A-Level - Design & Technology (Product Design)

Please write clearly, in block capitals Centre number Candidate number Surname Forenames(s) Candidate’s signature A-Level - Design & Technology (Product Design) Date of Exam Time allowed: 1 hours 30 minutes Materials For this paper you must have: •normal writing and drawing instruments •a scientific calculator Instructions •Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Use pencil only for drawing. •Fill in the information at the top of this page •Answer all questions •You must answer the questions in the spaces provided. Do not write on blank pages. •Do all rough work in this paper. Cross through any work that you do not want to be marked. Information •The marks for questions are shown in brackets •The maximum mark for this paper is 80 SECTION A 1.Figure 1 and Figure 2 show two different toothbrushes. Figure 1 Figure 2 Electric toothbrush Manual toothbrush Compare the materials and components used in their manufacture and their suitability for intended function; cleaning teeth. [8 marks] 2.Explain how the major developments in technology listed below have led to improvements in the design of electronic products. [6 marks] Micro-electronics Advancements in CAD/CAM 3.Product packaging is an essential way in which the manufacturer communicates with the consumer. Study the packaging for a vacuum cleaner below. Image: © Verbaska / S Discuss the type of information a manufacturer can convey to the customer through product packaging. Use examples to support your answer. [12 marks] 4.The symbols below are used to convey important information about products during their lifecycle. For each symbol explain its meaning and give a specific example of where it would be found. [9 marks] Symbol Meaning and example SECTION B 5.Match the three examples of Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) equipment to the appropriate applications in the table below. [3 marks] •CNC lathe •Laser cutter •Plotter cutter •CNC router Each piece of equipment can be used only once. Application CAM equipment Cutting vinyl lettering for a van Machining and shaping an MDF wardrobe door Cutting and engraving acrylic sheet for a shop sign 6.Explain the term ‘non-destructive testing’ and give one example of where or when it would be used. [4 marks]