SPECIMEN PAPERS (2025): SEC 33 Design and Technology

MATSEC
Examinations Board

Specimen Papers
SEC 33 Design and Technology

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Table of Contents

Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 1-2 ............................................................ 3

Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 1-2 – Marking Scheme .......................................... 21

Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 2-3 ...........................................................25

Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 2-3 – Marking Scheme .......................................... 44

Specimen Assessments: Private Candidates Controlled Paper MQF 1-2-3 ............................49

Specimen Assessments: Private Candidates Controlled Paper MQF 1-2-3 – Marking Scheme............ 69

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Specimen Assessments
Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 1-2

MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATIONS BOARD

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE LEVEL

SAMPLE PAPER

SUBJECT: Design and Technology

PAPER: Level 1 – 2

DATE:

TIME: 2 Hours

Directions to Candidates

Answer all questions in all sections in the space provided.

Non-programmable calculators are allowed.

Show all the working for mathematical calculations.

Coloured pencils and/or markers may be used for sketches.

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Section A: Answer all questions. This Section carries 30 marks.

1) A shop owner is designing a wooden stand for her showcase in order to display fashion
accessories. Identify ONE need, which is stated in the above-mentioned scenario.

____________________________________________________________________ (1)

2) Match the following typical material properties with the appropriate material name in the
following table.

Use arrows to match the typical property

Typical Property Material
with the material.

Translucent Aluminium

Lightweight Stainless steel

Toughness Acrylic

(3)

3) Describe what research tools one would use to collect data in the following cases and the
stakeholder involved.
a) Immediate public opinion is required about favourite clothing styles among young
people:
Research tool: ____________________________________________________ (½)

Stakeholder involved: ______________________________________________ (½)

b) An opinion about a particular use of fibreglass in boats is required:

Research tool: ____________________________________________________ (½)

Stakeholder involved: ______________________________________________ (½)

4) The wooden mobile device holder was designed to

conveniently keep mobile phones upright. Study the product
prototypes and in the space provided, write:
a) ONE advantage;

______________________________________________

______________________________________________

____________________________________________ (1)

b) ONE disadvantage.

________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (1)

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5) Mary and Mario were asked to make five circular cuts from a plywood sheet for a D&T
project. Their marked layouts are shown below.

Layout 1 Layout 2

a) Mention ONE environmental consequence of selecting Layout 2.

________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Underline the power machines or tools that are appropriate to be used to cut the
proposed circles. (1)

jigsaw power saw, vacuum former, circular hole-saw, hand saw, round file

6) ‘This new ultra-light mobile phone, which was designed by a sports company, can
automatically recharge itself when its user carries it while exercising.’

Identify TWO key product features of this mobile phone, in light of the above statement.
________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________(2)

7) Study carefully the following product information: “CMP16-01 is a plastic camping cutlery
and plate set that includes 16 pieces, is made of hygienic PET plastic, is available in 2
different colours (CMP16-01-Blue and CMP16-01-Red) and cannot be washed in a
dishwasher.”

a) Complete the following data sheet, by filling the correct data in the appropriate cells:
(3)

Product type Product code Material Colour No. of pieces in 1 set

name

Camping set CMP16-01-Blue

Camping set Red

b) From the given information, identify ONE maintenance aspect of this product.

____________________________________________________________________ (1)

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8) Match the following health and safety hazard signs to their meaning using:

Warning high voltage!

Safety goggles must be worn

No running permitted

Safety gloves must be worn

(2)

9) Paul is planning to fabricate a steel bicycle using hollow section metal pipes, as shown in
the diagram.

a) What standard form of supply is Paul planning to use to

make the bicycle frame?

_____________________________________ (1)

b) The spokes of the bicycle wheel are also made of metal.

Suggest a standard form of supply that can be used for the spokes.

________________________________________________________________ (1)

c) Describe ONE mechanical property of the synthetic rubber used for the tyres of this
bicycle:

____________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ (1)

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10) Complete the following health and safety steps to be followed while using a bench drill
machine, to drill a sheet of tin metal.

Step 1: ____________ the tin sheet using a g-clamp or machine vice.

Step 2: Wear safety ____________ and use machine ____________ to avoid any injury.

Step 3: Operate the machine safely, following its ____________ booklet.

Step 4: ____________ the machine and work-area after use.

(½ x 4 = 2)

11) Fill in the blanks using the keywords provided below.

casting decaling galvanizing

injection moulding wasting varnishing

The process of __________________________ is used to manufacture intricate plastic

components that are in very high demand. This process may be followed by a finishing

process such as ________________________, which is used to add unique aesthetic

graphics to the manufactured component. (1)

12) The diagram shows a manufactured plastic part, which has been bent longitudinally (in a
straight-line) using heat.

a) Mention a suitable manufacturing process used to fabricate this part in small quantities.

_________________________________________ (1)

b) Describe what is meant by batch production.

________________________________________________________________ (1)

c) What important preparatory step is always required in order to manufacture such parts
accurately every time?

________________________________________________________________ (1)

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13) A Play school needs to see how to set up its playing area with different foam blocks that
kids can climb and play with. Draw a 3D freehand sketch of a compound form made up of
all the THREE forms shown below, somehow touching each other. These can be positioned
in any quantity, orientation or combination. The sketch should be finished with a bold
outline of the compound shape. (4)

14) The component shown below was produced using an FDM 3D printer.

a) Underline which type of manufacturing technology best describes

how this component was produced: (1)

(freehand sketching, digital manufacturing, traditional manufacturing)

b) Fil in the blanks from the following word bank:

blocks CAD software filament

The process to achieve the component above includes the use of 3D ___________________

to design the part and then the 3D printer builds it layer by layer using a thermoplastic

______________________. (2)

15) Translate the given circuit from a layout to a schematic diagram showing polarity.

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Layout diagram

Schematic diagram

(1)

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Section B: Answer all questions. This section carries 65 marks.

Read carefully the following theme.

Theme: Digital Entertainment through DIY

1) Read carefully the following situation to answer this question:

A gadget production company needs design services to help them create products
supporting video taking. Sharing videos about different interests is a very popular hobby
and also a means of entertainment nowadays. The gadget company explained that they
need a product that helps a ‘maker’ in producing popular ‘how-to’ videos about building
DIY electronic gadgets. They identified that these makers usually need to use both hands
to work on DIY projects and so struggle to film their work at the same time. Similarly, they
need good lighting and an appealing, organised workspace.

a) Referring to the situation, complete the following web diagram. One example has been
already provided. (2)

Holder for tools

Devices to improve
video taking of DIY work

b) Describe the role of the mentioned stakeholders, by referring to the given situation.

i) The gadget company is the _______________________. (1)

ii) People buying these gadgets are called the target _______________________. (1)

iii) A possible contributor could be an expert in ________________________. (1)

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c) The following persons where interviewed to ask for more information about the needs
in this project. Write ONE specification, by completing the sentence, based on
information gathered from each of the responses below:

i) Nick is a DIY maker and mentioned that adjustable products are very helpful.

