Which of the following is an example of an item suited for mass production?

A four-wheel drive passenger vehicle

Designers need to consider the ‘cradle to grave’ analysis when designing their product. What does this refer to?

The environmental impact of a product during its lifecycle

What is the purpose of a Gantt chart

To track the progress of a project over time

A company wants to introduce a new protein supplement for mass production. Which factors should be considered first?

The customer’s needs and constraints

Which WHS practice most needs to be most considered during the production stage of your design process?

Identification, assessment and control of risks and hazards

Which of the following best defines innovation ?

The process of significantly modifying an existing product to improve it.

A diagram that shows relationships between different concepts or components

What is the difference between primary and secondary research?

Primary is collecting original data, secondary is analyzing existing data

What is the main benefit of successful project management?

Meeting benchmarks and producing a quality design

Why do designers use prototypes?

To assist with design development

Why is it important to annotate freehand design sketches?

To explain the thinking behind the visual images

How can a car designer best minimise its impact on the environment?

Undertake a thorough life-cycle analysis

Which of the following is most effective when evaluating a design project?

Using techniques to compare the project against established criteria

What is a design brief?

A document that outlines the specifications and constraints for a project

What is the main purpose of the Workplace Health and Safety Act?

To outline the right and responsibilities for workplace safety

During disruptions to the usual functioning of society, how can a business best respond to ensure it remains viable?

Manage production to meet consumer demands.

Which of the following best describes collaborative design?

Team members sharing ideas and working toward a common goal

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1
Which of the following is an example of an item suited for mass production?
Design of a skyscraper building
Loaves of organic, sourdough bread
A four-wheel drive passenger vehicle
Made-to-measure suits
2
Designers need to consider the ‘cradle to grave’ analysis when designing their product. What does this refer to?
Products designed using sustainable materials
The environmental impact of a product during its lifecycle
The energy and resources used in the manufacturing of the product
Products designed for people in different stages of life
3
What are the primary considerations when designing products to meet the needs of society?
Social trends and expectations
Individual needs and wants
Cultural expectations and beliefs
Environmental implications and expectations
4
What is the purpose of a Gantt chart
To manage the budget of a project
To track the progress of a project over time
To show the flow of materials through a system
To compare different design solutions
5
A company wants to introduce a new protein supplement for mass production. Which factors should be considered first?
The size of the production run and possible flavours
The location of the nearest manufacturing plant
The customer’s needs and constraints
The required kitchen equipment and facilities
6
Which WHS practice most needs to be most considered during the production stage of your design process?
Ensure machinery have been tagged by an electrician
Ensure your workplace is clean and uncluttered
Testing of end product risks and/or hazards
Identification, assessment and control of risks and hazards
7
Which of the following best defines innovation ?
The process of turning ideas into products
The process of significantly modifying an existing product to improve it.
The process of analysing a product against the original design brief.
The process of manufacturing a new product
8
What would be the most important design factors for a new school uniform?
Aesthetics and quality
Function and quality
Aesthetics and ergonomics
Function and finance
9
Which of the following is not typical of mass-production?
Decrease in low-skilled workers
Automation of production processes
Use of a community setting
High start-up costs
10
What is a mind map?
A diagram that illustrates the components of a system
A chart that shows the steps of the design process
A diagram that shows relationships between different concepts or components
A chart that compares different design solutions
11
In the term CAD/CAM, what does the CAM stand for?
Computer Aided Design
Computer Aided Manufacturing
Computer Altered Making
Computer Aided Making
12
Which is most important in designing a device to assist elderly or disabled people to turn on a light switch?
Technical skills
Ergonomics
Durability
Cost
13
What is the difference between primary and secondary research?
Primary is collecting original data, secondary is analyzing existing data
Secondary research is more expensive than primary research
Primary is conducted by a single person, secondary is conducted by a team
Primary research is more reliable than secondary research
14
What is the main benefit of successful project management?
A successful end product that lasts
Achievements of budgets and efficient resource use
High profits and low costs
Meeting benchmarks and producing a quality design
15
Why do designers use prototypes?
To establish marketing strategies
To assist with design development
To demonstrate the design’s environmental impact
To highlight specific details
16
Why is it important to annotate freehand design sketches?
To explain the thinking behind the visual images
To enable them to be used in production processes
To show the proposed solution in 3D
To enable further modifications
17
Which constraints commonly relate to the design process?
Criteria, design proposal and purpose
Time, criteria and safety
Time, budget and resources
Budget, criteria and design ideas
18
How can a car designer best minimise its impact on the environment?
Integrate green technology into the design
Recycle all production waste
Undertake a thorough life-cycle analysis
Limit material waste during the production process
19
At which stage of the design process are drawings made without technical aids?
Realising the final solution
Identification of the design problem
Generating ideas
Drawing the final solution
20
Which of the following is most effective when evaluating a design project?
Collecting information about the market the project will enter
Accessing the internet to gain pictures of similar projects
Using techniques to compare the project against established criteria
Researching the project’s target market and advertising direct to consumer
21
What is a design brief?
A list of materials needed for the project
A sketch of the final product
A document that outlines the specifications and constraints for a project
A detailed report of the design process
22
The development of technological devices is most influenced by which of the following?
The actions of competitors
Politics and legislation
Environmental and sustainability concerns
Society and culture
23
What is the main purpose of the Workplace Health and Safety Act?
To ensure all employees are safe and healthy
To outline the right and responsibilities for workplace safety
Give employees an opportunity to formally complain about unsafe practices
To improve employee morale and motivation
24
During disruptions to the usual functioning of society, how can a business best respond to ensure it remains viable?
Manage production to meet consumer demands.
Ensure all employees are happy in their workplace.
Increase production output.
Focus on reducing environmental impacts.
25
Which of the following best describes collaborative design?
Team members using cognitive organisers to generate ideas
The manager of the team controlling the development of ideas
Team members using their own resources and reporting back to the group
Team members sharing ideas and working toward a common goal

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