AQA GCSE Product Design Questions

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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
Tick the word that DOESN'T describe the properties of a material.
Respuesta
  • Strength
  • Hardness
  • Plasticity
  • Brittleness
  • Durability
  • Anthropometric

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
What is meant by "brittle"?
Respuesta
  • the material is likely to bend and break
  • the material is sharp
  • the material is rough and dull

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
What is meant by "malleable"?
Respuesta
  • the material can be moulded
  • the material is plastic
  • the material will not bend

Pregunta 4

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What is meant by "ductile"?
Respuesta
  • the material can be drawn into wires
  • the material makes a noise when you hit it
  • the material is naturally shiny

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
Which of the following products would NEED to be hard?
Respuesta
  • A file
  • A lunchbox
  • A children's toy

Pregunta 6

Pregunta
Which of the following products would NEED to be durable?
Respuesta
  • Cutlery
  • A bon bon sweet
  • Paper

Pregunta 7

Pregunta
Why does the size of a product affect the material you make it from? SELECT TWO
Respuesta
  • Because many materials are made in standard sizes
  • It could be too expensive for the consumer to buy if made from a certain material
  • Because some companies get measurements wrong

Pregunta 8

Pregunta
Select the correct description for Cartridge paper
Respuesta
  • high quality textured surface, which makes it good for sketching, ink and watercolours
  • translucent and is used to copy images
  • has an ergonomic shape

Pregunta 9

Pregunta
Select the correct description for Layout paper
Respuesta
  • strong, thin and translucent and is used for general design work
  • high quality textured surface which makes it good for sketching, inks and watercolours
  • the thickest paper you can buy

Pregunta 10

Pregunta
Select the correct description for Grid paper
Respuesta
  • has a square or isometric pattern printed onto it. Good for presentation drawings and orthographic (3D) drawings
  • translucent. good for initial sketches
  • high quality textured surface, great for sketching, inks and watercolours

Pregunta 11

Pregunta
What is primary packaging?
Respuesta
  • the packaging directly around the product
  • the packaging that is assembled first
  • the most durable part of the product

Pregunta 12

Pregunta
What is secondary packaging?
Respuesta
  • packaging that protects the product in transit
  • the second version of the packaging
  • the thinnest layer of packaging

Pregunta 13

Pregunta
Select the correct description of Solid White Board
Respuesta
  • high quality bleached surface which is ideal for printing
  • board made from 50% recycled materials
  • board below 200gsm

Pregunta 14

Pregunta
Select the correct description of Corrugated Board
Respuesta
  • has a fluted inner core sandwiched between two outer layers
  • a high quality bleached surface, ideal for printing
  • the only board that never contains recycled materials

Pregunta 15

Pregunta
Select the correct description of Duplex Board
Respuesta
  • a different colour and texture on each side - one is usually smooth and bleached for printing
  • fluted inner core sandwiched between two outer layers
  • board made from card

Pregunta 16

Pregunta
Describe lamination
Respuesta
  • adding a layer of another material
  • waterproofing a product
  • making a product's surface more shiny

Pregunta 17

Pregunta
What material may be laminated onto another for food cartons?
Respuesta
  • aluminium foil onto paper
  • acrylic onto board
  • aluminium foil onto another layer of aluminium

Pregunta 18

Pregunta
Why might an orange juice carton be made from paper and laminated with aluminium foil? SELECT TWO
Respuesta
  • To keep flavours in and air out
  • So you can print graphics onto the paper
  • Because aluminium foil is reflective and malleable
  • Because aluminium foil tastes better than paper

Pregunta 19

Pregunta
What is a composite?
Respuesta
  • A composite is made up of two or more materials
  • A composite is another word for an alloy
  • A composite is something that is biodegradable

Pregunta 20

Pregunta
Why might the inside of a paper cup be laminated with polythene?
Respuesta
  • To waterproof it
  • So you can print on it
  • To prevent the drink tasting of paper

Pregunta 21

Pregunta
Why are softwoods cheaper than hardwoods?
Respuesta
  • they grow very quickly
  • softwood trees produce more seeds
  • they grow in hot climates

Pregunta 22

Pregunta
Hardwoods are denser and harder than softwoods
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 23

Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT a hardwood?
Respuesta
  • Beech
  • Mahogany
  • Scots pine

Pregunta 24

Pregunta
Which of the following is NOT a softwood? SELECT TWO
Respuesta
  • Ash
  • Spruce
  • Fir
  • Teak

Pregunta 25

Pregunta
What happens after a tree is cut down in a sustainably managed forest?
Respuesta
  • Other trees will be planted to replace it
  • All parts of the tree will be recycled
  • A wildlife reserve will be set up there

Pregunta 26

Pregunta
After the bark is removed, the tree is sawn (cut) up. Suggest how the way it is sawn affects the wood planks. SELECT TWO
Respuesta
  • It affects the appearance (the grain)
  • How much they're likely to bend or warp
  • How much they'll cost on the open market
  • Whether they'll be a hardwood or not

Pregunta 27

Pregunta
Wood is seasoned by drying it. This makes the wood stronger. Why might a plantation owner want the wood to be strong?
Respuesta
  • So that it is less likely to rot, bend or snap
  • To give it the appearance of a more expensive wood
  • To make it easier to stack for transit

Pregunta 28

Pregunta
Rough Sawn Wood isn't smoothed after it's cut. What affect does this have?
Respuesta
  • Makes it cheaper
  • Makes it have more "knots"
  • Makes it significantly harder to transport

Pregunta 29

Pregunta
Why might Rough Sawn Wood be used in construction work where it is not visible?
Respuesta
  • Because it is not as aesthetically pleasing as other types of woods
  • Because it is dangerous
  • Because it is easy to hammer nails into

Pregunta 30

Pregunta
Select all of the things wood can be finished with to protect it
Respuesta
  • Woodstain
  • Oil
  • Paint
  • Polyurethane varnish
  • Ethanol
  • Rubber
  • A metal casing

Pregunta 31

Pregunta
Emulsion paints are cheap, but they are water based. Why is this a disadvantage?
Respuesta
  • They don't protect wood from water
  • They don't look as nice as oil based paints
  • It damages the environment

Pregunta 32

Pregunta
Woodstains don't offer much protection. What could be applied over the top of the stain to protect the wood?
Respuesta
  • Varnish
  • Aluminium foil (laminated)
  • Duplex board
  • Emulsion paint

Pregunta 33

Pregunta
Why might a large, hardwood dining table be finished with a clear varnish rather than paint?
Respuesta
  • To preserve and display the natural grain of the wood
  • It's cheaper
  • It looks more expensive

Pregunta 34

Pregunta
What is a veneer?
Respuesta
  • A thin layer of good quality wood
  • A type of varnish
  • The type of wood used for skirting boards and beams

Pregunta 35

Pregunta
Why might plywood be finished with a veneer? Select the WRONG answers
Respuesta
  • To make it more aesthetically pleasing (as plywood looks cheap and doesn't have nice natural grain)
  • To add strength
  • To make it cheaper
  • To make the wood more malleable

Pregunta 36

Pregunta
Plywood is a cheap alternative to Hardboard
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 37

Pregunta
Plywood is very strong for its weight compared to wood
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 38

Pregunta
Which of the following is the strongest?
Respuesta
  • Plywood
  • Blockboard
  • Chipboard
  • MDF
  • Hardboard

Pregunta 39

Pregunta
Why might you seal a board first before painting it?
Respuesta
  • Otherwise the cut edges will soak up too much paint so that they need several coats
  • To waterproof it
  • To make the paint shinier

Pregunta 40

Pregunta
You can't finish a board with a hardwood veneer the same as timber
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 41

Pregunta
Why is plywood good for curved furniture?
Respuesta
  • It can be bent
  • It is ductile
  • It is durable
  • It has is coated with a smart alloy

Pregunta 42

Pregunta
Plywood is used for...
Respuesta
  • Building and general construction
  • Tabletops
  • Pianos
  • Alto saxophone cases

Pregunta 43

Pregunta
Hardboard is used for...
Respuesta
  • Clipboards
  • Bedframes
  • Building and general construction

Pregunta 44

Pregunta
MDF Board is used for...
Respuesta
  • Shelves and furniture
  • Building and general construction
  • Clipboards

