AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design
Series B - Paper 2 Designing & making principles
Please write clearly, in block capitals geana
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forenames(s)
Candidate’s signature
A-Level - Design & Technology
(Product Design)
Date of Exam Time allowed: 1 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
normal writing and drawing instruments
a scientific calculator
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing.
Fill in the information at the top of this page
Answer all questions
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this paper. Cross through any work that you do not want to
be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets
The maximum mark for this paper is 80
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, AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design
Series B - Paper 2 Designing & making principles
SECTION A
1. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show two different toothbrushes.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Electric toothbrush Manual toothbrush
Compare the materials and components used in their manufacture and their
suitability for intended function; cleaning teeth. [8 marks]
2. Explain how the major developments in technology listed below have led to
improvements in the design of electronic products. [6 marks]
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Series B - Paper 2 Designing & making principles
Please write clearly, in block capitals geana
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forenames(s)
Candidate’s signature
A-Level - Design & Technology
(Product Design)
Date of Exam Time allowed: 1 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
normal writing and drawing instruments
a scientific calculator
Instructions
Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing.
Fill in the information at the top of this page
Answer all questions
You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank pages.
Do all rough work in this paper. Cross through any work that you do not want to
be marked.
Information
The marks for questions are shown in brackets
The maximum mark for this paper is 80
1
, AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design
Series B - Paper 2 Designing & making principles
SECTION A
1. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show two different toothbrushes.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Electric toothbrush Manual toothbrush
Compare the materials and components used in their manufacture and their
suitability for intended function; cleaning teeth. [8 marks]
2. Explain how the major developments in technology listed below have led to
improvements in the design of electronic products. [6 marks]
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