This is the question paper for June 2023. Below are model answers to questions from this paper. If you select a Question from the list it will take you to a model answer. Also included below the question paper is the Mark Scheme, where you can find the answers and also what the examiner was looking for.
Mark Scheme
A: Any 3 specification points from the list below:
Appropriate size to fit hand
Must be comfortable to hold
As lightweight as possible
Easy to read numbers and symbols
Well-spaced numbers and symbols
Button placement
Aesthetic features must be qualified
Q: State from the list below the correct name for the types of grain labelled at A and B in Fig. 2.1
A: A end (grain)
B short grain
Q3. Complete Table 3.1 by stating the name of the components B, C and D of a cross-sectional view of an injection moulding machine
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B heater/heating chamber
C feed screw
D mould, die
Q4. Complete Fig. 4.1 by drawing the plug over which the yoke will fit to produce the press formed moulding.
SAD to add sketch of Plug which shows the shape of plug must fit inside yoke; the draft angle on the plug; dowel pegs to locate in yoke
Q5. Circle from the list below one metal that is a pure metal.
A: Aluminium
Q6. Fig. 6.2 shows a piece of 1 mm thick brass, marked out, ready to produce the keyhole shape. Use sketches and notes to show how the keyhole shape could be produced from the 1mm thick brass. Name all the tools and equipment used.
SAD to add sketches and notes to explain the process. In answer refer to drill holes at top and bottom centres; Insert blade of saw (piercing, coping, power fret saw / scroll saws with metal cutting blade, abra file saw) and remove waste; Use of files / needles files to finish keyhole shape.
Q7. Fig. 7.1 shows a table number stand used in a cafe and a development (net) of the stand.
(a) Name a suitable non-ferrous metal for the number stand.
A: Brass, Aluminium, Copper, Gilding metal, Duralumin
(b) A batch of 20 number stands will be made in a school workshop.
Describe how 20 identical number stands could be marked out onto a sheet of metal.
A: Use of a template / tessellation / stencil / marking jig. Suitable marking out tool: scriber / chinagraph pencil / marker pen / felt tip pen
Q8. Fig. 8.1 shows a through housing joint marked out on a length of hardwood.
Complete Table 8.1 by describing the process each tool is used for when marking out and/or cutting out the through housing joint.
A: Cutting gauge to mark out the lines of the housing across the grain [1] Tenon saw to saw down the lines of the housing, cutting out joint [1] Bevel-edge chisel to remove the waste wood [1]
Q9. Circle from the list below one material that is biodegradable.
A: Hardboard
Q10. Fig. 10.1 shows a trophy made of 5 mm thick acrylic. The trophy has been produced using CAD/CAM. The words ‘Top Team 2023’ have been engraved on the star shape of the trophy.
Complete Table 10.1 by describing three stages that could be carried out to produce the engraved words on the star shape of the trophy using CAD/CAM.
A: Stage 2 transfer data to CNC machine [1]
Stage 2 position workpiece on bed of CNC machine [1]
Stage 3 set machine parameters [1]
The designer of the guitar stand would consider a number of specification points when designing the guitar stand.
Add two further specification points to the list below. The guitar stand must:
be adjustable to support different types of guitar
A: Protect the guitar from damage/scratches / stable in use / easy to place the guitar on the stand / attractive / hold guitar securely / ease of access / easily transported / easily stored / folds up small / size of guitar [2 x 1]
Fig. 11.2 shows the end of a leg and part of the foot that will be joined together.
Sketch and name a suitable method of joining the leg to the foot permanently.
(c) The legs will be hinged at position A shown in Fig. 11.1.
Fig. 11.2
[4] Sketch and name a suitable hinge that could be used at position A shown in Fig. 11.1.
The feet will be produced using a woodturning lathe.
Fig. 11.3 shows a length of beech ready to be turned on a woodturning lathe.
(i) State one property of beech that makes it suitable for woodturning.
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(ii) A saw cut has been made in the end of the length of beech at A in Fig. 11.3. State the purpose of the saw cut.
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(iii) State one reason why it is important to set the tool rest at the correct height before starting to turn the length of beech.
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(iv) State one reason why it is important to set the tool rest at the correct height before starting to turn the length of beech.
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