IGCSE Design & Technology (0979) — October–November 2024, Paper 32

Carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) is used to build many different aircraft parts. State two benefits of using carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) to build aircraft parts.

Fig. 2.1 shows pipes used for plumbing being joined together. Name the metal used for the pipes.

Fig. 3.1 shows a through mortise and tenon joint with an arrow indicating the direction in which the tenon could be pulled out of the upright. Add sketches and notes to Fig. 3.1…

Fig. 4.1 shows three products made of different materials: a mild steel wheelbarrow body, a silver pendant, and a brass tap. State a suitable different finish for each product:…

Fig. 5.1 shows 4 mm thick acrylic sheet that has been shaped (bent into a curved profile). Use sketches and notes to show how the curved shape could be produced.

Fig. 6.1 shows details of a steam chest that would be used to steam bend wood. The apparatus has a steam generator (a bucket heated to produce steam), a steam feed pipe into the…

Fig. 7.1 shows part of a length of mild steel square tube (20 × 20) and an engineer's vice. A hacksaw will be used to cut the tube to make a 90° bend (the area to be cut out is a…

Fig. 8.1 shows a body shell for a car made from glass reinforced plastic (GRP). Explain what is meant by the term 'glass reinforced plastic' (GRP).

Fig. 9.1 shows a variety of supermarket shopping bags made from plastic and the symbol showing the type of plastic from which the bags are made (LDPE). Name the type of plastic…

Fig. 10.1 shows two hardwood stools, A and B. Stool A has been fabricated (made from separate jointed parts) and stool B has been made by steam bending (one continuous bent…

Fig. 11.1 shows an incomplete design for a tablet stand made of hardwood. Give two benefits of using hardwood for the tablet stand.

Fig. 12.1 shows an incomplete design for a coat hook used by children, made from 2 mm thick mild steel sheet. Fig. 12.2 shows a card template of the coat hook shape glued onto…

Fig. 13.1 shows an incomplete design for a case to store and carry a selection of artist's materials and equipment. Name a suitable hardwood for the sides of the case.