Word meanings 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Resistant MaterialsGCSE RM word meaningsGCSEAQA Created by: philsuttyCreated on: 20-04-18 09:40 : What does FUNCTION mean? How a product works 1 of 24 What is inclusive design? Products that are accessible to all. 2 of 24 Explain the term smart materials? These materials react to changes in their environment 3 of 24 These materials react to changes in their environment These materials react to changes in their environment 4 of 24 What does Biodegradable mean? A material breaks down naturally with the aid of rain and sunlight 5 of 24 What does the term Obsolescence mean? Product that goes out of date 6 of 24 What does the term properties of materials mean? : how materials perform in everyday use, their strength, durability, toughness, magnetic etc 7 of 24 What is rapid prototyping? : Fast accurate process enabling a product to be modelled from CAD drawings which are passed directly into CNC machinery. 8 of 24 What does the term aesthetics mean? What something looks like such as colour, texture, shape and style 9 of 24 What is exclusive design? Designs accessible to particular groups of society 10 of 24 What does the term working characteristics mean? how a material behaves when it is shaped and formed 11 of 24 What is Just-In-Time production? Involves the different components for a product arriving at the factory precisely when needed. 12 of 24 What is meant by Market Pull? This is when the consumer demands improvements to products 13 of 24 What does the term Ergonomics mean? The study of size, comfort and safety in relation to the human and the product 14 of 24 What is One-off Production? Involves making a single, individually designed product that is unique. 15 of 24 What does the word unique mean when referring to a product? A one off, no other like it. 16 of 24 What is Product Analysis? This is where designers look at existing products to find out what already works well and what doesn’t. 17 of 24 What is Mass Production? Involves a production line so that large numbers of the product can be made quickly and efficiently 18 of 24 What does the BSI Standards do? Ensures the safety and quality of products and services 19 of 24 What does COSHH stand for? Control of substances hazardous to health 20 of 24 What does the term Obsolescence mean? When products become out of date or are designed to wear out after a certain time. 21 of 24 What is Batch Production? A larger number of products are produced at the same time 22 of 24 What does ‘disposable’ mean? Product that is designed to have a limited use then thrown away. 23 of 24 What does the term form mean when referring to a product? The shape of a product 24 of 24
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