A-Level - Design & Technology (Product Design)

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. AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles 1 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 AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles 1 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.