AS LEVEL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: Actual May 2025 PAST PAPER 1:
Principles of Design Engineering. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR
H004/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The AS Level Design and Technology May 2025 Paper 1: Principles of Design
Engineering (OCR H004/01) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme integrates the
full official examination paper with its complete mark scheme. This paper assesses students’
knowledge and understanding of core design engineering principles, including materials
and their properties, mechanical systems, electronics, design processes, sustainability,
and technological innovation. It also evaluates the ability to apply technical knowledge to
real-world design challenges, interpret data, and justify design decisions using engineering
reasoning. The merged format presents each question alongside its corresponding marking
criteria, providing clear insight into examiner expectations, mark allocation, and
structured response strategies. This resource is essential for focused revision, practical
skill enhancement, and self-assessment, ensuring strong preparation for the May 2025
OCR AS Level Design and Technology: Principles of Design Engineering examination
and for continued success in 2026 assessments.
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1 Fig. 1.1 shows a games console from the 1980’s.
Fig. 1.2 shows a modern games console.
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
(a) Identify and describe two technological advances which have influenced the evolution of games
consoles.
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(b) Stakeholder feedback is important as it informs product development.
Identify and explain one way in which stakeholder testing could inform the development of
games consoles.
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(c) * The rise in online gaming has led to an increase in the number of gaming accessories available
to consumers. Examples of gaming accessories include steering wheels and pedals, controllers,
headsets and external storage devices.
Discuss the possible implications of this growth on energy sources and the environment.
Use examples of products in your answer.
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Fig. 1.3 shows a games controller.
Fig. 1.3
Fig. 1.4 shows the outer shell of the games controller after disassembly.
Fig. 1.4
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Principles of Design Engineering. All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme [OCR
H004/01]
Exam Resource Summary
The AS Level Design and Technology May 2025 Paper 1: Principles of Design
Engineering (OCR H004/01) – All Assessment Questions & Mark Scheme integrates the
full official examination paper with its complete mark scheme. This paper assesses students’
knowledge and understanding of core design engineering principles, including materials
and their properties, mechanical systems, electronics, design processes, sustainability,
and technological innovation. It also evaluates the ability to apply technical knowledge to
real-world design challenges, interpret data, and justify design decisions using engineering
reasoning. The merged format presents each question alongside its corresponding marking
criteria, providing clear insight into examiner expectations, mark allocation, and
structured response strategies. This resource is essential for focused revision, practical
skill enhancement, and self-assessment, ensuring strong preparation for the May 2025
OCR AS Level Design and Technology: Principles of Design Engineering examination
and for continued success in 2026 assessments.
© OCR 2025 [603/0760/2] OCR is an exempt Charity
DC (WW/CB) 353932/1 Turn over
, 2
1 Fig. 1.1 shows a games console from the 1980’s.
Fig. 1.2 shows a modern games console.
Fig. 1.1 Fig. 1.2
(a) Identify and describe two technological advances which have influenced the evolution of games
consoles.
1 .......................................................................................................................................................
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[4]
(b) Stakeholder feedback is important as it informs product development.
Identify and explain one way in which stakeholder testing could inform the development of
games consoles.
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. ................................................................................................................................................. [2]
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(c) * The rise in online gaming has led to an increase in the number of gaming accessories available
to consumers. Examples of gaming accessories include steering wheels and pedals, controllers,
headsets and external storage devices.
Discuss the possible implications of this growth on energy sources and the environment.
Use examples of products in your answer.
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Fig. 1.3 shows a games controller.
Fig. 1.3
Fig. 1.4 shows the outer shell of the games controller after disassembly.
Fig. 1.4
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