GCE
Design and Technology
H006/01: Principles of product design
AS Level
Mark Scheme for June 2024
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
,OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of
qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications
include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals,
Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in
areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.
It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the
needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is
invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and
support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today‟s society.
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded by examiners. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions which took place at an examiners‟ meeting before marking
commenced.
All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates‟ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and the report
on the examination.
© OCR 2024
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
,H006/01 Mark Scheme June 2024
Question Answer Mark Guidance
1 (a) Possible features may include: 4 In each case:
A symmetrical (1) shape so that it can used by left and right-handed
users (1) Up to two marks for explaining a
Sloped and curved design (1) that can be used by a variety of different feature of the wireless computer
sized hands (1). mouse that has been designed for
Intuitive design (1) so users of all ages can use the mouse with minimal inclusivity.
training/ support (1).
Size takes into account anthropometric data (1) making it comfortable No marks for listing parts of
for 95% users‟ hands (1). mouse e.g. button.
Arthritic users (1).
Neutral colour scheme (1) therefore does not exclude gender (1). Must be linked to inclusivity.
Contrast colour scheme (1) to aid those with visual impairment (1).
Specific reference to the context
Any other valid suggestion.
in the question is needed for
marks to be awarded.
(b) (i) Possible improvements may include: 4 In each case:
More support for users with RSI (1) using a finer operated roller ball on
the top of the design reducing the strain on the arm (1). One mark for identifying a suitable
Brighter colours (1) for users with sight problems so it can be located improvement.
more easily (1).
More support for users with arthritis (1) by changing the design so that One mark for justifying the
the hand and wrist have greater support (1). response.
Adjustability (1) to allow wider range of users more comfortable access
to mouse (1). Specific reference to the context
Any other valid suggestion in the question is needed for
marks to be awarded.
No marks for simple one-word
responses e.g. ‘support‟.
(ii) Possible methods may include: 4 In each case:
CAD could be used to design the roller ball (1). It could be used to
program a 3D printer to prototype the parts and design (1). Up to two marks for describing
how the improvement in
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, H006/01 Mark Scheme June 2024
MDF block modelled could be cut out and sanded to create a mould (1). design could be physically
This could then be vacuum formed to create the mouse shapes of modelled.
different colours using HIPs/it could then be sealed and painted to show
different colours (1). It is expected that candidates will
The use of blue foam (1) could cut and shaped with a hot wire cutter to a use examples of materials in their
design with a wrist support, this is a quick process so many iterations answer. This should receive
could be made and tested (1). appropriate credit.
Polymorph/thermoform (1).
Cardboard modelling (1). Specific reference to the context
Aesthetic change (1) modelling could include different coloured in the question is needed for
paper/vinyl/card added (1). marks to be awarded.
Any other valid suggestion.
(c) Indicative content: 8 Level 3 [6-8 marks]
The candidate has a clear
Possible features that could be considered: understanding of technological
advancements. They produce a
thorough evaluation in relation to
The connection evolution:
the question, the influence of
technological developments on
Wired mouse:
the evolution of a computer
The PS/2 port that was developed by IBM which is a 6-pin port was a small
mouse design. The explanation
port that enabled another input to the computer.
reasons are clear and well-
Disadvantages could include:
developed and a number of
the pins could be bent
examples are used to exemplify
some systems needed re-starting if they were removed. the points being made.
The wire meant that the user had to sit in close proximity to the hard
drive and it could get tangled with other components. Level 2 [3-5 marks]
Advantages could include: The candidate has a reasonable
They were cheap and easier to design and manufacture and has quick understanding of technological
response times. advancements. They produce a
No separate power source was needed from the mouse as it ran from reasonable evaluation in relation
the hard drive. to the question the influence of
A USB connection. technological developments on
Disadvantages could include: the evolution of a computer
More expensive to manufacture than the PS/2 port. mouse design. The explanation
Advantages could include: of influences is sufficient although
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Design and Technology
H006/01: Principles of product design
AS Level
Mark Scheme for June 2024
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
,OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of
qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications
include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals,
Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in
areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.
