Lesson 2.1.2

2.1.2 Physical modelling Quiz: OCR Engineering Design, Unit 3

20 questions

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The 20 questions

  1. Which physical modelling method is named in the specification for sheet materials such as card and polymers?

    • Sheet modelling
    • Block modelling
    • Breadboarding
    • Virtual modelling
  2. Which physical modelling method is named for materials such as foam, acrylic, timber, metal and manufactured board?

    • Sheet modelling
    • Card modelling only
    • Block modelling
    • Virtual modelling
  3. Which physical modelling method builds a prototype layer by layer?

    • Sheet modelling
    • Breadboarding
    • Block modelling
    • 3D printing
  4. A prototype is made from card and polymer sheets. Which modelling category is this?

    • Sheet modelling
    • 3D printing
    • Virtual modelling
    • Block modelling
  5. Which record of the key stages of making a prototype is named in the specification?

    • Exploded view
    • Anthropometric table
    • Circuit diagram
    • Gantt chart
  6. Which safety record is named in the specification as part of planning the prototype's manufacture?

    • Wiring diagram
    • Title block
    • Risk assessment
    • Isometric sketch
  7. Which planning record shows the list of tasks needed to make a prototype?

    • Task list
    • Block diagram
    • Parts list
    • Flowchart of brief
  8. A student plans the making of a prototype on a timeline that shows which tasks run at the same time. Which planning method is most suitable?

    • Engineering matrix
    • Exploded view
    • Gantt chart
    • Anthropometric table
  9. What must be applied when making a physical prototype in the workshop?

    • Random guessing
    • Safe working procedures
    • Decorative finishes
    • Speed limits
  10. When using a craft knife to cut card, how should you direct the blade?

    • Upwards vertically
    • Away from body
    • Towards fingers
    • Directly sideways
  11. Which safety precaution is essential when operating a 3D printer?

    • Ensure proper ventilation
    • Open enclosure mid-print
    • Touch hot nozzle
    • Block cooling fans
  12. What is the best way to record the key stages of making a prototype?

    • Unlabelled sketches
    • Dated written log
    • Random photographs
    • Mental memory
  13. How should a completed physical prototype be evaluated against the brief?

    • Guessed by appearance
    • Weighed in isolation
    • Ignored completely
    • Measured against specification
  14. What action should follow discovering a prototype is 2 mm too wide?

    • Iterative modification
    • Immediate mass production
    • Specification deletion
    • Discarding the design
  15. What key activity is performed after testing a prototype to improve its design?

    • Finalising packaging
    • Commercial marketing
    • Cost reduction
    • Identifying improvements
  16. Which material is best suited for block modelling using hand tools?

    • Cast iron blocks
    • Hardened tool steel
    • Sintered titanium
    • Foam or timber
  17. Which physical modelling method is best for a quick, low-cost box model?

    • Hardwood carving
    • Sheet card
    • Solid aluminium
    • Injection moulding
  18. What is recorded alongside the key stages of making a prototype?

    • Competitor pricing
    • Advertising budgets
    • Global sales targets
    • Tools and materials
  19. Which technique allows a casing prototype to be fitted over an internal component?

    • Orthographic projection
    • Circuit simulation
    • 2D sketching
    • 3D printing
  20. When should a production plan be created in relation to building a prototype?

    • Post prototype testing
    • Before building
    • During disposal
    • After mass sales

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