AQA A-level Design and Technology (DT) Practice Test

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• Which polymer is described as hard, rigid, and tough and used for yoghurt pots?
• Which metal wasting process uses a focused laser beam to cut metal?
• Which non-ferrous metal is known for high malleability and ductility, often used in jewelry?
• When should sustainability reviews be carried out in a project?
• Which planning tool is used to track crucial production stages in manufacturing?
• Which field focuses on how humans interact with products to maximize comfort and performance?
• RoHS restricts substances in electrical equipment. Which of the following is one of those restricted substances?
• What are the advantages of KeepCup?
• What is ISO?
• In ergonomic design, which percentile range is commonly used for anthropometric data to ensure usability for a wide range of users?
• Which non-ferrous alloy is noted for corrosion resistance and good thermal and electrical conductivity?
• Which adhesive can join PVC and ABS in addition to wood?
• What is Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and how does it differ from Glulam?
• Which metal finishing step involves heating the coated metal to cure the finish?
• Which production scale uses automated and CNC processes wherever possible in high demand, with far fewer skilled workers?
• What is a disadvantage of renewable energy?
• Hazardous substances should be marked with which label?
• Which describes how ISO is formed?
• Which of the following is a method to evaluate an existing product via focus/demographic groups?
• Entrepreneurs often work in collaboration with which professionals?
• Which strategy could reduce product miles?
• Which ferrous metal is characterized by having a hard outer shell and brittle inside?
• Which ferrous alloy is specifically described as tool steel?
• Which category is NOT used to classify wood?
• Planing wood typically reduces overall dimensions by about how many millimetres?
• Which of the following is a step in risk assessment?
• Which of the following is an example of smart material classification?
• In polymers, what is the main function of lubricants?
• Where is most evaluation typically conducted in the design process?
• Epoxy resin is commonly used in which applications due to its properties?
• What is the role of packaging and how is this encouraged to be sustainable?
• Where do metals come from?
• Which of the following describes a polymer finishing method that adds a second material onto a moulded part?
• Which prototype type shows the right size and shape and dimensions but does not work?
• What is material enhancement?
• Which process helps reduce waste during manufacturing?
• Which non-ferrous metal is known for being lightweight and used in aerospace due to strength-to-weight ratio?
• What is the first main method for drying wood?
• What best describes intellectual property (IP)?
• LDPE is described as which of the following?
• In the carburising stage of case hardening, what happens?
• A patent provides how many years of protection?
• Which organization is responsible for promoting fair and safe working conditions?
• Which term is part of the product life cycle stages?
• Which statement about secondary carbon footprint is correct?
• What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?
• Name a non-ferrous metal that is notably light.
• Which welding process uses a separate filler rod and welds non-ferrous metals?
• In production planning, templates, jigs and fixtures are used to?
• Which campaign title was used to inspire British design after World War II?
• What is the primary focus of Quality Assurance?
• In cathodic protection, which statement correctly describes how it works?
• Which is a thermosetting polymer?
• Which of the following is a measuring aid?
• What is carbon footprint?
• In the thinking hats principle, which colour represents facts and essentials?
• Which statement describes KeepCup in the context of sustainable packaging?
• In lean production, what is the purpose of buffer spaces at bottlenecks?
• Which is a QA measure to ensure prototype accuracy against the specification?
• What are the two main elements typically represented in product packaging?
• Which of the following best explains what can influence a customer's brand preference?
• What is Electro Hydraulic forming and its advantages?
• In DMAIC, what does the 'Analyze' phase involve?
• What does the kite-mark on a product indicate?
• What is the Mobius loop used for?
• What is the function of UV stabilisers in polymers?
• Which statement about CFD and FEA in product development is true?
• In case hardening, what happens during the quenching stage?
• What forms do woods usually come in?
• Which statement best defines Total Quality Management (TQM) as described?
• What will happen to a component that is out of the tolerance and how can this be checked?
• Which wood forming/wasting process bends wood by applying heat to make it flexible?
• Which is a primary investigative method?
• Which statement about ISO’s role is true?
• Which 3D drawing method gives drawings depth and can be used to design in 3D?
• UPVC is described as which of the following properties?
• What is 3D DMLS metal printing?
• Which of the following is a disadvantage of CAD/CAM?
• Which welding process uses an oxy-acetylene flame to weld metal when arc welding is not available?
• Which redistribution process uses investment (lost wax) casting?
• Which production scale uses automated and CNC processes wherever possible in high demand, requiring far fewer skilled workers?
