technology and design unit 1

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Design and communication
What are the stages that the desi...,
Is the design process linear or n...,
Why is it important to understand...
10  cards
Materials and their general physical, aesthetic and structural characteristics
What are thermosetting plastics 1,
Name four examples of thermosetti...,
What are thermoplastics 3
17  cards
Tools and processes
Name three deforming processes 1,
What is vacuum forming used for 2,
What is line bending 3
21  cards
Appropriate methods of joining
What is soft soldering 1,
What is brazing 2,
What is welding 3
13  cards
Production methods
What is a wasting process 1,
Give three examples of wasting pr...,
Give three examples of wasting pr...
11  cards
Moulds, jigs and fixtures
What is a mould 1,
Give two examples of mould applic...,
What is a template 3
8  cards
Finishing techniques
How is metal prepared before appl...,
How is wood prepared before apply...,
How is plastic prepared before ap...
12  cards
Smart materials
What is a smart material 1,
What are thermochromic pigments 2,
Give two examples of thermochromi...
7  cards
Health and safety
What does the wear eye protection...,
What does the wear ear protection...,
What does the wear protective glo...
10  cards
CAD and CAM
What does cad stand for and what ...,
What does cam stand for and what ...,
List three advantages of using cad 3
9  cards
Construction techniques
What is a pcb 1,
What are two main methods to prod...,
Name three tools or equipment use...
10  cards
Input–Process–Output
What are the three main stages of...,
What is meant by the input stage ...,
What happens in the process stage...
10  cards
Units and measurements
What unit is used to measure elec...,
What is 1 amp equal to in milliam...,
What unit is used to measure volt...
11  cards
Electrical Components
What does the circuit symbol for ...,
What is the difference between a ...,
What does the resistor symbol loo...
26  cards
Electronic conductors and insulators
What is a conductor 1,
Give three examples of conductors 2,
What is an insulator 3
10  cards
Resistors
What is resistance in an electric...,
What is the function of a resisto...,
What does the colour code on a re...
10  cards
Switch
What is a reed switch 1,
What does the reed switch symbol ...,
What is a push to make ptm switch 3
16  cards
Potential divider
What is a potential voltage divid...,
What is the main purpose of a pot...,
How does a potential divider cont...
10  cards
LEDs
What does led stand for 1,
What is the main function of an l...,
Why do leds need current limiting...
9  cards
Thyristors
What is the primary function of a...,
In which types of circuits are th...,
What are the three terminals of a...
8  cards
Transistors
What is the main function of an n...,
How does an npn transistor act as...,
What are the three terminals of a...
8  cards
Safety
What are potential electrical haz...,
What safety risk is posed by usin...,
Why must you be cautious of overh...
9  cards
Construction Techniques
What is a mechanical system 1,
What types of models can be used ...,
What is a working model 3
15  cards
Input–Process–Output
What does input refer to in an in...,
What does process mean in an inpu...,
What is the output in an input pr...
10  cards
Types of Motion
What is rotary motion 1,
Give an example of rotary motion 2,
What is linear motion 3
10  cards
Mechanical Components
What is the function of a wheel a...,
Describe the physical appearance ...,
What is the role of a cam in a me...
14  cards
Levers
What is the load in a lever system 1,
What is the effort in a lever sys...,
What is the fulcrum in a lever sy...
13  cards
Power Transmission
What is a simple gear train 1,
What are the main types of belt s...,
What is the function of a chain a...
13  cards
Cams and Followers
What is the function of a cam and...,
Describe an eccentric cam 2,
Where might you find an eccentric...
13  cards
Safety
What is a potential hazard when h...,
Why should sharp tools be handled...,
What safety precaution should you...
10  cards
Input–Process–Output: Pneumatic Systems
What is the input in a pneumatic ...,
What is the process in a pneumati...,
What is the output in a pneumatic...
12  cards
Single Acting Cylinder
What is a single acting cylinder ...,
How do you identify an sac by its...,
What is the circuit symbol for a ...
12  cards
Valves
What is the circuit symbol for a ...,
What is the circuit symbol for an...,
How do you identify a 3 2 valve b...
12  cards
Logic and AND/OR Circuits
What is a shuttle valve used for ...,
How do you identify a shuttle val...,
What is an or logic circuit in pn...
11  cards
Speed Control
What is a unidirectional flow reg...,
How do you identify a unidirectio...,
How is a unidirectional flow regu...
8  cards
Construction (Pneumatics)
What are discrete components in a...,
What is the process of designing ...,
What should be included when draw...
9  cards
Safety in Pneumatic Systems
What is a potential hazard when h...,
Why must all connections in a pne...,
What personal protective equipmen...
10  cards
Input–Process–Output: Computer Control Systems
What is the role of an input devi...,
Name three examples of input devi...,
What is the function of the proce...
10  cards
Flowcharts
What is a flowchart used for 1,
What does the start stop symbol r...,
What shape is used for the start ...
13  cards

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