What supports the production of an outcome?

Functional modelling focusing on both the outcome and the practices used

What is one disadvantage of a black box?

Details are hidden and therefore not easily available to be understood

The development of an outcome ends when

The outcome is evaluated prior to being used in situ.

What are technological products? (Technological Products, 2010)

They are material in nature and exist as a result of human design.

Evaluation as a process occurs

At all stages of product development

A final prototype …

Approximates the materials of the fully realised technological outcome.

Why does Planning for Practice include a recording aspect

It enables reflection on past decision making

Why is effective planning for practice both flexible and robust?

As it must cope with unforeseen changes but provide ‘where to next’

How would you describe ‘fitness for purpose’ of a final outcome?

When it meets the specifications of the brief.

Why is effective Planning for Practice record keeping important?

to ensure ethical or legal protocols are followed as required.

What is a socio-technological perspective?

A combination of a) and b)-two alternative ideas intertwined

How should a brief NOT be viewed ?

As a one off exercise completed at the beginning of the project

Why is reasoned decision making important in Technology?

Its foundation is a balance of functional and practical reasoning

What factors must a brief take into consideration?

The physical and social environment of the final outcome and the practices

If a junior class was making jewelry to sell at the school gala which of the following would be a prototype

a necklace ready to be worn and sold

Why is functional modelling used to evaluate design ideas?

To identify whether conceptual ideas communicate an outcome that is fit for

What is one of the roles of functional modelling?

To test the effectiveness of a yet to be realised technological outcome

. A technological outcome is:

Evaluated in terms of its fitness for purpose.

What is essential in understanding technological products? (Technological Products, 2010)

Understanding the relationship between the composition of material and thei

What are characteristics of Technology outcomes?

They are products and systems developed for a purpose

What are specifications in Brief Development?

An explicit set of requirements to ensure the outcome is judged as fit for

What should the role of the stakeholder in Brief Development be?

To provide feedback as an integral part of brief development.

What do control mechanisms enhance?

the efficiency of the technological systems by maximising the outputs

What do effective planning techniques ensure?

Informed and responsive technological practice

Why is Technological modelling important?

Allows evidence to be gathered to inform decisions within technological pra

What is an alternative function?

A successful function from a design not originally intended

How might functional reasoning be described?

Explores the development of a design concept and outcome

Why is technology characterized as having a dual nature?

It incorporates both physical and functional characteristics

what sets technological practice apart from other learning?