• What is Eco labelling?
• Which prototype type shows what the mass-produced product would look like and how it would perform?
• Which of the following is listed as a stock form of metal?
• Which device is a computer-controlled measurement system used for high-precision inspection of complex geometries?
• Which is a specification criterion for fitness for purpose?
• Which statement best describes a circular economy?
• Which statement best describes SCRUM in manufacturing and product development?
• Which of the following is NOT an advantage of CAD/CAM?
• Which product is cited as an example of improving life in developing countries?
• Which metal finishing method relies on electrostatic attraction to deposit polymer powder?
• Which statement is a guiding principle of user-centered design?
• Which organization was formed post-WW2 to reinspire design and ran campaigns such as "Britain can make it" and the Festival of Britain?
• What does fibre injection moulding involve?
• Which statement about UF resin in manufactured boards is true?
• Designer responsibilities?
• Which four materials are covered by RoHS?
• Trademarks include which of the following?
• Which of the following is an advantage of renewable energy?
• Which item is listed as a wood finishing option?
• Which COSHH practice describes using multiple control methods including PPE?
• Describe a typical feature of batch production.
• Electrical safety measures in safe commercial manufacture include which of the following?
• Which practice demonstrates ethical labeling?
• Which biopolymer is used for packaging films?
• Integrated circuits developed in the 1960s led to the creation of which device?
• What does a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) allow you to do?
• What is a transistor and what did its development lead to?
• Which of the following is a printing process for papers and boards?
• Which polymer becomes soft and moldable when heated and can be reshaped?
• In a circular economy, which statement best describes biological nutrients?
• What forms the ISO?
• Which statement best describes iterative design?
• Which line style is commonly used to make drawings stand out and differentiate edges?
• What is RoHS?
• What do most JIT systems rely on?
• 3D DMLS is similar to which process?
• What occurs during the annealing process in metal?
• Which polymer is described as suitable for clothing due to toughness and low friction?
• Which are the three strands of sustainable development?
• Which polymer is described as fatigue and chemical resistant and used for rope?
• Which statement about IP protection applications is true?
• Polyester resin is typically used in which applications due to its rigidity and chemical resistance?
• What is the EC label?
• Which technology can back EPOS data to support stock control and production rate?
• Unregistered design rights provide automatic protection for the appearance of a product for up to how many years after creation?
• What does the EU packaging Directive promote?
• Which statement describes a test for toughness as given?
• Which option is not part of the 6 Rs?
• Takt time is defined as the rate at which production must occur to keep up with customer demand. How is it calculated?
• What is the formula for calculating Takt time?
• TIMWOOD in Lean manufacturing refers to categories of waste. Which expansion is correct as described?
• What do Mechanical properties describe?
• Which manufactured board is made by bonding wood fibers?
• In the malleability and ductility test, if the bent piece cracks on the outside, it indicates a lack of which property?
• During production, which practice helps maintain accuracy?
• What is the role of non-destructive testing (NDT) in production accuracy?
• Which 3D drawing method uses 30-degree lines and is often used with crate drawing during sketching?
• Which is the correct order of the DMAIC phases in Six Sigma?
• Which designers are likened to Memphis in the modernist movement?
• What is case hardening and how is it performed?
• What are the three levels of recycling and their meanings?
• NOT an advantage of renewable energy?
• What is the WEEE directive?
• Which of the following is a COSHH guiding principle?
• Which label may be given to indicate safety compliance for toys?
• Which stage is typically considered part of product miles in a consumer goods supply chain?
• In calculating the production price per unit, which component represents overhead costs per unit?
• Which materials approach can enable active disassembly?
• Which advertising method uses cookies to personalise content?
• Which statement about Art Deco's influence is true?
• Which item is NOT listed as a method of advertising and marketing?
• Which statement about copyright is true?
• Which statement about CAD models used in development is true?
• Which outcome relates to aesthetics from focus group feedback?
• Which statement best describes the FSC certification claim?
• Which process creates a raised texture on paper or board?
• Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source?
• How did the Arts and Crafts movement respond to industrial production?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a physical property of materials?
• What does the Trade Descriptions Act 1968 do?
• RIDDOR stands for what?
• UF resin is typically described as which combination of properties?
• Which action is described as reducing the carbon footprint?
• What effect does drying/seasoning wood have?
• Which of the following is a forming process used for papers and boards?
• Which instrument is a single-axis digital gauge used for quick dimensional checks?
• Which statement accurately describes how a go/no-go gauge is used?
