Main exam questions

Which of the following is a specialist additive technique used in batch production?

• Soldering

• Die cutting

• Lazer cutting

• Spot UV varnishing

What is a common feature of batch production items as shown in figure 3?

• Custom-made for individual customers

• Mass-produced with identical features

• Typically involves handcrafting

• Requires a high level of skilled labor

Which process is essential to know for answering paper and board related questions?

• Lithography

• Soldering

• 3D printing

• Bonding technique

Identify an item from figure 3 that would likely use die cutting in its production.

• Children's fashion clothes

• Golf clubs

• Card display stand

• Wind up lantern

What is a recommended reference material for answering questions on environmental impacts according to the document?

• A digital newsletter

• A lithographic printed brochure/book

• An online video

• A podcast episode

What is the primary goal of a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as described in the design process?

• To ensure the product is aesthetically pleasing

• To maximize the profit margin on the product

• To minimize environmental impact throughout the product's life

• To simplify the manufacturing process

Which stage of the Life Cycle Assessment involves using energy to create usable stock forms from raw materials?

• Extraction

• Production/Manufacture

• Distribution

• Use

During which stage of the Life Cycle Assessment is the energy and consumables used during the product's operation considered?

• Use

• End of Life

• Distribution

• Production/Manufacture

What is a key consideration in the 'End of Life' stage of a product's life cycle?

• Maximizing energy consumption

• Designing for easy separation of materials for recycling

• Increasing the use of non-recyclable materials

• Reducing staff engagement and training

What is the primary difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy sources can be used repeatedly without being depleted, while non-renewable sources are finite and can be exhausted.

• Non-renewable energy sources are always cheaper than renewable sources.

• Renewable energy sources are mainly used for heating, while non-renewable sources are used for electricity.

• Non-renewable energy sources are environmentally friendly, whereas renewable sources cause pollution.