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GCSE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1 Written Paper
Wednesday 18 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
8552/W
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outside the
Section A – Core technical principles box
Answer all questions in this section.
Each of Questions 01 to 10 is followed by four responses, A, B, C and D.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 Products designed to be more efficient are developed by
A batch production.
B continuous improvement.
C lean manufacture.
D planned obsolescence.
[1 mark]
0 2 Which one of the following is part of inclusive design?
A Design for disabilities
B Disposal of waste
C Efficient working
D Just in time
[1 mark]
*02*
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0 3 Which energy source is finite? box
A Biomass
B Oil
C Solar
D Tidal
[1 mark]
0 4 A fusible material is commonly described as one that
A absorbs and retains moisture.
B allows heat to pass through.
C conducts electrical current.
D melts when heat is applied.
[1 mark]
0 5 Identify the correct definition of a modern material.
A A combination of two or more different materials.
B A material produced through a new or improved production technique.
C A material that changes its properties when exposed to heat.
D A naturally occurring renewable material.
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
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0 6 Part A moves 20 mm to the right. box
The distances between the fixed pivot and the moving pivots are the same.
How far and in what direction does Part B move?
A Moves 10 mm to the right
B Moves 20 mm to the left
C Moves 30 mm to the right
D Moves 40 mm to the left
[1 mark]
0 7 New products are developed to satisfy customer needs and wants in response to
A co-operatives.
B crowd funding.
C market pull.
D technology push.
[1 mark]
*04*
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Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY
Unit 1 Written Paper
Wednesday 18 June 2025 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
8552/W
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Section A – Core technical principles box
Answer all questions in this section.
Each of Questions 01 to 10 is followed by four responses, A, B, C and D.
For each question completely fill in the circle alongside the appropriate answer.
CORRECT METHOD WRONG METHODS
If you want to change your answer you must cross out your original answer as shown.
If you wish to return to an answer previously crossed out, ring the answer you now wish to select
as shown.
0 1 Products designed to be more efficient are developed by
A batch production.
B continuous improvement.
C lean manufacture.
D planned obsolescence.
[1 mark]
0 2 Which one of the following is part of inclusive design?
A Design for disabilities
B Disposal of waste
C Efficient working
D Just in time
[1 mark]
*02*
IB/G/Jun25/8552/W
, 3
Do not write
outside the
0 3 Which energy source is finite? box
A Biomass
B Oil
C Solar
D Tidal
[1 mark]
0 4 A fusible material is commonly described as one that
A absorbs and retains moisture.
B allows heat to pass through.
C conducts electrical current.
D melts when heat is applied.
[1 mark]
0 5 Identify the correct definition of a modern material.
A A combination of two or more different materials.
B A material produced through a new or improved production technique.
C A material that changes its properties when exposed to heat.
D A naturally occurring renewable material.
[1 mark]
Turn over for the next question
Turn over ►
*03*
IB/G/Jun25/8552/W
, 4
Do not write
outside the
0 6 Part A moves 20 mm to the right. box
The distances between the fixed pivot and the moving pivots are the same.
How far and in what direction does Part B move?
A Moves 10 mm to the right
B Moves 20 mm to the left
C Moves 30 mm to the right
D Moves 40 mm to the left
[1 mark]
0 7 New products are developed to satisfy customer needs and wants in response to
A co-operatives.
B crowd funding.
C market pull.
D technology push.
[1 mark]
*04*
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