Lesson T2.2.2

T2.2.2 Choosing components and ingredients Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 2

20 questions

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Lesson T2.2.2, Choosing components and ingredients: 20 multiple choice questions for the KS3 Design & Technology (National Curriculum), Unit 2: Make, written with Revision Ninja.

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The 20 questions

  1. What is the primary factor when choosing a component for a product?

    • Brightest shiny finish
    • Lowest global cost
    • Heaviest physical mass
    • Specification fit
  2. Why must designers check material properties before final selection?

    • Matching product needs
    • Ensuring constant opacity
    • Reducing item weight
    • Minimising colour choices
  3. Which property is most vital for the handle of a cooking spoon?

    • Thermal insulation
    • Extreme brittleness
    • High thermal conductivity
    • Magnetic attraction
  4. What term describes a ready-made part combined with others to make a product?

    • Raw stock
    • Monolithic block
    • Waste offcut
    • Component
  5. What is the term for a food item used in a recipe or dish?

    • Appliance
    • Packaging
    • Ingredient
    • Utensil
  6. What is a major advantage of using seasonal food ingredients?

    • Higher chemical content
    • Longer shelf life
    • Better flavour and value
    • Lower nutritional value
  7. Which fastener should be used for a joint that requires regular disassembly?

    • Permanent adhesive
    • Bolt and nut
    • Welded joint
    • Structural rivet
  8. What is a key benefit of choosing a standard component in design?

    • Reduced production time
    • Unique non-standard sizes
    • Higher manufacturing complexity
    • Increased custom labour
  9. Which primary factor must a designer consider when choosing a material for children's toys?

    • Colour and finish
    • Low manufacturing cost
    • Safety and durability
    • Maximum electrical conductivity
  10. Which property is most vital for a material used in a high-performance bicycle frame?

    • Low melting point
    • High thermal conductivity
    • High strength-to-weight ratio
    • High electrical resistance
  11. What describes a truly sustainable material choice in product design?

    • Single-use plastic
    • Recyclable material
    • Virgin mined ore
    • Non-biodegradable polymer
  12. Which material is most appropriate for a product requiring direct food contact and hygiene?

    • Corroded steel
    • Stainless steel
    • Untreated pine
    • Cast iron
  13. Why should a designer test a chosen material before full production?

    • Increase product mass
    • Reduce aesthetic appeal
    • Check specification performance
    • Slow down assembly
  14. Which two properties are essential for outdoor weather clothing fabric?

    • Water resistance and breathability
    • Flammability and stiffness
    • Absorbency and weight
    • Rigidity and high density
  15. What is the likely consequence of choosing a metal that rusts quickly for an outdoor product?

    • Early product failure
    • Better thermal insulation
    • Increased electrical safety
    • Improved structural flexibility
  16. What document lists every component and material required to manufacture a product?

    • Bill of materials
    • Flow chart
    • Risk assessment
    • Assembly drawing
  17. What is a major advantage of choosing a standard pre-cut component?

    • Variable quality control
    • Higher production waste
    • Increased assembly time
    • Consistent dimensional accuracy
  18. Which engineering material is both lightweight and naturally corrosion resistant?

    • Low carbon steel
    • Untreated brass
    • Aluminium alloy
    • Cast iron
  19. What should a designer compare when two materials meet the product specification?

    • Cost and availability
    • Colour and branding
    • Packaging and mass
    • Taste and texture
  20. Which component is ideal for making a secure electrical connection between two wires?

    • Copper crimp connector
    • Wooden screw
    • Steel nail
    • Plastic dowel

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