Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations GCE Design and TechnologyH006/01: Principles of product design AS Level question paper and marking scheme (merged)

Oxford Cambridge and
RSA Examinations GCE
Design and
TechnologyH006/01:
Principles of product
design AS Level
question paper and
marking scheme
(merged)

, Oxford Cambridge and RSA

Monday 15 May 2023 – Afternoon
AS Level in Design and Technology:
Product Design
H006/01 Principles of Product Design
Time allowed: 1 hour 45 minutes
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You can use:
• a ruler (cm/mm)
• a scientific calculator
• geometrical instruments




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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.

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 20 pages.

ADVICE
• Read each question carefully before you start your answer.




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1 A snorkel and mask are worn in shallow water. This allows the user to see clearly and breathe just
below the surface of the water.

Fig. 1.1 and Fig. 1.2 show a separate mask and snorkel.




Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2

Fig. 1.3 and Fig. 1.4 show a full face snorkel where the snorkel and mask are combined.




Fig. 1.3 Fig. 1.4




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(a) Compare the separate mask and snorkel shown in Fig. 1.2 with the full face snorkel shown in
Fig. 1.4.

(i) Identify two reasons why the user might prefer a separate mask and snorkel.

Justify each of your answers.

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(ii) Identify two reasons why the user might prefer a full face snorkel.

Justify each of your answers.

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