Download AQA A-level DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: PRODUCT DESIGN 7552/2 Paper 2 Designing and Making Pri and more Exams Information Technology in PDF only on Docsity! QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Exam 2023 AQA A-level DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: PRODUCT DESIGN 7552/2 Paper 2 Designing and Making Principles Question Paper & Mark scheme (Merged) June 2023 [VERIFIED] TESTED AND CONFIRMED A+ ANSWERS Please write clearly, in block capitals. ADDITIONAL SPECIMEN ASSESSMENT MATERIAL Centre number Candidate number Surname Forename(s) Candidate signature A-LEVEL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DESIGN Paper 1 Technical Principles Additional specimen Morning Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes Materials You must have: • normal writing and drawing instruments • a scientific calculator Instructions • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing. • Answer all questions. • You must answer the questions in the spaces provided • 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 total number of marks available for this paper is 120. 4 0 3 Explain the reasons why a CNC laser cutter may be used to cut sheet acrylic rather than a coping saw. [6 marks] 0 4 State three specific methods companies use to raise awareness of their brand. [3 marks] 1: 2: 3: 5 Turn over 0 5 Figure 3 shows a plywood balance bike. Figure 4 shows a tubular aluminium balance bike. Analyse and evaluate the two balance bikes in terms of their: • suitability for mass production • suitability of materials [12 marks] Figure 3 Figure 4 6 9 Turn over 0 7 Explain the impact of ethical sourcing for wooden products such as the bowl shown in Figure 6. [6 marks] Figure 6 10 0 8 Give three reasons why QRM (Quick Response Manufacturing) is used in the design and manufacture of products. [3 marks] 1. 2. 3. 11 Turn over 0 9 CNC coordinates have been used to create the program required to laser cut a part from sheet aluminium. Plot the coordinates on the grid below and use this to calculate the total area of the part. [5 marks] CNC coordinates: (30,20) (80,20) (80,70) (60,70) (40,50) (20,50) (30,20) All dimensions in mm 14 1 1 A manufacturer of garden sheds produces 80 sheds per month at a cost of £218.75 per shed. The costs involved are: • 60% fixed costs (such as wages, heating and insurance) • 40% material costs. The manufacturer intends to increase production to 150 sheds per month, with no change to their fixed costs. Calculate the new cost per shed. [4 marks] 15 Turn over 1 2 Figure 8 shows a tankard (drinking vessel) made from pewter. Evaluate the suitability of pewter for the tankard. [6 marks] Figure 8 16 1 3 State two applications of polybutadiene [2 marks] 1 2 1 4 Explain how feasibility studies would be used to test the practicality for production of a new car. [9 marks] 19 Turn over 1 7 Explain why UV varnishing would be used as a finish on a magazine cover. [4 marks] 1 8 Explain why electroluminescent wires are suitable for use in shop signs. [4 marks] 20 1 9 Give three ways that products can be designed and manufactured for disassembly. [3 marks] 21 Turn over 2 0 Describe the concept of 'open design' and how this allows the development of products for the common good of society. Provide clear examples in your answer. [6 marks]
