AQA GCSE Design and Technology Paper W June 2022 question paper

Conductive textiles could be used to

Micro encapsulation is used to make fabric

A malleable material is one that

When using marker pens, students find the ink stains other pages.

Which term should be looked for when selecting the paper to avoid this?

Which component is the output in a temperature warning system?

Which one of the following is ferrous?

Identify the material shown in Figure 1.

Which one of the following is a renewable resource?

A tough material is described as one that can

Which one of the following statements is true ?

Name one specific modern material.

Explain why the use of modern materials improves the function of products.

High density polyethylene (HDPE) is widely used in the manufacture of household bottles and containers.

Give two detailed reasons why HDPE is suitable for this type of packaging. [2 x 2 marks]

Study the diagram of the mechanism for car windscreen wipers in Figure 2.

State the type of motion in Wiper arm 1.

Explain the function of the connecting linkage.

Table 1 identifies specific processes used to remove different materials and make sure materials are cut to a tolerance.

Choose one process from Table 1 and, using notes and/or sketches, describe the process in detail.

Describe what forces are acting on the bow and arrow in Figure 3 before it is fired.

Explain how materials can be improved by being reinforced. Give examples.

Explain the purpose of a template.

A manufacturer needs to produce a hexagonal template like the one in Figure 4.

The distance between points A and B needs to be 90 mm.

Work out the length of one side of the hexagon.

Calculate the interior angle at x on the diagram.

Explain how the two factors given below would be considered when selecting materials or components. [2 x 3 marks]

Cultural and social factors

Carbon dioxide is released as a result of making, transporting and using a product during its lifetime. This is called a ‘carbon footprint’.

Analyse and evaluate what factors contribute to carbon release or ‘carbon footprint’ from raw material source to final disposal.

Give examples in your answer.

Turn over for Section C

Study the pictures of garden furniture and packaging in Figure 5 and Figure 6 and the specifications in Table 2.

Table, chairs and umbrella
Flat-pack furniture packaging

Analyse and evaluate the garden furniture and its packaging in terms of functionality.

Analyse and evaluate how the design and manufacture of garden furniture may cause deforestation and what steps can be taken to address this.

Figure 7 shows a structure made from a number of material lengths cut and bent to shape.

Calculate the length of material required to make one hoop to the nearest whole millimetre.

Show your working.

Calculate the total length of material required to make all the parts in Figure 7 to the nearest whole centimetre.

Show your working.

Materials frequently have to be deformed and reformed.

Choose one product from Table 3.

My chosen product is

Name a specific deforming or reforming process used in the manufacture of your chosen product.

Explain why this process is used in the manufacture of your chosen product.

What safety issues need to be considered when using the specific process given in your answer to Question 21.1 ?

Below are drawings of two parts needed to make a pencil sharpener.

Complete an exploded isometric drawing in Figure 8 showing how the parts of the sharpener are assembled.

Exploded drawings show details of an object in a unique way.

Explain where and why exploded drawings are used.

Give examples in your answer.

Sketching is used by designers to communicate information.

Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of freehand sketching over computer aided design (CAD) drawing. [2 x 2 marks]

Define the term ‘datum point’.

Explain why datum points are used during manufacturing.

The images in Table 4 are of specialist pieces of Design and Technology equipment.

Choose one piece of specialist equipment from Table 4.

My chosen piece of equipment is

Describe how your chosen piece of equipment is used.

Explain the checks you would make to ensure the equipment is able to produce quality outcomes.

Explain the importance of evaluation when developing prototypes.

Give specific examples in your answer.