LATEST 2026 AQA GCSE ENGINEERING UNIT 1
WRITTEN PAPER QUESTION PAPER WITH
MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE (20 MARKS)
Circle the correct answer.
1. Which material is best suited for making an electrical insulator?
A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Plastic
D. Steel
Answer: C
2. What is the main function of a jig in manufacturing?
A. Measure components
B. Hold and guide tools
C. Cut materials
D. Heat materials
Answer: B
3. Which process removes material to produce a shape?
A. Casting
B. Forming
C. Machining
D. Joining
Answer: C
, 4. Which unit measures electrical resistance?
A. Volt
B. Ampere
C. Watt
D. Ohm
Answer: D
5. What is a risk assessment used for?
A. Increasing production
B. Identifying hazards and reducing risks
C. Training staff
D. Quality control
Answer: B
(Continue in exam conditions — total 10 MCQs)
SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)
6. Define the term “tolerance” in engineering. (3 marks)
Answer:
Tolerance is the permitted variation in a dimension that allows a component to
function correctly.
7. State TWO properties of mild steel and ONE use. (5 marks)
Answer:
• Properties:
WRITTEN PAPER QUESTION PAPER WITH
MARKING SCHEME ATTACHED
SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE (20 MARKS)
Circle the correct answer.
1. Which material is best suited for making an electrical insulator?
A. Copper
B. Aluminium
C. Plastic
D. Steel
Answer: C
2. What is the main function of a jig in manufacturing?
A. Measure components
B. Hold and guide tools
C. Cut materials
D. Heat materials
Answer: B
3. Which process removes material to produce a shape?
A. Casting
B. Forming
C. Machining
D. Joining
Answer: C
, 4. Which unit measures electrical resistance?
A. Volt
B. Ampere
C. Watt
D. Ohm
Answer: D
5. What is a risk assessment used for?
A. Increasing production
B. Identifying hazards and reducing risks
C. Training staff
D. Quality control
Answer: B
(Continue in exam conditions — total 10 MCQs)
SECTION B: SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS (30 MARKS)
6. Define the term “tolerance” in engineering. (3 marks)
Answer:
Tolerance is the permitted variation in a dimension that allows a component to
function correctly.
7. State TWO properties of mild steel and ONE use. (5 marks)
Answer:
• Properties:
