plumiNew and emerging technologies: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.1.1 New and emerging technologies, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 16 questions on New and emerging technologies, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q01 (1 mark): Products designed to be more efficient are developed by A batch production. B continuous improvement. C lean manufacture. D planned obsolescence. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Written paper, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of the following is part of inclusive design? A Design for disabilities B Disposal of waste C Efficient working D Just in time [1 mark]
- June 2025, Written paper, Q07 (1 mark): New products are developed to satisfy customer needs and wants in response to A co-operatives. B crowd funding. C market pull. D technology push. [1 mark]
- June 2025, Written paper, Q09 (1 mark): Design focused on fashion is influenced by A automation. B culture. C enterprise. D manufacturing. [1 mark]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q02 (1 mark): Which one of the following has to be considered when organising the workplace? A Fair trade B Market pull C Technology push D Tools and equipment [1 mark]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q06 (1 mark): When manufacturers focus on the reduction of waste during production, it is called A batch manufacture. B flexible manufacture. C lean manufacture. D mass manuf
- June 2023, Written paper, Q08 (1 mark): Which one of the following is a feature of design in society? A Focus on machines B Focus on materials C Focus on people D Focus on resources [1 mark]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q12 (3 marks): Explain the term ‘planned obsolescence’. Give an example of a product designed for ‘planned obsolescence’ in your answer. [3 marks]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q13 (2 marks): Give two advantages of ‘crowd funding’. [2 marks] Advantage 1 Advantage 2
- June 2022, Written paper, Q10 (1 mark): Which one of the following statements is true? A Continuous improvement is the concept of storing waste. B Lean working reduces efficiency. C Global warming is
- November 2021, Written paper, Q02 (1 mark): Which term can mean the latest trends in clothing or decoration? A Belief B Culture C Faith D Fashion [1 mark]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q03 (1 mark): Which one of the following has a positive impact on the environment? A Global warming B Inefficient working C Pollution D Reducing waste [1 mark]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q07 (1 mark): In business, a method of raising brand awareness by using websites and social media is called A a co-operative. B innovation. C virtual marketing. D virtual ret
- November 2020, Written paper, Q02 (1 mark): Planned obsolescence is when a product is designed A to be repairable. B to have a short lifespan. C to have replaceable sections. D to take upgrades. [1 mark]
- November 2020, Written paper, Q06 (1 mark): ‘Technology push’ describes when products are developed A due to improvements in new materials. B due to increased consumer demand. C in response to consumer fe
- November 2020, Written paper, Q07 (1 mark): Which one of the following statements about industry is true? A An increased use of robotics has led to a reduction in manual jobs. B An increased use of roboti
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