Lesson T3.2.1
T3.2.1 Investigating new and emerging technologies Quiz: KS3 Design & Technology, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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What defines an emerging technology in product design?
- Obsolete standard
- Recycled plastic
- Abolished patent
- Developing technology
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Which feature is an example of an emerging technology in products?
- Paper labels
- Copper wiring
- Flexible displays
- Iron brackets
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Why do designers investigate new and emerging technologies?
- Slower output
- Restrict sales
- Increase weight
- Improve products
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What is a key benefit of using a sensor in a product?
- Automatic response
- Constant cooling
- Manual winding
- Static operation
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What term describes a small programmable chip controlling inputs and outputs?
- Transformer
- Microcontroller
- Capacitor
- Resistor
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Which technology allows a smart product to be controlled via a mobile phone?
- Bluetooth
- RFID
- NFC
- GPS
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What is an output device that creates physical movement called?
- Resistor
- Battery
- Actuator
- Sensor
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What is a vital factor designers weigh before adopting a new technology?
- Staff uniforms
- Office location
- Cost and reliability
- Packaging colour
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In a smart lamp circuit, what role does a light sensor play?
- Structural casing
- Power source
- Input device
- Output device
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Why might a designer choose an LED over a traditional bulb?
- Higher efficiency
- Shorter lifespan
- Fragile filament
- Higher heat
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What is a main risk of adopting an immature technology too early?
- Excessive supply
- Unreliability
- Lower demand
- Instant obsolescence
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What term describes a product that senses inputs and adapts its behaviour?
- Static appliance
- Smart product
- Manual tool
- Passive object
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Why do designers consider the environmental impact of new technology?
- Lower profits
- Transport speed
- Resource consumption
- Factory layout
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Which component acts as an input device in a domestic robot?
- Distance sensor
- Buzzer
- Electric motor
- LED indicator
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What part of an intelligent product uses sensor readings to adjust output?
- Outer casing
- Feedback loop
- Logic gate
- Power source
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What type of control system uses a thermostat to maintain room temperature?
- Manual control
- Open loop
- Linear control
- Feedback control
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What is a major advantage of using an open-source microcontroller board?
- High purchase cost
- Single manufacturer
- Wide community support
- Proprietary software
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Why must a new technology be tested within a product prototype?
- Faster patent approval
- Simpler packaging
- Lower material costs
- Real-world reliability
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Which emerging feature helps a smart product monitor its own condition?
- Manual switches
- Plastic housing
- Decorative trim
- Built-in sensors
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A product's battery lasts 12 hours and a new version lasts 18 hours. What is the percentage increase?
- 50 per cent
- 18 per cent
- 150 per cent
- 6 per cent
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