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A-Level - Design & Technology

(Product Design)

Date of Exam Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes

Materials

For this paper you must have:

 normal writing and drawing instruments

 a scientific calculator

 a protractor

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 120.

Answer all questions.

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1. The table below gives details of four specific papers and boards and a suitable application

of use for each.

Specific paper or board Suitable application of use

Bleed proof paper Marker rendering of design ideas

Corrugated card Retail packaging for a TV

Foil backed card Drinks carton

Mount board Model making

Describe the performance characteristics that make each paper or board

suitable for each identified application. [8 marks]

Bleed proof paper

Corrugated card

Foil backed card

Mount board

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2. Explain the meaning of the term 'wastage' in relation to manufacturing. [2 marks]

3. Harnessing renewable energy in the UK is rapidly rising to meet demand. The bar chart

below shows the change in renewable energy use in the UK in recent years.

(a) Calculate the percentage of solar PV used in 2015. Round your answer to

the nearest whole number. [2 marks]

Solar PV

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