Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2011 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 3

0445/13/O/N/11

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This document consists of 4 printed A4 pages and an Insert. DC (SJF/DJ) 35049/1 © UCLES 2011 [Turn over UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS International General Certificate of Secondary Education * 2 9 1 6 6 7 8 8 6 0 * DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/13 Paper 1 Design October/November 2011 1 hour 15 minutes Candidates answer on the pre-printed A3 Answer Sheets. Additional Materials: Standard drawing equipment To be taken together with the optional paper for which you have been entered in one session of 2 hours and 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 all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. www.XtremePapers.com

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2 0445/13/O/N/11 © UCLES 2011 Answer one question only on the A3 pre-printed answer sheets provided. 1 Model making is a popular hobby for many people but there is often nowhere to work apart from the kitchen table. Design a work station that would be suitable for this hobby and could be easily transported and/or stored. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a work station that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two ways in which a work station could be made more compact for storage. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the work station. [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 the problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable specific 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]

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3 0445/13/O/N/11 © UCLES 2011 [Turn over 2 It is sometimes necessary to transport small pets from home to a veterinary surgery. Design a low cost carrier for small pets that can be folded flat for storage when not in use. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a pet carrier that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two methods by which flat card can be strengthened. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the pet 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 the problem. Include construction details and major dimensions. [12] (f) Suggest suitable specific materials for your solution and give reasons for your choice. [4] (g) Outline a method of producing a prototype of the pet carrier in the school graphics studio. [6]

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4 0445/13/O/N/11 © UCLES 2011 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. 3 It is often difficult and dangerous to reach fruit when it is time to pick it from the tree. Design a device that could be used to pick fruit while standing on the ground without the need for a set of steps. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a picking device that you consider to be important. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two ways of adjusting the length of long items. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the picking device. [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 the 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 2011 question paper for the guidance of teachers 0445 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/13 Paper 1 (Design), 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, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the examination. • Cambridge will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes. Cambridge is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2011 question papers for most IGCSE, GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level syllabuses. www.XtremePapers.com

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Page 2 Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2011 0445 13 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2011 1 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – cutting surface, no damage to furniture, storage for tools and paints, lightweight, comfortable to carry, etc. (1x4) [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two suitable folding/adjusting/dismantling methods – hinging, sliding, slotting together, dowels, screws, KD fittings, etc. (2x2) [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 Good detailed description of: processes tools (1) (3) (2) [6] [Total: 50]

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Page 3 Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2011 0445 13 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2011 2 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – lightweight, easy to carry, strong handles, easily assembled, easy to clean, ventilation for pet, etc. (1x4) [4] (b) Accept any two strengthening methods – corrugation, folding, ridges, additional tape, etc. (2x2) [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 Good detailed description of: processes tools (1) (3) (2) [6] [Total: 50]

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Page 4 Mark Scheme: Teachers’ version Syllabus Paper IGCSE – October/November 2011 0445 13 © University of Cambridge International Examinations 2011 3 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – lightweight, simple to use, no damage to fruit, accepts various fruit shapes and sizes, adjustable, comfortable to hold, etc. (1x4) [4] (b) Accept any two adjustment systems – sliding in or on, tube in tube, twist to tighten/loosen, wing nuts, etc. (2x2) [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 Good detailed description of: processes tools (1) (3) (2) [6] [Total: 50]