Product analysis and design — AS & A Level Design And Technology (9705) questions by topic

Fig. 6.1 shows an example of inclusive design for people with visual impairment. The sketch shows a cylindrical food can with a small rectangular device attached to its top/side…

Fig. 6.1 shows an example of inclusive design for people with visual impairment. The sketch shows a cylindrical food can with a small rectangular device attached to its top/side…

Fig. 6.1 shows an example of inclusive design for people with visual impairment. The sketch shows a cylindrical food can with a small rectangular device attached to its top/side…

Fig. 4.1 shows details of an incomplete design for a sail to provide shade in a school playground. The sail consists of a canvas sheet (4000 × 4000 mm) supported by four mild…

Fig. 5.1 shows an incomplete design for a point-of-sale display for protein bars. The display is made from a development (net) printed on an A3 size sheet of card that is then…

Fig. 6.1 shows details of an incomplete design for a hydraulic lifting device. The device has a ram at the top, a reservoir for low pressure water on the left, high pressure water…

Fig. 4.1 shows details of an incomplete design for a sail to provide shade in a school playground. The sail consists of a canvas sheet (4000 × 4000 mm) supported by four mild…

Fig. 5.1 shows an incomplete design for a point-of-sale display for protein bars. The display is made from a development (net) printed on an A3 size sheet of card that is then…

Fig. 6.1 shows details of an incomplete design for a hydraulic lifting device. The device has a ram at the top, a reservoir for low pressure water on the left, high pressure water…

Fig. 4.1 shows an incomplete design for a bathroom cabinet. The cabinet is made from 15 mm thick melamine faced chipboard. Overall dimensions: 600 mm wide × 600 mm tall × 150 mm…

Fig. 6.1 shows an incomplete design for a battery-operated alarm clock. The alarm clock case is made from vacuum formed aluminium. The clock is shown in three views: front view…

Fig. 4.1 shows an incomplete design for an outdoor game. The game consists of: wickets (Ø30 × 700 mm) in a base; a bat made from chipboard; a Ø75 vacuum formed polymer ball; and…

Fig. 4.1 shows an incomplete design for a chair. The chair has a steam-bent chipboard frame, a Styrofoam base, nails holding the frame together, and a cushion. Feature X is…

Fig. 6.1 shows an incomplete design for an electric food mixer. The food mixer has a plastic casing, mild steel whisks, and a glass bowl. Feature X is labelled on the casing — it…

Discuss the importance of a detailed understanding of ergonomics when designing products.

Fig. 4.1 shows an incomplete design for a plant stand that is to be used outdoors at a garden centre. The plant stand is made from 20 mm thick MDF, 1000 mm high × 500 mm wide,…

Fig. 5.1 shows an incomplete design for a shape sorter that is to be used by pre-school children. The shape sorter consists of two layers of 10 mm thick foamboard glued together,…

Fig. 6.1 shows an incomplete design for an electric toothbrush. The toothbrush has a slender tapered handle with an on/off switch, two cylindrical batteries visible when a battery…

Discuss the implications of built-in obsolescence with reference to ongoing technological development.

Fig. 3.1 shows a toggle clamp. The body is made from 2 mm thick steel plate. It has a pivot joint A, a rubber end cap on the clamping arm, and a handle. The base of the clamp has…

Fig. 4.1 shows a folding table. Fig. 4.2 shows the table when folded. Feature X is a component visible in both views. Explain the function of feature X.

Fig. 5.1 shows a package for wooden flooring samples. A development (net) of the package is shown; it is an open-top tray shape. Feature X is a component visible in the assembled…

Fig. 6.1 shows a hospitality tray containing an electric kettle, two cups, and feature X. Tea bags are also shown. Explain the function of feature X.

A garden centre requires a trolley for displaying plants. The base of the trolley is 800 mm × 1200 mm, made from 50 mm × 50 mm box section mild steel. The trolley has two shelves…

A scaffold is 6000 mm tall and 900 mm wide with a base made from 50 mm × 50 mm box section metal. A metal tube, Ø50 mm × 800 mm long, needs to be attached to the scaffold at…

Fig. 2.1 gives details of a crate for vegetables which is to be made in a school workshop. Part A is a 125 × 375 × 500 mm crate made from one piece of 4 mm thick corriflute sheet,…

Fig. 4.1 shows an incomplete design for a garden shed. The roof is made from mild steel panels. The sides are made from untreated planks of softwood. Feature X is shown on the…

Fig. 5.1 shows an incomplete design of packaging for socks. The packaging is shown in assembled view alongside a development (net) of the packaging. Feature X is a component shown…

Fig. 6.1 shows an incomplete design for a coffee machine. Feature X is shown on the top/rear of the machine. A cup is shown alongside. Explain the function of the design feature…

Fig. 7.1 shows a design for a box to hold precious items, including rings. The box is 200 mm long × 120 mm wide × 80 mm high with a decorative panel on the lid. Use notes and…

Fig. 8.1 shows an incomplete design for a paper carrier bag. The bag is to be used by a shop selling high quality clothes. The bag has string handles and measures 500 mm high ×…

Fig. 9.1 shows a magnifying glass and a circuit board. It can be difficult to hold and see small electronic components when fault finding. The magnifying glass has a Ø80 mm lens…

Fig. 5.1 shows an incomplete design for packaging for a birthday cake. The inner box is made from card 200 mm × 200 mm × 80 mm high. The outer sleeve is made from corrugated card…

Fig. 6.1 shows an incomplete design for a wall lamp with a PIR (passive infrared) motion detector, powered by mains electricity. The lamp housing is a one-piece plastic moulding…

Fig. 7.1 shows a mirror and some shoes. The mirror measures 450 mm wide × 1400 mm tall and has a 40 mm × 20 mm softwood frame. The shoes are approximately 300 mm × 100 mm each.…

Fig. 8.1 shows four example silhouettes of robot characters for a 'Robot Heroes' film promotion. A freestanding slot-together robot display is required that is 1000 mm high and…

Discuss the issues involved when designing products for specific clients or target markets.

Discuss the issues to be considered when selecting an appropriate quantity production system for a new product.