IGCSE Design & Technology (0445) — May–June 2025, Paper 42

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Question 1 · 6 marks · Structures - types of structure (frame, shell, mass)

Add two ticks (✓) to each item, A, B and C, in Fig. 1.1 to identify the type of structure and if it is man-made or natural. Fig. 1.1 is a table. The columns are headed A, B and C,…

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Question 2 · 2 marks · Materials - properties of metals

Suspension bridges are often supported by steel cables. Give two properties of steel that make it suitable for use in cables.

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Structures - methods of providing rigidity

Fig. 3.1 shows a wooden structure. Fig. 3.1 is a line drawing of a square/rectangular timber frame with two diagonal braces forming a large 'X' (cross) across the inside of the…

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Question 4 · 2 marks · Mechanisms - friction and its reduction

Friction can be reduced by design. Give two examples of how friction can be reduced when designing a car.

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Question 5 · 2 marks · Mechanisms - lubrication and friction reduction

Fig. 5.1 shows part of the drive mechanism on a steam locomotive. Fig. 5.1 is a photograph of the driving wheels of a steam locomotive showing the connecting/coupling rod and…

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Question 6 · 5 marks · Mechanisms - types of motion

State the type of motion associated with each symbol in Fig. 6.1. Fig. 6.1 shows four motion symbols: A is a straight double-headed (two-way) horizontal arrow; B is a curved…

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Question 7 · 4 marks · Electronics - switches

State the purpose of a switch in an electronic circuit.

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Question 8 · 3 marks · Electronics - units, multiples and submultiples

Table 8.1 shows multiple and submultiple voltage values. Complete Table 8.1 to show each value converted into volts. One has been done for you. Table 8.1: Value Converted to Volts…

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Question 9 · 25 marks · Structures - moments

State what is meant by a 'moment' in a structure.

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Question 10 · 25 marks · Mechanisms - levers

Fig. 10.1 shows a pair of garden loppers used to cut branches from trees. Fig. 10.1 is a photograph of long-handled garden loppers (a cutting blade at the head pivoting against an…

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Question 11 · 25 marks · Electronics - measuring current

Fig. 11.1 shows two incomplete light-emitting diode (LED) circuits. Fig. 11.1 shows two circuits, S and T. Circuit S has a 9 V cell, a resistor R1, an ammeter (marked A with a +…

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