Cambridge A Level Design and Technology 9705 — 2016 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 3
9705/13/O/N/16 · 120 marks · ≈135 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 10 printed pages and 2 blank pages. DC (KN/SG) 121011/2 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level * 8 0 0 9 0 2 9 0 3 9 * DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 9705/13 Paper 1 October/November 2016 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 an HB pencil, or coloured pencils/pens as appropriate, for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, 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.
Question paper, page 2
2 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 Section A Answer one question from this section on the Answer Booklet/A4 paper provided. 1 Fig. 1 gives details about a bowl, made from sheet copper, which is to be produced in a school workshop. part A part B completed bowl 100 part A marked out on copper sheet R150 15 Ø50 part B Fig. 1 (a) State two properties of copper. [2] (b) Use notes and sketches to describe: (i) how part A could be marked out, cut out and the edges of the copper sheet smoothed; [6] (ii) how part A could be annealed and then formed into the required shape; [6] (iii) how parts A and B could be soldered together. [6] You must give details about the tools, equipment and processes involved and the safety precautions that have to be undertaken at each stage.
Question paper, page 3
3 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over 2 Fig. 2 gives details about a model of a house, made from card, which is to be produced in a school workshop. symbol scale 1 : 2 part A part B corner X Fig. 2 (a) State: (i) the type of two dimensional drawing that has been used to draw the house; [1] (ii) the meaning of the symbol. [1] (b) Sketch a pictorial (3D) view of the house with corner X nearest to you. [6] (c) Use notes and sketches to describe: (i) how the one piece development (net) required to make part A could be marked out, cut out and assembled; [6] (ii) how the one piece development (net) required to make part B could be marked out, cut out, assembled and joined to part A. [6] You must give details about the tools, equipment and processes involved and the safety precautions that have to be undertaken at each stage.
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4 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 3 Fig. 3 gives details about a bicycle storage rack, made from 12 mm thick plywood, which is to be produced in a school workshop. The rack will be fixed to a wall using two metal brackets. metal bracket view of storage rack in use 60 12 25 3 countersunk holes Ø4 metal bracket made from 2 mm thick mild steel sheet 30 70 60 200 R20 part A bicycle storage rack made from 12 mm thick plywood 300 150 part B part C 12 Fig. 3 (a) Use a sketch and notes to explain how plywood is constructed. [2] (b) Use notes and sketches to describe: (i) how part A could be marked out, cut out and the edges of the plywood smoothed; [6] (ii) how parts A, B and C could be joined together using countersunk screws. [6] (iii) how the metal bracket could be made. [6] You must give details about the tools, equipment and processes involved and the safety precautions that have to be undertaken at each stage.
Question paper, page 5
5 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over Section B Answer one question from this section on the Answer Booklet/A4 paper provided. 4 Fig. 4 shows a mould which is used in the injection moulding process. holes for locating pins two part mould used for injection moulding Fig. 4 (a) Explain why the mould is made in two parts. [2] (b) Identify and describe two problems with the design of the mould. [4] (c) Using notes and sketches, explain how the design of the mould would need to be changed to overcome the two problems you have identified in (b). [6] (d) Discuss why injection moulding is generally used for the mass production of a product rather than to produce individual products or very small batches of a product. 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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6 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 5 Fig. 5 gives details about the packaging for a bottle of perfume. surface decoration fold in flaps development (net) plastic ring assembled packaging Fig. 5 (a) Explain the function of the plastic ring. [2] (b) Identify and describe two problems with the development (net) of the packaging. [4] (c) Using notes and sketches, explain how the development (net) would need to be changed to overcome the two problems you have identified in (b). [6] (d) Discuss the reasons why products are packaged. 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/16 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over 6 Fig. 6 gives details about a mechanical toy made from wood. person moves up and down nail disc with hole through its centre handle Fig. 6 (a) Name the two types of motion that are produced when the mechanical toy is operated. [2] (b) Identify and describe: (i) one problem related to the quality of the mechanical toy’s design; [2] (ii) one problem related to the quality of the mechanical toy’s manufacture. [2] (c) Using notes and sketches, explain how the two problems you have identified in (b) could be overcome. [6] (d) Discuss the relationship between the quality of a product’s design and the quality of its manufacture. 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]
Question paper, page 8
8 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 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 solution. The design proposal should be annotated to give details about materials, joining methods and important sizes. 7 Fig. 7 shows an incomplete idea for a cart which will hold two children and be pulled along by an adult. wheels seats and sides required overall size of cart length (without handle) 800 width 400 height (without sides) 250 Fig. 7 (a) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the top section of the cart. The design must include seating for two children and sides to prevent children falling from the cart. [20] (b) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the wheels. The design must include a method of attaching the wheels to the cart. [20] (c) Using notes and sketches, develop a design which allows the cart to be pulled and steered. [20] (d) Produce a pictorial rendered drawing of the complete cart which shows all of the features that you have designed in (a) – (c). [20]
Question paper, page 9
9 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 [Turn over 8 Fig. 8 shows an incomplete idea for a point of sale display stand which will be used to promote a smartphone. Most of the design will be made from card. 250 100 100 250 leaflet size 210 = 100 smartphone size 115 = 60 = 10 Fig. 8 (a) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for a holder for a smartphone. The design must enable the holder to hook over the top of the display stand and allow most of the front of the smartphone to be visible. [20] (b) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for a leaflet holder made from card. The design must enable the leaflet holder to be attached to the display stand without the use of glue or other additional materials. [20] (c) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the lettering to go on the display stand. The company’s slogan is ‘Our phones let you speak to the world’ and the lettering should be in a style that reflects the slogan. [20] (d) Produce a pictorial rendered drawing of the complete point of sale display stand which shows all of the features that you have designed in (a) – (c). Do not include the smartphone or the leaflet in your drawing. [20]
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10 9705/13/O/N/16 © UCLES 2016 9 Fig. 9 shows an incomplete idea for a storage unit to hold twelve sets of the drawing equipment which is illustrated. 280 350 tray unit will hold 12 pull out trays eraser 40 = 15 set square 210 = 120 set square 165 = 165 rule 310 = 30 2 pencils 165 = 8 protractor 100 =55 compass 110 =15 pencil sharpener 30 =15 drawing equipment drawings are not to scale Fig. 9 (a) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for a unit which will hold twelve pull out trays. The design must include a feature which enables individual trays to slide in and out of the unit. [20] (b) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for a tray to hold one set of drawing equipment. The design must include a handle. [20] (c) Using notes and sketches, develop a design for the interior of the tray which will prevent individual items of drawing equipment moving when the tray is being carried. [20] (d) Produce a pictorial rendered drawing of the complete storage unit which shows all of the features that you have designed in (a) – (c). One of the trays should be shown removed from the unit. Do not include the drawing equipment in your drawing. [20]
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Mark scheme, page 1
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations. This document consists of 6 printed pages. © UCLES 2016 [Turn over Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced Level DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 9705/13 Paper 1 October/November 2016 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 120 Published 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 2016 series for most Cambridge IGCSE®, Cambridge International A and AS Level components and some Cambridge O Level components.
