Lesson 2.1

2.1 Types of criteria included in an engineering design specification Quiz: OCR Engineering Design, Unit 1

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The 20 questions

  1. In a design specification, what defines a need?

    • Desirable feature
    • Essential function
    • Aesthetic preference
    • Optional extra
  2. Which type of criterion is a measurement such as a weight in kilograms?

    • Quantitative
    • Procedural
    • Aesthetic
    • Qualitative
  3. Which type of criterion describes how users feel about a product, such as comfort?

    • Dimensional
    • Metric
    • Qualitative
    • Quantitative
  4. Which ACCESS FM category covers the style and visual appearance of a product?

    • Function
    • Safety
    • Aesthetics
    • Cost
  5. Which ACCESS FM letter-group criterion covers the price the product should cost to make or buy?

    • Environment
    • Size
    • Cost
    • Customer
  6. Which ACCESS FM criterion considers the needs and wants of the people who will use the product?

    • Safety
    • Function
    • Customer
    • Materials
  7. Which specification criterion addresses potential hazards that could harm users?

    • Environment
    • Safety
    • Size
    • Cost
  8. A specification states the product must fit inside a 250 mm by 150 mm box. Which ACCESS FM criterion does this relate to?

    • Customer
    • Aesthetics
    • Size
    • Environment
  9. Using recycled plastic in a product directly affects which two ACCESS FM categories?

    • Environment and materials
    • Cost and aesthetics
    • Customer and function
    • Size and safety
  10. What type of specification criterion is a 20 kg load limit?

    • Subjective
    • Quantitative
    • Qualitative
    • Aesthetic
  11. What type of criterion is a product feeling pleasant to hold?

    • Dimensional
    • Numerical
    • Qualitative
    • Quantitative
  12. A team writes a specification for a lamp with a power rating of 9 W and a target lifetime of 15000 hours. Which two types of criteria are these?

    • Both quantitative
    • Qualitative and procedural
    • Quantitative and qualitative
    • Both qualitative
  13. Which ACCESS FM letter is the Function criterion associated with?

    • S
    • A
    • F
    • C
  14. A designer must choose between two materials and decides on the one that lowers cost while still meeting strength requirements. Which two criteria are balanced?

    • Safety and Aesthetics
    • Aesthetics and Size
    • Cost and Function
    • Customer and Environment
  15. Which specification category covers child safety and ease of use?

    • Cost
    • Material
    • Size
    • Customer
  16. Which ACCESS FM category matches a product target retail price?

    • Size
    • Function
    • Cost
    • Aesthetics
  17. What type of data is collected by counting total units sold?

    • Quantitative
    • Qualitative
    • Opinion
    • Subjective
  18. What is an essential specification requirement that must be met?

    • Desire
    • Preference
    • Need
    • Want
  19. In a specification, is a target battery life a need or a want?

    • Aesthetic
    • Finish
    • Need
    • Want
  20. What is the primary purpose of an engineering design specification?

    • Measurable checklist
    • Sales brochure
    • Circuit diagram
    • Assembly manual

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