Topic 4.2c Glass [30 marks]

Figure 1 shows a flow diagram representing a human information processing system. Which part of the human information processing system is related to physiological factors?

• A. Sensory processes

• B. Central processes

• C. Motor processes

• D. Inputs

Which of the following percentile data is most likely to be used for the adjustable seats in an automobile?

• 50th

• 75th

• 5th–95th

The design of an aircraft cockpit should help pilots stay alert. Which combination of environmental factors would be considered by the designer?

I.    Light

II.   Sound

III.  Temperature

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

What natural resources can be identified in terms of quantity and quality?

• Renewable

• Non-renewable

• Reserve

• Renewability

Figure 2 shows LG’s newest front-loading washing machine that uses 25 litres less water than previous models. Which process requires the least energy?

• Recycling

• Repairing

• Reconditioning

• Re-engineering

Figure 3 shows a hiker using portable solar panels to charge and power their devices. The solar charger allows for small amounts of energy to run low-energy products using what type of energy system?

• A. National grid

• B. Combined heat and power

• C. Individual energy generation

• D. Embodied

The aim of end-of-pipe technology is to reduce which aspect of the production process?

• Energy

• Labour

• Pollution

• Lead time

Figure 4 shows Pritt Stick adhesive used for gluing paper and card. It was originally invented in 1969; more recently the company has improved the formulation so it is now made from 97 % natural ingredients.

What is this change to the increased use of natural materials an example of?

• Clean technology

• Life cycle analysis (LCA)

• Reconditioning

• Green design

Life cycle analysis (LCA) balances which of the following considerations?

I.    Environmental

II.   Product life cycle

III.  Social

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III

Which of the technologies listed can also be referred to as a converging technology?

I.    Nanotechnology

II.   Haptic technology

III.  Biotechnology

• I and II only

• I and III only

• II and III only

• I, II and III