Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2007 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 1
0445/11/O/N/07 · 50 marks · ≈56 min
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 4 printed A4 pages. IB07 11_0445_01/4RP © UCLES 2007 [Turn over *2647987250* UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/01 DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION 0446/01 Paper 1 Design October/November 2007 1 hour 15 minutes Candidates answer on the pre-printed A3 Answer Sheets. Additional Materials: standard drawing equipment A3 pre-printed Answer Sheets (2) To be taken together with the optional paper for which you have been entered in one session of 2 hours 15 minutes. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your Centre number, candidate number and name in the spaces on both printed Answer Sheets. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer one question. Write/draw your answers in the spaces provided on the Answer Sheets. You may use a calculator. At the end of the examination, fasten your Answer Sheets securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. www.XtremePapers.com
Question paper, page 2
2 © UCLES 2007 0445/01/O/N/07 Answer one question only on the A3 pre-printed Answer Sheets provided. 1 Pupils going to and from school often have to carry large quantities of heavy books and other equipment each day. A wheeled carrier that could carry these heavy items and be stored easily when at school would be very useful. (a) List four points about the function of such a carrier that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Draw two different types of temporary fixing that might be used to hold together materials. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the carrier. [12] (d) Evaluate your ideas and justify why you have chosen one idea to develop more fully. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to your problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable materials for your solution and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method used to manufacture one part of your solution in the school workshop. [6]
Question paper, page 3
3 © UCLES 2007 0445/01/O/N/07 [Turn over 2 Models are often used to help promote the sale of different types of motor vehicle. A kit for a self-assembly cardboard model is to be given away by a manufacturer to promote a new vehicle. (a) List four points about the function of such a model that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Draw two types of temporary joint that could be used to join card. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the self-assembly cardboard model. [12] (d) Evaluate your ideas and justify why you have chosen one idea to develop more fully. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to your problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Give two examples of how computers could be used in the design and/or manufacture of such a model. [4] (g) Design a box for the transportation of 50 self-assembly cardboard model kits so that the content of the box is obvious. Show how the box would be assembled. [6]
Question paper, page 4
4 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. © UCLES 2007 0445/01/O/N/07 3 Many people enjoy camping in the countryside but washing facilities are not always available. A temporary shower that could be transported easily would be very popular. (a) List four points about the function of such a shower that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Explain two possible ways of providing suitable pressure for the shower water, which will be collected from a nearby stream. [4] (c) Develop and sketch ideas for the shower. [12] (d) Evaluate your ideas and justify why you have chosen one idea to develop more fully. [8] (e) Draw, using a method of your own choice, a full solution to your problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable materials for your solution and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method used to manufacture one part of your solution in the school workshop. [6]
Mark scheme, page 1
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2007 question paper 0445 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/01 Paper 1 (Common Core), maximum raw mark 50 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. All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated. Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the examination. • CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes. CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2007 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. www.XtremePapers.com
Mark scheme, page 2
Page 2 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2007 0445 01 © UCLES 2007 1 (a) Accept any four suitable points – stable in use, lightweight, easy to move, comfortable to hold, folded for storage, etc. No repeats of question. 1 x 4 4 (b) Accept drawings of any two temporary fixings – bolts, spring clips, rubber straps, push-in clips, pins, etc. Name only – 1 mark 2 x 2 4 (c) Any suitable ideas. At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. Communication Simple drawings displaying a low standard or limited range of techniques Clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading /colour/annotation etc. High quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 0–2 3–4 5–6 Suitability Simplistic designs showing outlines only Rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work Accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 0–2 3–4 5–6 12 (d) Evaluation of each of the ideas. At least 3 evaluations up to 2 marks each 0–6 Selection and justification. (1 + 1) 2 8 (e) Quality of drawing Poor line quality, proportions, little detail Good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail High standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 Additional detail dimensions – 2 Construction details A simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used Most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation All constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 1 2–3 4 2 0–2 3–4 5–6 12 (f) Suitable specific materials stated. 2 Appropriate reasons for choice. 2 4 (g) Suitable method stated. Detailed description including: processes and tools 1 3 2 6 50
Mark scheme, page 3
Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2007 0445 01 © UCLES 2007 2 (a) Accept any four suitable points – easy to assemble, colourful, name of maker, good representation, etc. No repeats of question 1 x 4 4 (b) Accept drawings of any two temporary joints–tabs/slots, ‘velcro’, stationary rivets, slotted corner pieces, etc. 2 x 2 4 (c) Any suitable ideas. At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. Communication Simple drawings displaying a low standard or limited range of techniques Clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading /colour/annotation etc High quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 0–2 3–4 5–6 Suitability Simplistic designs showing outlines only Rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work Accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 0–2 3–4 5–6 12 (d) Evaluation of each of the ideas. At least 3 evaluations up to 2 marks each 0–6 Selection and justification. (1 + 1) 2 8 (e) Quality of drawing Poor line quality, proportions, little detail Good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail High standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 Additional detail dimensions – 2 Construction details A simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used Most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation All constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 1 2–3 4 2 0–2 3–4 5–6 12 (f) Two suitable uses of computers – CAD/CAM, design and cutting of development, setting out and printing of wording graphics, etc. 2 x 2 4 (g) Appropriate box design. Good communication skills Appropriate assembly and opening methods 2 2 2 6 50
Mark scheme, page 4
Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2007 0445 01 © UCLES 2007 3 (a) Accept any four suitable points – lightweight, easy to control, easy to clean, easy to assemble, private, etc. No repeats of question. 1 x 4 4 (b) Accept any two suitable methods – overhead tank/bucket, electric/hand/wind-up pump (1 mark if pump only), pipe from high stream, etc. 2 x 2 4 (c) Any suitable ideas. At least three different ideas for maximum marks. Pro rata if fewer. Communication Simple drawings displaying a low standard or limited range of techniques Clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading /colour/annotation etc High quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 0–2 3–4 5–6 Suitability Simplistic designs showing outlines only Rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work Accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, detailed construction 0–2 3–4 5–6 12 (d) Evaluation of each of the ideas. At least 3 evaluations up to 2 marks each 0–6 Selection and justification. (1 + 1) 2 8 (e) Quality of drawing Poor line quality, proportions, little detail Good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail High standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only – 1 Additional detail dimensions – 2 Construction details A simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used Most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation All constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 1 2–3 4 2 0–2 3v4 5–6 12 (f) Suitable specific materials stated. 2 Appropriate reasons for choice. 2 4 (g) Suitable method stated. Detailed description including: processes and tools 1 3 2 6 50
What you needed in this session
Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2007 Oct/Nov, Paper 1 · Variant 1. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.