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Which material is used for the craft knife in Figure 2?
Which material is used for the craft knife in Figure 2?
What is required for students to bring to the exam besides writing instruments?
What is required for students to bring to the exam besides writing instruments?
In the context of batch-produced handmade toys, what is a likely benefit of using measuring aids?
In the context of batch-produced handmade toys, what is a likely benefit of using measuring aids?
For what purpose should students use black ink or black ball-point pen?
For what purpose should students use black ink or black ball-point pen?
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How long is the time allowed for the AQA 7552 exam?
How long is the time allowed for the AQA 7552 exam?
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What should students do with any work they do not wish to be marked?
What should students do with any work they do not wish to be marked?
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Which of the following is a part of the toy plane mentioned in the content?
Which of the following is a part of the toy plane mentioned in the content?
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Which designer is notably associated with the Bauhaus movement?
Which designer is notably associated with the Bauhaus movement?
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What key principle of the Bauhaus movement emphasizes the unity of art and technology?
What key principle of the Bauhaus movement emphasizes the unity of art and technology?
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How have technological developments influenced kettle design?
How have technological developments influenced kettle design?
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What is a 'go no go' gauge primarily used for?
What is a 'go no go' gauge primarily used for?
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Which of the following is a method for designing electronic products to conserve energy?
Which of the following is a method for designing electronic products to conserve energy?
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What is a primary consideration when evaluating the quality of a garden light?
What is a primary consideration when evaluating the quality of a garden light?
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Which standard is important for ensuring the safety of electrical products like garden lights?
Which standard is important for ensuring the safety of electrical products like garden lights?
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What environmental issue should be considered in the design of a musical children’s book?
What environmental issue should be considered in the design of a musical children’s book?
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What is one way to reduce the environmental impact during raw material extraction for the musical book?
What is one way to reduce the environmental impact during raw material extraction for the musical book?
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Which of the following is an advantage of HDMF for modeling a hairdryer?
Which of the following is an advantage of HDMF for modeling a hairdryer?
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Which modelling material is best suited for creating a 3D printed model?
Which modelling material is best suited for creating a 3D printed model?
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What is a disadvantage of using HDMF in model making?
What is a disadvantage of using HDMF in model making?
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How can the ease of recycling the musical book be improved?
How can the ease of recycling the musical book be improved?
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Which application is best suited for chipboard as a modelling material?
Which application is best suited for chipboard as a modelling material?
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What calculation is necessary to find the volume of the protective box for the architectural model?
What calculation is necessary to find the volume of the protective box for the architectural model?
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Which material is least likely to be used to create an ergonomic handle for a product?
Which material is least likely to be used to create an ergonomic handle for a product?
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Study Notes
A-Level Design & Technology (Product Design) Exam Paper 2 - Designing & Making Principles
- Exam duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Materials: Normal writing and drawing instruments, scientific calculator
- Instructions: Use black ink/pen for answers, pencil for drawing. Answer all questions in the space provided. Do all rough work on the paper, crossing out any unwanted work.
- Information: Marks for questions are shown in brackets. Maximum mark for the paper is 80.
Section A - Craft Knives
- Question 1: Compare two craft knives (nylon/elastomer and stainless steel). Focus on how their design and manufacture meet the needs of the user.
- Marks Awarded: 8
Section A - Handmade Wooden Toy Airplane
- Question 2a: How can marking and cutting aids improve efficiency in locating strut positions between wings?
- Question 2b: How can handmade aids improve efficiency when measuring and marking the plane body's shape?
- Marks Awarded: Question 2a - 3 marks, Question 2b - 3 marks
Section A - Bauhaus Movement and Marianne Brandt
- Question 3: Analyse and explain the key principles of the Bauhaus movement with reference to Marianne Brandt's work.
- Marks Awarded: 8
Section A - Kettles (Metal and Multi-Material)
- Question 4: Compare and contrast how technological developments have influenced the design and manufacture of metal hob-top and multi-material docking electric kettles. Support your answer with examples from the provided images.
- Marks Awarded: 8
Section B - Go No Go Gauges
- Question 5: Define "go no go" gauges and provide examples to illustrate your answer.
- Marks Awarded: 3
Section B - Electronic Product Design & Energy Conservation
- Question 6: Explain how electronic products are designed to conserve energy, materials, and components during manufacture and use. Include product examples.
- Marks Awarded: 6
Section B - Garden Light Standards
- Question 7: Evaluate how national/international standards influence designs and manufacturing quality, safety and disposal of a garden light (using the image provided as a reference point).
- Marks Awarded: 8
Section B - Environmental Impact of a Musical Children's Book
- Question 8: Discuss how reducing the environmental impact of a musical children's book's materials (including raw materials, manufacturing and recycling) can be addressed.
- Marks Awarded: 9
Section B - Modelling Materials
- Question 9: Match modelling materials (foam board, chipboard, PLA, Polymorph) to appropriate applications (architectural scale models, ergonomic handles, 3D printed models).
- Marks Awarded: 3
Section B - Modelling a Hair Dryer with HDMF
- Question 10: Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using high-density modelling foam to create a hairdryer model.
- Marks Awarded: 8
Section B - Architectural Model Calculations
- Question 11a: Calculate the volume of a box made to fit snugly around an architectural model (use dimensions from the provided image).
- Question 11b: Calculate the new height of a reduced architectural model (model reduced by 35%).
- Question 11c: Calculate the real-world dimensions of the building, given the model's scale (ratio 1:50).
- Marks Awarded: Question 11a - 2 marks, Question 11b - 2 marks, Question 11c - 3 marks
Section B - Smart Watch Product Life Cycle
- Question 12: Describe how a smart watch company might refine and update their product during its life cycle.
- Marks Awarded: 6
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Prepare for your A-Level Design & Technology Paper 2 with this focused quiz on designing and making principles. This exam paper challenges your understanding of materials, design efficiency, and manufacturing processes through practical questions. Test your knowledge and readiness for the real exam!
