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AQA GCSE ENGINEERING UNIT 1 WRITTEN PAPER QUESTIONS JUNE 2025
Monday 2 June 2025 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials For Examiner’s Use
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a calculator.
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Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
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answer(s).
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0 1 . 1 Which one of the following is a ferrous
material? [1 mark]
A Aluminium
B Brass
C Cast iron
D Zinc
0 1 . 2 Which one of the following statements describes
quenching? [1 mark]
A Allowing steel to cool naturally
B Coating steel with a protective layer
C Cooling steel rapidly in water
D Keeping steel at a specific temperature
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0 1 . 3 What is the name of the process used to enlarge a hole when using a box
lathe? [1 mark]
A Boring
B Facing off
C Parting off
D Sawing
0 1 . 4 Which one of the following is a common property of
ceramics? [1 mark]
A Brittleness
B High ductility
C Low melting point
D Malleability
0 1 . 5 Which one of the following is an input
device? [1 mark]
A LED
B Light sensor
C Piezo sounder
D Solenoid
0 1 . 6 Which one of the following is the formula for Young’s
modulus? [1 mark]
A Change in length/original length
B Original length/change in length
C Strain/stress
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Unit 1 Written Paper
AQA GCSE ENGINEERING UNIT 1 WRITTEN PAPER QUESTIONS JUNE 2025
Monday 2 June 2025 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have: Question Mark
normal writing and drawing instruments
1
a calculator.
2
Instructions 3
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing. 4
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
5
Answer all questions.
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not 6
write outside the box around each page or on blank pages. 7
If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at 8
the end of this book. Write the question number against your 9
answer(s).
TOTAL
Some questions will require you to shade a circle. If you make a
mistake cross through the incorrect answer.
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 120.
You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation
in your answers.
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Do not write
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Answer all questions in the spaces box
provided.
For each question completely fill in the circle 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 . 1 Which one of the following is a ferrous
material? [1 mark]
A Aluminium
B Brass
C Cast iron
D Zinc
0 1 . 2 Which one of the following statements describes
quenching? [1 mark]
A Allowing steel to cool naturally
B Coating steel with a protective layer
C Cooling steel rapidly in water
D Keeping steel at a specific temperature
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Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 What is the name of the process used to enlarge a hole when using a box
lathe? [1 mark]
A Boring
B Facing off
C Parting off
D Sawing
0 1 . 4 Which one of the following is a common property of
ceramics? [1 mark]
A Brittleness
B High ductility
C Low melting point
D Malleability
0 1 . 5 Which one of the following is an input
device? [1 mark]
A LED
B Light sensor
C Piezo sounder
D Solenoid
0 1 . 6 Which one of the following is the formula for Young’s
modulus? [1 mark]
A Change in length/original length
B Original length/change in length
C Strain/stress
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