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AQA GCSE Product Design Questions
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1Tick the word that DOESN'T describe the properties of a material.
- AStrength
- BHardness
- CPlasticity
- DBrittleness
- EDurability
- FAnthropometric
2What is meant by "brittle"?
- Athe material is likely to bend and break
- Bthe material is sharp
- Cthe material is rough and dull
3What is meant by "malleable"?
- Athe material can be moulded
- Bthe material is plastic
- Cthe material will not bend
4What is meant by "ductile"?
- Athe material can be drawn into wires
- Bthe material makes a noise when you hit it
- Cthe material is naturally shiny
5Which of the following products would NEED to be hard?
- AA file
- BA lunchbox
- CA children's toy
6Which of the following products would NEED to be durable?
- ACutlery
- BA bon bon sweet
- CPaper
7Why does the size of a product affect the material you make it from? SELECT TWO
- ABecause many materials are made in standard sizes
- BIt could be too expensive for the consumer to buy if made from a certain material
- CBecause some companies get measurements wrong
8Select the correct description for Cartridge paper
- Ahigh quality textured surface, which makes it good for sketching, ink and watercolours
- Btranslucent and is used to copy images
- Chas an ergonomic shape
9Select the correct description for Layout paper
- Astrong, thin and translucent and is used for general design work
- Bhigh quality textured surface which makes it good for sketching, inks and watercolours
- Cthe thickest paper you can buy
10Select the correct description for Grid paper
- Ahas a square or isometric pattern printed onto it. Good for presentation drawings and orthographic (3D) drawings
- Btranslucent. good for initial sketches
- Chigh quality textured surface, great for sketching, inks and watercolours
11What is primary packaging?
- Athe packaging directly around the product
- Bthe packaging that is assembled first
- Cthe most durable part of the product
12What is secondary packaging?
- Apackaging that protects the product in transit
- Bthe second version of the packaging
- Cthe thinnest layer of packaging
13Select the correct description of Solid White Board
- Ahigh quality bleached surface which is ideal for printing
- Bboard made from 50% recycled materials
- Cboard below 200gsm
14Select the correct description of Corrugated Board
- Ahas a fluted inner core sandwiched between two outer layers
- Ba high quality bleached surface, ideal for printing
- Cthe only board that never contains recycled materials
15Select the correct description of Duplex Board
- Aa different colour and texture on each side - one is usually smooth and bleached for printing
- Bfluted inner core sandwiched between two outer layers
- Cboard made from card
16Describe lamination
- Aadding a layer of another material
- Bwaterproofing a product
- Cmaking a product's surface more shiny
17What material may be laminated onto another for food cartons?
- Aaluminium foil onto paper
- Bacrylic onto board
- Caluminium foil onto another layer of aluminium
18Why might an orange juice carton be made from paper and laminated with aluminium foil? SELECT TWO
- ATo keep flavours in and air out
- BSo you can print graphics onto the paper
- CBecause aluminium foil is reflective and malleable
- DBecause aluminium foil tastes better than paper
19What is a composite?
- AA composite is made up of two or more materials
- BA composite is another word for an alloy
- CA composite is something that is biodegradable
20Why might the inside of a paper cup be laminated with polythene?
- ATo waterproof it
- BSo you can print on it
- CTo prevent the drink tasting of paper
21Why are softwoods cheaper than hardwoods?
- Athey grow very quickly
- Bsoftwood trees produce more seeds
- Cthey grow in hot climates
22Hardwoods are denser and harder than softwoods
- ATrue
- BFalse
23Which of the following is NOT a hardwood?
- ABeech
- BMahogany
- CScots pine
24Which of the following is NOT a softwood? SELECT TWO
- AAsh
- BSpruce
- CFir
- DTeak
25What happens after a tree is cut down in a sustainably managed forest?
- AOther trees will be planted to replace it
- BAll parts of the tree will be recycled
- CA wildlife reserve will be set up there
26After the bark is removed, the tree is sawn (cut) up. Suggest how the way it is sawn affects the wood planks. SELECT TWO
- AIt affects the appearance (the grain)
- BHow much they're likely to bend or warp
- CHow much they'll cost on the open market
- DWhether they'll be a hardwood or not
27Wood is seasoned by drying it. This makes the wood stronger. Why might a plantation owner want the wood to be strong?
