Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2008 Oct/Nov Paper 2 · Variant 1
0445/21/O/N/08 · 50 marks · ≈56 min
The question paper and its mark scheme, free to read here and free to download. This is Cambridge’s own paper, exactly as it was sat.
Question paper4 pages




Mark scheme3 pages
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Question paper, page 1
0445/02 Oct/Nov 2008 1 hour For Examiner’s use Centre Number … © UCLES 2008 Candidate’s Number … Candidate’s Surname … Other Names … [Turn over Sheet 1 of 2 Section A Answer all questions in this section. A1 A supermarket uses card signage to direct customers. Complete the sign board for VEGETABLES by: (a) adding the four remaining letters. All the letters must be the same height and style as those given; [6] (b) completing the 250 × 50 rectangular border; [1] (c) adding an equilateral triangle to the right- hand end of the rectangle. [2] A2 The supermarket uses three different shaped stickers to promote its price reductions. Draw in the spaces provided the following sticker shapes: ● a regular pentagon within a Ø80 circle; [2] ● a regular hexagon with a side of 50; [2] ● a regular octagon within a 110 square. [2] OCTAGON HEXAGON PENTAGON www.XtremePapers.com
Question paper, page 2
0445/02 Oct/Nov 2008 1 hour © UCLES 2008 A3 The fl at development (net) of a point of sale display stand is shown below. It is sent to the supermarket die stamped, to be pushed out of a card sheet. Draw in the space provided opposite, a full size pictorial view of the assembled point of sale display stand. [10] Estimate all dimensions from the half full-size development (net) above. PICTORIAL VIEW OF ASSEMBLED STAND Fold Upwards DISPLAY STAND Assembly Instructions 1. Push the display stand out of the card sheet 2. Fold where indicated and locate the arrow tabs into the slots SCALE 1:2
Question paper, page 3
0445/02 Oct/Nov 2008 1 hour Centre Number … © UCLES 2008 Candidate’s Number … Candidate’s Surname … Other Names … [Turn over Sheet 2 of 2 Section B Answer either question B4 or B5. B4 The supermarket is to give to its younger customers, a press-out and make card model of one of its delivery vans. The drawing below shows the assembled card model van and its dimensions. (a) Draw a full size, one piece development (net) of the card model van shown above in the space provided to the right. [16] (b) Add to your development (net) drawing: (i) the windscreen; [2] (ii) two headlamps; [2] (iii) the front bumper; [3] (iv) suffi cient glue tabs. [2] Estimate any missing dimensions. Full size development (net) of card model van R11 Ø18 60 60 25 50 15 25 13 85 PICTORIAL VIEW OF ASSEMBLED CARD MODEL VAN
Question paper, page 4
0445/02 Oct/Nov 2008 1 hour © UCLES 2008 B5 A counter-top display unit, used by the supermarket at its fi sh counter, is shown below. The display unit is made from 10 mm thick foamboard. (a) Draw to the scale of 1:5 in the space to the right, the following orthographic views: (i) a front view in the direction of arrow X; [12] (ii) a plan view. [8] Estimate any missing dimensions. (b) Draw, in the box provided, the correct symbol for the projection you have used. [2] (c) Use sketches and notes to show a design for assembling the pectoral fi ns to the body of the fi sh. [3] Answer part (c) here ORTHOGRAPHIC VIEWS OF COUNTER TOP DISPLAY UNIT SCALE 1:5 Orthographic Projection symbol 300 600 25 125 250 50 50 150 90 100 25 225 X hole Ø20 major axis 400 mm minor axis 250 mm triangular shaped pectoral fins PICTORIAL VIEW OF COUNTER TOP DISPLAY UNIT
Mark scheme, page 1
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2008 question paper 0445 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/02 Paper 2 (Graphic Products), 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 2008 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 2008 0445 02 © UCLES 2008 A1 (a) Accuracy and proportion of: B (1) L (1) E (1) S (1) Spacing (1) Height (1) [6] (b) Border complete 250 × 50 [1] (c) Triangle (1) Equilateral (1) [2] A2 Pentagon – 5 sides (1) Regular (1) [2] Hexagon – 6 sides (1) Regular (1) [2] Octagon (1) Regular (1) [2] A3 Tray size (2) Height of front (1) Slope on sides (2 × 1) Height of back (1) Taper on back (2 × 1) Lugs evident (2 × 1) [10] [Total: 25] B4 (a) general Two sides (2) Rear panel evident (1) Two wheels on each side (2 × 2) cab Overall shape correct on side panel (1) Cab correct size on side panel (1) roof Van roof 85 × 50 (1) Fold down for front 4 sections (4) Fold down length 77 +/-2mm (1) Rear panel correct size 50 × 60 (1) [16]
Mark scheme, page 3
Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2008 0445 02 © UCLES 2008 (b) (i) Windscreen size correct (1) On correct panel (1) [2] (ii) Headlamps suitable size (1) On correct panel (1) [2] (iii) Front bumper correct size (1) On front and side panels (2) [3] (iv) Glue tabs (min 6) (1) Suitable size of tabs (1) [2] [Total: 25] B5 (a) (i) front view Length of stand (1) Height of stand (1) Major axis correct size (1) Minor axis correct size (1) Construction of ellipse (Pr 0-2) (2) Curve line quality (Pr 0-2) (2) Tail fin correct shape & size (1) Position of pectoral fin on centreline (1) Mouth in correct position (1) Eye in correct position (1) [12] (ii) plan view Width of stand (1) Body of fish correct length (1) Body of fish correct width (2mm) (1) Pectoral fin 45 long (1) Pectoral fin 18 wide from body (1) Position of fish on stand (1) Position of pectoral fins (Pr 0-2) (2) [8] (b) Matching symbol to projection (1) Quality of symbol drawing (1) [2] (c) Suitable solution drawn (Pr 0-3) [3] [Total: 25]
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