A combination of b) and d) – two alternatives intertwined

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What supports the production of an outcome?
Using only sustainable materials
Creating a static plan that doesn’t change throughout the practice
Creating an original design based on a teacher lead idea
Functional modelling focusing on both the outcome and the practices used
2
What is one disadvantage of a black box?
Details are hidden and therefore not easily available to be understood
It provides an opportunity for a complex systems to be explored
When malfunctioning it can continue outputs as intended
It allows for maintenance without in-depth knowledge
3
The development of an outcome ends when
The outcome is evaluated prior to being used in situ.
The construction of the outcome has been completed and it is being used.
The outcome is being used as intended.
The contruction of the outcome is completed.
4
how does a brief communicate the focus and justified purpose of the technological outcome?
Graphically or digital
Through written communication
Through oral delivery
All of the above
5
Recording within Planning for Practice should contain enough detail to?
all of the above
justify decicisons
enable reflections on decions
suggest new directions if practice runs into a dead end.
6
What are technological products? (Technological Products, 2010)
A manipulated material or ingredient.
Traditional ways of creating technology.
They are material in nature and exist as a result of human design.
The need to extend human sensory perception.
7
. When analysing the design of a technological outcome, which of the following elements do not explain its physical na
durability
Proportion
colour
movement
8
Evaluation as a process occurs
At all stages of product development
At the conclusion of product development
After a brief has been partially developed and refined
Early in the development of a product to inform ongoing planning
9
. If a technological outcome functions and exists as intended it is called…?
An alternative function
A malfunction
In Situ
A fully realised function
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A final prototype …
The ongoing testing of a design
Is the only 3D model technological outcome.
Is a computer drawing of the final outcome
Approximates the materials of the fully realised technological outcome.
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Why does Planning for Practice include a recording aspect
To show our more advanced computer systems
To provide students with quiet independent activities
It enables reflection on past decision making
It enables young learners to participate in technology practices
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Why is effective planning for practice both flexible and robust?
So it incorporates all strands for technology, Nature, Knowledge and Pract
all of the above
As it must cope with unforeseen changes but provide ‘where to next’
So the product doesn’t have a negative impact on the natural world
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How would you describe ‘fitness for purpose’ of a final outcome?
The physical health of the technologist.
When it meets the specifications of the brief.
As a yardstick for ongoing evaluation against attributes throughout the dev
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The combination of informed creativity and critical thinking encourages technologists to…?
Push boundaries
b) Learn from the past
all of the above
Project future possibilities
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A radio made up of components all working together to broadcast music would be considered?
A technological product
A technological system
A socially embedded human activity
A technology practice
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Why is effective Planning for Practice record keeping important?
It provides an opportunity for complex systems to be explored
to ensure ethical or legal protocols are followed as required.
It is a purposeful intervention by design
To test the yet to be realised technological outcome
17
What best describes a subsystem?
a combination of a) and b)
Can be thought of as a component of the whole system.
An underground walk way.
It has its own role within a system.
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What is a socio-technological perspective?
Seeing society as determining technological development
viewing technology as determining social change
A combination of a) and b)-two alternative ideas intertwined
A more traditional way of viewing technology
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How can Outcome Development be enhanced?
All of the above
Through effective presentation of conceptual ideas to others
Using a range of graphical / visual communication techniques
Via presentation of conceptual ideas to key stakeholders
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How should a brief NOT be viewed ?
As a reflection of complex interactions
As a dynamic process within ongoing technological practice
As a guide to evaluate the final fitness for purpose
As a one off exercise completed at the beginning of the project
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Why is reasoned decision making important in Technology?
It reflects the key focus of social and ethical understanding
It encourages restrictive and technical practise
All of the above
Its foundation is a balance of functional and practical reasoning
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What aspects enhance the ability to make informed decisions?
Evaluation of current planning experineces
Ongoing reflection of past experiences
Ongoing reflection of current experiences
all of the above
23
What factors must a brief take into consideration?
The ability to create a sustainable society
The physical and social environment of the final outcome and the practices
The number of tests that must be done to complete the final outcome
Someone’s opinion of the final product.
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If a junior class was making jewelry to sell at the school gala which of the following would be a prototype
an annotated diagram of what the necklace might look like
a string of beads used to investigate colour patterns
a Plasticine model
a necklace ready to be worn and sold
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Why is functional modelling used to evaluate design ideas?
To provide students with an opportunity for hands on experience
All of the above
To identify whether conceptual ideas communicate an outcome that is fit for
To allow for a range of graphical / visual communication techniques to be u
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Development of an outcome is achieved through…?
Research
All of the above
Generation of design ideas
Modelling and prototyping
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What is one of the roles of functional modelling?
To test the effectiveness of a yet to be realised technological outcome
To increase the likelihood of unintended negative consequences
to create a working model in final outcome materials
To make decisions about future planning on CAD software
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. A technological outcome is:
Evaluated in terms of its fitness for purpose.
Described in terms of its physical and functional nature.
All of the above
Must be interpreted in relation to the social and historical context in whi
