Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations GCEDesign and TechnologyH405/02: Problem solving in fashion and textilesA Level question paper and marking scheme (merged)

Oxford Cambridge and
RSA Examinations
GCEDesign and
TechnologyH405/02:
Problem solving in
fashion and textilesA
Level question paper
and marking scheme
(merged)

, Oxford Cambridge and RSA

Friday 16 June 2023 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Fashion and Textiles
H405/02 Problem Solving in Fashion and Textiles
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 9 0 8 6 8 8 7 6 9 7 *




You must have:
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments

* H 4 0 5 0 2 *




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.
• Where appropriate, your answer should be supported with working. Marks might be
given for a correct method, even if your answer is wrong.
• Each question tells you which part of the Resource Booklet to refer to.

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 20 pages.

ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.




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Read the Resource Booklet before you answer the questions.

1 Critically examine the factors that make the Oversized T-shirt shown in Fig. 2 suitable for the
manufacturing methods highlighted on page 2 and page 3 of the Resource Booklet.

In your answer you must consider the following types of manufacturing methods:

• small batch production
• high volume production. [8]

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