Design and Technology Quizzes for Year 6 Comprehensive School Students

Question 1

In design, what's the main purpose of a mood board?

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To collect and explore ideas for a project.

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To present the final design to a client.

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To test how well a design works.

Question 2

In design, what does the term 'ergonomics' refer to?

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Making something comfortable and easy to use

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Making something look visually appealing and stylish

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Using strong and long-lasting materials

Question 3

When starting to design a new product, what is the most important thing to consider first?

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The user's needs and purpose of the product

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The materials and equipment needed

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The manufacturing process

Question 4

During the design process, which step involves reviewing your design and making adjustments based on your findings?

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Testing and Refining

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Planning

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Creating

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Assessing

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a design principle?

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Cost of production

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Functionality

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Aesthetics

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Sustainability

Question 6

When starting a new design project, what do designers typically do first?

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Figure out the problem they need to solve

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Draw sketches of their ideas

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Create a model of their final product

Question 7

Which step in the design process involves creating models or simulations to test ideas?

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Prototyping

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Ideation

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Production

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Evaluation

Question 8

When designing a new toy, what should you think about first?

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Who will play with it?

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What it will be made of

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How much it will cost

Question 9

What's the main reason we make prototypes in the design process?

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To test ideas and get feedback

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To make the final product

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To show the design to customers

Question 10

What's the very first step when designing a product?

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Finding the problem

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Drawing ideas

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Making a model

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Trying out the product

Question 11

Which design principle helps designers make products that are visually appealing?

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Aesthetics

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Functionality

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Sustainability

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a design principle?

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Durability

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Balance

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Contrast

Question 13

Which step is NOT part of the design process?

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Constructing the final product

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Finding the problem

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Creating a prototype

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Receiving feedback

Question 14

When designing a product, which of the following is NOT a key design principle?

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Originality

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Balance and harmony

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Functionality

Question 15

When designing a new product, what should you do first?

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Understand the needs of the people who will use it.

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Choose the materials you will use.

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Decide how the product will look.

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Plan how the product will be made.

Question 16

Which of the materials listed below is considered sustainable?

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Recycled paper

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Plastic

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Nylon

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Metal

Question 17

Which step in the design process involves coming up with new ideas?

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Brainstorming

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Research

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Prototyping

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Evaluation

Question 18

What is an iterative approach to design?

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Creating multiple designs and improving them based on feedback

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Creating one design and sticking to it

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Designing only for the people who will be using the product

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Using only recycled materials

Question 19

What is a potential advantage of using sustainable materials in design?

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It can reduce the negative impact on the environment

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It can make products last longer

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It can make products look better

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It can reduce the cost of making products

Question 20

Why is it important to consider ergonomics in design?

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To make products more comfortable and safe to use

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To make products work better

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To make products cheaper to make

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To make products look more attractive

Question 21

What is the main purpose of making a prototype?

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To test a design idea

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To show off the final product

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To get ideas from other people

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To make a working model

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a trait of a good designer?

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Being lazy

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Being creative

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Being able to solve problems

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Having lots of imagination

Question 23

What's the first thing you should do when designing something?

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Find the problem

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Draw some ideas

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Make a prototype

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Test the product

Question 24

Which of these is a useful feature in design?

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Easy to hold

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Pretty colors

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Fancy designs

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Sharp edges

Question 25

Which of these is a material that is good for the environment?

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Bamboo

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Plastic

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Cotton

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Glass

Question 26

When creating a product, which factor should be prioritized initially?

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Functionality (How it works)

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Materials used

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Visual appeal (Aesthetics)

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Cost (Budget)

Question 27

What's the difference between a sketch and a technical drawing?

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A sketch is a rough idea, while a technical drawing provides detailed specifications.

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A technical drawing is a rough idea, while a sketch provides detailed specifications.

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They are essentially the same thing.

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A sketch is meant to showcase the design, while a technical drawing is meant for production.

Question 28

What is the purpose of ergonomics in design?

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To make products comfortable to use

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To enhance product efficiency

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To improve product appearance

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To reduce product costs

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a key principle of design?

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Good luck

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Usefulness

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Appearance

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Caring for our planet

Question 30

Which material can break down naturally?

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 31

Which tool is used to cut wood?

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Saw

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Hammer

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Screwdriver

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Drill

Question 32

When designing something, what's the most important thing to think about?

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What the person using it needs

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What the designer likes

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How much it will cost

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How long it will take

Question 33

Which of these is an ergonomic design?

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A chair that supports your back

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A knife with a sharp blade

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A toy that's hard to put together

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A computer that requires a lot of clicking

Question 34

What is the main purpose of creating a prototype?

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To test the design's practicality

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To finalize the product's design

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To showcase the finished product

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To mass produce the product

Question 35

What is the difference between aesthetics and functionality?