Pregunta 45

Pregunta
Chipboard is used for...
Respuesta
  • Tabletops and cheap furniture
  • Building and general construction
  • Only shelves

Pregunta 46

Pregunta
What does it mean if a metal is ferrous?
Respuesta
  • It contains iron
  • It is an alloy that conducts electricity
  • It rusts easily
  • It is brittle

Pregunta 47

Pregunta
Copper is harder than brass as it is more pure
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 48

Pregunta
What is an alloy?
Respuesta
  • A mixture of two or more elements - one of which is a metal
  • Another word for a veneer
  • A metal that is a good conductor of electricity

Pregunta 49

Pregunta
When a metal is extracted from the earth, it is not pure. What is it?
Respuesta
  • A metal ore
  • An alloy
  • A veneer

Pregunta 50

Pregunta
Why are metals refined?
Respuesta
  • To get rid of impurities
  • To make them more ductile
  • To make them conduct electricity better
  • To make them more aesthetically pleasing

Pregunta 51

Pregunta
Select all of the non-ferrous metals
Respuesta
  • Cast iron
  • Stainless steel
  • Silver
  • Brass
  • Pewter
  • Aluminium
  • Mild steel
  • Iron

Pregunta 52

Pregunta
Describe the process of casting a metal
Respuesta
  • Pouring the metal into a mould and waiting for it to cool
  • Hitting it repeatedly at high temperatures
  • Pulling the metal into wires

Pregunta 53

Pregunta
Heat treatments soften or toughen metals
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 54

Pregunta
What are the effects of annealing a metal?
Respuesta
  • It is left to cool slowly. This makes it softer, more ductile and less brittle
  • It is rapidly cooled. This makes it softer, less ductile and less brittle
  • It is combined with at least two other metals, changing its properties

Pregunta 55

Pregunta
How is a metal hardened?
Respuesta
  • Heating and rapidly cooling a metal makes it harder
  • Slowly heating a metal and letting it bubble makes it harder
  • Cutting a metal into thin shavings and compressing them makes it harder

Pregunta 56

Pregunta
Select all of the ways a metal can be coated for protection
Respuesta
  • Painting
  • Plastic Coating
  • Plating
  • Lacquering
  • Splicing
  • Annealing
  • Tempering

Pregunta 57

Pregunta
Describe the effects of tempering a metal
Respuesta
  • Makes it tougher and less likely to break
  • Gives it elastic properties
  • Gives it a higher melting point

Pregunta 58

Pregunta
I want to make a metal harder, stronger more durable. Select two processes that could achieve this.
Respuesta
  • Annealing
  • Tempering
  • Hardening
  • Painting
  • Ferrousation

Pregunta 59

Pregunta
Tarnishing and oxidising give a metal a shiny, lustrous finish
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 60

Pregunta
Name the process used to plate metals
Respuesta
  • Electrolysis
  • Annealing
  • Tempering
  • Lamination

Pregunta 61

Pregunta
Select the following properties that make a metal appropriate for outdoor use.
Respuesta
  • Durable
  • Hard
  • Won't rust
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Malleable
  • Ductile
  • Veneer
  • Ferrous

Pregunta 62

Pregunta
Thermoplastics cannot be recycled
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 63

Pregunta
Select three examples of Thermoplastics
Respuesta
  • Acrylic
  • Polystyrene (Styrofoam)
  • Acetate
  • Mahogany
  • Urea Formaldehyde
  • Glass Reinforced Plastic
  • Ferrous
  • Aluminium

Pregunta 64

Pregunta
Why is acrylic good for making signs?
Respuesta
  • It's water resistant
  • It comes in a variety of colours
  • It can't be melted or bent
  • it is cheap
  • It's made of several different carbon chains

Pregunta 65

Pregunta
I want to make a vinyl record. Suggest a plastic I could use.
Respuesta
  • PVC
  • Styrofoam
  • Epoxy resin

Pregunta 66

Pregunta
Barbie wants their dolls to be vacuum formed in the packaging. Suggest a plastic they could use
Respuesta
  • High impact polystyrene
  • Styrofoam
  • PVC
  • Acrylic

