Section B Portfolio Study Flashcards
Learn portfolio information. (16 cards)
What is a Function?
Understanding what the system will be used for or what it will need to do.
What are the user needs and requirements?
The system will need to be suitable for and appealing to the users/ customers (the market).
What are the Materials and components?
Appropriate materials and components must be selected that will meet user requirements and performance expectations.
What is meant by environment use?
Understanding where the system will be used and the conditions to which it will be subjected.
What are the key ideas of safety?
Safety must be considered at all stages of creation and use of the system. The risk assessment and management process is used to identify and minimise risk or harm for the maker or user.
What are the considerations of cost?
The system should be cost-effective. Users/customers expect both quality and value. The cost of components, housings and ongoing running and maintenance costs must be considered.
What to consider when thinking of waste and energy?
Waste produced during creation and use should be minimised. Energy used in the production of the system and running costs also need to be kept to a minimum
Identifying/Situation/Opportunity problem or need…
Clearly outline your chosen problem. Support the need for your systems with a clear explanation of the problem and supporting statistics.
What is a constraint?
Something that must be achieved for the system to fill out the design brief and overarching goal of the project.
What is a consideration?
A consideration is something the system could achieve but does not necessarily have to for the system to work.
What is existing research?
When creating a system a designer must explore the broader all ready existing market (if there is one) and make evaluations on those already existing products because it is useful and profitable to do so.
What things must be considered when doing component research?
Compatibility and integration: ensuring all the components work well together, performance and reliability: Selecting the right components is crucial for a well working product, and longevity and availability: ensuring long term availability of a product is crucial.
What is an IPO?
An input, process, output setup, where there is an input which triggers a process which then generates an output result.
What is an open loop system?
A system where the the control action is independent of the output action.
What is a closed loop system?
In a closed loop system the the input control is dependent on the output.
What is a microcontroller?
A microcontroller is a miniature circuit which controls a specific task such using a processor, memory and input and output peripherals. They are cheap, compact in size, versatile, and easy use.
