OCR AS Level in Design and Technology: Design
Engineering Principles of Design
Engineering(H004/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
May 2026 – Afternoon
AS Level in Design and Technology:
Design Engineering
H004/01 Principles of Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
*2267240384*
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 0 0 4 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 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 answer.
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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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Turn over
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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
© OCR 2025
Engineering Principles of Design
Engineering(H004/01)
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
May 2026 – Afternoon
AS Level in Design and Technology:
Design Engineering
H004/01 Principles of Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
*2267240384*
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 0 0 4 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 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 answer.
, 2
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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..........................................................................................................................................................
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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]
, 3
(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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Turn over
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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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