Lesson T1.1.2
T1.1.2 Reformulating design problems Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 1
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What does reformulating a design problem mean?
- Finalising the prototype
- Copying existing items
- Restating it clearly
- Ignoring user needs
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Which statement is the best reformulated problem for a school bag?
- A black leather handbag
- A complex hiking rucksack
- Lightweight Year 8 bag
- Any cheap bag
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Why do designers break a large design problem into smaller parts?
- To prolong production time
- To avoid user testing
- To increase material costs
- To manage tasks easily
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Which scenario describes a pupil-identified design problem?
- National curriculum brief
- Improving school bike racks
- Teacher setting homework
- Factory production target
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Which option is a successfully reformulated kitchen tool problem?
- One-handed potato peeler
- A heavy metal knife
- An expensive blender
- Any cooking device
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What should a reformulated design problem avoid?
- Being concise
- Naming a user
- Assuming one solution
- Identifying a need
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Why must a reformulated problem be checked with the user?
- To select plastic grades
- To check manufacturing speed
- To confirm real needs
- To calculate retail profit
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What is a design brief?
- A completed prototype
- A sales report
- A summary of requirements
- A manufacturing invoice
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Which option is the best reformulated problem for a toy?
- Washable toddler toy
- Design cheap plastic
- Build a colourful game
- Make something fun
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Which of these is a design constraint rather than a goal?
- Low retail price
- Maximum size limit
- Attractive appearance
- Comfortable grip
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What is a design criterion?
- A manufacturing fault
- A measurable requirement
- An artistic preference
- A vague wish
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What error occurs when a design problem is defined as making a lamp brighter?
- Ignoring electrical power
- Using wrong dimensions
- Forgetting safety rules
- Assumes a specific solution
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What key issue should a reformulated plant pot design problem focus on?
- Cheaper plastic
- Smaller size
- Bright colours
- Improved stability
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Who should a designer consult when reformulating a design problem?
- Factory machine operators
- External delivery drivers
- Users and key stakeholders
- Only the marketing team
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Whose requirements primarily determine what a new product must be able to do?
- Marketing teams
- Shop managers
- Target users
- Raw material suppliers
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A school bag strap tears. Which is the best reformulated design problem?
- Change bag brand
- Design a stronger strap
- Use different zippers
- Add external pockets
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What is characteristic of an open design problem?
- Fixed final dimensions
- Multiple valid solutions exist
- Only one correct answer
- Strict mathematical formula
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What does a design problem statement clearly define?
- Exact dimensions
- Manufacturing cost
- Retail price
- User need
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Adding 30 minutes of heat retention to a cup problem introduces what element?
- An aesthetic preference
- A measurable performance target
- A manufacturing restriction
- A marketing slogan
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What is the primary risk of reformulating a design problem too narrowly?
- Increasing manufacturing costs
- Using incorrect materials
- Slowing down production
- Missing broader solutions
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