AS & A Level Design And Technology (9705) — October–November 2023, Paper 33

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Question 1 · 20 marks · Product Design - materials selection

Fig. 1.1 shows a small garden table. The table is an isometric drawing of a rectangular table top with rounded corners, dimensioned 800 mm long by 450 mm wide, supported on four…

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Question 2 · 20 marks · Product Design - quantity production systems

Discuss the issues to be considered when selecting an appropriate quantity production system for a new product.

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Question 3 · 20 marks · Product Design - manufacturing processes

Fig. 3.1 shows three items, each with its material and process given: - a threaded fixing (mild steel, internal and external threading): a cylindrical fixing 20 mm long, outside…

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Question 4 · 20 marks · Practical Technology - structures

Use sketches and notes to explain the difference between frame and monocoque structures. Give an example of each type of structure.

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Question 5 · 20 marks · Practical Technology - forces and reactions

Fig. 5.1 shows forces acting on a horizontal beam supported at its two ends by reactions RL (left) and RR (right). The beam span is 100 (mm). Measured from the left support RL: a…

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Question 6 · 20 marks · Practical Technology - CAM

Discuss the impact of CAM (computer aided manufacture) on the manufacturer and the consumer.

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Question 7 · 20 marks · Graphic Products - exploded isometric drawing

Fig. 7.1 shows orthographic views of a coping saw, a sectional view through the handle end of the coping saw and a parts list. The parts list is: 1 slotted pin holder (1 off); 2…

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Question 8 · 20 marks · Graphic Products - exhibition design

Discuss the factors a design company would consider when setting up an exhibition for a new range of mobile phones and tablet computers. Include in your discussion: focal points;…

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Question 9 · 20 marks · Graphic Products - orthographic projection / interpenetration of solids

Fig. 9.1 shows incomplete elevations of a Ø60 pipe joining a Ø80 pipe. The Ø60 pipe meets the larger Ø80 horizontal pipe at 60 degrees; the front elevation shows the joint with a…

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Question 10 · 80 marks · Section B - Design and make

A school wants to display a range of 3D work made by Design and Technology students. You are to design a system to display 3D work made by Design and Technology students. The…

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Question 11 · 80 marks · Section B - Design and make

A shopping centre has several large and heavy potted plants positioned around the centre. They occasionally need to be repositioned. You are to design a product that would enable…

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Question 12 · 80 marks · Section B - Design and make

The Olympic Games are scheduled to take place in 2024 in Paris. You are to produce a freestanding model of a mascot that will be used for promotional purposes. The freestanding…

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