AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product
Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical
Please write clearly, in block capitals
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forenames(s)
Candidate’s signature
A-Level - Design &
Technology (Product Design)
Date of Exam Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments
• a scientific calculator
• a protractor
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing.
• Fill in the information at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank
pages.
• Do all rough work in this paper. Cross through any work that you do
not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
Answer all questions.
1
,AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product
Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical
1. The table below gives details of four specific papers and boards and a suitable
application of use for each.
Specific paper or board Suitable application of use
Bleed proof paper Marker rendering of design ideas
Corrugated card Retail packaging for a TV
Foil backed card Drinks
carton
Mount board Model
making
Describe the performance characteristics that make each paper or board
suitable for each identified application. [8 marks]
Bleed proof paper
Corrugated card
Foil backed card
Mount board
2
, AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product
Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical
2. Explain the meaning of the term 'wastage' in relation to manufacturing. [2 marks]
3. Harnessing renewable energy in the UK is rapidly rising to meet demand.
The bar chart below shows the change in renewable energy use in the UK in
recent years.
(a) Calculate the percentage of solar PV used in 2015. Round your answer to
the nearest whole number. [2 marks]
Solar PV
3
Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical
Please write clearly, in block capitals
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forenames(s)
Candidate’s signature
A-Level - Design &
Technology (Product Design)
Date of Exam Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments
• a scientific calculator
• a protractor
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing.
• Fill in the information at the top of this page.
• Answer all questions.
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank
pages.
• Do all rough work in this paper. Cross through any work that you do
not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
Answer all questions.
1
,AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product
Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical
1. The table below gives details of four specific papers and boards and a suitable
application of use for each.
Specific paper or board Suitable application of use
Bleed proof paper Marker rendering of design ideas
Corrugated card Retail packaging for a TV
Foil backed card Drinks
carton
Mount board Model
making
Describe the performance characteristics that make each paper or board
suitable for each identified application. [8 marks]
Bleed proof paper
Corrugated card
Foil backed card
Mount board
2
, AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product
Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical
2. Explain the meaning of the term 'wastage' in relation to manufacturing. [2 marks]
3. Harnessing renewable energy in the UK is rapidly rising to meet demand.
The bar chart below shows the change in renewable energy use in the UK in
recent years.
(a) Calculate the percentage of solar PV used in 2015. Round your answer to
the nearest whole number. [2 marks]
Solar PV
3
