Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 15 October 2021 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Design Engineering
H404/02 Problem Solving in Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 9 4 9 0 5 0 8 9 9 *
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 4 0 2 *
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.
• Each question tells you which part of the Resource Booklet to refer to.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• 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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2021 [603/1131/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 300370/3 Turn over
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Answer all the questions.
Before responding to the questions in this paper you must spend time reading and familiarising
yourself with the Resource Booklet.
1* Since the First Industrial Revolution, technology has been advancing at an increasing pace. For
many years this progress has had an adverse impact on the environment in which we live.
Discuss the impact that technological progression has had on the environment.
You must use your own examples of the effects that technological progression has had on the
environment to support your answer.
Refer to information on pages 2 and 3 of the Resource Booklet for additional support. [14]
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© OCR 2021 Turn over
Friday 15 October 2021 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Design Engineering
H404/02 Problem Solving in Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 8 9 4 9 0 5 0 8 9 9 *
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 4 0 2 *
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.
• Each question tells you which part of the Resource Booklet to refer to.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• 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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2021 [603/1131/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (PQ) 300370/3 Turn over
, 2
Answer all the questions.
Before responding to the questions in this paper you must spend time reading and familiarising
yourself with the Resource Booklet.
1* Since the First Industrial Revolution, technology has been advancing at an increasing pace. For
many years this progress has had an adverse impact on the environment in which we live.
Discuss the impact that technological progression has had on the environment.
You must use your own examples of the effects that technological progression has had on the
environment to support your answer.
Refer to information on pages 2 and 3 of the Resource Booklet for additional support. [14]
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