The device needs _______________________. (1)

ii) George, a gadget shop salesperson, said that gadgets need to be made with quality
materials and be durable.
The device needs _______________________. (1)

2) Complete a suitable and marketable Initial Design Brief referring to the explored situation
in question 1, in order to guide further design work of a product that satisfies this brief.
The answer should also include needs and opportunities.

Design and make a device that facilitates taking videos _________________________

_________________________________________. The device must be easy to use and

_______________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________. (2)

3) Research is an important part of product development.

a) The following quote was found in a publication called ‘Film your way to Success’, by
George Rowe which was published in 2017. Reference this quote appropriately:
“The most important tool for video making is good planning.”

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Consider the hands-free mechanism showed in the diagram. Write TWO annotations
referring to useful features of this product, on the diagram itself.

(2)
https://www.xmpow.com/products

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4) The infographic below shows last year’s sales for a number of products that a particular
popular brand sells. The entrepreneur would like to analyse the demand for video recording
gadgets to research the sales of the related items.

Total Sales in € for

2020
a) What type of infographic is being used to show the data?

________________________________________________________________ (1)
b) From the infographic, identify the type of gadget that is making most sales from this
brand.

________________________________________________________________ (1)

c) Another aspect researched was product colour preferences. ¼ of all participants

preferred white gadgets, while the remaining ¾ preferred black coloured items. Draw a
different type of infographic, which shows this information visually. Your answer should
include labelling and shading to the main items listed. (3)

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5) Consider this design brief in order to design a new device. The information discussed in
questions 1-4 may help you answer this design question as general information only.

Design Brief: Design and make a device which can hold a camera/mobile phone
on a desk at a height of 30 cm and can also hold some basic items needed for a
craft DIY activity of your choice. The phone needs to be fixed in one position, always
looking at the work area and at the person doing the crafts as shown in the image
below.

CAMERA / PHONE

PERSON
DEVICE
WORK AREA

a) From the Design Brief, identify ONE design need which is related to each of the following
areas:
i) positioning of device;

______________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) the main use of the device;

______________________________________________________________ (1)
iii) a secondary use of the device.

______________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Referring to the situation and the specifications, draw TWO design ideas in the space
provided, including annotations, and any design details required. Label your ideas as
Idea 1 and Idea 2. (4 x 2 = 8)

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Use this space for Design Idea 1 and Design Idea 2

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c) With reference to the two ideas designed, write ONE advantage for your preferred idea
and ONE disadvantage for the least preferred idea. Your answer should clearly describe
which features and ideas are being referred to.

Idea ______:

Advantage of preferred idea: ____________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________(2)

Idea ______:

Disadvantage of least-preferred idea: _____________________________________

________________________________________________________________ (2)

6) The preferred design idea from the previous question was chosen from the project client
as the chosen idea for this project. This idea will be marketed to a range of creative and
young customers.

a) Suggest ONE effect of this chosen idea on the environment.

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Underline which of the following suggestions may not lead to marketing your idea
better: (1)
i) Adding attractive packaging.
ii) Branding the product using attractive names and graphics.
iii) Adding materials that are more expensive.

c) Your client mentioned that in the future, they are considering adding a new emergent
technology function to this product. Associate ONE emergent technology example with
this product.
_______________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (2)

7) State which of the tests given below is appropriate for testing the following claims.

Test A: Inviting different people to try out the product themselves.

Test B: Checking the durability of products in a lab.
Test C: Ask one company employee’s personal opinion.
Test D: Asking different people their preferred colours, designs, etc.

i) Claim: Everyone prefers black coloured devices. Test ____ (1)

ii) Claim: Elderly will not be able to use this object, but kids will. Test ____ (1)

iii) Claim: The hinge is unbreakable. Test ____ (1)

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8) One useful feature to help during video filming is a count-down timer. This can be achieved
using a microcontroller circuit. A microcontroller circuit is shown, Figure 1, that will blink
a red light for 5 seconds, then a green light will light-up, and recording will start.

Figure 1

a) Component ________ will switch on the circuit timing. (1)

b) In the following sentences, underline the correct answer:
i) Figure 1 shows a (model circuit, a schematic diagram, a flow chart). (1)

ii) IC1 is a (resistor, microcontroller IC, light emitting diode). (1)

iii) D1 is a component that gives out a blinking red light called a flashing (LTT, LED,

DED). (1)

c) When the circuit shown in Figure 1 will be triggered (switched on), the microcontroller
will automatically make the red light blink for 5 seconds and then the green light goes
on. List ONE general advantage of using a microcontroller circuit.

__________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________ (1)

d) The following diagram shows how different Inputs, Processes and Outputs will work
together in this system. (3)

Power
supply INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Components: ________________ IC1

_______________ ________________

i) Suggest ONE component under each system type. One example has been given.
(2)
ii) State the type of diagram.
____________________________________________________________________ (1)
9) The function of the circuit shown in Figure 1 is also shown in the following flowchart, Figure
2. The pins of 8 pin IC1 are shown in Figure 3, below.

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Figure 3

Figure 2

In Figure 2 the following inputs and outputs are used:

Pin Label Component

C.3 3 SW1

C.0 0 D1

C.1 1 D2

a) Match the following flow chart symbols to their correct meaning. (3)

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Input/output block

Terminal block
,,,
Decision block

b) Part of the flowchart in Figure 2 is shown again below. When the user presses again SW1,
the red light flashes again for some time until both lights turn off.
i) Write the command that should be used to make C.0 remain lit for 2 seconds. Write
your answer on the diagram below. (1)

ii) What is the use of the command ‘High C.O’? Select by underlining the correct answer:
(2)
Red light D1 will switch ON.
Green light D2 will move up.
Both lights go on.

10) A case will be created to contain the circuit shown in Figure 1 and
make the device more usable. Figure 4 shows an acrylic plastic case
including slots for SW1, L1 RED and L2 GREEN.

a) Using a red pencil, highlight ONE feature of the case that can be
cut using a driller. (1)
b) Using a green pencil, highlight ONE feature that can be cut using a Figure 4
CAM laser cutting process, but cannot be cut with a driller.
(1)
c) Underline the correct PPE that is required to protect the eyes during drilling. (1)
heat gloves, safety glasses, surgical mask

11) The following diagram, Figure 5, shows two gears working together. One Gear has 48 teeth
while the other has half this amount.

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a) Label both gears with the correct number of teeth: (2)

X: Driver ________ Z: Driven ________

Figure 5
b) Complete the gear mechanism by drawing the direction of rotation of the driver gear in
clockwise, and that of the driven gear in its correct resulting direction. Draw the answer
on Figure 5. (2)

c) Underline which of the following ratios best represents the gear ratio of the gear system
shown in Figure 5. (1)
1 : 2, 2 : 1, 1 : 48

12) The controller will be placed in a cardboard package.

