Lesson 3.3.7
3.3.7 Selection of materials and components Quiz: AQA Design & Technology, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which three factors must be considered when selecting materials and components?
- Functional need, cost, availability
- Shape, texture, finish
- Height, width, depth
- Brand, weight, colour
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Which system of units is used in this part of the specification?
- Mixed informal units
- Imperial units only
- SI units
- Cubits
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Which term describes materials that suppliers sell in standard forms?
- Datums
- Stock forms
- Tolerances
- Nests
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What is the definition of an alloy?
- Pure extracted metal
- Synthetic polymer
- Mixture of elements
- Non-metallic compound
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Which SI unit is used for length?
- Newton
- Gram
- Metre
- Second
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Which SI unit is used for mass?
- Second
- Newton
- Metre
- Kilogram
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Which SI unit is used for force?
- Metre
- Newton
- Kilogram
- Ampere
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Which SI unit is used for electric current?
- Ampere
- Kelvin
- Newton
- Metre
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A bracket must support 10 kg, cost little, and be sourced fast. What is being weighed?
- Volume, density, finish
- Functional need, cost, availability
- Aesthetics, scale, texture
- Colour, shape, mass
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A designer orders a 2 mm thick steel sheet for a prototype. Which stock form is this?
- Yarn
- Rod
- Tube
- Sheet
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A designer needs a round section of metal to make pins. Which stock form is most suitable?
- Sheet
- Ply
- Film
- Rod
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What is the primary reason for choosing an alloy over a pure metal?
- Enhanced properties
- Easier extraction
- Lower melting point
- Zero corrosion risk
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A student converts 5 mm into metres for a drawing. What is the result?
- 0.5 m
- 0.05 m
- 0.005 m
- 5000 m
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A part has a mass of 1.5 kg. What is this in grams?
- 15000 g
- 15 g
- 150 g
- 1500 g
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A school prototype must be affordable within a small budget. Which selection factor is most relevant?
- Ethical sourcing only
- Cost
- Aesthetic finish only
- Cultural influence
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A food tray prototype must resist corrosion. Which selection consideration is this?
- Stock form size
- Tolerance
- Functional need
- Cultural factors
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A metal part is ordered as a 25 mm bar. What is the length in millimetres if 2.5 m is ordered?
- 2500 mm
- 2.5 mm
- 25000 mm
- 250 mm
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A 50 N force moves an object 2 m. How many joules of work are done?
- 52 J
- 25 J
- 50 J
- 100 J
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Choosing a harder metal alloy often results in a decrease in which property?
- Ductility
- Electrical conductivity
- Density
- Thermal expansion
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Why must designers consider material availability alongside unit cost?
- Prevent project delays
- Increase material strength
- Improve surface finish
- Reduce product weight
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