FACTORS INFLUENCING PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND GOODS

Question 1

What are the main factors that influence selection and purchase of GOODS?

Answer 1

• Price & money available
• Design
• Quality
• Fitness for purpose
• Advertising and current consumer trends
• Energy Efficiency

Question 2

How might DESIGN influence your purchase?

Answer 2

• size
• colour
• shape
• is it aesthetically pleasing?
• is it ergonomically effective?
• is it suitable weight for the job?
• is the capacity appropriate?
• is it safe with no sharp edges?
• is it stable and won’t tip over?
• is it electrically sound?

Question 3

Why might ADVERTISING & CONSUMER TRENDS affect purchase of equipment & goods?

Answer 3

Most customers are influenced by mobiles, TVs, Internet

Question 4

Why might ENERGY EFFICIENCY affect purchase of goods?

Answer 4

Trends towards being environmentally friendly is not important

Question 5

ADVANTAGES of a MICROWAVE?

Answer 5

• flavour and colour retention in foods
• saves time
• has a turn table no need to turn items
• can plug in anywhere (13 amps)

Question 6

DISADVANTAGES of a MICROWAVE?

Answer 6

• Take up surface space
• No browning/crimping on foods
• Metal cannot be used
• Not all materials are microwaveable

Question 7

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES of a MICROWAVE?

Answer 7

• Combination microwaves

* Oven/grill can be used seperately

Question 8

ADVANTAGES of a COOKER?

Answer 8

• Fan assisted ovens heat quickly
• Grills included
• Batch cooking (large amounts)
• Easy to clean ovens?

Question 9

DISADVANTAGES of a COOKER?

Answer 9

• Fan assisted ovens may be noisy

* Gas ovens have heat zones

Question 10

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES of COOKERS?

Answer 10

• Electric timers
• Ceramic Hobbs = easy to clean
Attractive
Halogen

Question 11

ADVANTAGES of HAND HELD FOOD MIXERS?

Answer 11

• Saves time and human energy
• Hand held for whisking
• Cheap
• Compact/ small
• Comes with dough hooks too

Question 12

ADVANTAGES of a TABLE TOP FOOD MIXER?

Answer 12

• Saves time and human energy

* Comes with different blades & attachments (whisk, beat, cream, knead, fold, mix)

Question 13

DISADVANTAGES of FOOD MIXERS?

Answer 13

• Often not powerful enough
• Table tops = expensive
= take up room!

Question 14

ADVANTAGES of BREAD MAKERS?

Answer 14

• Makes more than just bread 
= sweet breads
= jams 
= dough 
= cakes

Question 15

DISADVANTAGES of BREADMAKERS?

Answer 15

• quite large
• bulky
• small capacity

Question 16

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES of BREADMAKERS?

Answer 16

• Built in timers

Question 17

ADVANTAGES of CONTACT GRILLS?

Answer 17

• No need to use fat/oil
• Fat drips off food
• Cooks food from both sides
• Portable/Compact

Question 18

DISADVANTAGES of CONTACT GRILLS?

Answer 18

• Quite small
• Cleaning can be difficult
• Less versatile

Question 19

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES of CONTACT GRILLS?

Answer 19

• Drip trays
• Removable grill plates
• Floating hinges