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4 Inhaltsfelder
Kernlehrplan Technik GOSt: Konstruktion, Produktion, Steuerungs-/Regelungstechnik, Energietechnik
MSB NRW, Kernlehrplan Technik für die gymnasiale Oberstufe
16 Apr – 8 May 2026
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MSB NRW, Zentralabitur GOSt Rahmentermine 2026
300 / 900 points
Minimum Gesamtqualifikation to pass under § 29 APO-GOSt
APO-GOSt § 29
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1What is the primary purpose of a technical drawing (technische Zeichnung) in engineering design?
A.To precisely and unambiguously communicate a part's dimensions, form, and specifications for manufacturing
B.To serve only as decorative artwork with no functional purpose
C.To replace the need for any physical prototype ever being built
D.To record a company's financial budget
Explanation: A technical drawing precisely communicates a component's dimensions, geometry, tolerances, and material specifications so it can be manufactured correctly and consistently.
2What does 'Maßstab' (scale) on a technical drawing indicate?
A.The ratio between the drawn dimensions and the actual real-world dimensions of the object
B.The total weight of the manufactured part
C.The color of the finished product
D.The name of the engineer who created the drawing
Explanation: Scale expresses the proportional relationship between the drawing's dimensions and the actual size of the represented object (e.g. 1:10 means the drawing is one-tenth the real size).
3What is a 'Toleranz' (tolerance) in mechanical engineering design?
A.The permissible variation range for a dimension, allowing for manufacturing imprecision while maintaining function
B.The total number of parts in an assembly
C.A synonym for the part's exact nominal size with zero variation allowed
D.The maximum load a part can bear before catastrophic failure
Explanation: Tolerance defines the acceptable range of variation around a nominal dimension, acknowledging that real manufacturing processes cannot achieve perfect precision while still ensuring the part functions correctly.
4What does a 'Stückliste' (bill of materials/parts list) accompanying a technical drawing typically show?
A.A list of all individual components/parts needed for an assembly, often with quantities and materials
B.The historical price trend of raw materials over the past decade
C.A list of all employees who worked on the design
D.The exact chemical formula of every metal alloy used
Explanation: A Stückliste enumerates all the individual parts required for an assembly, typically including part names, quantities, and materials, supporting both manufacturing and procurement.
5Why is choosing an appropriate material (e.g. steel vs. aluminum vs. plastic) a critical part of the Konstruktion process?
A.Different materials have different strength, weight, cost, and durability properties suited to different applications
B.All materials perform identically regardless of application
C.Material choice has no effect on a design's cost or performance
D.Only the color of the material matters for engineering purposes
Explanation: Material selection significantly affects a design's mechanical strength, weight, cost, corrosion resistance, and durability, all of which must be matched to the application's requirements.
6What does 'Zugfestigkeit' (tensile strength) of a material measure?
A.The maximum stress a material can withstand while being stretched before failing
B.The material's electrical conductivity
C.The material's exact melting temperature
D.The material's color under stress
Explanation: Tensile strength quantifies the maximum tensile (pulling) stress a material can endure before breaking, a key mechanical property in structural design.
7What is a 'Lastfall' (load case) analysis used for in structural/mechanical design?
A.Evaluating how a structure or component behaves under specific expected forces and loading conditions
B.Determining the exact color scheme of the final product
C.Calculating a company's annual tax obligations
D.Choosing the font used in the technical drawing's title block
Explanation: Load case analysis examines how a structure responds to specific anticipated forces (e.g. static weight, wind, dynamic loads), ensuring the design can safely withstand real-world conditions.
8What does 'CAD' (computer-aided design) refer to in modern Konstruktion practice?
A.Using specialized software to create, modify, and analyze technical designs digitally
B.A manual hand-drafting technique using only pencil and paper
C.A type of manufacturing material
D.A network security protocol
Explanation: CAD refers to the use of specialized computer software to create, edit, and analyze precise technical designs, largely replacing traditional manual drafting in modern engineering practice.
9What is a 'Prototyp' (prototype) in the product development process?
A.An early working model of a product used to test and validate a design before full production
B.The final mass-produced version sold to consumers
C.A synonym for the finished marketing brochure
D.A type of manufacturing defect
Explanation: A prototype is an early sample or model built to test a design's function, form, or manufacturability before committing to full-scale production.
10What is 'Fertigung' (manufacturing/production) in the context of the Produktion Inhaltsfeld?
A.The process of transforming raw materials or components into a finished product
B.The process of designing a product's initial concept sketches only
C.The process of marketing a finished product to customers
D.The process of disposing of a product at the end of its life
Explanation: Fertigung refers to the manufacturing processes that transform raw materials or semi-finished components into a completed product.
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