Figure 6

a) Identify which of the following is the correct surface development that is needed to
produce the packaging shown in Figure 6 by circling it using a pencil: (1)

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b) The final form of the packaging was changed to a cuboid. Based on the following
orthographic sketch, draw a freehand conceptual 3D sketch of the cuboid in the space
provided below, with similar proportions.

(2)

c) Render your sketch to show light and shade using a pencil.

(1)

END OF PAPER

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Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 1-2 – Marking Scheme

MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATIONS BOARD

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE LEVEL

MARKING SCHEME FOR SAMPLE CONTROLLED PAPER

SUBJECT: Design and Technology

PAPER: Level 1-2

DATE:

TIME: 2 Hours

Section A Marks Comments

1) Needs may refer to size, items and theme. Accept other
correct
1 relevant
answers.

2)

3) a) Tool: Online questionnaire/vox pop/survey ½

Stakeholder: Teenagers ½
b) Tool: Interview ½
Stakeholder: Expert boat builder/fibreglass ½
4) a) Award 1 mark for reference to rigidity, sustainability or similar
1
relevant answers.
b) Award 1 mark for reference to the requirement of a non-slip
material on the base, the possibility that it may tip, or similar 1
relevant answers.
5) a) Award 1 mark for reference to reduction of waste. 1
b) Jigsaw power saw, circular hole saw ½ mark each
1
6) Ultra-light, self-charging 1 mark each
2
7) a) Deduct ½
mark for
each
3
incorrect
answer.

b) These products “cannot be washed in a dishwasher”. 1

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8)

9) a) Tube Accept
1
pipe.
b) Rod Accept
1
round bar.
c) Rubber is elastic, soft and flexible. Accept any
answer that
refers to
1 plasticity,
elasticity or
durability.
10) Step 1: hold, secure, fasten. ½
Step 2: goggles or gloves. ½
Step 3: user manual. ½
Step 4: clear, tidy, clean. ½
11) Injection moulding; decaling ½ mark
1 each

12) a) Thermoforming/ in-line hot wire bending. Accept ‘line

1 bender’

b) Batch production means making a limited number of similar

1
parts.
c) jig, marking / measuring / setting machine guide 1
13) Sketch the 3 forms using appropriate freehand 3D sketching in Accept
3 configurations
a suitable configuration accounting for any overlaps.
that have
Outline the final compound form appropriately and clarity. different
1 orientations
and quantities.

14) a) Digital manufacturing. 1

b) CAD Software. 1
Filament. 1
15)

Total: 35

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Section B Marks Comments

1) a) Accept answers that refer to devices for good lighting, devices

that help to hold a video taking device. Accept also other means
of organising the work done like labelled items, interesting 2
appealing items on display.

b) i) client 1
ii) target market or target customers 1
iii) accept experts in: DIY projects, filming equipment or similar 1
appropriate roles.
c) to be adjustable 1
to be made of quality materials/ be durable 1
2) Design and make a device that facilitates taking videos of DIY Accept other
suitable
projects. The device must be easy to use and adjustable for
relevant
use with various devices and appealing to the target 2
versions.
users.

3) a) Rowe, G. (2017), Film your way to Success 1

b) Accept annotations referring to features like adjustability,
locking, docking, holding, the base as a stable connector, and 2
similar features.
4) a) Bar chart 1
b) Mobile holders 1
c) Award:
2 marks for the appropriate infographic. E.g. pie chart, single
3
bar chart.
1 mark for shading, presentation and clarity.
5) a) i) Award 1 mark for reference to: height of camera, placement
on desk, filming angle, or similar correct variations.
ii) Award 1 marks for reference to: filming the activity or similar
3
correct variations.
iii) Award 1 mark for reference to: holding/organizing other
items or similar correct variations.
b) Award marks for each idea as follows:
- 1 mark for idea suitability 4 marks for
- 1 mark for sketch communication and colour 8 each idea
- 1 mark for product / device function
- 1 mark for annotations / dimensions
c) Award 2 marks for a suitable advantage and reference to
related features.
4
Award 2 marks for a suitable disadvantage and reference to
relevant shortcomings.
6) a) Award 1 mark for answers referring to relevant environmental
1
considerations.
b) iii 1
c) Award:
1 mark for mentioning a suitable emergent technology example 2
(such as VR and Bluetooth)

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1 mark for a brief mention of its application.

7) i) D; ii) A; iii) B 3
8) a) SW1 1

b) i) schematic diagram; ii) microcontroller IC; iii) LED 3

c) Award 1 mark for reference to any of the following:
Timing is programmed without needing more component;
require less components; 1
they are easy to programm;
changing timing easily.
d) i) SW1; D1 or D2 2
ii) block system diagram 1
9) a)

b) i) 1

ii) Red light D1 will switch ON. 2

10) a) Accept any of the small inner circles. 1
b) Accept the outer profile or the inner square cut only. 1
c) Safety glasses. 1
11) a) X: 48 teeth; Z: 24 teeth 2
b) Driver – Clockwise rotation;
2
Driven – Anti clockwise rotation.
c) 1:2 1
12) a)

b) Award:
1 mark for suitable 3D sketch technique 2
1 mark for suitable proportion
c) Award 1 mark for suitable shading technique 1
Total: 65

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Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 2-3

MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
EXAMINATIONS BOARD

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE LEVEL

SAMPLE PAPER

SUBJECT: Design and Technology

PAPER: Level 2 – 3
DATE:
TIME: 2 Hours

Directions to Candidates

Answer all questions in all sections in the space provided.

Non-programmable calculators are allowed.

Show all the working for mathematical calculations.

Coloured pencils and/or markers may be used for sketches.

Useful Information

Formula:

𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 (𝑇𝑒𝑒𝑡ℎ / 𝑑)
𝑉𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑠 =
𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 (𝑇𝑒𝑒𝑡ℎ / 𝑑)

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Section A: Answer all questions. This Section carries 30 marks.

1) A shop owner is designing a stand for her showcase. Identify ONE further need, which is
not directly stated in the above-mentioned scenario.

____________________________________________________________________ (1)

1) Complete the missing data from the following material data sheet.

Name Type Class Origin Processing

Wool Organic Fibres > _______________>S.F.

Graphic Boards Mixed

(2)

2) Describe what research tools one would use to collect data in the following cases and the
stakeholder involved.

a) Immediate public opinion is required about favourite clothing styles among young
people:
Research tool: ____________________________________________________ (½)

Stakeholder involved: ______________________________________________ (½)

b) An opinion about a particular use of fibreglass in boats is required:

Research tool: ____________________________________________________ (½)

Stakeholder involved: ______________________________________________ (½)

3) The wooden mobile phone holder shown in the figure was

designed to conveniently keep mobile phones upright and
be made of a resistant material.