Pregunta 67

Pregunta
I want a see through, flexible material for some packaging. Which plastic would you suggest I use?
Respuesta
  • Acetate
  • Acrylic
  • Styrofoam
  • PVC

Pregunta 68

Pregunta
Why is Urea Formaldehyde used for plug sockets?
Respuesta
  • Good electrical insulator
  • Isn't reflective
  • Doesn't come in a range of colours
  • Cheap

Pregunta 69

Pregunta
Melamine Formaldehyde is strong and scratch-proof. Tick the appropriate things that it could be used for
Respuesta
  • To laminate chipboard
  • For plates and bowls
  • For vacuum forming
  • To insulate packaging

Pregunta 70

Pregunta
Polyesters (such as PET) are used for seethrough chilled drinks bottles. Which of the following properties make it good for this?
Respuesta
  • Light
  • Strong
  • Has a high melting point
  • Rigid
  • Good electrical insulator

Pregunta 71

Pregunta
Plastics are made from Crude Oil. Crude Oil is a renewable natural resource which is why plastics are so cheap
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 72

Pregunta
Give examples of standard forms of plastics
Respuesta
  • Films and rolls
  • Foam
  • Sheets
  • Rods
  • Tubes
  • Granules

Pregunta 73

Pregunta
Why can't you recycle Urea Formaldehyde, a thermosetting plastic?
Respuesta
  • Because it isn't cost effective
  • Once you've moulded them, they can't be melted or reshaped again
  • It is not weather resistant
  • It is a good electrical insulator

Pregunta 74

Pregunta
What is used to make ceramic products?
Respuesta
  • Clay
  • Crude Oil
  • Veneer
  • Wood chips
  • High impact polystyrene

Pregunta 75

Pregunta
How could you make a ceramic water-tight?
Respuesta
  • Glazing
  • Annealing
  • Tempering
  • Hardening
  • Electroplating

Pregunta 76

Pregunta
How do you harden clay?
Respuesta
  • Heating them to high temperatures
  • Freezing them
  • Mixing with another element (e.g aluminium oxide)

Pregunta 77

Pregunta
What is the name of this symbol?
Respuesta
  • British Standards Kitemark
  • WEEE Symbol
  • Sacred Heart
  • Registered Electrical Insulator Tag

Pregunta 78

Pregunta
What does this symbol mean?
Respuesta
  • It has been independently tested and conforms to the British Standards and is therefore safe and reliable
  • The product is an electrical insulator and so will not electrocute the user
  • The product can be recycled
  • The product is vegan and did not harm any animals in the manufacturing process

Pregunta 79

Pregunta
What is the meaning of this symbol?
Respuesta
  • The product has been independently tested by the BSI and is in accordance with the British Standards, meaning it is safe and reliable
  • The product meets all of the requirements of European Legislation
  • The product is patented, but only in Europe
  • The product does not have exposed electrical elements

Pregunta 80

Pregunta
What is the name of this symbol?
Respuesta
  • Registered Trade Mark
  • Trade Mark
  • Copyright
  • WEEE Symbol
  • British Standards Kitemark

Pregunta 81

Pregunta
What is the difference between this symbol and ™?
Respuesta
  • ™ can be used by anyone, whereas ® can only be used if the product, symbol or name has been registered with a national trademark office
  • ® can be used by anyone, whereas ™ can only be used if the product, symbol or name has been registered with a national trademark office
  • There is no difference
  • ® can only be used for physical objects, not names or symbols

Pregunta 82

Pregunta
All fixings are permanent
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 83

Pregunta
I want to stick things together quickly. Which fixing should I use?
Respuesta
  • Double sided sticky pads
  • Snap rivets
  • Ratchet rivets

Pregunta 84

Pregunta
I want to use a fixing to fasten a coat. Select the 2 fixings that would be appropriate for this use
Respuesta
  • Press stud fastenings
  • Magnets
  • Velcro pads
  • Prong paper fasteners
  • Treasury tags
  • Staples
  • Drawing pins
  • Hooks

