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AQA GCSE Design and Technology

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Flashcards for AQA GCSE Design and Technology (8552), split into core technical principles, specialist technical principles and designing and making principles, then by topic in the specification's order. The specialist principles and the in-depth designing and making content are split into their six material areas (papers and boards, timber, metals, polymers, textiles, and electronic and mechanical systems); delete or suspend the ones your course does not cover.

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What is inside (38 subdecks)

  • Core technical principles218 cards
    • 3.1.1 New and emerging technologies26 cards
    • 3.1.2 Energy generation and storage18 cards
    • 3.1.3 Developments in new materials16 cards
    • 3.1.4 Systems approach to designing14 cards
    • 3.1.5 Mechanical devices18 cards
    • 3.1.6 Materials and their working properties126 cards
      • Material properties22 cards
      • Metals and alloys20 cards
      • Natural and manufactured timbers21 cards
      • Papers and boards22 cards
      • Polymers24 cards
      • Textiles17 cards
  • Designing and making principles145 cards
    • 3.3.1 Investigation, primary and secondary data12 cards
    • 3.3.2 Environmental, social and economic challenge4 cards
    • 3.3.3 The work of others70 cards
      • Companies16 cards
      • Designers54 cards
    • 3.3.4 Design strategies9 cards
    • 3.3.5 Communication of design ideas15 cards
    • 3.3.6 Prototype development8 cards
    • 3.3.7 Selection of materials and components3 cards
    • 3.3.8 Tolerances6 cards
    • 3.3.9 Material management8 cards
    • 3.3.10 Specialist tools and equipment3 cards
    • 3.3.11 Specialist techniques and processes7 cards
  • Maths and science in design and technology33 cards
    • Maths skills18 cards
    • Science knowledge15 cards
  • Specialist technical principles347 cards
    • Electronic and mechanical systems48 cards
    • General principles38 cards
    • Metal based materials52 cards
    • Papers and boards50 cards
    • Polymers49 cards
    • Textile based materials50 cards
    • Timber based materials60 cards

Some of its cards

  • What is meant by automation in a design and technology context?
    Using machines and robots to carry out tasks in the workplace with little or no human involvement
  • What is market research used for when designing a product?
    Finding out about potential users' needs, wants and the existing market before designing
  • Write 0.0045 metres in standard form.
    4.5×10−3 m4.5 \times 10^{-3}\,\mathrm{m}
  • What is a photosensitive PCB board used for?
    Manufacturing printed circuit boards: light exposed through a mask transfers the circuit pattern onto the board before it is etched
  • How has automation and robotics affected the organisation of the workplace?
    Fewer workers are needed on a production line, and the space and layout can be arranged around machines rather than people
  • What is an interview used for in design research?
    Gathering detailed information about a client's or user's needs directly, through questions
  • Write 3200 grams in standard form.
    3.2×103 g3.2 \times 10^{3}\,\mathrm{g}
  • What does anodizing aluminium do?
    Creates a hard, corrosion-resistant oxide layer on its surface, which can also be dyed for colour
  • What is crowdfunding?
    Raising money for a business or product by collecting small amounts from a large number of people, usually online
  • What are human factors, in relation to product design?
    Aspects of how a product is actually used by people, such as comfort, ease of use and safety

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