Lesson 3.2.1
3.2.1 Selection of materials or components Quiz: AQA Design & Technology, Unit 2
20 questions
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Lesson 3.2.1, Selection of materials or components: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Design & Technology (8552), Unit 2: Specialist technical principles, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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Which factor covers the application of use and how easily a material can be worked?
- Availability
- Aesthetics
- Cost
- Functionality
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Which factor includes surface finish, texture and colour?
- Aesthetics
- Availability
- Cost
- Functionality
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Which factor concerns how easily a material can be sourced and purchased?
- Functionality
- Environmental
- Aesthetics
- Availability
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Which factor considers buying materials in bulk to reduce the price per unit?
- Cultural
- Cost
- Ethical
- Environmental
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Which certification scheme is given in the specification as an example of an ethical source?
- RoHS
- ISO 9001
- FSC
- CE mark
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Which factor requires a designer to be sensitive to cultural influences?
- Ethical
- Social
- Cultural
- Environmental
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Which factor relates to choosing recyclable or reused materials?
- Availability
- Cost
- Aesthetics
- Environmental
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Which factor covers social responsibility when selecting materials?
- Functionality
- Cost
- Aesthetics
- Social
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A designer picks a local board that is in stock over one that must be imported over several months. Which factor favours the local board?
- Ethical
- Availability
- Aesthetics
- Cultural
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Three sheets of material cost 12.50 each. What is the total cost?
- 36.50
- 3.75
- 37.50
- 15.50
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A plywood panel is certified by FSC and bought from a supplier that pays fair wages. Which factor is the main focus?
- Ethical
- Aesthetics
- Availability
- Cost
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A product for a religious community avoids a colour that is considered unacceptable. Which factor is this?
- Functionality
- Availability
- Cultural
- Environmental
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A workshop has limited tools, so a designer selects a material that can be machined with them. Which factor is this?
- Aesthetics
- Functionality
- Cost
- Cultural
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A kitchen worktop is chosen for a matt finish and warm colour to suit the room. Which factor is this?
- Availability
- Social
- Ethical
- Aesthetics
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A supplier guarantees safe working conditions for the people who make a material. Which factor best matches this?
- Aesthetics
- Environmental
- Functionality
- Social
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Why must designers weigh multiple factors such as cost and ethics when selecting materials?
- Materials are identical
- Factors often conflict
- Costs never vary
- Legislation is optional
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A designer buys 120 metres of fabric at 4.50 per metre, with a 10 per cent bulk discount. What is the total cost?
- 486
- 540
- 594
- 432
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What is the primary trade-off when selecting a recyclable, ethically sourced material?
- Lower durability
- Poorer aesthetics
- Higher unit cost
- Reduced availability
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What is a direct consequence of using a material that is difficult to source?
- Production delays
- Better electrical conductivity
- Increased density
- Enhanced malleability
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A material is chosen because it can be recycled or reused at the end of its life. Which factor is this?
- Aesthetics
- Environmental
- Cultural
- Cost
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