Oxford Cambridge and RSA
June 2026 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology: Design
Engineering
H404/02 Problem Solving in Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if you
need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and the
question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given
for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
• Each question tells you which part of the Resource Booklet to use.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR A Level in Design and Technology: Design Engineering Problem Solving in
Design Engineering (H404/02) Question Paper And Mark Scheme
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Read the Resource Booklet before you answer the questions.
1* The development of autonomous vehicles to help during disasters has introduced many issues for
design engineers.
Discuss the key technical challenges and ethical considerations a design engineer would face when
developing an autonomous vehicle for use during disasters.
In your answer you must consider:
• technical challenges
• ethical considerations.
Refer to pages 2–4 of the Resource Booklet. [14]
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2* Page 3 of the Resource Booklet describes a Magirus Aircore TAF35 fire-fighting robot.
Such complex systems are developed through the collaboration of many different design and engineering
specialists.
Critically examine the significance of collaboration amongst engineers in the design and development of
complex systems such as the fire-fighting robot.
In your answer you must consider:
• the design phase of the product
• prototype and testing
• manufacture and production.
Refer to page 3 of the Resource Booklet and also draw on examples from your own studies. [12]
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June 2026 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology: Design
Engineering
H404/02 Problem Solving in Design Engineering
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
Please write clearly in black ink. Do not write in the barcodes.
Centre number Candidate number
First name(s)
Last name
INSTRUCTIONS
• Use black ink. You can use an HB pencil, but only for graphs and diagrams.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided. You can use extra paper if you
need to, but you must clearly show your candidate number, the centre number and the
question numbers.
• Answer all the questions.
• Use the Resource Booklet to answer all the questions.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be given
for using a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
• Each question tells you which part of the Resource Booklet to use.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 70.
• The marks for each question are shown in brackets [ ].
• Quality of extended response will be assessed in questions marked with an asterisk (*).
• This document has 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
OCR A Level in Design and Technology: Design Engineering Problem Solving in
Design Engineering (H404/02) Question Paper And Mark Scheme
, 2
Read the Resource Booklet before you answer the questions.
1* The development of autonomous vehicles to help during disasters has introduced many issues for
design engineers.
Discuss the key technical challenges and ethical considerations a design engineer would face when
developing an autonomous vehicle for use during disasters.
In your answer you must consider:
• technical challenges
• ethical considerations.
Refer to pages 2–4 of the Resource Booklet. [14]
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2* Page 3 of the Resource Booklet describes a Magirus Aircore TAF35 fire-fighting robot.
Such complex systems are developed through the collaboration of many different design and engineering
specialists.
Critically examine the significance of collaboration amongst engineers in the design and development of
complex systems such as the fire-fighting robot.
In your answer you must consider:
• the design phase of the product
• prototype and testing
• manufacture and production.
Refer to page 3 of the Resource Booklet and also draw on examples from your own studies. [12]
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