Key Terms

Question 1

Define ergonomics

Answer 1

study of interaction between human body, products and environments

Question 2

Define anthropometrics

Answer 2

the measurement of human body sizes such as height, arm reach.

Question 3

What does CNC stand for?

Answer 3

computer numeric control

Question 4

What is meant by the term ‘hardwood’?

Answer 4

Timber from a deciduous tree. Trees that lose their leaves

Question 5

What do the acronyms ‘COSHH’ and ‘PPE’ stand for?

Answer 5

COSHH: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment

Question 6

Explain the meaning of the term ‘biodegradable polymer’.

Answer 6

Biodegradable plastics are plastics that degrade/break down in the soil by the action of living organisms usually bacteria/sunlight/water/oxygen (= 2 marks)

Question 7

Describe the advantages of flat pack furniture over ready assembled furniture

Answer 7

• Can be assembled with basic tools which are often supplied so the customer needs few skills.
• Customer can attain a sense of achievement from building their own furniture.
• Can be disassembled easily so can easily be packed when moving home.
• Flat pack boxes takes up less room in a delivery truck than ready assembled so the manufacturer can transport more in one trip.

Question 8

What do the letters FSC stand for?

Answer 8

Forest Stewardship Council

Question 9

Why is the symbol FSC used?

Answer 9

• It is used to show that a timber product has come from a sustainable source.
• It is used because FSC symbol is a global forest certification so the customer knows the wood is from a sustainable source.
• It is used to show that FSC ensures forests are properly managed e.g. trees are replanted when cut down.

Question 10

What is meant by the term ‘smart material’?

Answer 10

A material that changes its physical properties in response to an input

Question 11

List the health and safety measures the manufacturer could take to ensure the safety of the manufacturing workforce?

Answer 11

Risk assessments being carried out. Provision of PPE.
Provision of first aid kits.
Appropriate training.
Clearly marked fire exits.
Marked walkways.
Warning signs.
Maintenance records and machine servicing.

Question 12

Describe the advantages of using man-made boards compared to natural woods

Answer 12

Consistent thickness throughout the board.
No grain problems.
Available in large sheet sizes unlike solid timber.
Not prone to defects such as warping, bowing etc.
Less expensive than solid timber of a similar size. Utilises the entire tree therefore more environmentally friendly.

Question 13

How many grams in a kilogram?

Answer 13

1000

Question 14

Define recyling

Answer 14

the conversion of waste products into new materials for new products.