past paper

Explain how the requirement to reduce risks 'as far as is reasonably practicable' affects health and safety in the workplace.

Describe how the process named in of oxy-fuel , plasma or laser cutting

Describe the process of pyrolysis.

Explain how the increased use of pyrolysis might affect the environment.

Discuss the influence of different stakeholders on the implementation of low carbon technologies.

Describe the process of cutting steel plate using oxy-fuel cutting.

Explain why market research can be an enabler for the process of innovation.

Describe the process of gasification.

Explain the differences between pyrolysis and gasification.

Explain how increased use of low carbon technologies (such as gasification) may benefit the environment.

Describe what is meant by 'hybrid cloud computing'.

Explain what is meant by 'as far as is reasonably practicable'

Explain why pre-tensioning may be needed when assembling mechanical components.

Explain the difference between market pull and technology push.

Some parts of a product need to be made as prototypes to see how they fit together. Describe how a prototype of a product can be made using 3D printing.

Describe how market testing of a product would be carried out.

A product is going to use a low carbon technology to generate energy. Explain how the use of low carbon technologies to convert waste into energy affects the environment.

Explain the difference between virtual and augmented reality.

Explain how the further development of virtual and augmented reality could lead to innovative products.

Discuss the influence that digital technologies have had on society.

company manufactures an item of personal protective equipment (PPE), selling over 200,000 units per year. They are developing an innovative new production process that has not previously been used to make PPE

Discuss the aims of research and development activities when developing the new manufacturing process.