SECTION A - Core Technical Principles

Question 1

1. What metal should not be used outdoors without a protective coating

Answer 1

Low carbon steel - quickly oxidises if not protected

Question 2

2. What is balsa used for

Answer 2

Modelling and prototyping

Question 3

3. What do designers call when they know they have a limited life span

Answer 3

Planned obsolescence

Question 4

4. What is a thermosetting polymer

Answer 4

Polyester resin

Question 5

5. Movement of levers, at what points would B move to the left

Answer 5

40mm

Question 6

6. Name a softwood

Answer 6

Spruce

Question 7

7. An example of rotary motion

Answer 7

Windmill

Question 8

8. What is an example of a 1st class lever

Answer 8

Scissors

Question 9

9. Give two advantages of using CAD ( Computer Aided Design )

Answer 9

1. Products can be identical many times

2. Designs can be altered easier

Question 10

10. State two properties of manufactured boards that makes them suitable for using furniture

Answer 10

1. Easily machinable when needed

2. The wood in available in large sizes

Question 11

11. Explain 2 ways that automation impacts the manufacturer

Answer 11

1. Machines are expensive and they require maintenance

2. There are less errors which occur making them more efficient