Structure of exam paper 1 hour 30 mins 80 marks - (works out at about 1.30 minutes per mark) Question 1-10 multi-choice Question 11 – testing your knowledge and understanding of theory such as materials and processes. Short answer questions. Question 12 – design question (remember the golden rules). Question 13 – Analysing products, including materials, components and manufacturing processes, using specification criteria, comparing products. Short and long answer questions. Question 14 – knowledge and understanding. Short and extended-writing style question.

Understanding the language of the exam paper Common errors – giving two statements instead of explaining one Evaluating without looking at both advantages and disadvantages

Understanding the language of the exam paper Explain, Justify (2+ marks) Ask you to respond in a little more detail – single statements will not get you full marks. Instead you will have to make a valid point and then go on to justify to gain full marks. Evaluate, Discuss, Compare (4+ marks) Designed to stretch and challenge you. They will be awarded the most marks because they require you to make a well-balanced argument, usually involving both advantages and disadvantages.

Total paper: 80 marks Q1-10 Q11a Q11b onwards 10 multiple-choice questions Completing a table giving missing names and uses of 4 different tools and pieces of equipment Knowledge and understanding of RM Structured short-answered questions based on a theme 10 marks 4 marks 15 marks

Question 11a: Complete Table (4 Marks). Completing a table giving missing names and uses of 4 different tools and pieces of equipment

Question 11a: Complete Table (4 Marks).

Q11 Measuring tools Know the names the measuring tools

Know and learn the methods for cutting holes in materials

Marking out metal tools Flexi-curve Rule stainless steel 1m Chord rule Tape measure retractable Scriber Dividers Calculator Trammels Fine point pens (depending on the type of material) Chalk Centre punch Prick punch Combination square Protractor Ball pein hammer                                  

Types of Planes Respectively, they are for the reduction (cutting to size), initial straightening, final straightening and smoothing of wood. They are called bench planes because they are most often used at a woodworking bench as opposed to on site.   Longer bench planes are generally used for straightening wood; shorter ones are usually used for smoothing Block planes are smaller than most other planes as they are designed to be held in one hand.

Question11b Onwards: A number of questions for a total of 19 marks Q11b onwards Knowledge and understanding of RM Structured short-answered questions based on a theme. 15marks

Manufactured Boards http://www.technologystudent.com/designpro/mboard1.htm

Health and safety Designers and manufacturers must identify and reduce any possible hazards in manufacture so products are safe for consumers to use. Products that may cause a hazard, such as a fire risk, must carry labels with flammability warnings. Extreme sports textiles must be fit for purpose In the case of some textile products (eg those used in extreme sports) fitness for purpose and quality of manufacture can be a matter of life or death.

The Act makes it a legal requirement for manufacturers to undertake a risk assessment of all the stages of product manufacture, to ensure the safety of workers and prevent industrial accidents. The Act specifies that: safety procedures must be displayed for all to see workers must be trained to use machines and equipment appropriate protective clothing must be worn all risks must be controlled and monitored

Workshop safety A risk assessment considers all the risks that are present and identifies steps to reduce the risk. Safety with people follow safety rules use chemicals in well-ventilated areas and use a mask when needed keep flammables in a locked cupboard, away from children and heat tie back long hair only one person at a machine at a time don't crowd people using machines or hot wax Safety with materials wear protective gloves if using dyes, solvents and toxic substances when dyeing, printing or painting fabric take care with hot wax used for batik keep workshop clean and tidy Safety with machines keep hands away from sharp blades on CADCAM cards, vinyl cutters and scissors turn off sewing machines and irons after use wear safety goggles where needed wear goggles when using a CNC laser cutter and do not look directly at the laser beam put tools away after use

Material Properties: Acrylic Amorphous, (means formless, shapeless, unstructured & fluid). Trade names: perspex & plexiglass Weather resistant (Can withstand sunlight for long durations) Difficult to recycle Can be done but is very expensive (not cost effective) Stiff (Flexible compared to glass) Less breakable than glass Scratches easily brittle Resistant to most chemicals and industrial fumes Can be cut by various methods Corrosion resistant Good electrical insulator Min Temp: 50C Max temp: 410C Glass temperature : 1100C Material Properties: Acrylic

Types of questions you can expect Exam paper is ramped meaning questions will get gradually harder as the paper progresses. 4 types of questions: Multiple-choice questions (1 in 4 chance to get it right!) Short answer questions which will ask you to give/describe/explain your responses A design question where you will respond to a given design brief Extended writing questions where you will have to evaluate/discuss/compare with longer responses.

Templates Templates A template is used when a number of identical shapes or patterns need to be marked out. You can make a template from any thin material, such as plywood or aluminium, that is easy to draw around.

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