Oxford Cambridge and
RSA Examinations
GCEDesign and
TechnologyH406/02:
Problem solving in
Product DesignA Level
question paper and
marking scheme
(merged)
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 16 June 2023 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Product Design
H406/02 Problem Solving in Product Design
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 9 8 9 0 4 8 8 7 9 0 *
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 6 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 using 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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2023 [603/1131/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 328127/4 Turn over
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Read the Resource Booklet before you answer the questions.
1* A large accountancy firm, OCR Accountants, is assessing the feasibility of providing home office
equipment to its employees.
As part of this assessment, it wishes to understand the challenges that are experienced by
employees when working at home.
Critically examine the problems experienced by employees when working at home.
In your answer you must consider the following:
• ergonomics
• musculoskeletal issues
• location.
Refer to information on page 2 of the Resource Booklet. [12]
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© OCR 2023 Turn over
RSA Examinations
GCEDesign and
TechnologyH406/02:
Problem solving in
Product DesignA Level
question paper and
marking scheme
(merged)
, Oxford Cambridge and RSA
Friday 16 June 2023 – Morning
A Level in Design and Technology:
Product Design
H406/02 Problem Solving in Product Design
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 9 8 9 0 4 8 8 7 9 0 *
You must have:
• the Resource Booklet
You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments
* H 4 0 6 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 using 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 16 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2023 [603/1131/9] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (ST) 328127/4 Turn over
, 2
Read the Resource Booklet before you answer the questions.
1* A large accountancy firm, OCR Accountants, is assessing the feasibility of providing home office
equipment to its employees.
As part of this assessment, it wishes to understand the challenges that are experienced by
employees when working at home.
Critically examine the problems experienced by employees when working at home.
In your answer you must consider the following:
• ergonomics
• musculoskeletal issues
• location.
Refer to information on page 2 of the Resource Booklet. [12]
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