Write a product evaluation for this holder considering the

holder’s stability and environmental sustainability.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (2)

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4) Mary and Mario were asked to make five circular cuts from an MDF sheet for a D&T project.
Their marked layouts are shown below. Layout 2 was selected.

Layout 1 Layout 2

a) Discuss this design decision in terms environmental values.

________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Suggest a power machine or tool that could be used to cut the proposed circles.

____________________________________________________________________ (1)

5) ‘This new ultra-light mobile phone can automatically recharge itself when its user carries it
while exercising.’

Explain TWO marketability features of this product, in light of the above statement.
______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________ (2)

6) A student has designed a plastic camping cutlery and plate set and needs to document its
product use and maintenance recommendations.

a) Describe ONE product use recommendation that highlights safety for users.

________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Describe ONE product maintenance measure that users should follow.

________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (1)

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7) Label the following health and safety hazard signs.

______________________________________________________ (½)

_____________________________________________________ (½)

8) Describe the following material properties in relation to the given material.

a) Thermal Conductivity of aluminium: _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) Toughness of nylon: ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ (1)

c) Opacity of paint: ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________ (1)

9) Paul is planning to fabricate a steel bicycle as shown in the

picture.

a) Suggest a suitable standard form of material that should

be used to fabricate the frame of the bicycle.

_____________________________________ (1)

b) Give ONE reason for your choice.

________________________________________________________________ (1)

10) Explain ONE health and safety measure to be followed while using a bench drill machine to
drill a sheet of tin metal.

________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ (1)

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11) Fill in the blanks using the keywords provided below.

casting decaling galvanizing

injection moulding wasting varnishing

The process of __________________________ is used to manufacture intricate plastic

components that are in very high demand. This process may be followed by a finishing

process such as ________________________, which is used to add unique aesthetic

graphics to the manufactured component. (2)

12) Look carefully at this piece of material, which has a

constant cross-sectional profile and is 2 m in length.

a) Suggest a suitable manufacturing process used to

fabricate, in large quantities, the plastic
component shown.

__________________________________ (1)

b) Give ONE reason to justify the choice of manufacturing process.

_________________________________________________________________ (1)

13) A logo is needed for a company called ‘STAR’ that sells hand tools. Their brief suggests a
design that is related to tools and reminds customers of the company name.

Design this logo by drawing a working sketch. (2)

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14) Refer to the following figure.

a) Suggest a specific device/process that may be used to obtain a rapid prototype of this
component using digital manufacturing.

_________________________________________________________________ (1)
b) Give ONE advantage and ONE limitation of digital manufacturing in comparison to
traditional manufacturing processes.

Advantage: _______________________________________________________ (1)

Limitation: ________________________________________________________ (1)

15) The circuit shown in the Layout diagram below needs to be drawn as a Schematic diagram.
Translate the given circuit from a layout to a schematic diagram showing polarity. (1)
Layout diagram

Schematic diagram

(Total: 30 marks)

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Section B: Answer all questions. This section carries 70 marks.

READ the following theme and situation carefully before answering this paper.

Theme: Digital Entertainment through DIY

Situation: Social media channels, where individuals share videos online of their DIY project work
have become a mainstream form of entertainment. Many ‘makers’ record videos from their own
home or garage using basic recording equipment and lights, like mobile phone cameras and self-
built lighting rigs. An important success factor for these videos is also the way a room is set up to
provide an interesting backdrop (room setup) to the work being shown. The popularity of this
trend suggests a growing market for devices and products that enable individuals to start this new
activity. A gadget production company needs design help to create such products.

1) Your client introduced you to Nick, who is a maker, producing popular ‘how-to’ videos about
building DIY electronic gadgets for his channel called ‘Circuit Star’. During filming, he uses both
hands to work on his projects.

a) Referring to the situation in this paper, complete the following web diagram, which may
guide to explore the needs outlined. One example that relates to the 2 identified needs (Need
1 and 2) has been already provided. (2)

Wooden
workbench

NEED 1: need for devices NEED 2: need for adding

supporting video talking interest to the backdrop of
the ‘Circuit Star’ videos

b) Nick is self-employed in this venture, but the client wants products that appeal to people like
Nick. Complete the following sentences, which describe the role of the mentioned
stakeholders, by referring to the given situation.

i) The gadget production company is the ______________________________. (½)

ii) A possible contributor could be an expert in ___________________________. (½)

 c) Nick has experience in this area so he may be also interviewed as an area expert, while
others that may buy product can be called the target market.

Explain ONE need of the following stakeholders, in this situation.

i) Nick as a target customer;

_____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) shop owners / retailers selling such items.

_____________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (1)

d) Focus your attention to NEED 1, mentioned in part (a) above, only.

Complete a suitable and marketable Initial Design Brief in order to guide the project
towards a product that satisfies these and the given market. Mention needs and
opportunities.

Design and make a device that facilitates taking videos _______________________

_____________________________________. The device must be easy to use and

_____________________________________________________________. (2)

(Total: 7 marks)
2)
a) Research is an important part of product development. The following quote was found in a
publication called ‘Film your way to Success’, by George Rowe which was published in 2017.
“The most important tool for video making is good planning.”

Reference this quote appropriately:

____________________________________________________________________ (1)

b) The following hands-free mechanism is being analysed to help looking into adjustable
stands.

Write TWO annotations referring to manufacturing and usability of this product, on the
diagram itself. (2)

https://www.xmpow.com/pr
oducts
(Total: 3 marks)
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3) The table below shows last year’s sales for a number of products that a particular popular brand
sells. The entrepreneur would like to analyse the demand for video recording gadgets to
research the sales of the related items.

Total Sales in € for 2020

a)
i) From the table above, identify the type of gadget that is making most sales from this brand.

______________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) Does the given data give enough information about what products are mostly needed by
such users? Justify.

_________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________(2)

b) Describe a procedure to test the following hypotheses.

i) Most users dislike plastic products because these tend to break.

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (2)

ii) The majority of general hardware stores sells these products.

_________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________(2)

(Total: 7 marks)

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4) Below are two project specifications related to the situation presented in Section B.
Specification 1: The stand must be freestanding, making it easy to take videos hands-free and
be fully adjustable.
Specification 2: The product needs to be secure to hold a camera/mobile device onto it and safe
to use in order to avoid accidents or injuries.

a) By referring to the situation, design brief, these specifications and other information covered
in the previous questions, draw ONE design idea, including dimensions and annotations. Your
design should be drawn in the space provided as Design Idea 1. (5)

Design Idea
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b) Evaluate your idea based on the situation and the identified specifications through ONE
advantage and ONE disadvantage.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (3)

c) Following your critical evaluation, suggest ONE further specification that would make this
product more appealing to professionals in terms of quality and look.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (2)

d) Considering the new specification in part (4)(c) and the previous design and evaluation, draw
a further idea showing a possible improvement which responds to the further specification
which you added. Include annotations that highlight the improvements in this iteration. (3)

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 e) The design has developed to a point that a new, more developed design brief that highlights
the new needs and opportunities explored, is needed. Write a developed design brief, in the
space provided below.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (2)

(Total: 15 marks)
5) Design ideas need to be approved from the project stakeholders.

a) Suggest ONE effective way to communicate your product in a marketable way to relevant
stakeholders.

