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HSC Design & Technology Revision 2023
HSC Design & Technology Revision 2023
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1
What are designers aiming to determine first, when they carry out research prior to designing a new product?
The level of consumer acceptance of using innovative technologies
Suitable pricing and marketing strategies
The level of consumer need and demand
The range of existing products and pending patents
2
Using a variety of research methods in the process of design is important because it
helps develop marketing strategies.
protects the intellectual property of the designer.
promotes the use of emerging technologies
improves understanding of customer needs.
3
The first flushable toilet was designed in
1896
1696
1596
1496
4
What is the best way to evaluate a product’s feasibility after design and prior to production?
Examine the materials that are available for the product
Make a prototype to test the product
Determine the price of the product
Complete market research on the product
5
At which part of the design process would a designer know that a product is viable?
Idea generation phase
Research of current products
Ongoing evaluation
Production phase
6
Which method would be the most effective to determine the target market of a consumer product?
Take a prototype to the shopping centre and ask shoppers for their opinion
Gather a focus group to complete a questionnaire about the product
Post a comment about the product on social media and ask for responses
Employ an entrepreneur to evaluate the product
7
A company designs a new logo for their product. What must the company do to protect their design?
Register a patent
Register a copyright
Register a licence agreement
Register a trademark
8
Struggling businesses are often forced to diversify to remain viable. This has resulted the need to design and develop
infrastructure to improve production output
innovative management practices that improve output to reduce enviro impact
systems to manage activities in order to meet consumer demands
a detailed life-cycle analysis of operations to address consumer interests
9
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.
Provide environmentally friendly products and use the minimum resoruces
Seek to reduce both impact of the design on the environment and cost
10
How do entrepreneurs support the work of designers and generate value?
Accept responsibility for design refinement and costs of innovative product
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
11
How long did it take for a man to type from the number 1 - 1,000,000 in word form on a typewriter
16 weeks
16 years
16 days
16 months
12
A web design company has introduced a collaborative design approach. Which of the following is likely to take place?
Team members multi-task in each project.
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.
13
Why does a designer conduct market research?
To better understand their client
To identify the needs for the intended design
To increase brand awareness
To increase the number of sales
14
Which of the following would be the most appropriate method for the architect tocommunicate their initial design ideas?
A prototype
A rendered sketch
A written report
A technical diagram
15
What is the mascot for the Hufflepuff house in the Harry Potter Series
Badger
Snake
Merman
Raven
16
Which combination of factors is the most important for a designer to consider when developing a new app?
Marketing strategies and timing
Economic and historical influences
Political and legal implications
Cultural impact and emerging technologies
17
A furniture designer is to develop a cabinet. Which factor should be considered first?
The tools available
The time frame of the project
The selling price of the cabinet
The needs of the client
18
Which term refers to a product’s ability to remain functional in its environment?
Recyclability
Sustainability
Portability
Durability
19
A project team is conducting a needs analysis for a design project. During the needs analysis, the team will
establish criteria for material selection
develop financial plans
formulate a time and action plan
identify opportunities.
20
What does a camel store in its hump?
Milk
Fat
Water
Food
21
The use of environmentally sustainable materials means that the materials are
easily able to be renewed and replaced.
easy to be replaced and repaired.
biodegradable and affordable.
re-useable or able to be recycled.
22
A design for a new shopping centre food court has been commissioned. When would we first create a CAD model?
Presentation of ideas for feedback
Reflection of feedback and changes to design
Initial contact with clients
Brainstorming potential ideas
23
Who would be the person most likely to influence the features of a new sports watch?
A business entrepreneur
A product designer
A running enthusiast
A biomechanical engineer
24
Why would an organisation authorise its research and development team to develop various ‘concept’ designs?
