Critical evaluation (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What is planned obsolescence?
What is planned obsolescence?
Products designed to become outdated quickly
How do manufacturers use component selection in planned obsolescence?
How do manufacturers use component selection in planned obsolescence?
Parts last exactly as long as intended
How can new technology make older products obsolete?
How can new technology make older products obsolete?
By making old versions seem outdated
Why do companies use planned obsolescence from a business perspective?
Why do companies use planned obsolescence from a business perspective?
It increases customer demand
What is a key benefit of designing products for maintenance?
What is a key benefit of designing products for maintenance?
Products tend to have longer lifespans
How does maintenance-focused design help the environment?
How does maintenance-focused design help the environment?
Reduces waste through extended lifecycles
What is a challenge of designing products for maintenance?
What is a challenge of designing products for maintenance?
Technical support becomes expensive
What is an ethical responsibility companies have regarding workers?
What is an ethical responsibility companies have regarding workers?
Never exploit workers in other countries
Which is part of environmental protection in design?
Which is part of environmental protection in design?
Using sustainable materials
What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
What is a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)?
A way to evaluate environmental impact
What does LCA examine regarding transportation?
What does LCA examine regarding transportation?
Impact of moving products to customers
Why do mobile phones become obsolete according to the example?
Why do mobile phones become obsolete according to the example?
Apps stop supporting older systems