• Which of the following is a true statement about safe working practices?
• Which of the following items are part of safe working practices?
• Which process uses ultraviolet light to cure varnish on a surface?
• Which statement best describes a key property of PVC?
• What is the target defect level of Six Sigma?
• Under CPA 1974, which action demonstrates compliance?
• What three words describe a linear economy?
• How is tensile strength typically tested according to the material properties described?
• Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
• Name a metal forming process that uses hammering and dies to shape hot metal, often used for tools and components.
• Which statement best describes one-off production?
• What can a company do to make its production of a complex product more efficient and cheaper?
• Which is a real-world example of open design?
• Open design is a movement where IP rights are deliberately avoided to allow community evolution.
• In SCAMPER, which action is represented by the letter R?
• In a car, which item is an example of a registered design?
• In SCAMPER, which letter corresponds to eliminating parts of the design?
• Which of the following is an example of a hazardous substance under COSHH?
• Which of the following practices describes how a company can work ethically?
• How is recycling aided in polymers?
• Which method places wood in a warm, moist and ventilated area until dry?
• Which statement about the Arts and Crafts movement is accurate?
• Which non-ferrous metal is described as light and hard?
• Which statement best describes the social and economic benefits of renewable energy?
• Which metal forming process uses a press to shape sheet metal by bending?
• During market research, which item is typically identified about customers?
• What are SPI codes?
• When companies go global, they must be sensitive to which beliefs?
• As Art Deco developed, which trend became more popular?
• In SCAMPER, what does the letter A represent?
• In a CPA diagram, what is typically shown on the left side of a node?
• What is a unit production system and where is it used?
• In the context of quality management, which statement best reflects TQM principles?
• What do Physical properties describe?
• Which of the following is a softwood?
• Which production scale uses standard workshop tooling used by skilled workers, has long production time and is more expensive?
• Which concept involves mirroring usage scenarios to inform design decisions?
• Which statement is true about CAD CAM systems in automation and stock control?
• Which automation technology can transport materials to stations in an automated production environment?
• What is secondary carbon footprint?
• Which additive can be injected into natural wood to act as a natural fungicide?
• Which step describes offset lithographic printing as used in the material?
• How can you reduce material and weight while maintaining strength in design?
• Which metal wasting process uses a press to cut shapes or holes in sheet metal?
• Which outcome is a direct result of a circular economy?
• What process usually follows hardening to decrease hardness?
• What is the correct order of sections in a design report?
• Which statement best describes a modernist design principle?
• Which item describes one of the key functions to be included in a design brief?
• Which statement about BSI is true?
• Which category of wood includes deciduous trees?
• What is Biobatch in polymers?
• Which biopolymer is commonly used for single‑use bottles?
• In offset lithographic printing, which principle underpins the printing area?
• Which metal finishing method deposits metal onto a surface by electrolytic deposition?
• Which metal finishing method involves dipping a hot metal into a polymer bath?
• Which is a QC check to ensure prototype accuracy?
• IPR stands for what?
• What is a key benefit of design feasibility testing using prototypes?
• Which activity is included in the analysis of a commercial product?
• What is the Battery Directive?
• Which design approach promotes ease of fault finding and maintenance in manufacturing?
• PP is described as which of the following properties?
• Which is NOT listed as a secondary investigative method?
• Which term describes polymers that degrade when exposed to light?
• How do we improve accuracy in design and manufacture?
• Which piece of market research information helps understand who the target customers are?
• Marker rendering is used for what purpose in drawing?
• What is a major impact of microelectronics and computers on the design community?
• What is a primary carbon footprint?
• In lean production, which use of computer software plans the layout and function of production cells?
• What is Physical Vapour Deposition?
• Before production, which approach helps ensure production accuracy?
• What does Critical Path Analysis (CPA) do?
• Which of the following is NOT a primary research method?
• In the malleability and ductility test, if the bent piece cracks on the inside, it indicates a lack of which property?
• Which of the following is a stated outcome of adopting a circular economy?
• Which of the following is included in the analysis of a commercial product?
• Which production scale uses jigs, templates and CNC machines to increase repeatability and reduce production time?
• Which of the following is a potential outcome from evaluating a product with a focus/demographic group focusing on usability?
• What is a nano material?
• Which elastomer is commonly used for tyres?
• What does FSC Certification ensure?
• What process can be used to very accurately make moulds and why must these be rigorously checked compared to a standard part?
• HIPS is described as which of the following properties?
• Which price change is used to encourage sustainable packaging usage?
