Design and Technology Paper 1 N20

Which part of the human information processing system would most likely be affected by mental stress?

• A. Motor processes

• B. Output

• C. Sensory processes

• D. Central processes

Which of the following is a biomechanical consideration?

• A. Torque

• B. Alertness

• C. Static data

• D. Adjustability

Figure 1 is an example of a tool used by designers.

What is Figure 1 an example of?

• A. Life cycle analysis (LCA) matrix

• B. Design for the environment software

• C. Affinity diagramming

• D. Environmental impact assessment matrix

Which of the following renewable energy resources could be considered as having the least environmental and social impact?

• A. Geothermal energy

• B. Solar

• C. Wind

• D. Hydropower

Which of the following best describes a circular economy?

• A. Maximizing the amount of material that can be recycled

• B. Designing products so they produce the minimal amount of pollution

• C. Designing products so their waste can be used as a resource

• D. Designing products so they can be disposed of as easily as possible

Which of the following statements are true of life cycle analysis (LCA)?

I. Straight forward

II. Expensive

III. Time consuming

• 1. I and II only

• 1. I and III only

• 1. II and III only

• 1. I, II and III

Focussing on one or two environmental objectives is considered a strategy for...

• A. Eco-design

• B. Radical design

• C. Green design

• D. Constructive discontent

What might be considered a disadvantage of an incremental solution?

• A. It requires considerable expenditure on research and development

• B. It causes minimal disruption

• C. It requires a high capital investment

• D. It focuses on short-term goals

What is an advantage of using a freehand drawing rather than an orthographic drawing?

• A. More accurate

• B. Allows quick exploration of ideas

• C. Can be given to a manufacturer to make it

• D. All parts drawn in proportion

What rapid prototyping process uses lasers to solidify layers from a liquid resin?

• A. Stereolithography (SLA)

• B. Fused deposition modelling (FDM)

• C. Selective laser sintering (SLS)

• D. Laminated object manufacturing (LOM)