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
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What is the primary factor when choosing a component for a product?
- Brightest shiny finish
- Lowest global cost
- Heaviest physical mass
- Specification fit
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Why must designers check material properties before final selection?
- Matching product needs
- Ensuring constant opacity
- Reducing item weight
- Minimising colour choices
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Which property is most vital for the handle of a cooking spoon?
- Thermal insulation
- Extreme brittleness
- High thermal conductivity
- Magnetic attraction
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What term describes a ready-made part combined with others to make a product?
- Raw stock
- Monolithic block
- Waste offcut
- Component
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What is the term for a food item used in a recipe or dish?
- Appliance
- Packaging
- Ingredient
- Utensil
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What is a major advantage of using seasonal food ingredients?
- Higher chemical content
- Longer shelf life
- Better flavour and value
- Lower nutritional value
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Which fastener should be used for a joint that requires regular disassembly?
- Permanent adhesive
- Bolt and nut
- Welded joint
- Structural rivet
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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
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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
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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
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What describes a truly sustainable material choice in product design?
- Single-use plastic
- Recyclable material
- Virgin mined ore
- Non-biodegradable polymer
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Which material is most appropriate for a product requiring direct food contact and hygiene?
- Corroded steel
- Stainless steel
- Untreated pine
- Cast iron
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Why should a designer test a chosen material before full production?
- Increase product mass
- Reduce aesthetic appeal
- Check specification performance
- Slow down assembly
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Which two properties are essential for outdoor weather clothing fabric?
- Water resistance and breathability
- Flammability and stiffness
- Absorbency and weight
- Rigidity and high density
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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
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What document lists every component and material required to manufacture a product?
- Bill of materials
- Flow chart
- Risk assessment
- Assembly drawing
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What is a major advantage of choosing a standard pre-cut component?
- Variable quality control
- Higher production waste
- Increased assembly time
- Consistent dimensional accuracy
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Which engineering material is both lightweight and naturally corrosion resistant?
- Low carbon steel
- Untreated brass
- Aluminium alloy
- Cast iron
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What should a designer compare when two materials meet the product specification?
- Cost and availability
- Colour and branding
- Packaging and mass
- Taste and texture
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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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