Cambridge IGCSE Design and Technology 0445 — 2023 Oct/Nov Paper 5 · Variant 2

0445/52/O/N/23 · 50 marks · ≈56 min

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* 0 3 5 1 7 6 2 8 8 0 * DC (LK) 312577 © UCLES 2023 [Turn over This document has 4 pages. Any blank pages are indicated. DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 0445/52 Paper 5 Graphic Products October/November 2023 1 hour You must answer on the two pre-printed A3 question sheets. You will need: Two A3 pre-printed question sheets (enclosed) Standard drawing equipment Coloured pencils INSTRUCTIONS ● Section A: answer all questions. ● Section B: answer one question. ● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page and on both pre-printed question sheets. ● Answer in the space provided on the question sheets. ● Do not use an erasable pen, staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. ● Do not write on any bar codes. ● You may use a calculator. ● You may use standard drawing equipment, including coloured pencils. ● You must show all construction and projection lines clearly where appropriate. ● At the end of the examination, insert both sheets into this booklet. Do not punch holes in the cover and sheets or tie with string. INFORMATION ● The total mark for this paper is 50. ● The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ]. ● All dimensions are in millimetres. Cambridge IGCSE™

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This document consists of 7 printed pages. © UCLES 2023 [Turn over Cambridge IGCSE™ DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 0445/52 Paper 5 Graphic Products October/November 2023 MARK SCHEME Maximum Mark: 50 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 International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes. Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2023 series for most Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level components.

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0445/52 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 2 of 7 Generic Marking Principles These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1: Marks must be awarded in line with: • the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question • the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question • the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2: Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3: Marks must be awarded positively: • marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate • marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do • marks are not deducted for errors • marks are not deducted for omissions • answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous. GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4: Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.

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0445/52 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 3 of 7 GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5: Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate responses seen). GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6: Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.

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0445/52 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 4 of 7 Question Answer Marks Guidance A1(a) Outer square 160  160 1 A1(b) Any half hexagon [1] Any half hexagon symmetrical on horizontal centre lines [1] Half hexagon correct to overlay [1] 3 A1(c) Rectangle 90  40 correct to overlay [1] Rectangle 20  10 correct to overlay [1] Lense end 40 mm wide [1] 15 mm thick [1] 4 A1(d) Horizontal arm 10 mm wide correct to overlay (5 mm each side of CL) [1] Vertical arm 10 mm wide correct to overlay (5 mm each side of CL) [1] Semi-circle or part circle R15 [1] Semi-circle correct to overlay [1] 4 A1(e) Both letters added with some thickness [1] Both letters added to correct size and proportions [1] 2 Question Answer Marks Guidance A2(a) Any backboard added behind sign [1] Backboard in isometric [1] Backboard isometric 200  200 [1] Backboard in correct position [1] Backboard 10 mm thickness [1] 5 A2(b) Sheet added in front of sign [1] Sheet drawn in isometric [1] Sheet 200  200 [1] Sheet in correct position (correct to overlay) [1] 4

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0445/52 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 5 of 7 Question Answer Marks Guidance A3(a) Lithography / Flexography / Digital printing [1] 1 Do not accept: photocopying, laser printing A3(b) Acetate / HIPS / Acrylic [1] Or AOVR 1 Allow: polycarbonate sheet, plexiglass Question Answer Marks Guidance B4(a) Right side correct length [1] Right side correct height [1] Line ‘A’ correct to overlay [1] Line ‘B’ correct to candidate solution (same length as line ‘A’) [1] Line ‘C’ correct to candidate solution [1] Line ‘D’ correct to candidate solution [1] Rear platform 10 mm high [1] Rear platform width 5 mm smaller than base on each side [1] Rear platform top face length 30 mm [1] Two sloping lines to front of platform [1] Rear sloping line [1] Rear platform correct to overlay [1] 12 B4(b) Any ellipse [1] Major axis 60 mm [1] Minor axis 36 mm (or 18 mm half axis) [1] 8 points marked [1] More than 8 points marked [1] Ellipse correct to overlay [1] 6 Allow different ellipse drawing methods: e.g. • Concentric circle method • 4 circle method • Oblong method • Trammel method – the paper / card trammel should be attached to the paper A B C D

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0445/52 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 6 of 7 Question Answer Marks Guidance B4(c) Any three stages described from: • Letters drawn or written on computer program • Computer file sent to CAM machine (vinyl cutter) • Vinyl placed in machine and centered / set up • Lettering cut out on the self adhesive vinyl [3  1] 3 B4(d) Middle rectangular section 70  50 [1] Left side 40 mm wide [1] 45° lines to corners correct to candidate solution [1] Right side mirror image of left [1] 4 Question Answer Marks Guidance B5(a) Front view: • Outer rectangle 75 mm high [1] • Outer rectangle 30 mm wide [1] • Width of light section projected from plan 24 mm wide [1] • Top edge of light projection 10 mm from top of back board [1] • Lower edge of light projection 10 mm below top edge [1] • Bottom edge of light 16 mm above the base [1] • Two vertical lines 8 mm from each side either side of circle [1] Side view: • 3 horizontal edges projected to left side of backboard from front view [1] • Width of top projected from plan [1] • Width of bottom section added to [1] • Sloping front edge to candidate solution [1] 11

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0445/52 Cambridge IGCSE – Mark Scheme PUBLISHED October/November 2023 © UCLES 2023 Page 7 of 7 Question Answer Marks Guidance B5(b) 6 lines pointing towards VP [1] Vertical line to back upstand [1] Horizontal line to back top edge [1] Vertical back front edge [1] Sloping back edge parallel to existing front edge [1] Correct height of backboard [1] Sloping corners to back board in proportion [1] 7 B5(c) Symbol has a cross / circle with line through [1] Image of a bin [1] No words used on sign [1] 3 Allow the word ‘recycling’ if shown on the drawing of the bin. B5(d) Flammable [1] or inflammable [1] 1 Allow correct description of flammable (can catch fire easily) B5(e) Is there any movement? [1] Yes and No added to decision box in correct positions [1] 2 minutes in WAIT / DELAY box [1] 3 Allow ‘movement ?’ (must be a question) Allow equivalent time e.g. 120 seconds

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Cambridge’s own grade thresholds for 2023 Oct/Nov, Paper 5 · Variant 2. A higher threshold means an easier paper — the bar moves with how the cohort did.

A38/50
B33/50
C29/50
D24/50
E19/50
F13/50
G7/50