It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the
needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is
invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and
support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today‟s society.
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded by examiners. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions which took place at an examiners‟ meeting before marking
commenced.
All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates‟ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and the report
on the examination.
© OCR 2024
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
,H006/01 Mark Scheme June 2024
Question Answer Mark Guidance
1 (a) Possible features may include: 4 In each case:
A symmetrical (1) shape so that it can used by left and right-handed
users (1) Up to two marks for explaining a
Sloped and curved design (1) that can be used by a variety of different feature of the wireless computer
sized hands (1). mouse that has been designed for
Intuitive design (1) so users of all ages can use the mouse with minimal inclusivity.
training/ support (1).
Size takes into account anthropometric data (1) making it comfortable No marks for listing parts of
for 95% users‟ hands (1). mouse e.g. button.
Arthritic users (1).
Neutral colour scheme (1) therefore does not exclude gender (1). Must be linked to inclusivity.
Contrast colour scheme (1) to aid those with visual impairment (1).
Specific reference to the context
Any other valid suggestion.
in the question is needed for
marks to be awarded.
(b) (i) Possible improvements may include: 4 In each case:
More support for users with RSI (1) using a finer operated roller ball on
the top of the design reducing the strain on the arm (1). One mark for identifying a suitable
Brighter colours (1) for users with sight problems so it can be located improvement.
more easily (1).
More support for users with arthritis (1) by changing the design so that One mark for justifying the
the hand and wrist have greater support (1). response.
Adjustability (1) to allow wider range of users more comfortable access
to mouse (1). Specific reference to the context
Any other valid suggestion in the question is needed for
marks to be awarded.
No marks for simple one-word
responses e.g. ‘support‟.
(ii) Possible methods may include: 4 In each case:
CAD could be used to design the roller ball (1). It could be used to
program a 3D printer to prototype the parts and design (1). Up to two marks for describing
how the improvement in
2
, H006/01 Mark Scheme June 2024
MDF block modelled could be cut out and sanded to create a mould (1). design could be physically
This could then be vacuum formed to create the mouse shapes of modelled.
different colours using HIPs/it could then be sealed and painted to show
different colours (1). It is expected that candidates will
The use of blue foam (1) could cut and shaped with a hot wire cutter to a use examples of materials in their
design with a wrist support, this is a quick process so many iterations answer. This should receive
could be made and tested (1). appropriate credit.
Polymorph/thermoform (1).
Cardboard modelling (1). Specific reference to the context
Aesthetic change (1) modelling could include different coloured in the question is needed for
paper/vinyl/card added (1). marks to be awarded.
Any other valid suggestion.
(c) Indicative content: 8 Level 3 [6-8 marks]
The candidate has a clear
Possible features that could be considered: understanding of technological
advancements. They produce a
thorough evaluation in relation to
The connection evolution:
the question, the influence of
technological developments on
Wired mouse:
the evolution of a computer
The PS/2 port that was developed by IBM which is a 6-pin port was a small
mouse design. The explanation
port that enabled another input to the computer.
reasons are clear and well-
Disadvantages could include:
developed and a number of
the pins could be bent
examples are used to exemplify
some systems needed re-starting if they were removed. the points being made.
The wire meant that the user had to sit in close proximity to the hard
drive and it could get tangled with other components. Level 2 [3-5 marks]
Advantages could include: The candidate has a reasonable
They were cheap and easier to design and manufacture and has quick understanding of technological
response times. advancements. They produce a
No separate power source was needed from the mouse as it ran from reasonable evaluation in relation
the hard drive. to the question the influence of
A USB connection. technological developments on
Disadvantages could include: the evolution of a computer
More expensive to manufacture than the PS/2 port. mouse design. The explanation
Advantages could include: of influences is sufficient although
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