Understanding Q1

Q1 would typically be a question about manufacture where you will be presented with a product.

You can expect to be shown a drawing of a simple product which will form the theme of the question.

The question is worth 20 marks or 20% of the overall marks for the paper.

(a) State a suitable material for the product shown in the diagram

Give 2 reasons to justify your answer.

(b) Use sketches and notes to show how you would make one hang board as shown in figure 1.3 in a school workshop 

In your response, you should give details of any tools and equipment you would use.

(c) use sketches and notes to describe the changes which may be necessary to the design & manufacturing method and the material selected to produce 5000 identical hangboards.