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What is a Technological Systems intput?
Information and energy.
All of the above
Raw materials
The starting point of a technological system.
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What does effective planning incorporate?
Forward planning for stakeholder feedback
all of the above
Past and current experiences in a managed way
Ongoing evaluation
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What is essential in understanding technological products? (Technological Products, 2010)
Understanding the relationship between the composition of material and thei
Being able to make handmade products.
Creating an outcome from an already existing design.
The ability to create a sustainable society.
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What are characteristics of Technology outcomes?
They can only be interpreted when social and historical context are known
They are products and systems developed for a purpose
They can be described by their physical and functional nature
All of the above
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What are specifications in Brief Development?
An explicit set of requirements to ensure the outcome is judged as fit for
A precursor to identifying attributes
Broad descriptors that can be described as relative rather than standardise
The probability that a system will function under stated conditions
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What should the role of the stakeholder in Brief Development be?
To provide sustenance for the technologist during Brief Development.
To provide feedback as an integral part of brief development.
Measure the distance in the design of an environment.
The person who supplies the resources needed to carry out Technological Pra
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Combining two or more materials to formulate a new material, changing the composition and structure of the original mate
Manipulating.
Forming.
Transforming
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Technological outcomes enable us to go beyond what ‘natural’ functioning would otherwise permit, such as:
microscopes
all of the above
Artificial intelligence
Robotics
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Brief Development should occur within broad contexts means?
That it allows for a range of outcomes
That learning can occur across a range of school elarning areas.
All of the above
A depth and breadth of practice is developed.
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What do control mechanisms enhance?
The hidden components that are necessary to function effectively
the efficiency of the technological systems by maximising the outputs
The opportunity for alternative functions
The ability to control malfunctions
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What do effective planning techniques ensure?
Informed and responsive technological practice
The ability to create a sustainable environment
A set of rigid procedures that must be followed in sequence
Students have work available to suit their learning needs
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Why is Technological modelling important?
Some children learn better in a hands on environment
Informs our practice as teachers in assessing children technological knowle
Allows evidence to be gathered to inform decisions within technological pra
It provides opportunities to identify key stakeholders
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What fruit is this ?
lemon
idk
avacado
apple
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What is an alternative function?
A function that requires more design elements
A successful function from a design not originally intended
All of the above
A successful function that conforms to its original design
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An example of a simple system could be.
Heat pump
Pop-up toaster
Camera
All of the above
44
When an existing material is used without changing its property or composition to give a different outcome it’s called?
Transforming.
Forming.
Manipulation.
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Technological products is about (Technological Products Key Ideas, 2014)
The use and development of materials.
The impact that selection of materials has on the fitness for purpose of te
All of the above
The identification and description of materials.
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How might functional reasoning be described?
Provides the means to evaluate the “scale up” opportunities of a design mod
Explores the development of a design concept and outcome
Takes into consideration the social, political and environment dimensions o
Explores areas of acceptability such as ethical or social aspects surroundi
47
Why is technology characterized as having a dual nature?
It unites both technological and non-technological systems
It combines both technological productions and technological systems
It incorporates both physical and functional characteristics
None of the above
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An example of Forming to formulate a new material could be.? (Technological Products, 2010)
Combing glass fibre and a polymer resin to form fibreglass
Mixing flour, water and salt to make a dough
Mixing woodfibres, resin and wax to make MDF
All of the above
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Technology exists in an historical context can be explained as
Technological outcomes have expanded human capability throughout time.
Technological activity has influenced society and culture
Technological outcomes have enhanced human capability throughout time.
All of the above
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what sets technological practice apart from other learning?
Technology uses BYOD devices
A combination of b) and d) – two alternatives intertwined
Technology uses and produces technological knowledge.
Outcomes are arrived at through a deliberate process of design, decision-ma
51
Socio-technological environments include such things as…?
All of the above
Transport systems
Recreational parks
Communication networks
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In Technological Systems ,what does the term redundancy refer to?
The output of a wind based energy system
The probability that a system will perform the function correctly
The inclusion of more time, information and/or resources for a successful f
When a concept or design is not fit for purpose
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Viewing technology as a human activity allows for the development of
Genetic engineering of food resources for a sustainable future
Environmental studies for a greener future
More advanced computer systems
Technology that has value of the culture and ideologies of the time
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Why are trees, rocks and works of art not considered to be technological outcomes?
They don’t have a negative impact on the natural world
None of the above
They are all aspects of environmental studies
They are not planned, designed or function for a purpose
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functional modelling may involve…
Sketching and drawing
Paper or card models
Computer drawing Level 3
all of the above
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Which of these tools is not a suitable planning tool?
