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What is the correct definition for secondary research?
includes research material published on online or in magazines/catalogues
research from a product that is directly in front of you
an analysis of a product in a shop
What is a design brief?
A design brief is the statement a client gives to a designer outlining what they want their product to be like
A design brief is a statement of who the customer is and what they like
A design brief is a list of what you are going to make
A design brief is a breakdown of the exam topics
Which is the correct definition for ergonomics?
Ergonomics is about 'fit': the fit between people, the things they do, the objects they use and the environments they work, travel and play in.
Ergonomics is the study if human measurement including the 5th to 95th percentile
Ergonomics refers to the way a product looks and feels. The first impression of a product is often visual,
Ergonomics are how a material behaves when it is manipulated
Anthropometrics is the scientific study of
making products safe
making products comfortable
the measurements and proportions of the human body
hands
Anthropometrics is the scientific study of
making products safe
making products comfortable
the measurements and proportions of the human body
hands
The end product has to be an appropriate size for the
children
public
designer
user
When Anthropometrics are applied to a product, it makes the product
Ergonomic
Economic
Aeronomic
Autonomic
This means that the product is __________ to use and less likely to cause injury.
Simple
Comfortable
Complicated
Strenuous
Some examples of products that could cause injury over a period of time due to poor ergonomics are:
Car seat
Chair
Computer keyboard
Computer mouse
Simple changes in equipment make a big difference - how many are there?
1
2
3
4
This type of statement identifies the problem as it is presented by the client. It explains the existing issue.
design statement
client statement
problem statement
written statement
This type of statement transforms (changes) the problem into a clearly defined challenge for the engineer to take action to address the need and to solve the problem.
design statement
client statement
problem statement
written statement
True or False: It is not important for the designer to agree on the client's list of criteria and constraints before signing the contract.
True
False
Why is it important for the designer to research the solution to a problem?
It is not important to do these things.
Solutions may already exist.
Which of the following is not normally included in criteria of a design?
budget
efficiency
function
aesthetics
Which design specification statement is most likely to be true?
This jewellery set is for a bride on her wedding day
This jewellery set includes a necklace, pendant and ring
This jewellery set is made from plastic
This jewellery set will cost around £5
Which design specification statement is most likely to be true?
This jewellery is designed for a young child
This jewellery is mostly made from plastic
The person this jewellery is designed for has ear piercings
This jewellery will cost as much as gold jewellery
Downloading and viewing instructional videos on how to use a product
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Trying different software and compare their features
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Reading a book about certain topic
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Reading a book about a research on certain topic
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Asking an expert by yourself
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Experimenting with materials, tools or software
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Wrting emails to client, asking specific information
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Comparing data from websites
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Conducting survey or questionnaires
Primary Research
Secondary Research
Conducting interviews over telephone or video calls
Primary Research
Secondary Research
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