GCE
Design and Technology
H004/01: Principles of design engineering
AS Level
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.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
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1 Fig. 1.1 shows a games console from the 1980’s.
Fig. 1.2 shows a modern games console.
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
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(a) Identify and describe two technological advances which have influenced the
evolution of games consoles.
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(b) Stakeholder feedback is important as it informs product development.
Identify and explain one way in which stakeholder testing could inform the
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(c) * The rise in online gaming has led to an increase in the number of gaming
accessories available to consumers. Examples of gaming accessories include
steering wheels and pedals, controllers, headsets and external storage devices.
Discuss the possible implications of this growth on energy sources and the
environment.
Use examples of products in your answer.
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Fig. 1.3 shows a games controller.
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Fig. 1.4 shows the outer shell of the games controller after disassembly.
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Design and Technology
H004/01: Principles of design engineering
AS Level
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.
INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 90.
• 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 24 pages.
ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.
© OCR 2025 [603/0760/2] DC (WW/CB) 353932/1
OCR is an exempt Charity
Turn over
1 Fig. 1.1 shows a games console from the 1980’s.
Fig. 1.2 shows a modern games console.
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
© nytimes.com, The New York Times. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - www.nytimes.com/2017/11/24/business/atari
© dotesports.com, Dot Esports. Item removed due to third party copyright restrictions. Link to material - dotesports.com/gener
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(a) Identify and describe two technological advances which have influenced the
evolution of games consoles.
1 ...............................................................................................................................
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(b) Stakeholder feedback is important as it informs product development.
Identify and explain one way in which stakeholder testing could inform the
development of games consoles.
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(c) * The rise in online gaming has led to an increase in the number of gaming
accessories available to consumers. Examples of gaming accessories include
steering wheels and pedals, controllers, headsets and external storage devices.
Discuss the possible implications of this growth on energy sources and the
environment.
Use examples of products in your answer.
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Fig. 1.3 shows a games controller.
Fig. 1.3
Fig. 1.4 shows the outer shell of the games controller after disassembly.
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