Cambridge A Level Design and Technology 9705 — 2013 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 3

9705/13/O/N/13 · 120 marks · ≈135 min

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This document consists of 12 printed pages and 4 blank pages. DC (NH/SW) 65697/3 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary Level and Advanced Level * 5 8 6 4 8 8 3 7 2 3 * DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 9705/13 Paper 1 October/November 2013 3 hours Additional Materials: Answer Booklet/A4 Paper A3 Drawing Paper (2 sheets) Extra sheets of A3 drawing paper for candidates who have used up both sides of their 2 sheets A range of design drawing equipment READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST If you have been given an Answer Booklet, follow the instructions on the front cover of the Booklet. Write your name, Centre number and candidate number on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil, or coloured pencils/pens as appropriate, for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Section A Answer one question on the Answer Booklet/A4 Paper provided. Section B Answer one question on the Answer Booklet/A4 Paper provided. Section C Answer one question on plain A3 paper. Use both sides of the paper. You may request additional sheets of A3 paper, but only if you have used up both sides of each of the 2 sheets provided. You are advised to spend 30 minutes on each of Sections A and B and 2 hours on Section C. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. All dimensions are in millimetres.

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2 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 Section A Answer one question from this section on the Answer Booklet/A4 paper provided. 1 Fig. 1 shows an adjustable mirror, made from pine and acrylic, which is to be constructed in a school workshop. (a) Give two reasons why part A will be made from acrylic rather than glass. [2] (b) Use notes and sketches to describe: (i) how the grooves in the wooden frame, that part A fits into, could be made; [6] (ii) how a dowel joint, for fixing parts B and C together could be made; [6] (iii) how part B could be made on a wood turning lathe. [6] You must give details about the tools, equipment and processes involved and the safety precautions that have to be undertaken at each stage. 80 170 240 Ø 30 section on X-X X X part A part D wooden frame part B part C Fig. 1

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3 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over 2 Fig. 2 shows an outdoor fire which is to be made in a school workshop. The fire will be made from five separate pieces of mild steel sheet. (a) Name a suitable finish that could be used on the fire and give one reason for your choice. [2] (b) Use notes and sketches to describe: (i) how the hole could be made in part B and how the edges of the mild steel could be smoothed; [6] (ii) how parts A and B could be welded together; [6] (iii) how the holes in part C could be marked out with the aid of a template and then drilled. [6] You must give details about the tools, equipment and processes involved and the safety precautions that have to be undertaken at each stage. part B part C (bottom of fire) part A 25 holes Ø 12 corners welded together 1200 300 600 Fig. 2

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4 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 3 Fig. 3 shows an idea for a ticket to a concert to be given by a band called ‘The Tunes’. The final design will be produced on a computer using tools from the toolbar shown in Fig. 3. (a) Use a sketch and notes to explain what perforated means. [2] (b) Use notes and sketches to describe: (i) how with the toolbar a text style, size and colour could be chosen and how the text could be added to the ticket; [6] (ii) how with the toolbar a photograph could be imported from a digital camera and re-sized to fit the space on the ticket; [6] (iii) how with the toolbar the logo could be drawn and coloured red. [6] You must give details about the tools, equipment and processes involved. THE TUNES IN CONCERT text to go here sWHATSTYLE sWHATSIZE sWHATCOLOUR 0OINTER PHOTOGRAPHOFTHEBANDTOBE IMPORTEDFROMADIGITAL CAMERAANDRESIZEDTOFIT ASPACE§ LOGOTOBEDRAWNHERE ANDCOLOUREDRED TICKETTOBEPERFORATED ACROSSHERE 24 4 24 2OTATE .ODE 0ENCIL 0AINT"RUSH 0EN 3TRAIGHT,INE 1UICKSHAPE Text )MPORT0ICTURE 4OOLBAR &ILL Fig. 3

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6 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 Section B Answer one question from this section on the Answer Booklet/A4 paper provided. 4 Fig. 4 shows a design for a paper cup and the development (net) for making a card sleeve. The sleeve slides onto the cup and prevents people burning their fingers when they hold the cup filled with a hot drink. (a) The cup is biodegradable. Explain what this means. [2] (b) Identify and describe two problems with the shape of the card sleeve. [4] (c) Using notes and sketches, explain how the shape would need to be changed to overcome the two problems you have identified in (b). [6] (d) Discuss how and why manufacturers consider sustainability when designing new products. Your answer should: (i) analyse the given situation and identify three relevant issues raised by the question; [3] (ii) explain why you consider these issues to be relevant; [3] (iii) contain specific examples/evidence to support your conclusions. [2]

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7 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over Ø 80 260 Ø 50 paper cup development (net) for making card sleeve glue tab 60 130 I AM BIODEGRADABLE AND SUSTAINABLE Fig. 4