To rejuvenate an old idea that was never put into production
To ensure the R&D team maximise their use of new technology
To redesign an existing good idea
To develop new and exciting future products
25
A design company acts ethically when it
ensures that entrepreneurs invest in their designs
enables the consumer to enjoy the product and know it will minimise harm.
enables the user to purchase goods for their intended use.
uses technologically advanced production processes and renewable resources
26
To meet the functional requirements of a new mobile phone cover, which of the following lists should be considered?
Weight, size and ease of use
Cost, ease of use and being fashionable
Colour, weight and size
Material, attractiveness and cost
27
A designer is looking to produce a new line of environmentally-friendly washing machines. What would be the major focus?
Whether the product will appeal to the target market
Water-saving capabilities
Operational capabilities
How much the product will cost consumers
28
Why do designers establish and review ‘criteria to evaluate success’ when designing?
To ensure environmental factors are considered
To maintain product awareness for further refinement of innovative products
To ensure the final design meets the specified needs
To increase the number of sales of a product
29
Which of the following best describes ergonomics?
The design of products to satisfy a niche market
Design factors to consider in developing energy-efficient products
The study of human body measurement
The study of how people work efficiently within their physical environment
30
Who is this famous designer? Hint :Keeps the Dr Away
Les Paul
Alexander Fleming
Steve Jobs
Jonathon Ive
31
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
Trial the system in different households
Analyse the choice of manufacturing materials
Seek feedback from a large group of technicians
32
What is an advantage of using a hand-drawn sketch in comparison to using a computer-generated sketch?
It offers more colour options.
It is more convenient in expressing initial concepts.
It offers higher accuracy
It is more efficient for producing large scale drawings
33
Project management plans ensure that the products
meet the needs of the target market.
address all legal requirements.
meet the intended purpose.
are developed on time and on budget.
34
Which of the following best describes the primary aim of using sustainable practices?
To ensure that natural resources are available in the future
To address climate change
To reduce global warming
To only use materials that are either recyclable or biodegradable
35
Built-in obsolescence creates opportunities for ongoing profits for companies by
generating a need for individuals to keep updating existing products.
encouraging people to change functioning products that they own.
constantly reviewing existing product lines.
incorporating technologies into the latest products.
36
Why do many manufacturing companies incorporate built-in obsolescence into their products?
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
To increase the probability of consistent sales
37
To develop a product, it is most important to first
develop an action plan.
conduct ongoing evaluation.
make a prototype.
establish a safety committee
38
In designing a suitable aid for the ageing population, a designer would first consider that the end product is
able to meet a need and be ergonomically designed.
cost effective and easy to store.
durable and well made.
aesthetically pleasing and easy to use.
39
Within the design process, social media can best be used as
an acceptable industrial procedure.
an innovative design practice.
a current digital design technique.
a form of communication.
40
A prototype has been delivered on time & on budget but the client finds it lacking functions. What could prevent this?
Conducted a detailed analysis of the design requirements
Produced additional sketches with the prototype
Conducted more market research
Produced a more comprehensive financial plan
41
What is a googol?
A 1 with 1000 zeroes written after it
A 1 with 100 zeroes written after it
A 1 with 20 zeroes written after it
A 1 with 50 zeroes written after it
42
What is currently the most-watched video on Youtube
Despascito
Shape of You
Charlie bit my finger
Baby Shark Dance
43
What year was Microsoft founded?
1995
1965
1975
1985
44
How could long-term environmental impact of the washingmachine be reduced effectively?
Replace plastic parts with metal where possible
Reduce the size of the washing bowl and detergent container
Manufacture the washing machine using only new technologies
Reduce the power and water usage requirements
45
Which of the following has contributed to an increase in the use of social media for researching information?
The ability to capture, store and use instant real-time data
The growing ownership of mobile phones with innovative app features
A greater number of people have access to this form of technology
Affordability and convenience
46
Which of the following has had the greatest impact on the working practices of designers?
Access to technologies with greater capabilities
Ease of travel and flexible working conditions
Cost effective communication systems and workplace opportunities
Changes in consumer needs
47
Many new homes are designed with ‘open plan’ living spaces. What is likely to have most influenced this design?