_____________________________________________________________________ (1)

b)
i) Mention ONE implication of Design and Technology considered when designing your idea.

_____________________________________________________________________ (1)

ii) Justify its effect to your design idea being proposed.

________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ (1)

c) Suggest ONE way in which your idea may be further improved referring to any emergent
technology area, which could be relevant for future design iterations.

________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ (2)

(Total: 5 marks)

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6) One way to record videos that include someone showing how to make a DIY project is to have
a device that moves the camera from side to side to also get moving shots. This may be achieved
with a video taking ‘dolly’. A video taking dolly will need to be programmed electronically to move
the camera in different positions, remotely while filming. The camera attached to this dolly will
be controlled with a wired controller but the dolly is required to move along or stop at two
different positions and move gradually LEFT or RIGHT.

The following simple diagram shows the planned positions of the dolly.

The dolly wired controller will be made of a hollow box as shown below with the following TWO
inputs as listed in Legend 1.

The user will be able to move the dolly by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT buttons.

The circuit below shows an initial proposal for the circuit needed to be integrated with the
mechanical device. CN1 and CN2 are used to connect the motor part of this circuit later on.

TO DOLLY Legend 1
Button Input
Switch A C.2
Switch B C.4
Button RIGHT C.1
Button LEFT C.0

a) Complete the block diagram highlighting the system designed above. Label each block with
the appropriate system name and add arrows. Include ONE component from each system
block using the component codes from the circuit above, in the spaces provided.

Power
supply

Components: ________________ _______________ ________________ (3)

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 b) Referring to the circuit above, answer the following questions in short.

i) Suggest a specific type of component suitable for SW1, which will used be for the
controller button: _______________________________________________ (1)
ii) A micro-switch shall be used for SW3, to be activated when the dolly arrives at position
‘A’ on the track. Give ONE reason why such a component was chosen.

_____________________________________________________________ (1)

(Total: 5 marks)

7) This question relates also to the circuit in question 6. The following flow chart shows the PIC
program planned for the dolly circuit system. Study carefully the circuit and this flowchart, to
answer the following questions.

Note: The subroutine ‘INDICATOR’ is not relevant here, but is further described later on.

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a) Below is a screenshot from a PIC programming software highlighting the status (I – Input
or O – Output) of the pins of a ‘14M2’ PIC microcontroller IC, being used. Referring also to
the flowchart above, complete the data sheet below by filling in the table provided. (2)

Action Pin Status

Press button L C.0 I

Press button R C.1

Arrive at A C.2 I

Arrive at B C.4

Motor turns CW (Left) B.2 O

B.3

Data sheet

b) Read the data sheet carefully shown above. To go LEFT the programme needs to have the
following conditions:
o LEFT button is being pressed; (high)
o RIGHT button is NOT being pressed; (low)
o Dolly has NOT arrived on switch A low)

Complete the data sheet below in order to set up this function. Refer to the data sheet shown
in part (a) and write your answers in the spaces indicated by the arrow using “1”, “0” or “-
“ for each input terminal. (2)

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 c) There is a need to add a green LED that flashes for 2 seconds high and 1 second low
continuously. This subroutine is already part of the main programme in the flowchart as
subroutine: ‘INDICATOR’.

Design your programme as a flowchart in the grid provided below. (3)

d) Explain why this LED is switched off when the motor is working in any direction.

________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ (2)

(Total: 9 marks)

8) A D.C. motor shall be used to move the dolly mechanism. The initial design includes gears
connecting the motor to the dolly wheels. The driver and the driven gears, have the same
number of teeth. The motor spins at 120 rpm.

a) Describe a modification to this gear train that would make the output motion more suitable
for the slow movement of the camera.
________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ (2)

b) Following this modification the quality of the filming improved. Give TWO reasons why.

________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________ (2)

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 c) The diagram shown below shows a gear train that could be used for another different
system.

X: Driver (48 teeth) Z: Driven (24 teeth)

Y: _____________ (____ teeth)

i. Complete the labelling of gear Y in the diagram. (1)

ii. Calculate the velocity ratio of the gear Y in relation to the driver.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (2)

(Total: 7 marks)

9) A mechanical system is also being considered to position the camera at different heights. The
camera needs to stay horizontal and be stable while the dolly moves, while making it easy to
adjust.

Design a mechanical system to obtain this function assuming the position your system attaches
to the dolly is a fixed point and the camera holder is attached at the top end of your system.
Your solution may be shown as an annotated 2D sketch. (4)

Base of
mechanism
fixed to dolly

(Total: 4 marks)
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10) An initial design of a portable cardboard container to store video camera accessories has been
proposed on the right. The handle configuration is meant to make carrying around the items
from one filming location to another more convenient.

a) In the space provided below, draw an estimated working sketch of the container, showing a
PLAN and a FRONT ELEVATION with the shown video camera symbol centrally printed on it.
Add adequate dimensions and label the handles. Use a suitably estimated scale to fit the
views proportionally in the space provided.

(4)

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b) The container is to be developed from a single cardboard sheet. Starting from the given
base, sketch an estimated, proportional surface DEVELOPMENT of the container, adding glue
flaps where adequate. Mark all folding lines and outlines to be cut appropriately.

(3)

c) Propose ONE material type and its standard form that can be placed inside and at the bottom
of the cardboard container to keep the base flat.

