Unit 2: Technology in Use
Unit 3&4: Components and Assemblies
Unit 5: Engineering Design
Unit 6: Design Process
Unit 7: Technical Issues
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What is the difference between 'function' and 'application'?
'function' is how a product works and 'application' is what it is used for.
100
What are the different parts of a plug/socket?
base, live/neutral/earth...pins/blades/slots,
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What is 'scale'?
The scale is the ratio between the size of items shown on a drawing, and their actual size
100
What are the seven steps of the design process?
ask - imagine - plan - create - test and evaluate - redesign/improve - share
100
Name 3 types of 'engineering enemies' and their definitions.
heat = high temperatures pressure = loads from expanding gases or liquids vibration= continuous high-frequency movement or shaking shocks= sudden impacts abrasion= damage to surfaces caused by friction
200
What is a synonym of 'connecting'
joining
200
What are the different types of plug configuration?
triangular/linear
200
What's the difference between 'precision' and 'accuracy'?
precision- achieving the same result every time accuracy - achieving the desired result
200
What does the acronym 'NUF" stand for?
New, Useful and Feasible
200
What does the phrasal verb 'run out' mean? Give an example sentence.
Finish all of something. There is none left. (sentences may vary)
300
What is a synonym of "support"
bears the weight of
300
What is the difference between mechanical and non-mechanical fixings? Give 2 examples of each.
Mechanical: easy to remove, doesn't change the structure e.g. bolts and nuts, screws, rivets, cable ties Non-Mechanical: difficult to remove, changes the structure e.g. adhesive, welding
300
Name 3 types of engineering drawings and what they are used for.
1. plan- gives a view from above. 2. elevation - gives a view from the front/side. 3. exploded view= gives a deconstructed view of how the components are fixed together. 4. cross section - gives a cutaway view of the joint between two panels. 5. schematic - gives a simplified representation of a network 6. specification - gives detailed written technical descriptions.
300
What is a synonym of 'revise'
amend
300
What does the phrasal verb 'work loose' mean? Give an example sentence.
Become unfixed. (sentences may very)
400
What is a synonym of 'powered'?
driven/given force
400
Name 5 relative positions. Give an example sentence for 2 of them.
in/inside/within outside above/over/on top of below/beneath/underneath adjacent to/alongside/beside (sentences may vary)
400
Name 3 phrases that can be used to talk about tolerance. Give an example sentence for each.
within tolerance outside tolerance tight tolerance plus or minus (sentences will vary)
400
What is a synonym of 'circulate'?
issue/distribute/send out
400
What does the phrasal verb 'cut out' mean? Give an example sentence.
stop working suddenly (sentences may vary)
500
What is the function and application of a wind turbine?
function: the blades turn using kinetic energy from the wind; the generator coverts kinetic energy into electricity; the tower transports the energy to the substation. application: source of clean, renewable energy for homes and businesses.
500
Name 3 location verbs. Give an example sentence for each.
contain, insert, locate, position, project, situate, suspend (sentences may vary)
500
What are the nouns and opposite of the following adjectives? long - wide - high - thick - deep When do we use each one?
long - length - short wide - width - narrow high - height - low thick - thickness - thin deep - depth - shallow We use the nouns after articles 'a/an/the' e.g. the width is 5cm We use adjectives before nouns or after the verb 'be' e.g. The tile is 5cm wide
500
What are 3 of the different documents/drawing used during the design process? What are they used for ?
1. A design brief is a written summary intended to specify design objectives. 2. A sketch is a rough drawing of initial ideas.. 3. A preliminary drawing is a detailed drawing that colleagues and consultants are invited to approve or comment on. 4. A_working drawing is an approved drawing used for manufacturing or installation . 5. An amended drawing is used to supercede the previous drawings where changes have been made.
500
Give a technical solution to one of the following problems. Use suggestion phrases. "saving energy in the home" "reducing food waste at college"
Answers may vary but should use the following phrases. Couldn’t you… You could … What about…? (+ing) Why don’t you…? Why not…? Alternatively... Another option would be…
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