TECH-yearly

Question 1

What are 3 graphic data types

Answer 1

JPEG.jpg - joint photographic expert group
GIF.gif - graphics interchange format
Bitmap.bmp

Question 2

What are 3 Text Data Types

Answer 2

Plain Text.txt - Useful for transferring from one word processer to another
Rich Text Format.rtf - Including formatting that can be more widely compatible and transferable
Word Document.doc - A Microsoft word processing document.

Question 3

What’s a web data type

Answer 3

HTML.htm - hypertext markup language

The programming language on the www

Question 4

What are 4 video data types

Answer 4

MPEG.mpg - moving picture experts group
AVI.avi - Audio Video Interleaved Animated File
.mov
.wmv - Windows Media video

Question 5

What is a .wmv

Answer 5

An audio and video file encoded for use with Windows Media Player.

Question 6

What is an AVI.avi

Answer 6

Audio video in

Question 7

What is the earliest bridge in existence made of?

Answer 7

Stone

Question 8

How long ago were timber bridges in existence?

Answer 8

Over 2000 years

Question 9

What are the 6 structural systems in bridges

Answer 9

Flat beam
Arch
Truss
Suspension
Cantilever
Cable-Stayed

Question 10

Explain what flat beams are

Answer 10

The primitive use of a tree trunk to span a distance is an example of flat beam. Soon larger sections of solid timber could also be cut to form the base of a roadway to cross a bridge. Flat beams can not span great distances unless they are supported along their length, otherwise bending will occurr

Question 11

What are arches used for

Answer 11

The arch was constructed initially from small blocks, called keystones, these blocks were often wedged in shape and also interlocked to add strength. The arch has great engineering value because when an arch is placed on the arch and to the supports. The blocks within the arch are also placed under compression. Stone and concrete are very strong when compressed.

Question 12

What are trusses used for

Answer 12

Frames can be constructed to be very strong if they utilise the basic shape of a triangle. A triangular frame is very strong because if a load is a placed upon it, each member of the frame will share the load

Question 13

What are suspensions used for

Answer 13

Materials that are strong when in tension can be used in the design on the suspension bridge. The roadway is suspended by cables that carry its weight. Large towers are needed to support the cables. The towers are usually made of stone, concrete or brick they will need to be strong when compressed

Question 14

What are 2 natural fabrics

Answer 14

Cotton and linen

Question 15

What are 2 synthetic fabrics

Answer 15

Nylon and polyester

Question 16

What are 5 types of renewable energy

Answer 16

Biomass
Wind Power
Tidal Power
Solar Power
Geothermal

Question 17

What is meant by the term ethics

Answer 17

Concerning beliefs and rules people use to judge right and wrong

Question 18

What are 3 types of fabrics

Answer 18

Woven
Unwoven
Knitted

Question 19

State 4 tools that need to be managed during a design project

Answer 19

Tools
Techniques
Energy
Finance

Question 20

State 4 methods of research

Answer 20

Newspapers
Encyclopaedias
Books
Journals

Question 21

State 3 methods used to communicate creativity

Answer 21

Free hand sketches
Presentation software
Demonstration software

Question 22

Give a definition of criteria

Answer 22

A principle or standard by which something may be judged decided

Question 23

State 6 methods that can be used to communicate design ideas

Answer 23

Presentation software 
Oral presentation
Graphics software
Demonstration 
Sketches/drawings
Computer software

Question 24

What are the 5 media types

Answer 24

Video 
Animation
Audio
Images 
Text

Question 25

Define bridge

Answer 25

A bridge is any structure that can span a given distance between 2 or more points