Material type: ______________________________________________________ (1)

Standard Form: ____________________________________________________ (1)

(Total: 9 marks)

END OF PAPER

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Specimen Assessments: Controlled Paper MQF 2-3 – Marking Scheme

MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATIONS BOARD

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE LEVEL

MARKING SCHEME FOR SAMPLE CONTROLLED PAPER

SUBJECT: Design and Technology

PAPER: Level 2-3
DATE:
TIME: 2 Hours

Section A Marks Comments

1) Needs may refer to size, items and theme. Accept other
correct
1
relevant
answers.
2) Name Type Class Origin Processing For the
Protein- Fibres > yarn graphic
Wool Textiles Organic
based-fibres >S.F. material,
Cardb 2 accept other
Graphic Boards Mixed Pulp > S.F.
oard
correct
relevant
answers.
3) a) Tool: Online questionnaire/vox pop/survey ½
Stakeholder: Teenagers ½
b) Tool: Interview ½
Stakeholder: Expert boat builder/fibreglass ½
4) Award 1 mark for reference to stability and 1 mark for
2
reference to environmental sustainability.
5) a) Award 1 mark for reference to reduction of waste. 1
b) Band saw; Fret saw, hole cutter, laser cutter 1 Any one
6) Award 1 mark each for reference to ease of recharging and
2
suitability for carrying while exercising.
7) a) Award 1 mark for reference to precautions against heat, sharp Accept other
1 correct
edges and age appropriateness.
relevant
b) Award 1 mark for reference to cleaning procedures/materials. 1 answers.
8) Mandatory to wear safety heat gloves ½
Caution high voltage ½
9) a) The ability of aluminium to transfer thermal energy from one
1
(hot) side to a cold side.
b) The ability of nylon to absorb impact energy without breaking Accept
answers
or shattering.
related to the
use of the
material, e.g.
1 a nylon mallet
is capable of
absorbing
impact without
breaking or
shattering.
c) The ability of paint to block or allow visible light through it. 1
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10) a) Hollow section 1
b) Light weight Accept
1 strength
11) Award 1 mark for reference to correct holding of material or
1
use of PPEs.
12) Injection moulding, decaling 2
13) a) Extrusion 1
b) High ability to produce components with constant cross-
1
sectional area
14) Award 1 mark for suitability of design in relation to hand tools
2
and 1 mark for integrating the ‘STAR’ concept.
15) a) additive layer manufacturing/ 3d/fdm printing/ CAM/ CNC
1
milling
b) Advantage: Customisation ½
Limitation: speed ½
16)

– 1

Total: 30 marks
1) a)

Award ½
mark for
each
appropriate
2 entry related
to Need 1
and Need 2.

b) i) client ½
ii) video-taking / video-taking equipment ½
c) i) Reference to facilitating video taking. Accept other
ii) Reference to appealing products. 1 correct
1 relevant
answers.
d) Design and make a device that facilitates taking videos at
home, can hold mobile video and light equipment. The device
2
must be easy to use and adjust by amateur content creators
and offer upgradability.
Total: 7
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2) a) Rowe, G. (2017), Film your way to Success 1
b) Award 1 mark each for reference to materials, dimensions,
manufacturing processes, etc. for manufacturing, and
reference to adjustability, movement, holding, etc. for
usability.
Accept other
correct
2
relevant
answers.

Total: 3
3) a) i) mobile holders 1
ii) No 1
Justification should refer to the fact that the table only 1
shows information about sales and not demand.
b) i) A suitable test could be an interview /vox pop / 1 Do not
questionnaire 1 accept
to gather opinions of different users about plastic. answers
related to
testing of
plastic
durability
ii) A suitable test could be to visit a number of general 1
hardware stores
to confirm that more than half of them actually sell these 1
products.
Total: 7
4) a) Award marks as follows:
- 1 mark for idea suitability
- 1 mark for sketch communication and colour
5
- 1 mark for product / device function
- 1 mark for annotations / dimensions
- 1 mark for explaining need in an annotation
b) Award 1 mark for suitable advantage, 1 mark for suitable
disadvantage and 1 mark for their critical evaluation with 3
respect to the idea.
c) The stand needs to be produced from high quality 1
thermoplastic components
and finished with a brushed metal look including stainless 1
steel fittings.
d) Award marks as follows:
- 1 mark for idea added feature
3
- 1 mark for sketch communication
- 1 mark for annotations
e) Award 1 mark for inclusion of added features and 1 mark for
2
further reference to advantages to users.
Total: 15
5) a) Video presentations, live demonstrations, presentation
1 Any one
documents, project proposals
b) i) Award 1 mark for reference to any of the following
E.g.
implications: effects of technology, sustainability, disruption, 1
sustainability
innovation.
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 ii) Award 1 mark for the appropriate justification of the effect E.g. In order to
consider
of the implication mentioned.
environmental
sustainability, a
1 renewable
material was
chosen for the
design
c) Award 1 mark for reference to any example from the following
areas: resources, communication, industry concept, 1
automation.
Award 1 mark for the appropriate association of this 1
technology to the development of the idea.
Total: 5
6) a)
Award ½
mark for
3 each
Components:
correct
For INPUT: SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4 (Any ONE)
entry.
For PROCESS: IC1, R1, R2, R3, R4, R6 (Any ONE)
For OUTPUT: CN1, CN2 (Any ONE)
b) i) Push switch Accept
1 Push-to-
make
ii) Award 1 mark for any reference to mechanical triggering Accept any
when in contact with mechanism. 1 other valid
answer.
Total: 5
7) a)

Award ½
2 mark for
each entry

b)
1
1

c) Award:
1 mark for correct flowchart symbols and
arrows
1 mark for correct Wait times
1 mark for correct repetition loop arrows
3

d) The LED is switched OFF since when either Decisions ‘Go Left’
or ‘Go Right’ are ‘Yes’, the circuit would skip the sub routine 2
‘Indicator’.
Total: 9

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8) a) Change the ratio 1 Accept also
by using a larger / more teeth in the driven gear 1 reducing
the driver
gear
b) Camera is more steady/stable 1
The mechanism has increased torque 1
c) i. Idler (24 teeth) 1
c) ii.
2

Total: 7
9) Award 2 marks for any appropriate mechanical 2D sketches
as shown below and 2 marks for communication and
annotations describing components and function.
Similar
mechanism
4
s can be
accepted

Total: 4
10) a)

Total: 7
b)

c) Material type: corrugated plastic, acrylic PMMA plastic, PVC 1

plastic, corrugated cardboard
Standard form: sheet 1
Total: 9
Total: 70 marks

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Specimen Assessments: Private Candidates Controlled Paper MQF 1-2-3

MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATIONS BOARD

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE LEVEL

PRIVATE CANDIDATES CONTROLLED ASSESSMENT SAMPLE PAPER

SUBJECT: Design and Technology

PAPER: Level 1 – 2 – 3
DATE:
TIME: 2 Hours

Directions to Candidates

Answer all questions in all sections in the space provided.

Non-programmable calculators are allowed.

Show all the working for mathematical calculations.

Coloured pencils and/or markers may be used for sketches.

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Section A: Refer to the given Situation and answer ALL the questions.

Situation:

Outdoor festive activities like (Christmas villages, village feasts and funfairs, etc) bring with them
commercial activities like kiosks selling a variety of products. Electrical/mechanical display devices
that are fun to interact with attract more customers, especially kids and families.

1. Complete the following table which lists a number of possible product types and examples, that
would have been suitable for this kind of display. (2)

Product types Example of related product

Traditional festive products

Craft products

Sweet pastries related to activity like cookies

Amusing toys and games

(Total: 2 marks)

2. In order to identify the solution required, a clear indication of what the business is and the
products being sold, is required.

a. List TWO stakeholders in this project.

