GCSE Design and Technology
J310/01 Principles of design and technology
Question Set: 1
1 (a)
Fig. 1 shows the front and back view of a portable speaker which can be used
outdoors.
(i)
Fig. 1
The back cover of the portable speaker is made from a thermosetting polymer.
Identify, by a tick (✓), the thermosetting polymer in the table below used to make
theback cover.
Materials
✓
Acrylic
Birch
Nylon
Silicone
(ii) Give one characteristic property of a thermosetting polymer that makes it suitable for
the portable speaker.
(b)
[1]
The front cover of the speaker is made from a woven fabric.
(c)
(i)
Describe the construction of a woven fabric.
The clip is made from a metal alloy.
Name a metal alloy.
(ii) Explain one reason why an alloy is more suitable than a ferrous metal for the clip on
theportable speaker.
(d)
[1]
The cable shown in Fig. 1 is 300 mm in length.
[2]
[1]
[2]
Calculate how many cables the manufacturer can make from a roll of cable
20 metres long.
Number of cables =
(e)
The speaker uses rechargeable batteries.
Explain one reason why rechargeable batteries are better for the environment than
non‑rechargeable batteries.
[3]
[2]
(f)
The speaker is available in a variety of colours.
Explain two reasons why manufacturers make consumer products in different colours.
(g)
Discuss different ways that designers are using new and emerging technologies to
keep up todate with trends and changing consumer needs.
Use examples to support your answer.
Total Marks for Question Set 20: 22
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