AQA A-Level - Design
& Technology Paper 1
QP Technical
principles.
,AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles
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: 2 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
normal writing and drawing instruments
a scientific calculator
a protractor
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 120.
Answer all questions.
1
, AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles
1. The table below gives details of four specific papers and boards and a suitable application
of use for each.
Specific paper or board Suitable application of use
Bleed proof paper Marker rendering of design ideas
Corrugated card Retail packaging for a TV
Foil backed card Drinks carton
Mount board Model making
Describe the performance characteristics that make each paper or board
suitable for each identified application. [8 marks]
Bleed proof paper
Corrugated card
Foil backed card
Mount board
2
& Technology Paper 1
QP Technical
principles.
,AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles
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: 2 hours 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
normal writing and drawing instruments
a scientific calculator
a protractor
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 120.
Answer all questions.
1
, AQA 7552 A Level D&T Product Design
Series A - Paper 1 Technical principles
1. The table below gives details of four specific papers and boards and a suitable application
of use for each.
Specific paper or board Suitable application of use
Bleed proof paper Marker rendering of design ideas
Corrugated card Retail packaging for a TV
Foil backed card Drinks carton
Mount board Model making
Describe the performance characteristics that make each paper or board
suitable for each identified application. [8 marks]
Bleed proof paper
Corrugated card
Foil backed card
Mount board
2
