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
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 pencil 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
• 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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, 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 Conductive textiles could be used to
A burn at high temperatures.
B change colour.
C illuminate Light Emitting Diodes.
D resist bullets.
[1 mark]
0 2 Micro encapsulation is used to make fabric
A anti-bacterial.
B conductive.
C fire proof.
D stronger.
[1 mark]
*02*
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, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 box
A malleable material is one that
A can be pressed into a shape or form.
B is able to withstand scratches and indents.
C is hard to break or snap.
D rusts with exposure to air and moisture.
[1 mark]
0 4 When using marker pens, students find the ink stains other pages.
Which term should be looked for when selecting the paper to avoid this?
A Bleed proof
B Cartridge
C Layout
D Tracing
[1 mark]
0 5 Which component is the output in a temperature warning system?
A Lamp
B Microcontroller
C Switch
D Temperature sensor
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
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, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 6 box
Which one of the following is ferrous?
A Aluminium
B Copper
C Iron
D Tin
[1 mark]
0 7 Identify the material shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
A Balsa
B Chipboard
C Medium density fibreboard (MDF)
D Plywood
[1 mark]
*04*
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Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1 Written Paper
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 pencil 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
• 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.
*JUN228552w01*
IB/G/Jun22/E8 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 Conductive textiles could be used to
A burn at high temperatures.
B change colour.
C illuminate Light Emitting Diodes.
D resist bullets.
[1 mark]
0 2 Micro encapsulation is used to make fabric
A anti-bacterial.
B conductive.
C fire proof.
D stronger.
[1 mark]
*02*
IB/G/Jun22/8552/W
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 box
A malleable material is one that
A can be pressed into a shape or form.
B is able to withstand scratches and indents.
C is hard to break or snap.
D rusts with exposure to air and moisture.
[1 mark]
0 4 When using marker pens, students find the ink stains other pages.
Which term should be looked for when selecting the paper to avoid this?
A Bleed proof
B Cartridge
C Layout
D Tracing
[1 mark]
0 5 Which component is the output in a temperature warning system?
A Lamp
B Microcontroller
C Switch
D Temperature sensor
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/G/Jun22/8552/W
, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 6 box
Which one of the following is ferrous?
A Aluminium
B Copper
C Iron
D Tin
[1 mark]
0 7 Identify the material shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
A Balsa
B Chipboard
C Medium density fibreboard (MDF)
D Plywood
[1 mark]
*04*
IB/G/Jun22/8552/W
