AQA A-Level Design and Technology Flashcards
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Paper 1: Technical Principles
48 topics
Materials and Their Applications
Classification of materials
Methods for investigating and testing materials
Performance characteristics of papers and boards
Performance characteristics of polymer based sheet and film
Performance characteristics of woods
Performance characteristics of metals
Performance characteristics of polymers
Elastomers
Biodegradable polymers
Composites
Smart materials
Modern materials
Polymer enhancement
Wood enhancement
Metal enhancement
Paper and board forming processes
Polymer processes
Metal processes
Wood processes
The use of adhesives and fixings
Jigs and fixtures
Paper and board finishing
Paper and board printing processes
Polymer finishing
Metal finishing
Wood finishing
Scales of production
Efficient use of materials
The use of computer systems
Sub-assembly
Computer aided design (CAD)
Computer aided manufacture (CAM)
Virtual modelling
Rapid prototyping processes
Electronic data interchange
Production, planning and control (PPC) networking
Product development and improvement
Inclusive design
Safe working practices
Safety in products and services to the customer
Protecting designs and intellectual property
Manufacture, repair, maintenance and disposal
Ease of manufacture
Disassembly
Feasibility studies
Enterprise and marketing in the development of products
Design communication
Paper 2: Designing and Making Principles
22 topics
Iterative design process
Design influences
Design styles and movements
Designers and their work
Socio economic influences
Major developments in technology
Social, moral and ethical issues
Product life cycle
The use of a design process
Prototype development
The iterative design process in industrial or commercial contexts
Critical analysis and evaluation
Testing and evaluating products in commercial products
Use of third party feedback in the testing and evaluation process
Selecting appropriate tools, equipment and processes
Accuracy in design and manufacture
Environmental issues
Conservation of energy and resources
Planning for accuracy and efficiency
Quality assurance
Quality control
National and international standards in product design
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