Selection of materials or components (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What happens when one material selection factor is changed, such as choosing a more sustainable option?
What happens when one material selection factor is changed, such as choosing a more sustainable option?
It impacts other factors like cost
What must materials for outdoor furniture be able to do?
What must materials for outdoor furniture be able to do?
Resist weather damage
Which factors are included in aesthetic requirements for materials?
Which factors are included in aesthetic requirements for materials?
Form, colour, texture, appearance
What does environmental impact assessment of materials include evaluating?
What does environmental impact assessment of materials include evaluating?
Energy use, pollution, sustainability
What advantage do standard or stock materials offer?
What advantage do standard or stock materials offer?
Reduced costs and reliable supply
What is a characteristic of specialist materials?
What is a characteristic of specialist materials?
Scarce and may cause production delays
Beyond raw material price, what should total cost consideration include?
Beyond raw material price, what should total cost consideration include?
Processing, tooling & waste costs
For which user groups is safety a critical priority in material selection?
For which user groups is safety a critical priority in material selection?
Children, disabled, elderly users
Why might materials derived from animals be unsuitable in some contexts?
Why might materials derived from animals be unsuitable in some contexts?
Certain religious/ethical communities
What does the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification verify?
What does the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification verify?
Responsibly managed wood products
What tool can help systematically evaluate materials against multiple criteria?
What tool can help systematically evaluate materials against multiple criteria?
A weighted decision matrix
Why has environmental impact assessment become critical in material selection?
Why has environmental impact assessment become critical in material selection?
Consumers & regulations demand it
For children's toys at craft fairs, which factor supports small-batch production?
For children's toys at craft fairs, which factor supports small-batch production?
Standard materials availability