IGCSE Design & Technology (0445) — May–June 2024, Paper 32

Fig. 1.1 shows parts A and B of an incomplete drawing of a twin mortise and tenon joint. Draw on part B in Fig. 1.1 to show the twin tenons.

Fig. 2.1 shows a label from the front of a box of steel bolts marked 'M10 x 50', with the items A, B and C labelled. State what is meant by each item of information labelled A, B…

Many products are manufactured with built-in obsolescence. Explain, by giving an example of a specific product, what is meant by the term 'built-in obsolescence'.

Fig. 4.1 shows two different types of caliper, A and B, measuring the diameters of round bars. (a) Name the type of caliper labelled B.

CFRP and GRP are examples of composite materials. Complete the names of the composite materials. (a) C........ Fibre Reinforced Plastic

Fig. 6.1 shows what happens to shape memory alloy (SMA) when it is heated. Stage 1 shows the original shape at low temperature; this is bent to a deformed shape at low temperature…

Fig. 7.1 shows a copper dish being beaten into shape. When the copper is beaten it becomes 'work hardened'. (a) Complete the sentence by adding the correct term from the list:…

Fig. 8.1 shows a hardwood box with a hinged lid (sides 15 mm thick). The lid currently opens too far; it must open to 60 degrees maximum. Use sketches and notes to show a fitting…

Fig. 9.1 shows a plastic vending cup and the symbol 'PS' for the plastic from which the cup is made. (a) Name the type of plastic from which the vending cup is made.

Fig. 10.1 shows part of an incomplete design for a towel rack. The backboard is made of hardwood and the arm is made from Ø8 aluminium rod. Use sketches and notes to show how the…

(a) Name a suitable softwood for the toolbox.

(a) The rectangular mild steel tube used for parts of the desk is a standard metal form. Fig. 12.2 shows two other standard metal forms, A and B. Complete the names of the…

(a) State two properties of acrylic that make it suitable for the desk tidy.