brainstoring or mind maps
Flow diagrams or graphical organisers
Pre prepared generic worksheets
Reflective journals or scrapbooks
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Why is ‘the Nature of Technology a unique form of human activity’?
It responses to needs, desire and/or opportunity
All of the above
It is purposeful and productive
Its outcomes are intentional and by design
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What is Outcome Development and Evaluation?
Producing a prototype
generating design ideas only
The designing, production and evaluation practices of Technology Practice
Assessing a range of existing solutions
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What is subjective measurement reliant on? (Technological Products, 2010)
Someone’s opinion of a product.
Reviewing the number of similar products available.
Testing a product according to function.
A description of the composition and structure of a product.
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An example of Manipulating to work existing materials in ways that do not change their properties could include…? (Tech
Felting
Cutting and moulding.
Bending and jointing.
A combination of a) and b)
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An example of Transforming to change the structure while the composition remains the same could be…? (Technological Pro
Beating an egg white.
Fleece spun to yarn.
Heat treating timber to soften and bend it.
All of the above
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The concept of reliability relates to…?
When a design does not complete its proper function
A design that has more than one subsystems
All of the above
The probability that a system will function under stated conditions
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what is technology
A purposeful intervention by design
Using computers to create a wider technological community
How to teach children why two products are invented
The need to create a sustainable environment
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What important function can recording planning provide?
Participation for students with limited reading abilities
Ensures vital documentation is maintained
A combination of a) and c) - two alternative ideas intertwined
It is an excellent assessment tool for overall teacher judgement
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What is a malfunction?
An outcome that does not complete its proper function
All of the above
An outcome that has a socially accepted common use
A successful function that has been evolved
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Prototyping can be described as…?
Employing a ‘guessimation’ approach to technological outcomes
The ongoing testing of a design
Occurring extensively on the early stages of technological practice
To justify the outcome as fit (or not fit) for purpose.
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What are attributes in Brief Development
Broad descriptors that can be described as relative rather than standardise
Is a hidden component or set of components within a technological system
They are measureable standards to describe what a Technological outcome sho
A set of explicit requirements to ensure the outcome is judged as fit for p
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What is objective measurement reliant on? (Technological Products, 2010)
A description of the composition and structure of a product.
Testing a product according to function.
Someone’s opinion of a product.
Reviewing the number of similar products available.
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Technological Systems are a set of interconnecting components that…?
Serve to transform materials, energy and/or information
Store and transport materials, energy and/or information
All of the above
Control materials, energy and/or information
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Technological modelling employs two types of reasoning. What is practical reasoning?
Focuses on an evaluation of the fitness for purpose of the design concept
Explores the reasoning behind ‘how to make it happen?’
Explores areas of acceptability such as ethical or political aspects surrou
Explores the feasibility of a design concept and outcome
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What needs to be considered when selecting the most appropriate planning tools?
That they are best suited to the nature of the practice being undertaken
all the above
The incorporation of today’s computer technologies
What tools have been used in previous lesson plans
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An outcome could be considered fit for purpose in it’s broadest sense when
All of the above
The prototype is evaluated within the wider context of the brief
The prototype is evaluated in relation to the physical and social environme
The prototype is evaluated in relation to it’s current and potential future
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What is Technological Modelling?
It is using a model to test the development and impact of a planned design.
It is used to enhance technological development
It provides evaluation of the fitness for purpose of the technological outc
It allows for on-going testing of design concepts
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Functional modelling is often seen as a tool for encouraging environmentally sensitive developments. Why?
Functional modelling creates opportunities to reduce the waste of resources
Functional modelling only uses the resources from technological outcomes
Functional modelling is procedural without having to trial multiple resourc
Functional modelling is made from natural resources
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Brief Development provides…?
Opportunity to Identify a control and how it influences the transformation
A one off exercise to be completed at the beginning of the project
A hidden component or set of components within a technological system
A conceptual statement that says what is to be done and why
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Technology outcomes change the made world in ways that:
Respond to a human need, desire, and/or opportunity.
Encourage more use of digital technologies
A combination of a) and c) – two alternatives intertwined
Have positive and/or negative impacts on the social and natural world.
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What is a Technological Systems output?
Understanding the relationship between the composition of material and thei
The use of specialise language to represent technological systems
The intended outcome of the technological system
The starting point of a technological system including raw materials
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Key stakeholders are those people who
directly influence or will be impacted by the practice or outcome
will influence the practice or outcome in the future
are directly impacted by the practice or outcome
directly influence the practice or outcome
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What best describes transformation processes?
Processes that ensure inputs become outputs in a controlled way
A product that can be used for multiple purposes
Is a hidden component or set of components within a technological system
Processes that produce heat or waste products

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