Paper 1 June 2022 11

This is the question paper for June 2022. Below are model answers to all questions from this paper. If you select a question from the list on the right hand side it will take you to a model answer.

Question

Space for storage of personal items can be limited in small bedrooms. Design a wall or floor-mounted unit which will provide storage for personal items.

Question 1a

(a) List four additional points about the function of such a wall or floor-mounted unit that you consider to be important.

Suitable answers (you only need 4) could be:

• The unit should accommodate a number of personal items such as books and a phone. It could also store keys, chargers, headphones etc.

• The unit should fit in with the surroundings of the room so as to match the styling

• The unit should provide easy access to the stored items

• The unit needs to be stable (sturdy) if it is floor mounted i.e. it will not fall over

• The unit should be easy to clean (dust)

• The unit could include shelves or dividers if it is wall mounted, or drawers if it is floor mounted

• The unit should be compact and make the best use of the space as it is a small bedroom

• The unit should be suitable for a child of any age

• The unit should be aesthetically pleasing (looks good) so that it fits in with the small bedroom and makes the user want to use it

• The unit should be easy to assemble or install (fit to the wall)

• The unit could use recycled materials such as heat pressed, laser cut sheet so it is more enviornmentally friendly. It could use FSC timber to be more environmentally friendly

• The unit should be safe to use so it must not have sharp edges or screws / nails sticking it. Corner edges should be rounded.

Question 1b

Use sketches and notes to show two methods that could be used to make valuable personal items secure from theft in such a wall or floor-mounted unit.

Suitable sketched answers (you need 2) could be: - insert my sketches here

• use of locked drawer

• opening cupboard door with hasp and staple

• integrated key pad system

• secret button / locking system 

• separate box detachable from main construction

Question 1c

Develop and sketch three separate ideas for the wall or floor-mounted unit.

Question 1d

Evaluate your three ideas. Choose one idea to develop further and justify your choice.

e.g. Advantage + disadvantage explained for each idea

Question 1e

Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to the design problem. Include construction details and important dimensions.

Question 1f

Suggest two suitable specific materials for the solution you have drawn in part (e) and give reasons for your choice.

Specific materials not Wood, metal or plastics! Accept any appropriate reason for choice of each material

Question 1G

Outline a method that could be used to manufacture one part of your solution drawn in part (e). Include the names of the tools used.

suitable manufacturing process, 3 marks for description of process and 2 marks for naming relevant tools