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Aesthetics refers to a product's appearance, while functionality refers to its performance

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Aesthetics refers to a product's sound, while functionality refers to its appearance

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Aesthetics refers to a product's smell, while functionality refers to its taste

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Functionality refers to a product's appearance, while aesthetics refers to its performance

Question 36

What do you call it when you make a simple model of a product to test out its design?

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Prototyping it

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Drawing it

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Trying it out

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Judging it

Question 37

Which tool is used by designers to create 3D models?

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SketchUp

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Photoshop

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Microsoft Word

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Google Slides

Question 38

What is the main reason for testing a prototype?

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To see if it works well and does what it was designed to do

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To find out if people would buy it

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To make sure it looks as good as the design

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To get feedback from people who might use it

Question 39

What is the main idea behind designing in a sustainable way?

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Making products that don't harm the environment or waste resources

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Making products that look really nice

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Making products that sell well

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Making products that work really well

Question 40

Which tool would be most helpful for accurately cutting shapes in wood?

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Saw

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Scissors

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Plane

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Hammer

Question 41

Which of these is NOT a design principle that makes a design visually appealing?

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Functionality

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Balance

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Contrast

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Repetition

Question 42

Which of the following is **not** a key design principle?

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Originality

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Functionality

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Aesthetics

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Sustainability

Question 43

Which of these is known for its combination of strength and low weight?

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Carbon fiber

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Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

Question 44

Which of the following is **not** a method for generating creative ideas?

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Repeating the same ideas

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Brainstorming

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Mind mapping

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Concept sketching

Question 45

When we talk about 'form' and 'function' in design, what do we mean?

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Form refers to the product's appearance, while function refers to its purpose.

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Function refers to the product's appearance, while form refers to its purpose.

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They both mean the same thing.

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They are unrelated concepts.

Question 46

When designing a product, what aspect is NOT considered crucial for its functionality?

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How the product looks

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How long the product lasts

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How efficient the product is in doing what it's meant to do

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How easy the product is to use

Question 47

Why do we make a prototype in the design process?

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To see if our design will work as planned

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To show the finished product to important people

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To check how the product looks

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To figure out how much the product will cost to make

Question 48

Which of these materials is the best choice for the environment?

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Bamboo

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Plastic

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Concrete

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Steel

Question 49

Which of these design rules helps make things look balanced and symmetrical?

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Balance

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Contrast

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Proportion

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Rhythm

Question 50

Why should we think about who will use a product when designing it?

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So it works well for them

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So they're less likely to make mistakes when using it

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So it looks better

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So it meets safety rules

Question 51

Why is it essential to evaluate a product once it's been designed?

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To find ways to make it better

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To prove that it meets the user's needs

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To show off the designer's skill

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To sell more products

Question 52

Which of these is required by law when selling products in the United Kingdom?

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The product must carry a CE mark.

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The product must be made in the UK.

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The product must be sold at a reasonable price.

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The product must be approved by the government.

Question 53

Why do we make prototypes in the design process?

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To test out ideas

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To make the final product

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To show off our designs

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To check how strong they are

Question 54

What's the difference between the shape of a product (its form) and what it does (its function)?

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Form is how it looks, function is what it does

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Function is how it looks, form is what it does

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Form and function are the same thing

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There is no difference between form and function

Question 55

Why do we evaluate designs?

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To find ways to make them better

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To show off the finished product

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To start the design process

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To test how long they will last

Question 56

What is the main reason we sketch in the design process?

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To come up with and share ideas

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To make precise technical drawings

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To check how well a product will work

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To test how strong a product will be

Question 57

When designing a product, what's the most important thing to think about first?

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How it works

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How it looks

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How it affects the environment

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How much it costs

Question 58

Which step is NOT part of the design process?

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Building the final product

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Figuring out the problem

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Making a model

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Testing it out

Question 59

What do we call it when we make a product better for the environment?

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Sustainability

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Recycling

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Upcycling

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Decomposition

Question 60

Why do we make a prototype?

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To try out the design and make it better

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To make the final product

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To show off the finished design

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To sell the product to customers

Question 61

Which of these materials would be best for making a waterproof prototype?

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Plastic

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Cardboard

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Paper

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Wood

Question 62

What is the first thing to do when designing something?

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Figure out the problem you are trying to solve

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Draw ideas

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Build a prototype

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Test the product

Question 63

What is the difference between the shape and purpose of an object in design?

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Shape refers to how an object looks, while purpose refers to what it does.

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Shape and purpose are the same thing.

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Purpose refers to how an object looks, while shape refers to what it does.

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Shape is more important than purpose.

Question 64

Why do we test a product with users during the design process?

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To collect feedback and make improvements

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To make the final product

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To show off the finished design

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To get money for the project