- ASo that it is less likely to rot, bend or snap
- BTo give it the appearance of a more expensive wood
- CTo make it easier to stack for transit
28Rough Sawn Wood isn't smoothed after it's cut. What affect does this have?
- AMakes it cheaper
- BMakes it have more "knots"
- CMakes it significantly harder to transport
29Why might Rough Sawn Wood be used in construction work where it is not visible?
- ABecause it is not as aesthetically pleasing as other types of woods
- BBecause it is dangerous
- CBecause it is easy to hammer nails into
30Select all of the things wood can be finished with to protect it
- AWoodstain
- BOil
- CPaint
- DPolyurethane varnish
- EEthanol
- FRubber
- GA metal casing
31Emulsion paints are cheap, but they are water based. Why is this a disadvantage?
- AThey don't protect wood from water
- BThey don't look as nice as oil based paints
- CIt damages the environment
32Woodstains don't offer much protection. What could be applied over the top of the stain to protect the wood?
- AVarnish
- BAluminium foil (laminated)
- CDuplex board
- DEmulsion paint
33Why might a large, hardwood dining table be finished with a clear varnish rather than paint?
- ATo preserve and display the natural grain of the wood
- BIt's cheaper
- CIt looks more expensive
34What is a veneer?
- AA thin layer of good quality wood
- BA type of varnish
- CThe type of wood used for skirting boards and beams
35Why might plywood be finished with a veneer? Select the WRONG answers
- ATo make it more aesthetically pleasing (as plywood looks cheap and doesn't have nice natural grain)
- BTo add strength
- CTo make it cheaper
- DTo make the wood more malleable
36Plywood is a cheap alternative to Hardboard
- ATrue
- BFalse
37Plywood is very strong for its weight compared to wood
- ATrue
- BFalse
38Which of the following is the strongest?
- APlywood
- BBlockboard
- CChipboard
- DMDF
- EHardboard
39Why might you seal a board first before painting it?
- AOtherwise the cut edges will soak up too much paint so that they need several coats
- BTo waterproof it
- CTo make the paint shinier
40You can't finish a board with a hardwood veneer the same as timber
- ATrue
- BFalse
41Why is plywood good for curved furniture?
- AIt can be bent
- BIt is ductile
- CIt is durable
- DIt has is coated with a smart alloy
42Plywood is used for...
- ABuilding and general construction
- BTabletops
- CPianos
- DAlto saxophone cases
43Hardboard is used for...
- AClipboards
- BBedframes
- CBuilding and general construction
44MDF Board is used for...
- AShelves and furniture
- BBuilding and general construction
- CClipboards
45Chipboard is used for...
- ATabletops and cheap furniture
- BBuilding and general construction
- COnly shelves
46What does it mean if a metal is ferrous?
- AIt contains iron
- BIt is an alloy that conducts electricity
- CIt rusts easily
- DIt is brittle
47Copper is harder than brass as it is more pure
- ATrue
- BFalse
48What is an alloy?
- AA mixture of two or more elements - one of which is a metal
- BAnother word for a veneer
- CA metal that is a good conductor of electricity
49When a metal is extracted from the earth, it is not pure. What is it?
- AA metal ore
- BAn alloy
- CA veneer
50Why are metals refined?
- ATo get rid of impurities
- BTo make them more ductile
- CTo make them conduct electricity better
- DTo make them more aesthetically pleasing
51Select all of the non-ferrous metals
- ACast iron
- BStainless steel
- CSilver
- DBrass
- EPewter
- FAluminium
- GMild steel
- HIron
52Describe the process of casting a metal
- APouring the metal into a mould and waiting for it to cool
- BHitting it repeatedly at high temperatures
- CPulling the metal into wires
53Heat treatments soften or toughen metals
- ATrue
- BFalse
54What are the effects of annealing a metal?
- AIt is left to cool slowly. This makes it softer, more ductile and less brittle
- BIt is rapidly cooled. This makes it softer, less ductile and less brittle
- CIt is combined with at least two other metals, changing its properties
55How is a metal hardened?
