Past Paper Qs

Question 1

State one physical property of corrugated card:

Answer 1

Strong/will not tear easily/lightweight/durable/sturdy/bent to shape

Question 2

State one aesthetic property of corrugated card:

Answer 2

easy to print on/ can be coloured

Question 3

State what the letters CMYK stand for:

Answer 3

Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key (black)

Question 4

How does the CMYK colour process achieve the colours needed in the design?

Answer 4

Colours are printed one at a time of top of each other, black is added last.

Question 5

Name a suitable thermoplastic sheet for a point of sale display:

Answer 5

polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylic, polystyrene, PVC, HIPS

Question 6

Name the item of equipment that would be used to heat the plastic sheet so that it can be folded:

Answer 6

strip heater, line bender

Question 7

What issues would the manufacturer need to consider when the manufacturer is choosing/preparing materials?

Answer 7

economics and cost
sustainability
environmental issues
moral and cultural issues

Question 8

What issues would the manufacturer need to consider when the manufacturer is planning production?

Answer 8

equipment
resources (fuel, energy, time)
staffing, training, capability and availability 
quality control
health and safety

Question 9

How can CAD/CAM be used to produce images?

Answer 9

design drawn on CAD package
size, style and font set
coloured vinyl loaded into cutting machine

Question 10

What is an advantage of using corriflute for teaching aid?

Answer 10

waterproof, hardwearing, durable, strong, rigid, lightweight

Question 11

What is a disadvantage of using corriflute for teaching aid?

Answer 11

difficult to cut, difficult to recolour, only bends in one direction, difficult to repair

Question 12

What is one application of nanotechnology?

Answer 12

NanoParticles, NanoTubes, glues, packaging, paints, coatings, health care products

Question 13

State an appropriate printing process to print letters and one other finishing process that could be used to make the lettering stand out:

Answer 13

foil printing

embossing

Question 14

How can manufacturers protect logos from being used or reproduced by other companies?

Answer 14

by copyrighting image, this prevents other companies from using the image without permission.

Question 15

What is a suitable adhesive for fixing a clear plastic window onto a box?

Answer 15

hot glue gun, superglue, epoxy glue