Edexcel Design and Technology A Level
2024 Exam Questions and Answers
CAD - Answer>>use of computers to design and develop
products
CAM - Answer>>using computer-controlled equipment to
machine materials
FEA - Answer>>using CAD virtual modelling to test how a
product component will withstand the conditions to which it is
likely to be subjected to
CNC - Answer>>a program, converted form CAD files, which
uses special codes to control CAM equipment
Rapid Prototyping - Answer>>the
use of computer operated
machines to produce
realistic 3D models from
CAD files.
UCD - Answer>>designing products that comprehensively the
accommodate the full range of needs once and values of
consumers.
Accuracy - Answer>>how close measurements to the
required value
Acrylic cement - Answer>>a clear liquid used to join polymers
such as acrylic together
Aesthetics - Answer>>visual attraction or beauty of a product
,Alloys - Answer>>metals made of two or more metals, or
combining two or more elements, one of which must be a metal.
anthropometrics - Answer>>scientific measurements of the
human body applied to the design and construction of products
Art Deco (1925-1939) - Answer>>a modernist design
movement which employed a range of exotic
influences and the use of geometrical shapes and
forms to create popular designs.
Art Nouveau (1890-1905) - Answer>>a design movement
which sought to unify arts and crafts through an
approach that embraced new materials and natural,
sinuous forms.
Arts and Crafts (1850-1900) - Answer>>a nineteenth-century
design movement that preferred traditional skills
and beautiful, natural materials to machine-made
products.
authenticity - Answer>>in the context of UCD it is the extent to
which customers needs have been genuinely addressed.
automated storage retrieval system (ASRS) - Answer>>a
computerized warehousing system for the storage sorting and
retrieval of components materials and products.
automated guided vehicle (AGV) - Answer>>computer operated
driverless vehicle from moving materials and parts in factories
batch production - Answer>>the manufacture of groups of
products to increase efficiency and economy
, Bauhaus Modernist (1919-1933) - Answer>>an early twentieth-
century German, 'form follows function'
design school started by Walter Gropius.
biodegrade - Answer>>the decomposition of materials in a
natural environment
biopolymer - Answer>>a biodegradable polymer
Bought-in components - Answer>>components sourced from
external suppliers
British Standards Institution (BSI) - Answer>>a national
organisation that devises agreed standard procedures for
performing a wide range of tasks. A Kitemark is used to identify
compliant products.
Built in (planned) obsolescence - Answer>>a deliberate policy
to manufacture products for the specific life span
carbon footprint - Answer>>the greenhouse gases (mainly
CO2) that enter the atmosphere as a result of particular activities
such as manufacturing or transportation
carbon neutral - Answer>>using renewable energy sources
and/ or balancing CO2 emissions by capturing carbon or other
techniques
CE Mark - Answer>>a Mark to indicate that a product has
reached the standards required by the European committee for
standardization
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller RevisionKing. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.