- AHeating and rapidly cooling a metal makes it harder
- BSlowly heating a metal and letting it bubble makes it harder
- CCutting a metal into thin shavings and compressing them makes it harder
56Select all of the ways a metal can be coated for protection
- APainting
- BPlastic Coating
- CPlating
- DLacquering
- ESplicing
- FAnnealing
- GTempering
57Describe the effects of tempering a metal
- AMakes it tougher and less likely to break
- BGives it elastic properties
- CGives it a higher melting point
58I want to make a metal harder, stronger more durable. Select two processes that could achieve this.
- AAnnealing
- BTempering
- CHardening
- DPainting
- EFerrousation
59Tarnishing and oxidising give a metal a shiny, lustrous finish
- ATrue
- BFalse
60Name the process used to plate metals
- AElectrolysis
- BAnnealing
- CTempering
- DLamination
61Select the following properties that make a metal appropriate for outdoor use.
- ADurable
- BHard
- CWon't rust
- DCorrosion resistant
- EMalleable
- FDuctile
- GVeneer
- HFerrous
62Thermoplastics cannot be recycled
- ATrue
- BFalse
63Select three examples of Thermoplastics
- AAcrylic
- BPolystyrene (Styrofoam)
- CAcetate
- DMahogany
- EUrea Formaldehyde
- FGlass Reinforced Plastic
- GFerrous
- HAluminium
64Why is acrylic good for making signs?
- AIt's water resistant
- BIt comes in a variety of colours
- CIt can't be melted or bent
- Dit is cheap
- EIt's made of several different carbon chains
65I want to make a vinyl record. Suggest a plastic I could use.
- APVC
- BStyrofoam
- CEpoxy resin
66Barbie wants their dolls to be vacuum formed in the packaging. Suggest a plastic they could use
- AHigh impact polystyrene
- BStyrofoam
- CPVC
- DAcrylic
67I want a see through, flexible material for some packaging. Which plastic would you suggest I use?
- AAcetate
- BAcrylic
- CStyrofoam
- DPVC
68Why is Urea Formaldehyde used for plug sockets?
- AGood electrical insulator
- BIsn't reflective
- CDoesn't come in a range of colours
- DCheap
69Melamine Formaldehyde is strong and scratch-proof. Tick the appropriate things that it could be used for
- ATo laminate chipboard
- BFor plates and bowls
- CFor vacuum forming
- DTo insulate packaging
70Polyesters (such as PET) are used for seethrough chilled drinks bottles. Which of the following properties make it good for this?
- ALight
- BStrong
- CHas a high melting point
- DRigid
- EGood electrical insulator
71Plastics are made from Crude Oil. Crude Oil is a renewable natural resource which is why plastics are so cheap
- ATrue
- BFalse
72Give examples of standard forms of plastics
- AFilms and rolls
- BFoam
- CSheets
- DRods
- ETubes
- FGranules
73Why can't you recycle Urea Formaldehyde, a thermosetting plastic?
- ABecause it isn't cost effective
- BOnce you've moulded them, they can't be melted or reshaped again
- CIt is not weather resistant
- DIt is a good electrical insulator
74What is used to make ceramic products?
- AClay
- BCrude Oil
- CVeneer
- DWood chips
- EHigh impact polystyrene
75How could you make a ceramic water-tight?
- AGlazing
- BAnnealing
- CTempering
- DHardening
- EElectroplating
76How do you harden clay?
- AHeating them to high temperatures
- BFreezing them
- CMixing with another element (e.g aluminium oxide)
77What is the name of this symbol?
- ABritish Standards Kitemark
- BWEEE Symbol
- CSacred Heart
- DRegistered Electrical Insulator Tag
78What does this symbol mean?
- AIt has been independently tested and conforms to the British Standards and is therefore safe and reliable
- BThe product is an electrical insulator and so will not electrocute the user
- CThe product can be recycled
- DThe product is vegan and did not harm any animals in the manufacturing process
79What is the meaning of this symbol?
- AThe product has been independently tested by the BSI and is in accordance with the British Standards, meaning it is safe and reliable
- BThe product meets all of the requirements of European Legislation
- CThe product is patented, but only in Europe
- DThe product does not have exposed electrical elements
80What is the name of this symbol?
- ARegistered Trade Mark
- BTrade Mark
- CCopyright
- DWEEE Symbol
- EBritish Standards Kitemark
81What is the difference between this symbol and ™?