• Which classification refers to a material made from two or more materials?
• Which of the following is a principle of the circular economy?
• In a mobile phone, which item is an example of a trademark?
• Which symbol is associated with the Battery Directive?
• Lactide is used for slow release medicine; which biopolymer does this refer to?
• Which wood joint is cut at a 45-degree angle to form corners?
• Which 3D drawing method exaggerates the 3D effect by showing a diagonal view?
• Which description best defines quality control?
• Where do you apply for IP protection such as patents and registered designs in the UK?
• Which of the following describes a primary carbon footprint?
• Which line style is typically used to emphasise edges in technical drawings?
• Which approach uses modular cells or a flexible manufacturing system to produce products efficiently?
• What is the EU Energy Star program?
• Which polymer forming process uses a heated sheet drawn into a mold by vacuum?
• Which description best captures the shift in design from the 1940s to the 1960s?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a main design influence?
• Which is NOT one of the 6Rs?
• Which 2D drawing method shows plan, front and end elevations?
• What is Quality Assurance?
• Which polymer is described as used for Jerry cans due to toughness and chemical resistance?
• HDPE is described as which of the following?
• Which statement is true about the relationship between mechanical and physical properties?
• Which polymer is described as rigid, tough, weather resistant, and fire retardant for window frames?
• PMMA is described as which of the following properties?
• Which areas are covered by the Consumer Protection Act 1974?
• What is Kevlar and what are its properties?
• How are polymers made?
• In the SCAMPER technique, which action is represented by the letter M?
• Which of the following is a category used to classify metals?
• What does a registered design protect?
• Glycolide is used to make which packaging film?
• Tools usually used to mark woods
• What does EC labeling indicate about an electrical product?
• In the product life cycle, which stage follows growth?
• What is Glulam and what are its relevant properties?
• What must a design brief include?
• What is the BSI?
• Tools commonly used to mark metals
• Which option best describes the aim of lean manufacturing?
• Which packaging example is sustainable?
• Which property is associated with UF resin?
• Which statement best describes a feature associated with the Bauhaus school?
• What does quick response manufacturing do?
• Which polymer is described as tough, corrosion resistant and chemical resistance and used for baths?
• Which statement best describes global marketing?
• What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 ensure?
• What are the five stages of a product life cycle?
• Which statement correctly reflects a goal of the circular economy?
• What is non-destructive testing in terms of quality control?
• What is vertical in-house production?
• Which of the following technologies originated from military design?
• How is financial feasibility typically calculated?
• Which of the following describes a disadvantage of natural wood?
• Nylon is described as which of the following properties?
• In Lean manufacturing, what does muda mean?
• How do you improve accuracy in manual marking
• Which statement correctly pairs primary and secondary footprints?
• BS EN 62115 relates to electrical safety in toys.
• Which software can be used to test ergonomics and plan assembly/disassembly of complex machines?
• Which of the following is an example of a hazardous substance under COSHH?
• Which of the following is NOT identified as a potential user need to research?
• Which ferrous alloy is described as hard and tough and commonly used for forming tools?
• Which is a defining feature of mass production?
• How long does a registered design last?
• Which statement best describes rapid prototyping?
• Which organizations can provide objective feedback by analysing a product's features compared to their qualities/specification?
• Which wood joint is a mortise and tenon joint?
• Which adhesive is commonly used for wood joints and is a polyvinyl acetate glue?
• Which action is explicitly listed as a duty to ensure Health and Safety in the workplace?
• How can dimensions and tolerances be shown on engineering drawings?
• Which biopolymer is used for packaging films?
• Which wood fastener creates a threaded connection on the opposite side of a hole?
• Which action demonstrates CPA 1974 compliance?
• Which method supports disassembly by allowing easy part separation?
• Which statement describes a consequence of cold working metal?
• Polyester resin is typically described as which of the following?
• Which redistribution process uses gravity or pressure in a metal mould to fill the cavity?
• Which statement describes flexographic printing?
• Which additive prevents discolouration due to heat?
• Which statement describes a key point of Art Deco?
• What is precious metal clay?
• Compared with one-off production, batch production is generally characterized by:
• Which international document is associated with rights to well-being and human rights?
• Which item is not typically included in a design specification?
• Which category includes iron-based materials such as iron and steel?
• What is usually used to mark polymers
• Which statement describes a secondary carbon footprint?
• What is the Battery Directive?
• What does BSI stand for in the provided material?
• Which elastomer is commonly used for wetsuits?
• Which of the following is a hardwood?