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GCE MAY 2008 : (AS 1) Product Design and Practice: Materials, Components and their Uses

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ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY (AS) General Certificate of Education 2008 Technology and Design assessing Unit 1 Product Design and Practice: Materials, Components and their Uses ASV11 Assessment Unit AS 1 [ASV11] WEDNESDAY 28 MAY, MORNING TIME 1 hour 30 minutes. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your Centre Number and Candidate Number on the Answer Booklet provided and on the A3 pro forma answer page provided. Answer all seven questions. Answers to Question 1(b) in Section A should be made on the A3 pro forma answer page provided. You are provided with an insert for use with Question 1 and Question 3. Do not write your answers on this insert. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The total mark for this paper is 60, including a maximum of 3 marks for quality of written communication. Figures in brackets printed down the right-hand side of pages indicate the marks awarded to each question or part question. At the conclusion of the examination, attach the A3 pro forma answer page securely to the Answer Booklet with the treasury tag supplied. A materials data sheet is provided. 3746 Section A Answer the one question in this section. You are advised to spend approximately 45 minutes on this section. 1 The security gate as shown on the insert is a product which is commonly used to restrict the movement of children and pets around the home. (a) With reference to Fig. 1 to Fig. 5 on the insert sheet, complete the following: (i) Give two main reasons why each of the following materials are used. Mild steel for the frame (Fig. 1) Nylon for the handle (Fig. 2) [4] (ii) Give two main reasons why this product can be produced as a low cost product. [2] (iii) Briefly describe two aspects of the product which show that the designer has considered ergonomics. [2] (iv) Suggest a suitable material for the nut and bolt and give one main reason for your choice. (Fig. 5) [2] (v) Give two main reasons why welding was used to join the bars to the frame. (Fig. 3) [2] (vi) State any four main manufacturing processes required to produce the gate other than welding. (Fig. 4) [2] (vii) Briefly describe one process other than painting that could be used to protect the frame while offering good aesthetic appeal. [2] (b) With the aid of detailed annotated sketches, using the blank A3 pro forma answer page (answer number 1(b)), suggest an appropriate design for each of the following: (i) A means by which the bottom rail would facilitate wheelchair access. (You may assume that the gate is of a suitable width) [6] (ii) A design of a handle that will make it more comfortable for the user to lift the gate at the position shown in Fig. 4 (A A) when opening and closing. Show clearly how the handle would be attached to the gate. [6] 3746 2 [Turn over Section B Answer all questions in this section. You are advised to spend approximately 45 minutes on this section. 2 Manufactured woods are widely used in the construction of furniture. (i) Briefly distinguish between plywood, medium density fibreboard (MDF), hardboard and chipboard. [4] (ii) State two main properties of medium density fibreboard (MDF) that have resulted in it being widely used. [1] 3 [2] (ii) With reference to Fig. 6 on the insert sheet, briefly outline three distinctly different aspects of aesthetics which are incorporated in the product. 4 (i) Briefly explain the difference between aesthetics and ergonomics. [3] Solar and wave power are considered alternative energy sources. (i) With the use of an annotated sketch briefly explain the main features of a solar energy system. [2] (ii) With the use of an annotated sketch briefly explain the main features of a wave energy system. [2] 5 3746 One-off, batch and mass are terms associated with manufacturing production. Briefly outline two main characteristics associated with each of these terms. [6] 3 [Turn over 6 The process of blow moulding is used to produce plastic bottles for drinks, detergents and cosmetics. (i) Select a suitable material for the blow moulding process. (ii) Give one main reason why the material selected for the blow moulding process is suitable. [1] (iii) With the aid of an annotated sketch describe the blow moulding process. 7 [1] [3] A clothing company in Northern Ireland which designs and manufactures sportswear is planning to relocate the manufacturing part of the company. (i) Outline one negative aspect to the pattern of employment that would result if the plan was implemented. [1] (ii) Outline two economic considerations for the employer and one lifestyle change for the employee if the plan was implemented. [3] 530-058-1 3746 4 [Turn over Mild steel frame Pressure pad Fig. 1 Button pressed, handle lifted, pressure pad retracts and the gate is lifted to open button Fig. 2 (for use with Question 1) GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Technology and Design Assessment Unit AS 1 Summer 2008 Nylon Handle Welding Bottom rail Fig. 3 Gate A A Nut and bolt Fig. 4 ASV1S8 3746.03 INS1 Fig. 5 ASV11IN1 [Turn over ASV1S8 3746.03 INS1 2 [Turn over Fig. 6 (for use with Question 3) GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Technology and Design Assessment Unit AS 1 Summer 2008

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