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2024 AQA GCSE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 8552/W Unit 1
Written Paper
Verified Question Paper with Marking Scheme Combined.
June 2024
Materials
For this paper you must have:
- normal writing and drawing instruments
- a calculator
- a protractor.
Instructions
- Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing.
- Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
- Answer all questions.
- You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
- If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the question number against your answer(s).
- Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
- The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
- The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
- There are 20 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B and 50 marks for Section C. For Examiner’s Use Section Mark A B C TOTAL
Do not write outside the Section A – Core technical principles box Answer all questions in this section. For the multiple-choice questions, completely fill in the lozenge alongside the appropriate answer. CORRECT METHOD (^) WRONG METHODS If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown. If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select as shown. 0 1 Which one of the following metals is an alloy? A Aluminium B Brass C Iron D Tin [1 mark] 0 2 Which one of the following has to be considered when organising the workplace? A Fair trade B Market pull C Technology push D Tools and equipment [1 mark]
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Do not write outside the box 0 5 Which one of the following is a composite material? A Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CRP) B Graphene C High impact polystyrene (HIPS) D Wool [1 mark] (^0 6) A shape has the dimensions: Length 120 mm Width 150 mm Depth 170 mm What is the volume of the shape in mm^3? A 30 600 mm^3 B 360 000 mm^3 C 3 060 000 mm^3 D 3 600 000 mm^3 [1 mark] 0 7 Which one of the following is the definition of a thermoforming polymer? A A material that becomes brittle when heated to a specific temperature. B A material that becomes transparent when heated to a specific temperature. C A material that does not soften when heated to a specific temperature. D A material that softens when heated to a specific temperature. [1 mark]
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Do not write outside the (^1 0) Electricity is produced from which form of energy by the device in Figure 3? Figure 3 A Biomass box B Tidal C Solar D Wind [1 mark]
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Do not write outside the box 20 (^1 3) Figure 5 shows a system block diagram for a laptop computer. Complete the diagram by adding one component that could be used in each box. [4 marks] Figure 5
Do not write outside the box 1 5 Table 1 shows a range of specific materials. Table 1 Cartridge High impact Aluminium paper Polystyrene Oak Silk (HIPS) Choose one material from the table above. My chosen material is (^1 5). 1 Name one property of your chosen material. [1 mark] (^1 5). 2 Give one product that uses your chosen material. [1 mark] (^1 5). (^3) Describe why your chosen material is used in the product given in Question 15.. [2 marks]
Do not write outside the box (^1 6). 1 Name one specific material stock form. [1 mark] (^1 6). 2 Outline the benefits of using stock forms for designers and manufacturers. [4 marks] Turn over for the next question Turn over ► 1 6 All materials are available in stock forms.
Do not write outside the box 1 8 Choose one of the surface treatments or finishes from Table 2. Table 2 Dip coating Painting Printing Lubrication Vinyl decals Using notes and/or sketches, describe how your chosen surface treatment or applied finish is produced. My chosen surface treatment or finish is:
[6 marks]
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Do not write outside the box (^1 9) Analyse and evaluate the ecological issues that have to be considered in the sourcing and extraction of raw materials to make products. Give examples to support your answer. [8 marks] 30
Do not write outside the Section C – Designing and making principles box Answer all questions in this section. 2 0 Study the different bus stops shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 A B C D (^2 0). 1 Analyse and evaluate the bus stops in terms of user needs and wants. [4 marks]
Do not write outside the box (^2 0). 2 Analyse and evaluate the bus stops in terms of innovative features that could be added to improve user experience. [4 marks] (^2 0). (^3) Analyse and evaluate how the designer of a bus stop may have considered anthropometrics and ergonomics. [4 marks] Turn over ►
