OCR · Design and Technology · J310

GCSE Design and Technology: How can materials and products be finished for different purposes?

Technical understanding · OCR GCSE Design and Technology (J310), specification point 6.2. Cards are generated from the exam board's own specification for "How can materials and products be finished for different purposes?", and every card links back to the page it came from. Specification © OCR — used with attribution.

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  1. What are the two main purposes of applying a finish to a material or product?

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    Function (e.g. durability, resistance to environmental factors) and aesthetics (appearance).

  2. A finish applied purely to improve how a product looks serves an ? purpose.

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    aesthetic

  3. A finish applied to make a product last longer or resist weathering serves a ? purpose.

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    functional

  4. Why is a protective finish applied to a product used outdoors?

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    To add resistance to environmental factors (such as moisture, UV light and corrosion), improving its durability.

  5. What does 'durability' mean for a finished product?

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    Its ability to withstand wear, damage and decay over time without failing.

  6. What is a surface treatment in design and technology?

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    A process applied to the surface of a material to protect it or change its appearance (e.g. painting, varnishing, plating).

  7. Is improving a material's resistance to corrosion a functional or aesthetic reason for finishing?

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    Functional — it overcomes an environmental factor and increases durability.

  8. Aesthetics (as a purpose of finishing)

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    The purpose of a finish concerned with the appearance of a product, such as its colour, texture or gloss.

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