2025 AQA GCSE ENGINEERING Unit 1 Written Paper
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0 1 . 1 Which one of the following is a ferrous material?
[1 mark]
A Aluminium
B Brass
C Cast iron
D Zinc
0 1 . 2 Which one of the following statements describes quenching?
[1 mark]
A Allowing steel to cool naturally
B Coating steel with a protective layer
C Cooling steel rapidly in water
D Keeping steel at a specific temperature
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0 1 . 3 What is the name of the process used to enlarge a hole when using a lathe? box
[1 mark]
A Boring
B Facing off
C Parting off
D Sawing
0 1 . 4 Which one of the following is a common property of ceramics?
[1 mark]
A Brittleness
B High ductility
C Low melting point
D Malleability
0 1 . 5 Which one of the following is an input device?
[1 mark]
A LED
B Light sensor
C Piezo sounder
D Solenoid
0 1 . 6 Which one of the following is the formula for Young’s modulus?
[1 mark]
A Change in length/original length
B Original length/change in length
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C Strain/stress
D Stress/strain
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Question Paper & Mark Scheme (Merged) June 2025 [VERIFIED]
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Do not write
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
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 . 1 Which one of the following is a ferrous material?
[1 mark]
A Aluminium
B Brass
C Cast iron
D Zinc
0 1 . 2 Which one of the following statements describes quenching?
[1 mark]
A Allowing steel to cool naturally
B Coating steel with a protective layer
C Cooling steel rapidly in water
D Keeping steel at a specific temperature
IB/M/Jun25/8852/W
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Do not write
outside the
0 1 . 3 What is the name of the process used to enlarge a hole when using a lathe? box
[1 mark]
A Boring
B Facing off
C Parting off
D Sawing
0 1 . 4 Which one of the following is a common property of ceramics?
[1 mark]
A Brittleness
B High ductility
C Low melting point
D Malleability
0 1 . 5 Which one of the following is an input device?
[1 mark]
A LED
B Light sensor
C Piezo sounder
D Solenoid
0 1 . 6 Which one of the following is the formula for Young’s modulus?
[1 mark]
A Change in length/original length
B Original length/change in length
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C Strain/stress
D Stress/strain
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