__________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ (2)

b. Explain the needs of ONE of these stakeholders with a focus on the required solution.

_______________________________________________________________________ (1)

c. In the following space, draw a

sketch of ONE item, that would
be ideal to be displayed in a
kiosk display of this kind.
Communicate dimensions and
product info with some
annotations. (3)

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d. Explain the needs of ONE possible target customer for the product you described in part (c).

__________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ (2)

e. The design team needs a range of relevant research information about the identified market to
develop a solution. Complete the infographic below, by suggesting suitable research areas
related to the design of the interactive display solution. (2)

f. Choose ONE of the areas as answered in part (e) and in the space provided, expand further
research data for this particular strand.

Selected area: _________________________________________________

Further research: ____________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ (2)

g. Referring to the research material presented in parts (e) and (f) above, explain how this
research data should be collected, recorded and the general sources used for the information
should be communicated.

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________ (2)

(Total: 14 marks)

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3. Designing a variety of ideas is important to arrive at a chosen solution.

Present ONE detailed design idea for the situation presented, which apart from referring to the
original situation also responds to the following Specifications, developed by the design Team.
Include detailed annotations. (4)

No. Specification

1 The display is made of some clear and other resistant materials.

2 Users can touch 1 sample of each item from the display.

3 The display includes an electronic function to attract attention.

4 The mechanical system is safe to use and easy to operate.

5 The product on display is about 10 cm high.

6 The design is themed in a suitable way to match the product being sold.

Design Idea

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 (Total: 4 marks)

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4. Specifications that have led to this chosen idea should be very clear to a designer at this stage.

a. List another TWO project specifications that are relevant to this developed and chosen idea in
addition to the ones listed in question 3.

Specification no. 7: _______________________________________________________ (1)

Specification no. 8: _______________________________________________________ (1)

b. In the table below, select any TWO given or suggested specifications and write ONE
advantage showing how each specification was met in the design solution presented, thus
leading to choosing this solution. (2)

Specification no. Advantage of this feature within the solution

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________

(Total: 4 marks)

5. Write a developed Design Brief for the project being presented. The design brief must include all
the following details.

• who the target user is;

• how will it be set up;
• how will the user interact with the product;
• how will it be cleaned.

Design and make _______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

(Total: 3 marks)
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6. The product shall be called ‘Interactive-display’ or ‘ID’.

a. Underline the ideal method to be used to communicate the solution to a potential client.

Pie chart, Product Leaflet, Spreadsheet (1)

b. Circle the logo of the product in the advert shown below. (1)

c. Present an illustrated document that highlights TWO key features of the proposed product.
This should be a simplified graphic (e.g. showing only outlines, contours or a silhouette). The
document must include: (3)

• ONE aspect of relevant research data supporting this product;

• ONE aspect highlighting the product identity of the new product which is called
‘INTERACTIVE DISPLAY’ or ‘ID’.

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 (Total: 5 marks)

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7. Draw an estimated working drawing of ONE elevation (Front side or end view) of your proposed
idea in the space provided below. Your drawing does not need to be to scale but should be well
proportioned. (5)

(Total: 5 marks)
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8. Explain ONE key stage of the manufacturing process to manufacture ONE physical part of the
proposed solution. In your answer, outline and illustrate the following:
• a minimum of THREE steps to describe the manufacturing process; (3)
• process flow information by referring to: Health and safety, Wastages, tools and equipment
as annotations to the illustration or as a separate text. (3)

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

(Total: 6 marks)

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9. The figure shows a simplified diagram of a
common cash register which will be used in the
kiosk. The arrow indicates the front view.

a. Label the views of the cash register shown in Figure 1. (3)

Figure 1

b. The cash register is made up of two basic 3D forms. Draw freehand 3D sketches of ONE of
the 3D forms which make up the cash register. (2)

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c. It was decided to build a model of the cash register using thin metal. Choose the correct net
(mark with an “X”) for the top part of the cash register shown. (1)

i. ii. iii.

d. Underline the correct form of supply of thin metal.

bar sheet tube

(1)

(Total: 7 marks)

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Section B: Answer ALL the questions.

1. Consider and study carefully the following orthographic drawings of a Toy Car.

PLAN

FRONT END

a. Sketch a well-proportioned, freehand FRONT elevation, as a working sketch, which fully

communicates the features shown in the 3D sketch, in the space allocated above which is
labelled as ‘FRONT’. (3)

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b. Figure 1 below shows, in hidden detail, the chosen driving axle of this toy car, where a DC
motor will drive the rear wheels.

Direction of movement of the Toy Car

Figure 1

i. Label the axle of the toy in Figure 1. (1)

ii. Describe and/or illustrate a mechanical design solution in the space below, that can turn
the rear axle of the toy car by means of the perpendicularly positioned shaft of the D.C.
motor. Communicate mechanical components, rotation and the interaction between the
axle and the shaft in order to make the car move in the given direction.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (3)

(Total: 7 marks)

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2. To make the toy interactive, two LED lights will be
added. The following functional needs were
identified:

• When switch A is closed, LED 1 and LED 2 light

up alternately for five seconds each.
• One LED light on each side of the toy car will light
for 5 seconds and then alternate with the other
light on the other side for another 5 seconds.
• The flashing light circuit must turn ‘ON’ when
switch A is closed. the button on the front or top
of the truck hit or are hit by something.
• When switch B is closed If the top button is
pressed again, all the flashing lights would stop.

Complete the following flow chart using the word bank below, to achieve the functions stated
above. Each command can be used more than once. (5)

Wait 5 Wait 10 LED 1 OFF LED 2 ON LED 1 ON Led 2 OFF

Is switch B closed? Is switch B off? Is switch A closed?

(Total: 5 marks)

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3. The design of the wheel of the Toy Car was modified slightly to look like a real wheel, with a
central part being set inwards in the wheel, but still made as a single part, as shown in the diagram
below.

a. Describe and illustrate THREE steps required to model digitally this ONE wheel, using a 3D CAD
software of your choice. This design will guide the manufacturing of the wheel as a single part
using CAM processes. Acknowledge the name of the software you describe, broadly explaining
the method used in a minimum of 3 steps. Do not include opening and saving documents as a
step.

Name of software: _____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________ (5)

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 b. The CAD design for one wheel will be used to manufacture a batch of 4 toy wheels, using CAD-
CAM, as a prototype.

Using some suggested terms in the word bank below, communicate a method of using a
particular CAD-CAM equipment, to produce this batch.

Laser Cutting, 3D Printer, FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling), Slicer, 2D Vector editor,
3D modelling software, Duplicate, Copied, Pasted, Heated bed, Additive manufacturing.

