Modelling

Question 1

Why is modelling important?

Answer 1

It allows you to visualise your designs in 3D, and spot and solve any problems.

Question 2

What is a jelutong?

Answer 2

An easily workable wood

Question 3

What are construction kits?

Answer 3

A kit with different sized and shaped parts to build with.

Question 4

What are toiles?

Answer 4

Early versions of a clothing design - they can be worn by a model or placed on a mannequin, and are used to find the proportions and fit of the garment.

Question 5

Qualities of fabric that should be used for toile

Answer 5

-cheap- design can be experimented with and improved without costing too much
-lightly coloured to mark any changes needed on it
-similar properties to the real fabric - e.g. weight and stretchiness

Question 6

What is a fabric commonly used for toiles?

Answer 6

Calico

Question 7

What are breadboards used for?

Answer 7

To test whether a circuit design works

Question 8

What are breadboards?

Answer 8

Boards with rows of holes that electronic components can be pushed through.
Wires are plugged into the other holes to complete the circuit for testing.

Question 9

Why are breadboards useful?

Answer 9

They don’t require soldering.
The components can be easily removed and the circuit can be easily changed.

Question 10

What is mathematical modelling?

Answer 10

A type of modelling that shows how an object or system will behave in reality.
Models are made using data and information about known relationships between variables.

Question 11

What information is needed to be ready to make prototypes?

Answer 11

• the best materials, tools and equipment to use
• the assembly process
• the approximate manufacturing time needed to complete each product
• hw much it should cost to make each product