CAD/CAM — IGCSE Design & Technology (0445) questions by topic
CAD/CAM questions in Design and Technology cover how computer-aided design and manufacture is used in practice: modifying a laser-cut acrylic badge outline, describing production stages for an engraved trophy, or naming benefits of CAD/CAM for batch production. Marks run from 2 to 25 across the set.
Give, state and describe dominate the command words, so answers need named processes and clear stages rather than general comments about computers being helpful. The page holds 7 real questions drawn from 2023 to 2025 papers. Because tasks mix short recall with fuller description, submitting each answer for instant marking helps you check whether you have named an actual CAD/CAM stage or only restated the question.
May–June 2025, Paper 52
A3 The badge will be made of 5 mm acrylic sheet using a laser cutter. A screenshot of the badge design drawn on CAD is shown. (a) Explain how you would modify the design so the…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2024, Paper 52
A2 (a) The membership cards are produced using a computer. A photograph of the gym member needs to be added to the membership card. Explain how the photograph could be obtained…
Answer this question and get it marked →October–November 2024, Paper 53
A3 A design for a coffee cup coaster to be used in the internet cafe is shown. Each coffee cup coaster will be made from 5 mm thick acrylic sheet. The coffee cup coasters will be…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 32
Fig. 10.1 shows a trophy made of 5 mm thick acrylic, produced using CAD/CAM, with the words 'Top Team 2023' engraved on the star shape. Complete Table 10.1 by describing three…
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 33
(a) Fig. 13.2 shows a screenshot of the CAD drawing of the development (net) of the palette. Give two benefits of using CAD to design the paint palette.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 41
(a) Give two benefits of using CAD/CAM in batch production.
Answer this question and get it marked →May–June 2023, Paper 43
(a) Give two benefits of using CAD/CAM in batch production.
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