OCR AS Level in Design and Technology: Design
Engineering H004/01 Principles of Design Engineering
Combined Question paper & Marking Scheme A+ May
2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 12 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level in Design and Technology: Design
Engineering
H004/01 Principles of Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
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 90.
• 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answe
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1 Fig. 1.1 shows a games console from the 1980’s.
Fig. 1.2 shows a modern games console.
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
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(a) Identify and describe two technological advances which have influenced the evolution of games
consoles.
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(b) Stakeholder feedback is important as it informs product development.
Identify and explain one way in which stakeholder testing could inform the development of games
consoles.
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(c) * The rise in online gaming has led to an increase in the number of gaming accessories available to
consumers. Examples of gaming accessories include steering wheels and pedals, controllers, headsets
and external storage devices.
Discuss the possible implications of this growth on energy sources and the environment. Use
examples of products in your answer.
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Fig. 1.3 shows a games controller.
Fig. 1.3
Fig. 1.4 shows the outer shell of the games controller after disassembly.
Fig. 1.4
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Engineering H004/01 Principles of Design Engineering
Combined Question paper & Marking Scheme A+ May
2025
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Monday 12 May 2025 – Afternoon
AS Level in Design and Technology: Design
Engineering
H004/01 Principles of Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
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 90.
• 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answe
Turn over
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1 Fig. 1.1 shows a games console from the 1980’s.
Fig. 1.2 shows a modern games console.
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
© nytimes.com, The New York Times. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.nytimes.com/2017/11/24/business/atari
© dotesports.com, Dot Esports. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - dotesports.com/gener
(a) Identify and describe two technological advances which have influenced the evolution of games
consoles.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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2 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[4]
(b) Stakeholder feedback is important as it informs product development.
Identify and explain one way in which stakeholder testing could inform the development of games
consoles.
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................................... [2]
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(c) * The rise in online gaming has led to an increase in the number of gaming accessories available to
consumers. Examples of gaming accessories include steering wheels and pedals, controllers, headsets
and external storage devices.
Discuss the possible implications of this growth on energy sources and the environment. Use
examples of products in your answer.
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Fig. 1.3 shows a games controller.
Fig. 1.3
Fig. 1.4 shows the outer shell of the games controller after disassembly.
Fig. 1.4
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