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Actual 2024 AQA GCSE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 8552/W Unit 1 Merged Question Paper + Mark Scheme AQA= Please write clearly in block capitals. Centre number Candidate number Surname Forename(s) Candidate signature | declare this is my own work. GCSE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Unit 1 Written Paper Tuesday 18 June 2024 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours Materials | — For this paper you must have: Ro eee ee © normal writing and drawing instruments Section Mark * a calculator A © a protractor. B Instructions c e Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing. TOTAL Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. « Answer all questions. e You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. e 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. e The maximum mark for this paper is 100. e There are 20 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B and 50 marks for Section C. ITE ACA 8552/W IB/G/Jun24/G4005/E9 Do not write . 7 . . 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 e | WRONG METHODS [ ® | ® | => @ ] If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown. De If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select as shown. =<) Which one of the following metals is an alloy? A Aluminium B Brass C Iron D Tin [o} [o] [o] fo] [1 mark] Which one of the following has to be considered when organising the workplace? A Fair trade B Market pull C Technology push [0] [0] {o] [o] D Tools and equipment [1 mark] 02 IB/G/Jun24/8552.W 2 Do not write outside the Which one of the following is a composite material? box A Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CRP) fe] B Graphene C High impact polystyrene (HIPS) [0] [o] [o] D Wool [1 mark] A shape has the dimensions: Length 120 mm Width 150 mm Depth 170 mm What is the volume of the shape in mm?? A 30 600 mm? B 360 000 mm? C 3.060 000 mm? D 3600 000 mm? [o} [o} Lo] [o) [1 mark] Which one of the following is the definition of a thermoforming polymer? A Amaterial that becomes brittle when heated to a specific temperature. B Amaterial that becomes transparent when heated to a specific temperature. C Amaterial that does not soften when heated to a specific temperature. [o} [0] fo} [2] D Amaterial that softens when heated to a specific temperature. [1 mark] 04 IB/G/Jun24/8552.W 4 Do not write outside the What order (class) of lever are the scissors shown in Figure 2? box Figure 2 A First order B Second order [o} {o} [2] C Third order [1 mark] Which one of the following fibres is sourced from a living creature? A Cotton B Elastane C Nylon [0] {0} {o] [o] D Silk [1 mark] Turn over for the next question Turn over > INN IB/GiJun24/8552W 5 ae outside the [1] 4] Give two properties of natural timbers. box [2 marks] Property 1 Property 2 [1] 2] Outline two reasons why foil lined cardboard is used in the packaging of the takeaway food container shown in Figure 4. [4 marks] Figure 4 Reason 1 Reason 2 Turn over > INI IB/GiJun24/8552W 7 [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. Input Input Figure 5 [4 marks] Process Output 1 INN IB/G/Jun24/8552.W Do not write outside the box (1[5][4) (1[5][2] [4 [5].[3] 10 10 Table 1 shows a range of specific materials. Table 1 . High impact Aluminium — Polystyrene Oak Silk Pap’ (HIPS) Choose one material from the table above. My chosen material is Name one property of your chosen material. [1 mark] Give one product that uses your chosen material. [1 mark] Describe why your chosen material is used in the product given in Question 15.2. [2 marks] IB/G/Jun24/8552.W Do not write outside the box 10 11 All materials are available in stock forms. [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. INIA [4 marks] Turn over for the next question Turn over > IB/G/Jun24/8552W Do not write outside the box 11 13 Do not write outside the Choose one of the surface treatments or finishes from Table 2. box 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] Turn over for the next question Turn over > INIA IB/GiJun24/8552W 13 14 Do not write outside the Analyse and evaluate the ecological issues that have to be considered in the sourcing box and extraction of raw materials to make products. Give examples to support your answer. [8 marks] IB/GiJun24/8552W 14 16 Do not wite i 4 Ps < a outside the Section C — Designing and making principles ‘box Answer all questions in this section. Study the different bus stops shown in Figure 6. Figure 6 [2[0]}.[1] Analyse and evaluate the bus stops in terms of user needs and wants. [4 marks] INIA IB/GiJun24/8552W 16 17 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 > 17 IB/G/Jun24/8552W 17 19 Do not write itside the [2[2] Give five safety precautions a user needs to consider when using tools and tx equipment that use heat. [5 marks] Safety precaution 1 Safety precaution 2 Safety precaution 3 Safety precaution 4 Safety precaution 5 Turn over for the next question Turn over > INIA 9 IB/GiJun24/8552W 19 [2[3] Below is a drawing of a toy car. 20 Complete a third angle orthographic projection by adding a plan view in the box provided. Plan view Front view Side view INA [6 marks] IB/G/Jun24/8552.W Do not write outside the box 20 
