plumiMaterial categories: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.1.6.1 Material categories, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 18 questions on Material categories, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q08 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a ferrous metal? A Aluminium B Iron C Tin D Zinc [1 mark]
- June 2025, Written paper, Q10 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a thermoforming polymer? A Epoxy resin (ER) B High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) C Melamine-formaldehyde (MF) D Polyester resin (PR) [
- June 2024, Written paper, Q01 (1 mark): Which one of the following metals is an alloy? A Aluminium B Brass C Iron D Tin [1 mark]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q07 (1 mark): Which one of the following is the definition of a thermoforming polymer? A A material that becomes brittle when heated to a specific temperature. B A material t
- June 2024, Written paper, Q09 (1 mark): Which one of the following fibres is sourced from a living creature? A Cotton B Elastane C Nylon D Silk [1 mark]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q12 (4 marks): Outline two reasons why foil lined cardboard is used in the packaging of the takeaway food container shown in Figure 4. [4 marks] Figure 4 Reason 1 Reason 2
- June 2023, Written paper, Q04 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a thermoforming polymer? A Epoxy resin (ER) B High density polythene (HDPE) C Melamine formaldehyde (MF) D Polyester resin (PR) [1
- June 2023, Written paper, Q11.1 (1 mark): Name one manufactured board. [1 mark]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q11.2 (2 marks): Explain one advantage of using manufactured boards. [2 marks]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q04 (1 mark): When using marker pens, students find the ink stains other pages. Which term should be looked for when selecting the paper to avoid this? A Bleed proof B Cartri
- June 2022, Written paper, Q06 (1 mark): Which one of the following is ferrous? A Aluminium B Copper C Iron D Tin [1 mark]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q07 (1 mark): Identify the material shown in Figure 1. Figure 1 A Balsa B Chipboard C Medium density fibreboard (MDF) D Plywood [1 mark]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q08 (1 mark): A designer has been asked to create load-bearing furniture from card or board. Identify the most suitable material for this project. A Corrugated card B Foil li
- November 2021, Written paper, Q10 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a manufactured board? A Ash B Balsa C Plywood D Spruce [1 mark]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q11 (2 marks): Give two reasons why blended and mixed fibres are used in clothing. [2 marks] 1 2
- November 2020, Written paper, Q05 (1 mark): Identify the textile fabric shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 A Bonded fabric B Felted fabric C Knitted fabric D Woven fabric [1 mark]
- November 2020, Written paper, Q11.1 (1 mark): Name one alloy. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Written paper, Q11.2 (2 marks): Explain why metals are alloyed. [2 marks]
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