Unit 7: B3 Product in practice
Topic 7.1: Material selection Questions
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State one negative environmental impact of using timber for wooden toys.
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Which of these is PRIMARY evidence for a material choice?
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Explain how qualitative and quantitative data could be used to evaluate the material chosen for a silicone baby teether.
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Explain how qualitative and quantitative data could be used to evaluate the material chosen for a bamboo-fibre travel cup.
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A stool seat does not break, but it flexes alarmingly under a heavy student. Which property is inadequate?
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How are essential properties used in material selection?
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Which requirement belongs to the CHEMICAL family of properties?
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Outline why a thermosetting plastic would be used for the handle of a frying pan.
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Outline why an aluminium alloy would be used for a racing bicycle frame.
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List two properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) that make it suitable for milk bottles.
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Outline why an aluminium alloy would be used for a lightweight stepladder.
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List two properties of stainless steel that make it suitable for cutlery.
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List two disadvantages of using cast iron for garden furniture.
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List two disadvantages of using medium-density fibreboard (MDF) for a bathroom cabinet.
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List two disadvantages of using glass for a coffee table top.
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Explain one maintenance issue for owners of kitchen cupboard doors made from high-gloss painted MDF.
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Explain one maintenance issue for owners of an outdoor bench frame made from mild steel.
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Explain one maintenance issue for owners of a shop display screen made from acrylic.
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Which material would most likely be used for the injection-moulded casing of a handheld games controller?
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What is the cost advantage of a moulded-in texture over a sprayed one?
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