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Quick questions on Product analysis: N(A)-Level Design and Technology
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What are turning analysis into lessons?Show answer
For each heading, write a lesson for your own design. A finding that "the lamp tips when the head extends" becomes "my lamp needs a heavier or wider base". A finding that "the soft grip is comfortable" becomes "keep a soft grip in my design". The lessons feed your specification and ideas.
What are only noticing the good points?Show answer
A useful analysis finds weaknesses to improve, not just strengths.
What is unsafe disassembly?Show answer
Take products apart safely, and never damage something that is not yours.
What is q1?Show answer
Name four headings you could use to analyse a product. [4 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
A toy's analysis shows small parts that could come off. State the design lesson. [1 mark]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain how product analysis is different from copying. [3 marks]
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