Pregunta 85

Pregunta
What is the advantage of saddle stitching a book over spiral or comb binding a book?
Respuesta
  • You can open the book flat
  • It uses metal instead of plastic
  • Most books are made from saddlestitching
  • It's harder to tear the book apart

Pregunta 86

Pregunta
What is the DISadvantage of saddle stitching a book over spiral or comb binding a book?
Respuesta
  • Saddle stitched books can't hold many pages
  • Saddle stitching uses metal rather than plastic
  • Iron is ferrous
  • You can't lie the book flat

Pregunta 87

Pregunta
Select the advantages of using perfect binding over thread-sewing (for a book)
Respuesta
  • You can bind lots of sheets
  • It's more expensive
  • It's a hardback
  • It's water resistant
  • It's less expensive

Pregunta 88

Pregunta
Select the DISadvantages of using perfect binding over thread-sewing (for a book)
Respuesta
  • The pages are more likely to come loose
  • You can't lie the book flat
  • Perfect binding requires qualified experts whereas thread-sewing doesn't
  • Perfect binding is less recyclable than thread-sewing

Pregunta 89

Pregunta
Select three types of permanent fixing
Respuesta
  • Double sided sticky pads
  • Ratchet rivets
  • Snap rivets
  • Velcro
  • Press stud fastenings
  • Prong paper fasteners
  • Treasury tags

Pregunta 90

Pregunta
Standard components are pre-manufactured parts
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 91

Pregunta
Why are standard components mass produced?
Respuesta
  • So they are available at a low cost to manufacturers
  • To increase manufacture time
  • To make sure the components can be widely recycled

Pregunta 92

Pregunta
Select the ways that standard components make manufacturing less expensive
Respuesta
  • Saves time - makes it more efficient
  • Specialist machinery isn't needed
  • CAD/CAM machines do not recognise standard components
  • Standard components do not rust

Pregunta 93

Pregunta
Give three standard components used in the textile industry
Respuesta
  • Zips
  • Threads
  • Buttons
  • Cake decorations (e.g sugar sprinkles)
  • Gears
  • Stock cubes

Pregunta 94

Pregunta
Knock down fittings are wood or card fittings that enable furniture to be assembled and taken apart again easily
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 95

Pregunta
Knock down fittings are convenient because...(SELECT THREE)
Respuesta
  • They are very fast to use
  • They can be assembled using screwdrivers and/or allen keys
  • You don't need to have much expertise to use them
  • They're made of metal
  • They can't be used for fabrics
  • They don't stain

Pregunta 96

Pregunta
Smart materials react to their environment
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 97

Pregunta
Why might a supermarket use cornstarch polymers for their shopping bags instead of polyethylene?
Respuesta
  • Cornstarch polymers are biodegradable
  • Cornstarch polymers are less sustainable
  • They aren't flexible
  • They're clear

Pregunta 98

Pregunta
What do thermochromic materials do?
Respuesta
  • Change colour with heat
  • Change shape with heat
  • Are heat resistant
  • Shrivel when cold
  • Change colour when chloride + heat are applied

Pregunta 99

Pregunta
Give one use of thermochromic materials
Respuesta
  • Warning patches
  • General construction and building
  • Packaging

Pregunta 100

Pregunta
What do quantum tunnelling composites do?
Respuesta
  • A polymer that is normally an electrical insulator that conducts electricity when squashed
  • Change colour with heat
  • Create a vacuum when electricity is applied
  • Change texture with heat

Pregunta 101

Pregunta
Give examples of integrated electronics
Respuesta
  • MP3 player built into a jacket
  • sensors on clothes that monitor heart rate
  • Using a nylon and cotton weave in a jacket
  • Perfect binding
  • Veneer

Pregunta 102

Pregunta
I want to make a jacket with a built-in MP3 player. Suggest a material I could use for the switch
Respuesta
  • Quantum tunnelling composite
  • Thermochromic materials
  • Shape memory alloy
  • Cornstarch polymer
  • Precious metal clay

Pregunta 103

Pregunta
What would be the advantage of using [the material you selected in Q102] for a jacket?
Respuesta
  • Machine washable so can be permanently attached to the product
  • Efficient
  • It's a polymer so won't rust
  • Veneer-proof
  • Composites are stronger than alloys
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