Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2014 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 3
0445/13/O/N/14 · 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.
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Question paper, page 1
This document consists of 4 printed A4 pages and 2 A3 Inserts. DC (RW/SW) 85540/3 © UCLES 2014 [Turn over Cambridge International Examinations Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education * 4 4 5 6 9 0 9 4 4 4 * DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY 0445/13 Paper 1 Design October/November 2014 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 an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. 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.
Question paper, page 2
2 0445/13/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 Answer one question only on the A3 pre-printed answer sheets provided. 1 People who grow vegetables and flowers need to use a number of garden tools. Design a device to hold a number of garden tools so that they can be moved around the garden. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a device. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two different methods by which garden tools could be held in place when being moved. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the 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 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]
Question paper, page 3
3 0445/13/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 [Turn over 2 Food manufacturers need to show customers the contents of a sandwich in an attractive way. Design a package for two triangular sandwiches which shows the filling in each sandwich. Add a logo to the package which promotes healthy living. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a sandwich package. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two different manufacturing methods for a sandwich package. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the sandwich package. [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 your solution in the school graphics studio. [6]
Question paper, page 4
4 0445/13/O/N/14 © UCLES 2014 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. 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 Computer screens need to be used at a height and angle which matches the individual user. Design a system which allows a computer screen to be easily adjusted in height and angle to suit the needs of an individual user. (a) List four additional points about the function of such a system. [4] (b) Use sketches and notes to show two different methods by which the adjustments can be made. [4] (c) Develop and sketch three ideas for the system. [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]
Mark scheme, page 1
® IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International Examinations. CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2014 series 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 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 2014 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 IGCSE – October/November 2014 0445 13 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 1 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – easy to move around, easy to clean, lightweight, easy access to tools, easy to store, protects sharp tools, etc. 1 × 4 [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two holding methods – holes, slots, spring clips, elastic bands, recesses, tubes, etc. 2 × 2 [4] 2 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – hygienic issues, no contamination, moisture management, easy opening, clear labelling, stacking requirements, recycle, etc. 1 × 4 [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two manufacturing methods – any shape of ‘box’, part card/plastic systems, development, vacuum form, etc. 2 × 2 [4] 3 (a) Accept any four additional suitable points – easy to use from front, stable in use, computer ‘style’, lockable at any height, freestanding, fix any screen, etc. 1 × 4 [4] (b) Accept drawings of any two adjustment methods – ratchet, rack and pinion, counter balance, worm gear, pivot/lever, telescopic, sliders, etc. 2 × 2 [4] Questions 1, 2 and 3 (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 0–2 Clear drawings displaying a good standard and a range of techniques – shading /colour/annotation etc. 3–4 High quality drawings using a wide range of techniques with clear annotation and detail 5–6 Suitability Simplistic designs showing outlines only 0–2 Rather more detail, sensible solutions that could work 3–4 Accurate solutions, good fitness for purpose, construction detail 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]
Mark scheme, page 3
Page 3 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper Cambridge IGCSE – October/November 2014 0445 13 © Cambridge International Examinations 2014 (e) Quality of drawing Poor line quality, proportions, little detail 1 Good line work, use of colour, proportions, some detail 2–3 High standard throughout with a range of techniques that show clearly all detail 4 Dimensions 2 or 3 overall dimensions only (1) Additional detail dimensions (1) 2 Construction details A simplistic approach showing little or no detail of construction to be used 0–2 Most constructional detail may be obvious from overall views or with some annotation 3–4 All constructional detail will be clear with good annotation and additional detail drawings as necessary 5–6 [12] (f) Suitable specific materials stated (1 + 1) 2 Appropriate reasons for choice (1 + 1) 2 [4] (g) Suitable method stated 1 Good detailed description of: processes 0–3 tools 0–2 [6] [50]
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