Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work. For Examiner’s Use
GCSE Section Mark
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY A
B
Merged with mark scheme C
TOTAL
Unit 1 Written Paper
Wednesday 18 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments
• a calculator • a protractor.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each
page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the
question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• There are 20 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B and 50 marks for Section C.
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Do not
write
outside the
box
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Section A – Core technical principles
Answer all questions in this section.
Each of Questions
01to10is followed by four responses,
A, B, C andD.
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 Products designed to be more efficient are developed by
A batch production.
B continuous improvement.
C lean manufacture.
D planned obsolescence.
[1 mark]
0 2 Which one of the following is part of inclusive design?
A Design for disabilities
B Disposal of waste
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write
outside the
box
C Efficient working
D Just in time
[1 mark]
*02*
Which energy source is finite?
0 3
A Biomass
B Oil
C Solar
D Tidal
[1 mark]
A fusible material is commonly described as one that
0 4
A absorbs and retains moisture.
B allows heat to pass through.
C conducts electrical current.
D melts when heat is applied.
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
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Do not
write
outside the
box
Identify the correct definition of a modern material.
0 5
A A combination of two or more different materials.
B A material produced through a new or improved production technique.
C A material that changes its properties when exposed to heat.
D A naturally occurring renewable material.
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
*03*
IB/G/Jun25/8552/W
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work. For Examiner’s Use
GCSE Section Mark
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY A
B
Merged with mark scheme C
TOTAL
Unit 1 Written Paper
Wednesday 18 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments
• a calculator • a protractor.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing.
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the box around each
page or on blank pages.
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book. Write the
question number against your answer(s).
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 100.
• There are 20 marks for Section A, 30 marks for Section B and 50 marks for Section C.
, 2
Do not
write
outside the
box
*JUN258552W01* IB/G/Jun25/G4003/E11 8552/W
Section A – Core technical principles
Answer all questions in this section.
Each of Questions
01to10is followed by four responses,
A, B, C andD.
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 Products designed to be more efficient are developed by
A batch production.
B continuous improvement.
C lean manufacture.
D planned obsolescence.
[1 mark]
0 2 Which one of the following is part of inclusive design?
A Design for disabilities
B Disposal of waste
IB/G/Jun25/8552/W
, 3
Do not
write
outside the
box
C Efficient working
D Just in time
[1 mark]
*02*
Which energy source is finite?
0 3
A Biomass
B Oil
C Solar
D Tidal
[1 mark]
A fusible material is commonly described as one that
0 4
A absorbs and retains moisture.
B allows heat to pass through.
C conducts electrical current.
D melts when heat is applied.
[1 mark]
Turn over ►
IB/G/Jun25/8552/W
, 4
Do not
write
outside the
box
Identify the correct definition of a modern material.
0 5
A A combination of two or more different materials.
B A material produced through a new or improved production technique.
C A material that changes its properties when exposed to heat.
D A naturally occurring renewable material.
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
*03*
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