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OCR
Monday 19 June 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Design and Technology
J310/01 Principles of Design and Technology
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
the Insert (inside this document)
You can use:
a scientific calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
geometrical instruments
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. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Use the Insert to answer the questions in Section B.
• 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 100.
• 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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Page 1
, 2
SECTION A
1 Images of a suitcase are shown below.
Side
Top handle
Height- handle
adjustable
handle
Zips
Polymer wheels
(a) The suitcase is made from synthetic fabric.
(i) What is a synthetic fabric?
.................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Name one synthetic fabric.
.................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Give two reasons why synthetic fabric is a suitable material for the suitcase.
1 ........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
2 ........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
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(b) The zips and wheels are standard components.
Describe two benefits to the manufacturer of using standard components for the suitcase.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
2 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[4]
(c) (i) Use the anthropometric data below.
The height-adjustable handle makes the suitcase suitable for a range of users.
Identify the minimum and maximum height appropriate for this handle to fit the widest
range of users.
Floor to Fist grip height (in mm)
5th percentile 50th percentile 95th percentile
Men 700 765 830
Women 670 720 770
Minimum height..........................................................mm
Maximum height..........................................................mm
[2]
(ii) Explain why these two measurements are appropriate.
...........................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................... [1]
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OCR
Monday 19 June 2023 – Morning
GCSE (9–1) Design and Technology
J310/01 Principles of Design and Technology
Time allowed: 2 hours
You must have:
the Insert (inside this document)
You can use:
a scientific calculator
a ruler (cm/mm)
geometrical instruments
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. If you need extra space use
the lined pages at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown.
• Answer all the questions.
• Use the Insert to answer the questions in Section B.
• 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 100.
• 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 28 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
Turn over
Page 1
, 2
SECTION A
1 Images of a suitcase are shown below.
Side
Top handle
Height- handle
adjustable
handle
Zips
Polymer wheels
(a) The suitcase is made from synthetic fabric.
(i) What is a synthetic fabric?
.................................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Name one synthetic fabric.
.................................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Give two reasons why synthetic fabric is a suitable material for the suitcase.
1 ........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
2 ........................................................................................................................................
...........................................................................................................................................
[2]
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(b) The zips and wheels are standard components.
Describe two benefits to the manufacturer of using standard components for the suitcase.
1 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
2 ................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................................
[4]
(c) (i) Use the anthropometric data below.
The height-adjustable handle makes the suitcase suitable for a range of users.
Identify the minimum and maximum height appropriate for this handle to fit the widest
range of users.
Floor to Fist grip height (in mm)
5th percentile 50th percentile 95th percentile
Men 700 765 830
Women 670 720 770
Minimum height..........................................................mm
Maximum height..........................................................mm
[2]
(ii) Explain why these two measurements are appropriate.
...........................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................... [1]
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