AQA A-Level - Design & Technology Paper 1 QP Technical principles.

AQA A-Level - Design & Technology Paper 1 QP Technical principles. 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 principles 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 AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles (b) Complete the pie chart below by adding the remaining data and labels for PV solar and Offshore wind for the year 2015. [4 marks] 4. Study the picture below which shows an item of flat-pack bedroom furniture made from manufactured boards. (a) Name one specific manufactured board in the construction of the product above. [1 mark] Manufactured board: (b) Give the specific width and length of a standard full-size sheet of manufactured board in millimetres. [1 mark] 4 AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles (c) Describe one advantage of your chosen manufactured board in terms of each of the requirements listed below: [4 marks] Aesthetics: User requirements: 5. Explain the meaning of the term 'thermoset polymer' and give one specific example of a thermoset polymer in your answer.