AQA A-Level Product Design questions and
answers
Layout paper - A thin translucent paper used for sketching and technical drawings
Cartridge paper - An off-white paper which a textured surface used for sketching
and rendering. Can also be used for printing
Tracing paper - A paper used to transfer images from one surface to another
Bleedproof paper - A paper similar to cartridge paper, but has a layer on top to
avoid colours running. Usually used for marker rendering
Watercolour paper - A paper used for watercolour painting and has textured
surface
Corrugated cardboard - A board used for most packaging boxes, is fairly impact
resistant and brown in colour
Duplex card - A card made up from two layers one paper, one side being glossy.
Usually used for food packaging
,AQA A-Level Product Design questions and
answers
Treated paper - A paper which has a dye layer on top, making it suitable for
photographic printing
Bleached card - A card which has been chemically treated to give it a lighter
colour. Mostly used in greeting cards and high quality packaging
Mount board - A board made from compressed fine cotton fibres to made a rigid
board. Mostly used for presenting artwork
Formed paper pulp - A board which is made from recycled paper, a sustainable
alternative for packaging
Metal effect card - A card which has a thin metal layer to enhance aesthetics, used
for gift packaging
Foil back/laminated card - A card which has a polymer film or foil to provide a
water resistant layer. Used for drinks packaging
Oak - A hardwood which is hard, tough, durable, high density. Has a good grain
aesthetic. Mainly used for indoor furniture and flooring
,AQA A-Level Product Design questions and
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Mahogany - A hardwood which is hard, reddish-brown and from a tropical tree,
used for high-quality furniture.
Beech - A hardwood which is close-grained, hard wearing, and strong, also finishes
well. Used for furniture, toys, and kitchen utensils
Birch - A hardwood which has smooth, white bark. Easy to form. Used for
laminating and furniture (plywood)
Teak - A hardwood which is high-quality and used to make buildings and ships
because it is strong and durable
Ash - A hardwood which is creamy yellow in colour, wide grained and lightweight.
Can be steam bent. Used for furniture and cricket stumps
Spruce - A softwood which has a creamy white colour, not very tough. Used for
indoor work including bedroom and bathroom furniture
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Pine - A softwood which has a very light brown colour, straight grained and
sometimes knotty, fairly tough. Used for cheap quality furniture and simple
joinery
Larch - A softwood which has a red hue, naturally resistant to rot. Used for
outdoor applications including decking and sheds
Cedar - A softwood which is lightweight but not very strong, expensive, durable
against moisture due to natural oils. Used for outdoor building and external wood
panelling (cladding)
Redwood - A softwood which has a red hue, high quality and expensive. Used for
joinery and furniture
Douglas fir - A softwood which has red undertones, heavier and cheaper than
pine. Used for framing of weight- bearing structures.
Planed all round (PAR) - A wood stock form which has been finished on all surfaces
answers
Layout paper - A thin translucent paper used for sketching and technical drawings
Cartridge paper - An off-white paper which a textured surface used for sketching
and rendering. Can also be used for printing
Tracing paper - A paper used to transfer images from one surface to another
Bleedproof paper - A paper similar to cartridge paper, but has a layer on top to
avoid colours running. Usually used for marker rendering
Watercolour paper - A paper used for watercolour painting and has textured
surface
Corrugated cardboard - A board used for most packaging boxes, is fairly impact
resistant and brown in colour
Duplex card - A card made up from two layers one paper, one side being glossy.
Usually used for food packaging
,AQA A-Level Product Design questions and
answers
Treated paper - A paper which has a dye layer on top, making it suitable for
photographic printing
Bleached card - A card which has been chemically treated to give it a lighter
colour. Mostly used in greeting cards and high quality packaging
Mount board - A board made from compressed fine cotton fibres to made a rigid
board. Mostly used for presenting artwork
Formed paper pulp - A board which is made from recycled paper, a sustainable
alternative for packaging
Metal effect card - A card which has a thin metal layer to enhance aesthetics, used
for gift packaging
Foil back/laminated card - A card which has a polymer film or foil to provide a
water resistant layer. Used for drinks packaging
Oak - A hardwood which is hard, tough, durable, high density. Has a good grain
aesthetic. Mainly used for indoor furniture and flooring
,AQA A-Level Product Design questions and
answers
Mahogany - A hardwood which is hard, reddish-brown and from a tropical tree,
used for high-quality furniture.
Beech - A hardwood which is close-grained, hard wearing, and strong, also finishes
well. Used for furniture, toys, and kitchen utensils
Birch - A hardwood which has smooth, white bark. Easy to form. Used for
laminating and furniture (plywood)
Teak - A hardwood which is high-quality and used to make buildings and ships
because it is strong and durable
Ash - A hardwood which is creamy yellow in colour, wide grained and lightweight.
Can be steam bent. Used for furniture and cricket stumps
Spruce - A softwood which has a creamy white colour, not very tough. Used for
indoor work including bedroom and bathroom furniture
, AQA A-Level Product Design questions and
answers
Pine - A softwood which has a very light brown colour, straight grained and
sometimes knotty, fairly tough. Used for cheap quality furniture and simple
joinery
Larch - A softwood which has a red hue, naturally resistant to rot. Used for
outdoor applications including decking and sheds
Cedar - A softwood which is lightweight but not very strong, expensive, durable
against moisture due to natural oils. Used for outdoor building and external wood
panelling (cladding)
Redwood - A softwood which has a red hue, high quality and expensive. Used for
joinery and furniture
Douglas fir - A softwood which has red undertones, heavier and cheaper than
pine. Used for framing of weight- bearing structures.
Planed all round (PAR) - A wood stock form which has been finished on all surfaces
