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IB Design Technology Vocab

Subjects : engineering, ib
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1. Using creative ability to produce a wide range of possible solutions to a problem






2. A 2D physical anthropometric model based on a specific percentile - which is used with drawings of the same scale as the model to consider the relationship between the size of an object and people






3. The width of the electromagnetic spectrum that a signal occupies






4. A schematic representation of a process






5. A tool used in the manufacture of parts by moulding - forging - swaging or stamping processes






6. An organic compound that contains aliphatic hydrocarbons - essential for the structure and function of living cells. examples include fats - waxes and steroids






7. A short length of extruded pipe for use in blow moulding






8. Lack of essential vitamins and minerals resulting from unbalanced food intake and specific problems of food absorption






9. A form of group think. a group with a recommended size of 10-12 people first devises wild ideas - all of which are written down. no criticism or evaluation is allowed until this is finished - as it is impossible to be creative and critical at the sam






10. The ability to simulate a real situation on the screen and interact with it in a near- natural way.






11. The quantity of unbalanced electricity in a body (either positive or negative) and construed as an excess or deficiency of electrons and is measured in coulombs






12. A measure of the degree of increase in dimensions when an object is heated. This can be measured by an increase in length - area or volume. The expansivity can be measured as the fractional increase in dimension per kelvin increase in temperature.






13. A device that is used to cut 2D shapes from card and vinyl






14. An isometric drawing of an object with more than one component that depicts how the parts of assemblies fit together






15. The use of computers to aid the design process






16. An adhesive is a substance that is applied between two surfaces in order to bond them together






17. An evaluation of the actual performance of the task or learning objective using the conditions under which it will be performed and the absolute standard for acceptable performances






18. All aspects of the processing - preparation - storage - cooking - and serving of food to make sure that it is safe to eat






19. Designing to enable the product to be manufactured using a specific manufacturing process - for example - injection moulding






20. A computer program that attempts to simulate an abstract model of a particular system






21. The application of methods and systems found in nature to the study and design of engineering systems and modern technology






22. The opposition that a substance offers to the flow of electric current.






23. Increased body weight in relation to height - when compared to some standard of acceptable or desirable weight. a body mass index of more than 25 is defined as overweight by the World Health Organization. overweight may or may not be due to increase






24. Involved in development systems to ensure that products or services are designed and produced to meet or exceed customer requirements and expectations.






25. The creation of new - modified or updated products aimed mainly at a company's existing customers.






26. Tool path is determined by individual Z coordinates across the product






27. The assessment of the effect a product has on the environment from the initial concept to disposal






28. A specific manufacturing term - sometimes relating to one material group only






29. A volume production process involving machines controlled by computers






30. Designing in relation to materials during processing






31. Reuse of a product in the same context or in a different context.






32. The use of computers to aid manufacturing






33. Refers to materials and devices that operate at the nanoscale. 'Nano' means a billionth. A nanometer is one- billionth of a meter






34. The use of consumer reports and newspaper items to follow historical development. useful sources of information could include CD-Roms - such as encyclopedias and newspapers - or more specific discs - subject specific magazines - and manufacturers' in






35. Someone who resists all technological change.






36. The synergistic merging of nanotechnology - biotechnology - information and communication technologies and cognitive science






37. Someone who immediately welcomes a technological change.






38. Fatty acids that are required in the human diet. this means that it cannot be synthesized by the body from other fatty acids and must be obtained from food.






39. The resistance a material offers to penetration or scratching






40. The completeness and accuracy of a data set that is being used to inform a design decision






41. The production of large amounts of standardized products on production lines - permitting very high rates of production per worker






42. Fabric with technology enhanced performance used in smart clothing - for example - enhanced stain resistance - breathability or incorporating input sensors






43. The smallest part of an element that can exist chemically






44. Where the impetus for a new design emanates from a technological development.






45. Designers design specifically for optimum use of existing manufacturing capability






46. Two or more atoms that are normally bonded together covalently






47. A sophisticated CIM system that manufactured products to individual customer orders. the benefits of economy of scale are gained whether the order is for a single item or thousands






48. Technology appropriate to the context in which it is applied. appropriate technologies are low in capital cost - use local material wherever possible - create jobs using local skills and labour - involve decentralized renewable energy sources - make






49. This covers all activities from design to documentation. It also includes the regulation of quality of raw materials - assemblies - products and components - services related to production - and management and inspection processes.






50. A natural resource that cannot be re- made or re- grown as it does not naturally reform at a rate that makes its use sustainable - for example - coal - petroleum and natural gas