible marketing campaign
To understand the impact of a life cycle analysis
To determine the level of consumer demand
74
Why would an organisation authorise its research and development team to develop various ‘concept’ designs?
To ensure the team maximise their use of new technology
To rejuvenate an old idea that was never put into production
To redesign an existing good idea
To develop new and exciting future products
75
A graphic designer has developed a new range of birthday cards.
Durability and aesthetics
Durability and function
Cost and aesthetics
Cost and function
76
How could a designer best ensure minimal impact on the environment when developing a new product?
Undertake a life-cycle analysis
Limit the material waste during the production process
Implement a system for recycling production waste
Adopt a focus on the use of green technology
77
Which of the following best describes the nature of entrepreneurial activity?
Providing inspiration and creativity in the development of a new product.
Taking responsibility for the creative and social aspects of a new product.
Assuming the responsibility, vision and economic support for a new product.
Providing financial backing and technical support for a new product.
78
Which term refers to a product’s ability to remain functional in its environment?
Recyclability
Portability
Durability
Sustainability
79
An urban planner has been commissioned to design a new housing estate.
The location of the nearest major city and access to public transport
The developer’s needs and constraints
The size of the development and possible styles of housing
The required infrastructure and community facilities
80
Four products were created in response to the following brief:
W
Y
X
Z
81
What is the most appropriate way a designer could protect the intellectual property of a product such as a smart phone?
Trademark
Patent
Copyright
License
82
How can designers best achieve sustainable design?
Create designs that follow the latest trends.
Ensure that a product will be durable and competitive in the marketplace.
Reduce the negative impact of the design on the environment and the cost.
Provide products that are environmentally friendly and reduce resource use.
83
Which of the following best describes ergonomics?
Design factors to consider in developing energy-efficient products
The study of how people work efficiently within their physical environment
The study of human body measurement
The design of products to satisfy a niche market
84
There has been a growing trend towards a cashless society due to tech advances which support, for example, the use of...
Greater privacy
Increased sales
Greater convenience
A greener environment
85
Which strategy should a small company use when deciding whether to adopt a new technology?
Determine the percentage return of the investment in the new technology
Continue to invest in the latest technology while deciding
Compare cost and efficiency of the new technology with current practices
Spend more time and money on staff training and development
86
Users of social networking apps on PC and/or mobile phone, grouped by age, are shown in the following graphs.
30–39 year olds
20–29 year olds
50–59 year olds
40–49 year olds
87
The most important consideration for designers when selecting a technique to demonstrate a client’s design brief?
Making ideas easily understood by the intended audience
Making ideas persuasive for the intended audience
Cost of the presentation and prototype development
Creating an ‘eye-catching’ presentation for the intended audience
88
A project team is conducting a needs analysis for a design project.During the needs analysis, the team will
develop financial plans.
identify opportunities.
formulate a time and action plan.
establish criteria for material selection.
89
A design for a new shopping centre food court has been commissioned.
Initial contact with clients
Brainstorming potential ideas
Presentation of ideas for feedback
Reflection of feedback and changes to design
90
Which of the following would be a key action when designing for social acceptance?
Consider environmental issues and production processes
Use materials that are biodegradable or able to be reused
Use innovative designs that are able to be disassembled and recycled
Review all processes and stages of a product’s development
91
What is the purpose of a designer undertaking a ‘cradle to grave’ analysis of a pending innovation?
To understand the impact of the design on society and the environment
To determine the level of consumer demand for a new product
To indicate the possibility of future growth in market share
To determine the likelihood of financial success
92
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 acceptance of using innovative technologies
The level of consumer need and demand
93
Which of the following contributes most to sustainability during manufacturing?
Analysing the economic aspects
Using materials and processes that have minimal effect on the environment
Recycling materials to minimise waste
Monitoring the amount of energy used
94
Many Australian homes are currently being designed to bring the indoors to the outdoors.
Technological changes
Changing nature of work
Cultural diversity
Changing social trends
95
What role does the designer have when considering the economic impact of new designs on the community?
The positive and negative issues of design decisions to increase profit
To respond to social change and use new technologies that reduce cost
To use environmentally friendly materials throughout the production process
Develop new products with limited life span to reduce cost of manufacturing
96
At which part of the design process would a designer know that a product is viable?
Idea generation phase
Production phase
Ongoing evaluation
Research of current products
97
An innovative gardening tool which helps the elderly plant seeds has been designed.
Trademark the name
Contact Standards Australia
Register the business
Apply for a patent
98
What is the most likely reason for designers and manufacturers to use environmentally friendly resources?
To increase environmental awareness
To maintain resources for future use
To improve the quality of the natural environment
To ensure the use of recycled materials
99
Within the design process, social media can best be used as
an innovative design practice.
a current digital design technique.
a form of communication.
an acceptable industrial procedure.
100
A newly designed can opener was trialled in 200 households.
Ask each household to complete a questionnaire
Interview each household
Visit each household and observe how they use the can opener
Collect reviews on can openers from major consumer websites