Social trends
Cultural diversity
Technological change
The increase in household numbers
48
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.
49
Which of the following best outlines why designers undertake research and experimentation when developing a product?
To ensure all the materials are available for production
To determine the properties of the materials to be used
To ensure the best tools, materials and techniques are used
To avoid making mistakes
50
What will a designer of a new gardening tool need to do to protect the initial ideas and sketches?
Apply for a patent
Trademark the name
Contact Standards Australia
Register the business
51
A coffee table has been designed with a touch screen computer, which factor has most likely influenced this design?
Safety
Aesthetic
Social
Environmental
52
For an innovation to be successful, it must
have a registered trademark.
be advertised effectively.
be launched at an appropriate time
address the needs of users.
53
An urban planner is designing a new housing estate. Which factors would need to be considered when writing the brief
The developer’s needs and constraints
The required infrastructure and community facilities
The location of the nearest major city and access to public transport
The size of the development and possible styles of housing
54
A designer has developed an efficient battery-powered home appliance. Which is most likely to contribute to the success?
Attractive design features
Convenience of portable appliances
Increased demands on time in managing household chores
Growing social trend to use innovative products
55
Why do ICT companies take risks with their products by supplying their software at discounted $ or free to students?
To test the software product prior to its release to industry
To stop illegal software piracy by students
To obtain personal data and selling it to cover costs
To establish product familiarity in order to capture future market share
56
What would be a designer’s first step towards reducing the energy needs of a household?
Research into the amount and timing of the household’s energy consumption
Explore the use of sustainable materials in developing userfriendly devices
Gather information on the cost of energy
Swap electrical devices for battery-powered devices
57
Which of the following is the most effective strategy for collecting the findings from the households?
Ask each household to complete a questionnaire
Visit each household and observe how they use the can opener
Collect reviews on can openers from major consumer websites
Interview each household
58
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
Review all processes and stages of a product’s development
Use innovative designs that are able to be disassembled and recycled
59
How many teachers who are still at school were there when I was a student
8
0
12
21
60
Why is it important for a designer and the end user to communicate with each other?
To improve customer satisfaction
To modify design ideas
To enhance brand recognition
To collect feedback to promote further sales
61
A graphic designer has developed a new range of birthday cards. Which factors are most likely to determine the success
Durability and aesthetics
Cost and aesthetics
Cost and function
Durability and function
62
The band the Wiggles are also an adult band known as
The Tics
The Mice
The Rats
The Cockroaches
63
Life cycle analysis is a process that is most commonly used to
establish the sustainability of a product
predict the duration of the different stages in a product’s life.
evaluate the environmental impacts at different stages of a product’s life
determine the sustainability of a product once it is manufactured.
64
A designer wants to create a new computer game and has a design brief. What will be included in the next step?
Identifying the limitations and doing working drawings
Developing a prototype
Looking at similar products on the market
Completing sketches and working drawings
65
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
Mr Potato Head
Slinky
Barbie
Stretch Arm Strong
66
Which of the following best outlines why designers would use 3D modelling when presenting their designs to manufacturers
To ensure that the design is aesthetically appealing
To show the manufacturers what the product must achieve
To allow the manufacturers to visualise the final design
To clarify any issues that may occur during production
67
As new technologies are released, existing products may becomeobsolete.What can designers do to address the waste?
Restyle existing products to help maintain their market share
Use cheaper materials to reduce the price
Design products with components that are easily replaced
Limit the functions of the existing products
68
How could a designer best ensure minimal impact on the environment when developing a new product?
Limit the material waste during the production process
Adopt a focus on the use of green technology
Undertake a life-cycle analysis
Implement a system for recycling production waste
69
Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
Kenya
Trinidad & Tobago
Ethiopia
Egypt
70
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
Spend more time and money on staff training and development
Continue to invest in the latest technology while deciding
Compare the cost & efficiency of the new technology with current practices
