Free Pearson Edexcel GCSE Design and Technology (1DT0) Exam Questions and Answers

The materials that products are made from are chosen because of their properties. Figure 1 shows a table of products. For each of the products shown, give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the product. The first one has been done for you. (Biodegradable plastic shopping bag: Will degrade in soil) Product: Cedar roof tile. Give a property of the material that makes it suitable for the product.

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The materials that products are made from are chosen because of their properties. Figure 1 shows a table of products. For each of the products shown, give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the product. The first one has been done for you. (Biodegradable plastic shopping bag: Will degrade in soil) Product: Cast iron workshop vice. Give a property of the material that makes it suitable for the product.

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The materials that products are made from are chosen because of their properties. Figure 1 shows a table of products. For each of the products shown, give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the product. The first one has been done for you. (Biodegradable plastic shopping bag: Will degrade in soil) Product: Polyester raincoat. Give a property of the material that makes it suitable for the product.

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The materials that products are made from are chosen because of their properties. Figure 1 shows a table of products. For each of the products shown, give a property of the material it is made from that makes the material suitable for the product. The first one has been done for you. (Biodegradable plastic shopping bag: Will degrade in soil) Product: Solid white board burger package. Give a property of the material that makes it suitable for the product.

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Figure 2 shows a table with the number of plastic bags given away in England. | Year | Number of bags given away (billions) | | 2014 | 7.6 | | 2015 | 5.4 | Figure 2 Calculate the percentage reduction in the number of plastic bags given away between 2014 and 2015. Give your answer to the nearest whole number.

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In 2015 charging for carrier bags was introduced resulting in a reduction in the number of bags being manufactured. Explain one negative effect of this reduction for the manufacturer.

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Figure 3 shows a drawing of a fabric play cube for young children. The fabric play cube has a side length of 60 mm. Name the communication technique that has been used to produce the drawing shown in Figure 3.

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Figure 3 shows a drawing of a fabric play cube for young children. The fabric play cube has a side length of 60 mm. A prototype play cube was made from calico. Explain one reason for using calico for the prototype play cube.

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Figure 3 shows a drawing of a fabric play cube for young children. The fabric play cube has a side length of 60 mm. The pattern for the prototype play cube was made from a single net. Draw a net for the play cube on the grid provided below. Do not include any seam allowance. Use a dashed line — — — to show where the net would be folded. Each square represents 10 mm

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Figure 3 shows a drawing of a fabric play cube for young children. The fabric play cube has a side length of 60 mm. Tracing paper was used to design the prototype play cube. Explain one reason why designers use tracing paper.

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