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Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Product Design
H406/01 Principles of Product Design
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
* 1 8 4 4 9 2 7 6 2 1 *
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 6 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 Metal toy cars are popular with children and also as collectable items.
Fig. 1 shows a batch produced toy car in use and a collectable toy car.
Fig. 1
(a) Identify a suitable manufacturing process for the body of metal toy cars of this type.
Justify your answer.
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(b) Explain two ways that the metal toy cars, shown in Fig. 1, have been designed for upgrades
and/or recycling.
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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Understand exam format and structure
Past papers show the types of questions, mark allocations, and time limits,
helping students know what to expect in the real exam.
Identify frequently tested topics
By reviewing several past papers, students can spot patterns and common
themes that appear regularly.
Practice time management
Completing past papers under timed conditions helps students learn how
to pace themselves during the exam.
Improve exam technique
Students learn how to interpret command words (e.g. explain, compare,
evaluate) and structure answers effectively.
Assess strengths and weaknesses
Marking answers using mark schemes highlights areas that need more
revision.
Build confidence
Familiarity with exam-style questions reduces anxiety and increases
confidence going into the exam.
Improve accuracy and clarity
Repeated practice helps students write clearer, more precise answers and
avoid common mistakes.
Track progress over time
Comparing results from different past papers shows improvement and
helps students adjust revision strategies.
TYRIONPAPERS.COM
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 2 June 2025 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Product Design
H406/01 Principles of Product Design
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
* 1 8 4 4 9 2 7 6 2 1 *
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 6 0 1 *
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if
you need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and
the question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/1131/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ/SW) 353743/4 Turn over
for more: tyrionpapers.com
, 2
1 Metal toy cars are popular with children and also as collectable items.
Fig. 1 shows a batch produced toy car in use and a collectable toy car.
Fig. 1
(a) Identify a suitable manufacturing process for the body of metal toy cars of this type.
Justify your answer.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................... [2]
(b) Explain two ways that the metal toy cars, shown in Fig. 1, have been designed for upgrades
and/or recycling.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
[4]
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