WJEC Design Technology Practice Exam

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• Which definition describes batch production?
• Which process uses a screw thread to force plastic into a mould where it cools and solidifies?
• Which term describes materials made up of more than one material that combine to create a new material with different properties?
• Which term describes the ability of a material to permanently change in shape?
• Which term describes the allowable variation in a manufactured dimension?
• Which study deals with human body dimensions and how they affect design?
• What does legibility and readability refer to in technical drawings?
• Which term describes a process that identifies the effect a product has on resources over its entire lifetime?
• Which term describes the use of computers to control machine tools in manufacturing?
• CIM stands for?
• Which type of metal is more prone to rust when exposed to moisture?
• Which two properties of timber influence its suitability for a chair frame, and why?
• Which term describes the ability to transfer heat or electricity between objects?
• Identify three common wood joining methods and one advantage each.
• Which term refers to analyzing a product's resource use over its lifetime?
• Which process is described by a mould being created from wood or epoxy resin and a heated plastic sheet placed over it to form a shape?
• Quality Assurance (QA) is best described as...
• How do ergonomic adjustable features improve product accessibility?
• What is an example of 3D CAD?
• Which standard marking is commonly used to indicate safety compliance in the UK market?
• Which term describes the ability of a material to bend and then return to its original shape and size?
• Which two factors are critical when evaluating a design from a user-centered perspective?
• Which term describes the ability to resist wear, scratching and indentation?
• What is the role of environmental legislation in design practice?
• Which term describes a design approach where the environmental impact is considered during design?
• Define environmental impact of packaging and name two strategies to reduce it in design.
• Which term describes the ability to change into a liquid or molten state when heated to its melting point?
• Which joining method is described as a typical woodworking method for furniture, frames, and assemblies requiring disassembly?
• Which of the following is a typical unit used for specifying length in engineering drawings?
• What is design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) and give an example of how it can reduce costs.
• What is important when designing?
• In terms of construction and typical use, how does hardboard (MDF/HDF) differ from plywood?
• Anthropometric measurements are the related science that measures what?
• Which term describes the ability to maintain shape under the application of force?
• Define 'ductility' and provide an example of a material with high ductility.
• Which term describes the material's ability to be pulled to the point of fracture?
• Which term refers to the study of the human body measurements?
• Which is a correct description of the 7 R's?
• Which term refers to a polymer-based material that is a flexible conductor under pressure, used in smart sensing?
• Which designer cares more about appearance than how it works?
• Which jobs use 3D CAD according to the material?
• What is an alloy?
• Define anthropometrics and explain how it is used in product design.
• What is the difference between a bill of materials (BOM) and a packaging specification?
• What is the primary purpose of risk assessment in a design project?
• Which device can cut complex shapes from a variety of thin materials, at relatively low cost?
• Which term describes the integration of design, manufacturing, and management through digital tools?
• Which statement is true about composites?
• Which statement describes carbon fibre?
• Which designer cares more about how something works than appearance?
• Which of the following is an example of biometrics?
• Which designer is known for prioritizing function over appearance?
• Which term is used to describe the field concerned with optimizing product user interaction?
• In product design, what does the term 'form and function' describe?
• Name two methods to test a product's usability during development.
• Vacuum forming involves...
• CAM stands for?
• Which process moves the solidified plastic along a conveyor belt after extrusion?
• Which term best describes the material's ability to conduct electricity?
• What is the purpose of a risk assessment matrix and how is it used?
• Which term describes a material that remains pliable and can be reshaped repeatedly before setting?
• Which woodworking joint is quick to apply and commonly used for fast assembly?
• Which term describes the ability to withstand blows or sudden shocks without breaking?
• In the waste hierarchy, which step should influence design decisions first?
• Bethan Gray works with what kind of patterns?
• Which term describes how companies can buy premise products to use in making other products that they know will be the same from whoever they buy them from?
• Which process uses air to shape the plastic?
• Fibreglass is material made from extremely fine fibres of what?
• How can value engineering be applied in product design?
• What is rapid prototyping and name a technology besides 3D printing?
• Explain the concept of design for disassembly and its benefits.
• What is a life cycle assessment and which stages does it cover?
• Which term is described as encapsulating active substances in extremely small capsules?
• Explain the difference between a 'tolerance' and a 'fit' in mechanical design.
• What is a potential drawback of using MDF in damp environments, and how can this be mitigated?
• Which statement describes PVC?
• What is a key property of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)?
• What describes one-off production?
• How does color theory influence product design and user perception?
• What is hollow extrusion and identify a typical use?
• CNC stands for?
• Which term describes the ability to deform unusually by stretching along its length?
• Which term describes the way a company can buy materials to make into products?
• What does feasibility assess in a design project?
• Which term describes a process in which active substances are coated by extremely small capsules?
• Airbus is known as which?
• CE stands for...
• Which statement describes Continuous Production?
• What is vacuum forming and when is it typically used?
• Which production method is associated with producing goods in large numbers using machinery and assembly lines?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of a packaging specification?
• What is one primary advantage of using a foam insert in product packaging?
• Which of the following is NOT a stock form of plastic?
• Name two factors to consider when choosing a manufacturing process for a plastic product.
• Plywood is typically used for panels and structural components due to its layered veneer construction.
