AS & A Level Design And Technology (9705) — May–June 2025, Paper 31

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Question 1 · 20 marks · Materials – material selection with justification; Workshop manufacture – one-off production; Batch/mass production – design and manufacturing changes

Fig. 1.1 shows details of a tile holder for a game. The 3D isometric sketch shows a long, shallow channel/tray shape: a flat base with a low back panel and two short end panels…

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Question 2 · 10 marks · Modelling – 3D printing benefits; Quality control – dimensional checks; Manufacturing processes – press forming

(a) Explain one benefit of using 3D printing when modelling ideas. [2 marks] (b) Describe two ways in which dimensional checks are used when manufacturing products. [4 marks] (c)…

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Question 3 · 10 marks · Business and commercial practices – demographics, marketing, product extension strategies, demand creation

(a) Explain what is meant by the term demographics with reference to business and commercial practices. [3 marks] (b) Explain one disadvantage to a company of using discounting as…

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Question 4 · 10 marks · Manufacturing systems – JIT manufacturing, automated manufacturing (advantages/disadvantages), evaluation strategies

A company is considering implementing a new manufacturing system. (a) Explain one benefit of a just in time (JIT) manufacturing system. [2 marks] (b) Discuss the disadvantages of…

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Question 5 · 10 marks · Materials – metal treatment processes; Surface finishes; Standard components – importance to manufacturers and consumers

(a) Describe one process that can be used to enhance the property of a metal. [2 marks] (b) Explain one disadvantage of applying a finish to a material. [2 marks] (c) Discuss the…

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Question 6 · 40 marks · Product design – storage unit for gaming equipment; Idea generation; Design development; Manufacturing specification; Consumer assembly (flat-pack)

A games company wants to develop a storage unit for gaming equipment. The design specification states that the storage unit must: - hold a pair of headphones, a controller and up…

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