5 Structured questions - worth 76% of the total marks
One Design Modification question - worth 12% of the total marks
One Extended Response question on the Wider issues in design and technology - worth 12% of the total marks
You should have the following equipment to take into the examination room:
• standard drawing equipment: pencil, eraser (rubber), ruler and protractor
• coloured pencils
• A calculator
You should use a black fine line pen or dark blue pen for written responses. An HB pencil or coloured pencils may be used for any sketches, drawings or rough working.
You will answer all of the questions in the spaces provided on the A4 question paper.
Questions are based on the AS Level subject content which can be found in the Syllabus.
Paper 1 tests the following assessment objectives:
• AO1 Knowledge and understanding: 50%
• AO2 Application and communication: 35%
• AO4 Analysis and evaluation: 15%.