AS & A Level Design And Technology (9705) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 8 marks · Materials – non-ferrous metals, thermoplastics, timber properties; Electronics – input components, LEDs

Fig. 1.1 shows a desk tidy. The 3D isometric sketch shows five labelled components: a lamp casing (a hinged-lid housing for a light), a support (a curved arm connecting the lamp…

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Question 2 · 8 marks · Design process – planning drawings, Gantt charts; Collaborative working – video conferencing

A design team is working collaboratively. Fig. 2.1 shows a planning drawing used by the team. Fig. 2.1 is a Gantt chart table with rows labelled: Identification, Research, Ideas,…

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Question 3 · 20 marks · Structural design – display stand, frame construction, MDF, PVC; Joining methods; Safe working practices; Surface finishes

Fig. 3.1 shows a display stand. The left view shows the stand from the front: a rectangular frame made from 25 mm square section PVC tube, a poster (labelled 'ROCKETS', space…

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Question 4 · 20 marks · Furniture construction – MDF bookcase, corner joints, adjustable shelving; Sustainable manufacture – energy reduction

Fig. 4.1 shows a bookcase made from MDF. The 3D cutaway sketch shows: a 6 mm MDF back panel, 18 mm MDF carcase (sides, top and bottom), 18 mm MDF shelves with books shown resting…

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Question 5 · 20 marks · Product design – coffee machine user interface, maintenance, contactless technology; Ergonomics; Sustainability – packaging materials

Fig. 5.1 shows a coffee machine. The front view shows: a digital display panel at the top displaying the text 'PLEASE PLACE CUP THEN SELECT DRINK' with cup icons; below this, two…

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Question 6 · 12 marks · Inclusive design – visual impairment; Product modification; User-centred design

Fig. 6.1 shows an example of inclusive design for people with visual impairment. The sketch shows a cylindrical food can with a small rectangular device attached to its top/side…

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Question 7 · 12 marks · Social and cultural influences – fashion, trends, product development; Historical context; Design movements

Fig. 7.1 shows two coffee tables from different eras. The left table is an ornate Victorian-style mahogany table (circa 1900) with a scalloped/carved edge on the circular top and…

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