Technology Topic 2 (B)

17 Questions | By Ijohnson | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 121

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This quiz aims to test your understanding of important aspects of topic 2. It will also provide you with experience of the type of multi-choice questions you will experience at examination.

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1.

A disadvantage of planned obsolescence to consumers is
- A.
  
  The need to replace products more often.
- B.
  
  More choice.
- C.
  
  Increased innovation.
- D.
  
  More competition.
2.

Which is most likely to be the responsibility of the designer rather than the manufacturer or user?
- A.
  
  Cost of the product
- B.
  
  Use of the product
- C.
  
  Volume output of the product
- D.
  
  Anticipation of conflicting constraints
3.

In which stages of the product life cycle are there likely to be changes made to the design of the product?I. earlyII. matureIII. late
- A.
  
  I and II
- B.
  
  I and III
- C.
  
  II and III
- D.
  
  I, II and III
4.

For which product is ease of maintenance a major design consideration?
- A.
  
  Vacuum cleaner
- B.
  
  Mobile phone
- C.
  
  Soft drink bottle
- D.
  
  Disposable camera
5.

Which statement relates mainly to the consumer rather than the designer or manufacturer?
- A.
  
  Value-for-money
- B.
  
  Planned obsolescence
- C.
  
  Cost effectiveness
- D.
  
  Fashion
6.

Using a questionnaire to gather information for a design brief is an example of
- A.
  
  Literature search
- B.
  
  User trial
- C.
  
  user research
- D.
  
  Expert appraisal
7.

Which is least likely to persuade a company to adopt strategies for green design?
- A.
  
  Legislation
- B.
  
  Market pull
- C.
  
  More energy efficient process of manufacture
- D.
  
  An increased cost of production
8.

Clean technology is the most likely environmental strategy adopted by companies because
- A.
  
  Manufacturers are keen to make changes
- B.
  
  Adopting life cycle analysis is more difficult.
- C.
  
  Manufacturers need to comply with legislation.
- D.
  
  It does not increase costs.
9.

What is likely to make it more difficult to encourage manufacturers to use recycled raw materials?
- A.
  
  Conservation of natural resource
- B.
  
  Increased cost of recycled raw material
- C.
  
  Minimisation of the amount of waste disposal
- D.
  
  Consumer pressure
10.

What is true of planned obsolescence?I. Reduced research costsII. Reduced requirement for researchIII. More competitionIV. More innovation
- A.
  
  I and III only
- B.
  
  I and II only
- C.
  
  II and IV only
- D.
  
  III and IV only
11.

Which term describes the introduction, growth, maturity and decline of an item of clothing?
- A.
  
  Product life cycle
- B.
  
  Manufacturing cycle
- C.
  
  Design cycle
- D.
  
  Life cycle analysis
12.

How do manufacturers provide consumers with product confidence?
- A.
  
  Quality assurance
- B.
  
  Quality control
- C.
  
  Value for money
- D.
  
  Cost effective products
13.

Which combination of factors is most likely to lead to an invention becoming an innovation?
- A.
  
  Financial Support - Advertising
- B.
  
  Financial Support - Market Pull
- C.
  
  Market Pull - Technology Push
- D.
  
  Advertising - Market pull
14.

Why might a company adopt a pioneering corporate strategy?
- A.
  
  In order to introduce a new product first
- B.
  
  To reduce risk
- C.
  
  To save on advertising costs
- D.
  
  To take advantage of other companies’ R&D
15.

What is common to the design cycle and the product cycle?
- A.
  
  Problem solving
- B.
  
  The objectives of the cycles
- C.
  
  Effective marketing
- D.
  
  Prototyping
16.

What source of criteria would consumers use to judge a product’s value for money before purchase?I. AdvertisingII. Product imageIII. Expert evaluation
- A.
  
  I and II only
- B.
  
  I and III only
- C.
  
  II and III only
- D.
  
  I, II and III
17.

Which element of the design cycle is least important in an imitative design strategy?
- A.
  
  Researching
- B.
  
  Evaluating
- C.
  
  Identifying a need
- D.
  
  Developing solutions