• Which term is another name for mass production?
• Which term would you use to describe the material's ability to permanently change in shape?
• Which description best describes melamine formaldehyde (MF)?
• Extrusion moulding is described as...
• Which statement best describes non-ferrous metals?
• Which term would you use to describe the ability to resist wear, scratching and indentation?
• Which term describes a flexible polymer containing tiny metal particles that is normally an insulator but becomes a conductor when squeezed?
• Which concept focuses on making products easy and comfortable to use?
• Which of the following is a main reason prototypes are used?
• Which material is extremely lightweight yet strong?
• Which smart material can conduct electricity and uses microencapsulation?
• Which manufacturing process injects molten plastic into a mould to create solid parts?
• Name a technology suitable for rapid prototyping other than 3D printing.
• What are the stages of the Product Life Cycle?
• Why can thermoplastics be recycled more easily than thermosetting polymers?
• Which manufacturing process forms hollow items by heating and rotating a mould with plastic powder?
• Which description best captures the role of testing during development?
• Which term describes a continuous effect from a product?
• Which term describes the production of a single, unique product?
• In a cam and follower mechanism, what is the main function of the follower?
• What does piezoelectric material do?
• Nitinol is a specific example of which category of materials?
• Which two finishing steps are commonly used to improve the surface quality of wood?
• What is an example of 2D CAD?
• Quality Control (QC) is defined as...
• Which statement correctly distinguishes injection moulding from rotational moulding?
• What is quality assurance in making a product and how does it differ from quality control?
• Which term is another name for one-off production?
• Which term would you use to describe the ability to change into a liquid or molten state when heated to its melting point?
• Which factor would most influence color choice for readability on a user interface?
• Which material changes colour in response to temperature changes?
• Which feature helps ensure interchangeability of parts in drawings?
• What is ergonomics?
• Which material can be shaped a number of times?
• Which term describes a continuous effect from a product?
• Which statement describes the properties of LDPE?
• Blow moulding involves...
• Which process involves extruding a tube of molten plastic between two halves of a mould and blowing air to form the product?
• Which statement correctly lists the three broad categories of metals?
• Which term refers to materials that sense changes in the environment and respond to them?
• Which factor primarily determines whether an idea should proceed in a design project?
• Which technology is commonly used for rapid prototyping?
• How do cultural and social considerations influence design decisions?
• Which term corresponds to Foam, powder, sheet, granules and rod?
• Injection moulding works by...
• Which term describes the environmental impact of a product across its entire life?
• Fibreglass is made from extremely fine fibres of what?
• Explain what a Pugh (decision-matrix) tool is used for in evaluating design ideas.
• Where is metal found?
• Which statement correctly describes thermoplastic recyclability?
• Which term describes the environmental impact of a product over its entire life cycle?
• Which term would you use to describe the ability to deform unusually by stretching along its length?
• What is an isometric drawing and why is it used in design communication?
• Which sequence lists the stages of the Product Life Cycle?
• What is reverse engineering and why might it be used in design and technology practice?
• Name two finishes used on metal surfaces and their purposes.
• Why is packaging design important in product development beyond aesthetics?
• Which are three common measurement aspects used in engineering drawings and what do they represent?
• Which of the following questions would best be answered by a bill of materials (BOM)?
• What is a prototype?
• Which is also a biometrics example besides DNA?
• Distinguish between a thermoplastic and a thermosetting plastic with regard to recyclability.
• What does 'design for safety' mean, and give an example?
• What is the waste hierarchy and how should it influence design decisions?
• What is the encapsulation treatment to prevent mosquito bites?
• Which term refers to materials that combine multiple substances to create a material with enhanced properties?
• Which statement correctly describes QA versus QC in manufacturing?
• In a composite material, what is the general purpose of combining constituents?
• Which material is described as tough and flexible?
• Which concept enables designers to quickly produce physical parts directly from digital models for testing?
• Which material is described as hard wearing and durable?
• What best defines Just-in-time (JIT)?
• What does a design brief typically contain and why is it important?
• Which material can bend into different shapes and remember its original shape when heated?
• What is a composite material and give two examples.
• A hammer's form is designed to support its function of driving nails.
• Which statement about non-ferrous metals is true?
• Which statement best describes rapid prototyping?
• Which of the following are examples of smart materials and their typical uses?
• Which statement about ferrous metals is true?
• What is a key property of Melamine Formaldehyde (MF)?
• Which finishing step is primarily used to protect wood surfaces?
• Which production method is defined as producing goods in large batches in standard lot sizes?
• CAD stands for?
• What are the three types of metals?
• What is the primary purpose of sanding in wood finishing?
• Which term describes the ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage?
• What does environmental impact of packaging entail?
• Which term describes the property that defines how much force a material can withstand before breaking?
• Which term describes a continuous effect from a product?
• Which device is typically used to cut complex shapes from thin materials at relatively low cost?
• Which term describes the ability of an object to transfer heat or electricity to another object?
• BSI stands for...
• Which term would you use to describe the ability to withstand blows or sudden shocks without breaking?
• Which term describes materials that sense environmental changes and react?
• What are the two types of plastic?
• What is meant by 'standards compliance' and why is it important in design and technology?
• Which describes mass production?
• What is rapid prototyping?
• In cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment, which stages are included?