Duplicate of HSC Exam Design and Technology Quiz 2023

Question 1

In designing a suitable aid for the ageing population, a designer would first consider that the end product is...

Accepted Answer

able to meet a need and be ergonomically designed.

Question 2

A table was designed with a touch screen computer built into it. Which factor has most likely influenced this design?

Accepted Answer

Social

Question 3

AR and VR simulations cannot be used to

Accepted Answer

Communicate with patients in a hospital

Question 4

VBM is an approach that ensures corporations use financial value as a performance indicator. VBM stands for.....?

Accepted Answer

Value-based management

Question 5

What does the image below illustrate?

Accepted Answer

Life Cycle Analysis

Question 6

Managers and supervisors are responsible for OH&S within areas under their control. OH&S stands for.....

Accepted Answer

Occupational, Health and Safety(WHS)

Question 7

Designers still use hand-drawn sketches when developing ideas.What is an advantage of these compared to CAD-sketches?

Accepted Answer

It is more convenient in expressing initial concepts.

Question 8

Which of the following are forms of ongoing Evaluation

Accepted Answer

Testing the prototype and feedback from surveys

Question 9

People have moved from using a digital SLR camera to a multifunctional smartphone with camera. This is because of....

Accepted Answer

convenience of capturing experiences.

Question 10

Political issues when designing are:

Accepted Answer

Trade, Laws and Legislation, Government Agencies

Question 11

Life cycle analysis is a process that is most commonly used to

Accepted Answer

evaluate the environmental impacts at different stages of a product’s life.

Question 12

This solution solves an environental issue: a product design that absorbs the gases that contribute to global warming.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Design processes require some research into the problem. Which one is NOT part of this process?

Accepted Answer

Checking the working environment

Question 14

Non-sustainable energy sources (resources) are those which have finite reserves for example, coal, oil and natural gas.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Which factor is most important when designing a product to be used by a child aged under 12 months?

Accepted Answer

Safety

Question 16

The image is an example of a.....

Accepted Answer

Mind map

Question 17

Emerging technology create new tools and techniques to enable more efficient and cost-effective processes for industry.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Which combination of factors is the most important for a designer to consider when developing a new app?

Accepted Answer

Marketing strategies and timing

Question 19

Which one is not a type of obsolescence?

Accepted Answer

Unplanned obsolescence

Question 20

Which of the below is not a research method?

Accepted Answer

Presenting data

Question 21

A project team is conducting a needs analysis for a design project. During the needs analysis, the team will....

Accepted Answer

identify opportunities.

Question 22

Cultural sensitivity is designing with empathy and understanding,and creating designs that are respectful and inclusive.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 23

Why do many manufacturing companies incorporate built-in obsolescence into theirproducts?

Accepted Answer

To increase the probability of consistent sales

Question 24

Obsolescence is when a person, object or service is no longer wanted even though it may still be in working order.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 25

Emerging technologies do NOT include

Accepted Answer

Using DVDs to save data

Question 26

In order to be granted a patent, you'll need to make sure that your invention is

Accepted Answer

New,useful and different enough from others

Question 27

The umbrella term for VR, AR, and MR is extended reality (XR).

Accepted Answer

True

Question 28

Which is NOT a disadvantage of Emerging Technologies

Accepted Answer

An increase in efficiency

Question 29

The purpose of any market research project is to achieve an increased understanding of the subject matter.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

Struggling businesses are often forced to diversify to remain viable, resulting needing to design and develop

Accepted Answer

systems to manage activities in order to meet consumer demands.

Question 31

Improvements made in production methods and factory organisation include

Accepted Answer

specialised mechanisation, precision manufacturing & replacements of parts

Question 32

Two examples of emerging visual technology are

Accepted Answer

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality

Question 33

A company designs a new logo for their product. What must the company do to protect their design?

Accepted Answer

Register a trademark

Question 34

Emerging technologies examples do NOT include

Accepted Answer

dishwashers

Question 35

A Patent gives you the right to stop others from manufacturing, or selling your invention without your permission

Accepted Answer

True

Question 36

Biometrics are commonly used to authenticate a person's identity via

Accepted Answer

footprint recognition

Question 37

Which of the following best describes ergonomics?

Accepted Answer

The study of how people work efficiently within their physical environment

Question 38

A design company acts ethically when it

Accepted Answer

enables the consumer to enjoy the product and know it will minimise harm.

Question 39

Line, direction, shape, size, texture, colour and value are examples of.....

Accepted Answer

Elements of design

Question 40

Which of the following has had the greatest impact on the working practices of designers?

Accepted Answer

Access to technologies with greater capabilities

Question 41

When using EXtended Reality, this is NOT a cyber security issue

Accepted Answer

Using a VPN (virtual private network)

Question 42

Which method would be the most effective to determine the target market of a consumer product?

Accepted Answer

Gather a focus group to complete a questionnaire about the product

Question 43

One benefit of making a prototype prior to construction is that it could

Accepted Answer

reduce manufacturing risks.

Question 44

The following are examples of environmental issues arising from design and manufacturing products

Accepted Answer

greenhouse effect, deforestation, waste, water and noise pollution

Question 45

WorkCover NSW works with industry, the workforce and insurers to:

Accepted Answer

All of these are correct

Question 46

A furniture designer is to develop a cabinet. Which factor should be considered first?

Accepted Answer

The needs of the client

Question 47

Which of the following best outlines why designers undertake research and experimentation when developing a product?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the best tools, materials and techniques are used

Question 48

The best description for a designer is....

Accepted Answer

a business professional who develops solutions to customers' needs.

Question 49

How can designers best achieve sustainable design?

Accepted Answer

Have products that are environmentally friendly and use minimum resources

Duplicate of HSC Exam Design and Technology Quiz 2023

Questions 49

Duplicate of HSC Exam Design and Technology Quiz 2023

Questions 49