2O26 OCR A Level in Design
and
Technology: Product Design H406/01
Principles of Product Design
Verified Question paper with Marking
Scheme combined
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidate number
• 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
OCR A LEVEL IN be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your
answer is wrong.
DESIGN AND INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
TECHNOLOGY • 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.
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 2 June 2026 –
Morning A Level in Design and
Technology:
Product Design
H406/01 Principles of Product Design
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
Centre number
Please write Candidate
clearly in black ink. Do not write in the number
barcodes.
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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DC (PQ/SW) 353743/4 Turn over
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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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(c) Children’s toys such as the metal toy cars need to be checked for safety and quality before
distribution.
Identify and explain two methods that manufacturers use to protect and assure consumers.
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[6]
© OCR 2025 Turn over
and
Technology: Product Design H406/01
Principles of Product Design
Verified Question paper with Marking
Scheme combined
INSTRUCTIONS
Candidate number
• 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
OCR A LEVEL IN be supported with working. Marks might be
given for using a correct method, even if your
answer is wrong.
DESIGN AND INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 80.
TECHNOLOGY • 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.
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 2 June 2026 –
Morning A Level in Design and
Technology:
Product Design
H406/01 Principles of Product Design
Time allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
Centre number
Please write Candidate
clearly in black ink. Do not write in the number
barcodes.
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
, 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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(c) Children’s toys such as the metal toy cars need to be checked for safety and quality before
distribution.
Identify and explain two methods that manufacturers use to protect and assure consumers.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[6]
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