Lesson 3.3.7

3.3.7 Selection of materials and components Quiz: AQA Design & Technology, Unit 3

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The 20 questions

  1. Which three factors must be considered when selecting materials and components?

    • Functional need, cost, availability
    • Shape, texture, finish
    • Height, width, depth
    • Brand, weight, colour
  2. Which system of units is used in this part of the specification?

    • Mixed informal units
    • Imperial units only
    • SI units
    • Cubits
  3. Which term describes materials that suppliers sell in standard forms?

    • Datums
    • Stock forms
    • Tolerances
    • Nests
  4. What is the definition of an alloy?

    • Pure extracted metal
    • Synthetic polymer
    • Mixture of elements
    • Non-metallic compound
  5. Which SI unit is used for length?

    • Newton
    • Gram
    • Metre
    • Second
  6. Which SI unit is used for mass?

    • Second
    • Newton
    • Metre
    • Kilogram
  7. Which SI unit is used for force?

    • Metre
    • Newton
    • Kilogram
    • Ampere
  8. Which SI unit is used for electric current?

    • Ampere
    • Kelvin
    • Newton
    • Metre
  9. 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
  10. A designer orders a 2 mm thick steel sheet for a prototype. Which stock form is this?

    • Yarn
    • Rod
    • Tube
    • Sheet
  11. A designer needs a round section of metal to make pins. Which stock form is most suitable?

    • Sheet
    • Ply
    • Film
    • Rod
  12. What is the primary reason for choosing an alloy over a pure metal?

    • Enhanced properties
    • Easier extraction
    • Lower melting point
    • Zero corrosion risk
  13. 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
  14. A part has a mass of 1.5 kg. What is this in grams?

    • 15000 g
    • 15 g
    • 150 g
    • 1500 g
  15. 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
  16. A food tray prototype must resist corrosion. Which selection consideration is this?

    • Stock form size
    • Tolerance
    • Functional need
    • Cultural factors
  17. 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
  18. A 50 N force moves an object 2 m. How many joules of work are done?

    • 52 J
    • 25 J
    • 50 J
    • 100 J
  19. Choosing a harder metal alloy often results in a decrease in which property?

    • Ductility
    • Electrical conductivity
    • Density
    • Thermal expansion
  20. 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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