2025 AQA GCSE ENGINEERING 8852/W Unit 1
Written Paper Question Paper & Mark scheme
(Merged) June 2025 [VERIFIED]
, Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
ENGINEERING
Unit 1 Written Paper
Tuesday 20 June 2023 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments Question Mark
• a calculator. 1
2
Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 5
• Answer all questions. 6
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the 7
box around each page or on blank pages.
8
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
9
Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Some questions will require you to shade a circle. If you make a mistake cross through TOTAL
the incorrect answer.
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your
answers.
,*JUN238852W01*
IB/G/Jun23/E9 8852/W
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
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 . 1 Which one of the following properties allows a material to resist wear and abrasion?
[1 mark]
A Ductility
B Hardness
C Malleability
D Toughness
0 1.2 Which one of the following metals is an alloy?
[1 mark]
A Brass
B Copper
C Iron
D Zinc
*02*
IB/G/Jun23/8852/W
Written Paper Question Paper & Mark scheme
(Merged) June 2025 [VERIFIED]
, Please write clearly in block capitals.
Centre number Candidate number
Surname
Forename(s)
Candidate signature
I declare this is my own work.
GCSE
ENGINEERING
Unit 1 Written Paper
Tuesday 20 June 2023 Morning Time allowed: 2 hours
Materials
For Examiner’s Use
For this paper you must have:
• normal writing and drawing instruments Question Mark
• a calculator. 1
2
Instructions 3
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing. 4
• Fill in the boxes at the top of this page. 5
• Answer all questions. 6
• You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write outside the 7
box around each page or on blank pages.
8
• If you need extra space for your answer(s), use the lined pages at the end of this book.
9
Write the question number against your answer(s).
• Some questions will require you to shade a circle. If you make a mistake cross through TOTAL
the incorrect answer.
• Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 120.
• You are reminded of the need for good English and clear presentation in your
answers.
,*JUN238852W01*
IB/G/Jun23/E9 8852/W
, 2
Do not write
outside the
Answer all questions in the spaces provided. box
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 . 1 Which one of the following properties allows a material to resist wear and abrasion?
[1 mark]
A Ductility
B Hardness
C Malleability
D Toughness
0 1.2 Which one of the following metals is an alloy?
[1 mark]
A Brass
B Copper
C Iron
D Zinc
*02*
IB/G/Jun23/8852/W