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8 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 5 Fig. 5 shows a plastic litter bin which will be used in a school playground. (a) Explain what the symbol on the bin means. [2] (b) Identify and describe two problems with the design of the litter bin that make it unsuitable to be used in a school playground. [4] (c) Using notes and sketches, explain how the design would need to be changed to overcome the two problems you have identified in (b). [6] (d) Discuss how the problems associated with litter, its disposal and recycling are dealt with in public places such as parks, schools and fast food restaurants. Your answer should: (i) analyse the given situation and identify three relevant issues raised by the question; [3] (ii) explain why you consider these issues to be relevant; [3] (iii) contain specific examples/evidence to support your conclusions. [2] plastic litter bin 450 diameter × 750 high Fig. 5

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9 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over 6 Fig. 6 shows two products, each of which is used by both an adult and a child at the same time. (a) When producing ideas for a new product a designer must understand the importance of ergonomics and be able to interpret and apply appropriate anthropometric data. Explain what is meant by anthropometric data. [2] (b) Identify and describe two problems with the design of the push-along tractor. [4] (c) Using notes and sketches, explain how the design would need to be changed to overcome the two problems you have identified in (b). [6] (d) Discuss the ergonomic and safety factors that would need to be considered when designing a pushchair. Your answer should: (i) analyse the given situation and identify three relevant issues raised by the question; [3] (ii) explain why you consider these issues to be relevant; [3] (iii) contain specific examples/evidence to support your conclusions. [2] pushchair push-along tractor handle allows adult to push tractor Fig. 6

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10 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 Section C Answer one question from this section on the plain A3 paper provided. You are provided with two sheets of plain A3 paper. You should use both sides of the paper. Each of the four parts (a)–(d) of the question you choose to answer should take up one side of paper. When you are asked to develop a design you must show, using notes and sketches, the development and evaluation of a range of ideas into a single design proposal. The design proposal should be annotated to give details about materials, joining methods and important sizes. 7 Fig. 7 shows a battery-powered drill, a range of accessories and an incomplete idea for a wooden tool box which will hold them. (a) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the wooden tool box. The design must include a method of keeping the box securely closed. [20] (b) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the interior of the box which will prevent the drill and its accessories moving when the box is carried. [20] (c) Using notes and sketches, develop a design which enables the tool box to be carried but keeps both hands free. [20] (d) Produce a pictorial rendered drawing of the complete tool box which shows all of the features that you have designed in (a)–(c). The tool box must be shown open. Do not include the drill or its accessories in this drawing. [20]

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11 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 [Turn over 150 350 450 wooden tool box drill: overall size 280 × 280 × 90 goggles: overall size 150 × 60 × 40 5 drills: one each of the following diameters 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 countersink bit Fig. 7

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12 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 8 Fig. 8 shows an incomplete idea for a pop-up card. The card will be sent to people who have recently passed their driving test. (a) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for a pop-up mechanism to go inside the card. The design must reflect the theme of the card. [20] (b) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the message to go inside the card. This will be ‘Well done you’ve passed!’ and the lettering should be in a style that reflects the theme of the card. [20] (c) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for an envelope to hold the card. The envelope must hold together without the use of glue or other additional materials. [20] (d) Produce a pictorial rendered drawing of the complete card and envelope which shows all of the features that you have designed in (a)–(c). [20] 150 210 Fig. 8

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13 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 9 Fig. 9 shows an incomplete idea for a hand-operated teaching aid to help children learn the sequence of traffic lights. (a) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for a mechanism which will be used to represent when the red light is ‘on’ or ‘off’. The design must not use bulbs, switches, wires, batteries or any other electrical/electronic components. [20] (b) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the top section of the traffic light. This must house three of the mechanisms that you have designed in (a) (one mechanism for each coloured light). [20] (c) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for a pole and base for the traffic light. It must be possible to disassemble the top section, the pole and the base so that the three parts can be easily stored. [20] (d) Produce a pictorial rendered drawing of the complete teaching aid which shows all of the features that you have designed in (a)–(c). [20] 700 200 200 150 300 top section of traffic light 150 3 holes 80 diameter for colours to show through red yellow green Fig. 9

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16 9705/13/O/N/13 © UCLES 2013 Permission to reproduce items where third-party owned material protected by copyright is included has been sought and cleared where possible. Every reasonable effort has been made by the publisher (UCLES) to trace copyright holders, but if any items requiring clearance have unwittingly been included, the publisher will be pleased to make amends at the earliest possible opportunity. University of Cambridge International Examinations is part of the Cambridge Assessment Group. Cambridge Assessment is the brand name of University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), which is itself a department of the University of Cambridge. BLANK PAGE

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CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level and GCE Advanced Level MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2013 series 9705 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 9705/13 Paper 1, maximum raw mark 120 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. Cambridge will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2013 series for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level components and some Ordinary Level components.

