AQA GCSE DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY UNIT 1 WRITTEN 2020
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GCSE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1 Written Paper
Friday 22 May 2020 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments Section Mark
• a calculator
A
• a protractor.
B
Instructions C
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencils only for drawing.
TOTAL
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• All dimensions are in millimetres.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• There are 20 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B and 50 marks for Section C.
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Do not write
outside the
Section A – Core technical principles box
Answer all questions in this section.
Each of Questions 01 to 10 is followed by four responses, A, B, C and D.
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 Which type of renewable energy is sourced from plants?
A Biomass
B Solar
C Tidal
D Wind
[1 mark]
0 2 Planned obsolescence is when a product is designed
A to be repairable.
B to have a short lifespan.
C to have replaceable sections.
D to take upgrades.
[1 mark]
*02*
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, 3
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outside the
0 3 What is the electrical component shown in Figure 1 used for? box
Figure 1
A To detect pressure levels
B To detect temperature levels
C To switch equipment on or off
D To switch the direction of a motor
[1 mark]
0 4 Identify the smart material used to darken windows in bright sunlight.
A Aluminium foam
B Photochromic pigment
C Shape memory alloy
D Thermochromic pigment
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
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, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 5 Identify the textile fabric shown in Figure 2. box
Figure 2
A Bonded fabric
B Felted fabric
C Knitted fabric
D Woven fabric
[1 mark]
0 6 ‘Technology push’ describes when products are developed
A due to improvements in new materials.
B due to increased consumer demand.
C in response to consumer feedback.
D with the user in mind.
[1 mark]
*04*
IB/G/Jun20/8552/W
Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1 Written Paper
Friday 22 May 2020 Afternoon Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments Section Mark
• a calculator
A
• a protractor.
B
Instructions C
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencils only for drawing.
TOTAL
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write
outside the box around each page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• All dimensions are in millimetres.
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• There are 20 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B and 50 marks for Section C.
*JUN208552W01*
IB/G/Jun20/E12 8552/W
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A – Core technical principles box
Answer all questions in this section.
Each of Questions 01 to 10 is followed by four responses, A, B, C and D.
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 Which type of renewable energy is sourced from plants?
A Biomass
B Solar
C Tidal
D Wind
[1 mark]
0 2 Planned obsolescence is when a product is designed
A to be repairable.
B to have a short lifespan.
C to have replaceable sections.
D to take upgrades.
[1 mark]
*02*
IB/G/Jun20/8552/W
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 What is the electrical component shown in Figure 1 used for? box
Figure 1
A To detect pressure levels
B To detect temperature levels
C To switch equipment on or off
D To switch the direction of a motor
[1 mark]
0 4 Identify the smart material used to darken windows in bright sunlight.
A Aluminium foam
B Photochromic pigment
C Shape memory alloy
D Thermochromic pigment
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/G/Jun20/8552/W
, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 5 Identify the textile fabric shown in Figure 2. box
Figure 2
A Bonded fabric
B Felted fabric
C Knitted fabric
D Woven fabric
[1 mark]
0 6 ‘Technology push’ describes when products are developed
A due to improvements in new materials.
B due to increased consumer demand.
C in response to consumer feedback.
D with the user in mind.
[1 mark]
*04*
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