AQA A-Level
DESIGN AND
TECHNOLOGY:
LATEST 2025
PRODUCT DESIGN
7552/2 EXAM WITH
Verified Question
AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
,Density - ANSWER-the degree of compactness
of a substance.
Fusibility - ANSWER-Ability to become a liquid
when heated
Magnetism - ANSWER-The force of attraction
or repulsion of magnetic materials
electrical conductor - ANSWER-A material
through which electric charge can flow easily
case hardening - ANSWER-Hardening of the
outer surface (or case) of a steel component;
used to improve wear and fatigue resistance.
carburising - ANSWER-The addition of carbon
to the surface of a low-carbon steel to improve
hardness and strength.
Quenching - ANSWER-Cooling a hot piece of
metal rapidly, as in water or oil.
, die cutting - ANSWER-the process by which a
part is cut from a piece of cardboard or paper
using a steel die
Cutting Dies - ANSWER-Die cutters are used to
cut out 'nets' or 'developments' that, when
folded and assembled, will form a 3D shape
such as a box
Creasing rules - ANSWER-Creases are created
in paper or card using a blunt creasing cutter to
make crease areas for folding edges
Vacuum Forming - ANSWER-lightweight trays,
box inserts and liners
thermo-forming - ANSWER-bath, food
packaging
calendering - ANSWER-thin polymer sheet or
film
line bending - ANSWER-acrylic boxes, shelves
DESIGN AND
TECHNOLOGY:
LATEST 2025
PRODUCT DESIGN
7552/2 EXAM WITH
Verified Question
AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
,Density - ANSWER-the degree of compactness
of a substance.
Fusibility - ANSWER-Ability to become a liquid
when heated
Magnetism - ANSWER-The force of attraction
or repulsion of magnetic materials
electrical conductor - ANSWER-A material
through which electric charge can flow easily
case hardening - ANSWER-Hardening of the
outer surface (or case) of a steel component;
used to improve wear and fatigue resistance.
carburising - ANSWER-The addition of carbon
to the surface of a low-carbon steel to improve
hardness and strength.
Quenching - ANSWER-Cooling a hot piece of
metal rapidly, as in water or oil.
, die cutting - ANSWER-the process by which a
part is cut from a piece of cardboard or paper
using a steel die
Cutting Dies - ANSWER-Die cutters are used to
cut out 'nets' or 'developments' that, when
folded and assembled, will form a 3D shape
such as a box
Creasing rules - ANSWER-Creases are created
in paper or card using a blunt creasing cutter to
make crease areas for folding edges
Vacuum Forming - ANSWER-lightweight trays,
box inserts and liners
thermo-forming - ANSWER-bath, food
packaging
calendering - ANSWER-thin polymer sheet or
film
line bending - ANSWER-acrylic boxes, shelves