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Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper GCE AS/A LEVEL – October/November 2013 9705 13 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 Section A 1 (a) Each suitable reason given 1 mark e.g. easier to cut in a school situation [1] safer to use [1] [2] (b) (i) Making of grooves described [0–3] Details of tools, equipment and safety precautions (if necessary) [0–3] [6] (ii) Making dowel joint described [0–3] Details of tools, equipment and safety precautions (if necessary) [0–3] [6] (iii) Making of part B described [0–3] Details of tools, equipment and safety precautions (if necessary) [0–3] [6] [Total: 20] 2 (a) Appropriate finish named [1] e.g. paint, galvanising Suitable reason given [1] [2] e.g. improves appearance, protection, prevents rusting (b) (i) Cutting out hole described [0–2] Smoothing edges described [0–2] Details of tools, equipment and safety precautions (if necessary) [0–2] [6] (ii) Welding together parts A and B described [0–3] Details of tools, equipment and safety precautions (if necessary) [0–3] [6] (iii) Marking out described [0–2] Drilling holes described [0–2] Details of tools, equipment and safety precautions (if necessary) [0–2] [6] [Total: 20]

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Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper GCE AS/A LEVEL – October/November 2013 9705 13 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 3 (a) Explanation of perforation [0–2] [2] e.g. series of small slits that make it easier to tear bottom of ticket off (b) (i) Correct ‘tool’ chosen [1] Font style chosen [1] Font size chosen [1] Colour chosen [1] Adding text in correct position [0–2] [6] (ii) Correct ‘tools’ chosen [0–2] Importing photograph and resizing [0–4] [6] (iii) Correct ‘tools’ chosen [0–2] Drawing and colouring logo [0–4] [6] [Total: 20] Section B 4 (a) Appropriate explanation [0–2] [2] e.g. a material that will break down (rot) over a period of time (b) Problem one identified and described [0–2] Problem two identified and described [0–2] [4] e.g. problems related to the development (net) being the wrong shape and the wrong size (c) Explanation of how problem one could be overcome [0–3] Explanation of how problem two could be overcome [0–3] [6] e.g. development (net) needs to be based on a truncated cone rather than a cylinder, development (net) needs to be shorter so it will fit on cup (d) Situation has been analysed and relevant issues/points identified [0–3] Explanation of why issues/points are considered relevant [0–3] Specific examples/evidence used to support conclusions [0–2] [8] [Total: 20]

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Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper GCE AS/A LEVEL – October/November 2013 9705 13 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 5 (a) Explanation of what the symbol means [0–2] [2] e.g. tidy man or do not litter symbol encourages people to dispose of unwanted packaging etc. carefully and thoughtfully (b) Problem one identified and described [0–2] Problem two identified and described [0–2] [4] e.g. no top on bin therefore litter would blow away a bin made from plastic would be lightweight and easily blown or knocked over (c) Explanation of how problem one could be overcome [0–3] Explanation of how problem two could be overcome [0–3] [6] e.g. added a lid to bin, make bin from another material or fix it to the ground (d) Situation has been analysed and relevant issues/points identified [0–3] Explanation of why issues/points are considered relevant [0–3] Specific examples/evidence used to support conclusions [0–2] [8] [Total: 20] 6 (a) Explanation of anthropometric data [0–2] [2] e.g. data on human sizes (b) Problem one identified and described [0–3] Problem two identified and described [0–2] [4] e.g. child has nothing to put their feet on handle would be difficult/uncomfortable for adult to use (c) Explanation of how problem one could be overcome [0–3] Explanation of how problem two could be overcome [0–3] [6] e.g. add footrests or pedals to tractor make handle more ergonomic (d) Situation has been analysed and relevant issues/points identified [0–3] Explanation of why issues/points are considered relevant [0–3] Specific examples/evidence used to support conclusions [0–2] [8] [Total: 20]

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Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper GCE AS/A LEVEL – October/November 2013 9705 13 © Cambridge International Examinations 2013 7 (a) One pre-conceived idea presented [0–4] OR The development and selection of a range of ideas into a single design proposal which would appear to work but lacks some technical detail [5–8] OR The development and selection of a range of ideas into a single design proposal that includes sufficient technical detail to show that the proposed solution would clearly work [9–12] Clarity and quality of sketching and explanatory notes [0–4] Evaluation (reasons for selection) [0–4] [20] (b) As for part (a) [20] (c) As for part (a) [20] (d) The drawing will exhibit a reasonable standard of outcome and show some of the required design features [0–5] OR The drawing will exhibit a good standard of outcome and show most of the design features required to make the product function as intended [6–9] OR The drawing will be completed to a high standard of outcome and fully show the design features required to make the product function as intended [10–14] Some use made of colour and tone to enhance the visual impact of the drawing [0–2] OR Good use has been made of colour and tone to enhance the visual impact of the drawing [3–4] OR Very good use has been made of colour, tone and material representation to enhance the visual impact of the drawing [5–6] [20] Questions 8 and 9 as for Question 7

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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2013 Oct/Nov, Paper 1 · Variant 3. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.

A79/120
B72/120
E45/120