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A LEVEL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: Actual June 2025 PAST PAPER 1: Principles of Design Engineering. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR H404/011 Exam Resource Summary The A Level Design and Technology June 2025 Paper 1: Principles of Design Engineering (OCR H404/01) — All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme combines the official examination paper with its complete mark scheme to provide a clear and comprehensive revision resource. This paper assesses students' understanding of the core principles that underpin design engineering, including materials science, mechanical and electronic systems, design processes, sustainability, project management, and technological innovation. It challenges students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical contexts, scenarios, and justify engineering choices using technical and evaluative reasoning. The merged format aligns each question with its marking criteria, offering transparent insight into examiner expectations, mark allocation, and structured response techniques. This resource is essential for targeted revision, self-assessment, and the development of strong analytical and design reasoning skills, ensuring confident preparation for the June 2025 OCR A Level Design and Technology Paper 1 and a solid foundation for future engineering and design studies.

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1 Fig. 1.1 shows an electric toothbrush.

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removable head thermosetting
polymer soft-grip
section of casing

thermo softening
polymer casing
control button
rechargeable
battery inside
battery indicator light

cordless charging port mode indicator light

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(i) Identify three functional reasons why the electric toothbrush has a removable head.

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(ii) Identify two properties of a thermo softening polymer that make it suitable for the casing of the
electric toothbrush.

Justify each of your answers.

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(iii) The manufacturer chose to include a soft-grip section on the casing of the electric toothbrush.

The soft-grip material is a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) which is a type of thermosetting polymer.

Describe two challenges to the manufacturer of including a soft-grip section on the casing of the
electric toothbrush.

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