Mark scheme, page 2
Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge International AS/A Level – October/November 2016 9705 13 © UCLES 2016 Section A 1 (a) Each correct property 1 mark (0–2) [2] e.g. Mallable, ductile, corrosion resistant, good conductor of heat and electricity, polishes well (good finish) (b) (i) Appropriate marking out process described (0–2) Appropriate cutting and smoothing processes described (0–2) Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–2) [6] (ii) Appropriate annealing process described (0–2) Appropriate forming process described (0–2) Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–2) [6] (iii) Appropriate soldering process described (0–3) Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–3) [6] [Total: 20] 2 (a) (i) Correct answer orthographic drawing (or projection) [1] (ii) Correct answer third angle (orthographic projection) [1] Both marks can be awarded is both answers are correctly given in a single statement (b) Pictorial drawing produced (0–2) Viewed in correct direction (1) Three parts of house well drawn (0–3) [6] (c) (i) Correct shape marked out (0–2) Cutting out and assembly described (0–2) Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–2) [6] (ii) Correct shape marked out (0–2) Cutting out and assembly described (0–2) Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–2) [6] [Total: 20]
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Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge International AS/A Level – October/November 2016 9705 13 © UCLES 2016 3 (a) Answer shows layers of veneer (wood) 1 mark alternate layers are at right angles (0–2) [2] (b) (i) Appropriate marking out process described (0–2) Appropriate cutting and smoothing processes described (0–2) Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–2) [6] (ii) Joining process described (0–3 Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–3) [6] (iii) Appropriate making process described (0–3) Details of appropriate tools, equipment and safety precautions (0–3) [6] [Total: 20]
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Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge International AS/A Level – October/November 2016 9705 13 © UCLES 2016 Section B 4 (a) Allows the product being manufactured to be easily removed. (0–2) [2] (b) Problem one identified and described (0–2) Problem two identified and described (0–2) [4] e.g. Current design has no way of getting plastic into the mould Method of locating two parts of mould together is not complete, there are holes for locating pins but no pins (c) Explanation of how problem one could be overcome (0–3) Explanation of how problem two could be overcome (0–3) [6] e.g. Appropriate tapered hole or sprue has been added Two appropriate locating pins have been added (d) Situation has been analysed and relevant issues/points identified (0–3) Clear and appropriate explanations of why issues/points are considered relevant (0–3) Specific examples/evidence used to support conclusions (0–2) [8] [Total: 20] 5 (a) The plastic ring fits over the top of the box and holds the box together, no glue is required (0–2) [2] (b) Problem one identified and described (0–2) Problem two identified and described (0–2) [4] e.g. The fold in flaps are the wrong shape and will prevent the box folding to the required shape The surface decoration is wrong and will not produce the joined up design shown in the drawing of the assembled packaging (c) Explanation of how problem one could be overcome (0–3) Explanation of how problem two could be overcome (0–3) [6] e.g. Shape of fold in flaps is changed, the pointed end of each flap needs to finish at the apex of each triangular side The design of the surface decoration is changed so that it produces the required joined up shape when the packaging is assembled (d) Situation has been analysed and relevant issues/points identified (0–3) Clear and appropriate explanations 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 Cambridge International AS/A Level – October/November 2016 9705 13 © UCLES 2016 6 (a) Correct answers rotary motion 1 mark reciprocating motion 1 mark (0–2) [2] (b) (i) Problem related to the quality of the toy’s manufacture is identified and described (0–2) [2] e.g. The mechanical toy will not work, when the handle is turned the person will not move because there is a problem with the design of the circular disc (ii) Problem related to the quality of the toy’s manufacture is identified and described (0–2) [2] e.g. There are splits in the wood, pieces of wood on the left hand end do not line up and one end of the top is poorly finished (c) Explanation of how problem one could be overcome (0–3) Explanation of how problem two could be overcome (0–3) [6] e.g. The hole in the circular disc needs to be offset or the shape changed to a pear shape cam More quality control checks need to be introduced and more care taken during the manufacture of the toy (d) Situation has been analysed and relevant issues/points identified (0–3) Clear and appropriate explanations 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 6 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge International AS/A Level – October/November 2016 9705 13 © UCLES 2016 Section C 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] [Total: 80] Questions 8 and 9 as for Question 7
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