2.5. critical analysis and evaluation

Question 1

3rd party testing

Answer 1

getting other people involved, an objective view from people who are not involved in the design and manufacture, therefore not biased as no invested interest
e.g. BSI

Question 2

United kingdom accreditation service UKAS

Answer 2

monitor the organisations that do the testing, ensure all done in compliance with best practice

Question 3

Conformite europeenne

Answer 3

tests products to conform to safety standard acceptable by all of europe

Question 4

British standard institute

Answer 4

national standards body of uk, manufacturers pay for the testing
ASTMF3078, lead content in paint
BSEN71, toy safety
BS1363, 13 amp plugs

Question 5

critical analysis

Answer 5

involves assessing/analysing the merits and faults of a design relating to the specification

Question 6

commercial costs of faults

Answer 6

e.g. boeing dreamliner 787, recall entire fleet in 2013 due to lithium batteries being prone to catching fire
rectifying faults easier during testing

Question 7

focus groups

Answer 7

feedback, demographic, intended purpose