- A™ can be used by anyone, whereas ® can only be used if the product, symbol or name has been registered with a national trademark office
- B® can be used by anyone, whereas ™ can only be used if the product, symbol or name has been registered with a national trademark office
- CThere is no difference
- D® can only be used for physical objects, not names or symbols
82All fixings are permanent
- ATrue
- BFalse
83I want to stick things together quickly. Which fixing should I use?
- ADouble sided sticky pads
- BSnap rivets
- CRatchet rivets
84I want to use a fixing to fasten a coat. Select the 2 fixings that would be appropriate for this use
- APress stud fastenings
- BMagnets
- CVelcro pads
- DProng paper fasteners
- ETreasury tags
- FStaples
- GDrawing pins
- HHooks
85What is the advantage of saddle stitching a book over spiral or comb binding a book?
- AYou can open the book flat
- BIt uses metal instead of plastic
- CMost books are made from saddlestitching
- DIt's harder to tear the book apart
86What is the DISadvantage of saddle stitching a book over spiral or comb binding a book?
- ASaddle stitched books can't hold many pages
- BSaddle stitching uses metal rather than plastic
- CIron is ferrous
- DYou can't lie the book flat
87Select the advantages of using perfect binding over thread-sewing (for a book)
- AYou can bind lots of sheets
- BIt's more expensive
- CIt's a hardback
- DIt's water resistant
- EIt's less expensive
88Select the DISadvantages of using perfect binding over thread-sewing (for a book)
- AThe pages are more likely to come loose
- BYou can't lie the book flat
- CPerfect binding requires qualified experts whereas thread-sewing doesn't
- DPerfect binding is less recyclable than thread-sewing
89Select three types of permanent fixing
- ADouble sided sticky pads
- BRatchet rivets
- CSnap rivets
- DVelcro
- EPress stud fastenings
- FProng paper fasteners
- GTreasury tags
90Standard components are pre-manufactured parts
- ATrue
- BFalse
91Why are standard components mass produced?
- ASo they are available at a low cost to manufacturers
- BTo increase manufacture time
- CTo make sure the components can be widely recycled
92Select the ways that standard components make manufacturing less expensive
- ASaves time - makes it more efficient
- BSpecialist machinery isn't needed
- CCAD/CAM machines do not recognise standard components
- DStandard components do not rust
93Give three standard components used in the textile industry
- AZips
- BThreads
- CButtons
- DCake decorations (e.g sugar sprinkles)
- EGears
- FStock cubes
94Knock down fittings are wood or card fittings that enable furniture to be assembled and taken apart again easily
- ATrue
- BFalse
95Knock down fittings are convenient because...(SELECT THREE)
- AThey are very fast to use
- BThey can be assembled using screwdrivers and/or allen keys
- CYou don't need to have much expertise to use them
- DThey're made of metal
- EThey can't be used for fabrics
- FThey don't stain
96Smart materials react to their environment
- ATrue
- BFalse
97Why might a supermarket use cornstarch polymers for their shopping bags instead of polyethylene?
- ACornstarch polymers are biodegradable
- BCornstarch polymers are less sustainable
- CThey aren't flexible
- DThey're clear
98What do thermochromic materials do?
- AChange colour with heat
- BChange shape with heat
- CAre heat resistant
- DShrivel when cold
- EChange colour when chloride + heat are applied
99Give one use of thermochromic materials
- AWarning patches
- BGeneral construction and building
- CPackaging
100What do quantum tunnelling composites do?
- AA polymer that is normally an electrical insulator that conducts electricity when squashed
- BChange colour with heat
- CCreate a vacuum when electricity is applied
- DChange texture with heat
101Give examples of integrated electronics
- AMP3 player built into a jacket
- Bsensors on clothes that monitor heart rate
- CUsing a nylon and cotton weave in a jacket
- DPerfect binding
- EVeneer
102I want to make a jacket with a built-in MP3 player. Suggest a material I could use for the switch
- AQuantum tunnelling composite
- BThermochromic materials
- CShape memory alloy
- DCornstarch polymer
- EPrecious metal clay
103What would be the advantage of using [the material you selected in Q102] for a jacket?
- AMachine washable so can be permanently attached to the product
- BEfficient
- CIt's a polymer so won't rust
- DVeneer-proof
- EComposites are stronger than alloys
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