Your answer should include:

i. the name of the CAM equipment which can be used, and how CAD designs are transferred
to such equipment;
ii. an illustrated description of the manufacturing process performed by this equipment;
iii. reference to how the required batch is produced.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (6)

c. In the space provided below, discuss why using such digital manufacturing makes sense for the
required prototyping needs.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (2)

(Total: 11 marks)

4. Consider the following toy tool-box, which is composed of 2

different materials – a wooden body and metal fasteners.

a. Describe the manufacturing process required to produce

the holes in the front of the tool box, taking into
consideration that the material given has been already
cut to size.

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (4)
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b. Identify TWO Health and Safety hazards associated with the manufacturing process stated
above. (Mark with an “X”) (2)

Hard object hitting head

flying debris hitting eyes

Not being seen at night

hard objects falling on feet

c. Tick the appropriate PPEs for the manufacturing process described from the list shown below.
(Marks with an “X”) (2)

* *

d. Describe a suitable joining method required to join the ends to the front of the toolbox,
communicated with illustrations and annotations. (2)

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e. On the wooden sheet shown below, draw the full front panel of the tool box appropriately at
an estimated scale taking into consideration the grain of the material and waste. (2)

f. The manufacturer would like to include ways to separate long tools from two sets of smaller
components. Produce a design idea to satisfy the manufacturer’s need. Your answer should
include an appropriate sketch that describes your solution, including annotations. (3)

(Total: 15 marks)

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5. Testing is important in assuring quality. The manufacturer of the Toy Car claims that the toy is
safe for all children 3 years upwards for its mechanical durability of moving joints, Safety for
choking on small parts and is also appealing to the target market.

Design a test to determine the validity of any of the claims above. Communicate your designed test
procedure as required, in the space below.
Your answer should include a clear indication of how test data will be collected.

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________ (4)

(Total: 4 marks)

6. A new toy is being designed by a competing brand. This has some new features that use emergent
technologies. You are being asked to propose a further development on the design solution of the
toy car which includes the adoption of an emergent technology.

Discuss, using illustrations and annotations, how an emergent technology concept of your choice
could be adopted as a further development of the toy car product.

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________ (6)

(Total: 6 marks)
END OF PAPER

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Specimen Assessments: Private Candidates Controlled Paper MQF 1-2-3 – Marking Scheme

MATRICULATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATIONS BOARD

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE LEVEL

MARKING SCHEME FOR SAMPLE PRIVATE CANDIDATES CONTROLLED PAPER

SUBJECT: Design and Technology

PAPER: Level 1- 2 - 3
DATE:
TIME: 2 Hours

Section A

Question Marks Comments

1. Product types Example of related product Award ½ mark
for each
Traditional correct
festive Sweets / Popcorn answer.
products
2
Craft products Keychains

Village feast Sweet pastries related to activity like cookies

Fun Fairs Amusing toys and games

Total: 2
2. a. Award:
2
1 mark for each of two correct stakeholders
b. Award:
1
1 mark for a relevant need.
c. Award:
1 mark for drawing;
3
1 mark for annotations;
1 mark for dimensions.
d. Award:
2
2 marks for suitable explanation of the respective need.
e. Award:
2
½ mark for each relevant research area.
f. Award:
2
2 marks for relevant further research described.
g. Award:
1 mark for data collection and recording; 2
1 mark for sources used.
Total: 14
3. Award:
2 marks for idea suitability and relevance to
4
specifications;
2 mark for sketch communication in pencil.
Total: 4

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4. a. Award:
2
1 mark for each suitable specification.
b. Award:
2
1 mark for each suitable and relevant advantage.
Total: 4
5. Award:
2 marks for correct answer for each statement (½ mark
3
each);
1 mark for brief structure;
Total: 3
6. a. Pie chart 1
b. Award:
1
1 mark for correct circling of logo.
c. Award:
1 mark for correct inclusion of one research aspect;
3
1 mark for leaflet communication to stakeholders;
1 mark for graphic communication skills.
Total: 5
7. Award:
3 marks for relevance of the working sketch in
representing the development of the proposed idea
(either the electronic circuit or 2D views are relevant); 5
2 marks for the quality of design details presented,
communicative aspect, labelling (components or
dimensions) and appropriate techniques used.

Total: 5
8. a. Award:
3 marks for logical sequence and appropriateness of 3
manufacturing process and relevance to design idea.
b. Award:
3 marks for text or annotations referring to each of the 3
requested process flow aspects.
Total: 6
9. a. Front, Plan, End 3
b. Award:
1 mark for using correct 3D view; 2
1 mark for correct proportion.
c. i. 1
d. sheet 1
Total: 7

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Section B

1. a. Award: Award partial

2 marks for complete side elevation sketch; 3 marks for
1 mark for proportion. partial work
b. Award:
1
1 mark for correct label
c. Award:
1 mark for suggesting suitable components;
1 mark for a suitable mechanical interaction/setup; 3
1 mark for appropriate communication (description and/or
illustrations).
Total: 7
2. Award:
1 mark for each correct function

Total: 5
3. Award:
3 marks for a minimum of 3 appropriate steps that
describe the CAD steps required. Typical procedures
include but are not limited to aspects of the following:
• Drawing or dragging in the canvas the initial circle
shape or cylinder form.
• Extruding the circle to become a cylinder or resizing it
5
if this was a ready component.
• Drawing an internal circle or placing a smaller cylinder
on one side of the cylinder.
• Subtracting a smaller cylinder from a larger one to
create the indent or extruding inwards the inner circle.
2 marks for effectiveness and organised structure of
process.
b. Award:
1 mark for reference to a suitable CAM equipment and file
transfer;
3 marks for reference to an appropriate sequence of 6
operation including utilised material, and typical operation
of a selected equipment;
2 marks for relevant reference to batch production.
c. Award:
1 mark for reference to suitable advantages of digital
manufacturing;
2
1 mark for reference to the prototyping need of having the
required wheels before going for a larger scale of
manufacturing.
Total: 13

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4. a. i. marking out
ii. selecting appropriate drill size
4
iii. fit in pillar drill / cordless drill
iv. drill multiple holes
b. Flying debris hitting eyes; hard objects falling on feet 2
c. Safety goggles; safety shoes 2
d. Award: Accept other
1 mark for correct illustration; 2 correct
1 mark for correct annotations. answers.
e. Award:
1 mark for the correct proportion of the part;
2
1 mark for placing the parts appropriately and without
waste.
f. Award:
1 mark for 2 sets of smaller components + 0.5 marks for
annotation; 3
1 mark for longitudinal partition + 0.5 marks for
annotation.
Total: 15
5. Award:
2 marks for the description of a relevant test;
4
1 mark for explaining how test data will be collected;
1 mark for explaining how claim is validated or otherwise.
Total: 4
6. Award:
4 marks for suggesting an appropriate emergent Technical details
related to the
technology concept, relevant as a development of this
6 emergent
product; technology are
2 marks for communicating the idea through annotations not expected.
and illustrations.
Total: 6

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