plumiPrototype development: AQA GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every AQA GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 3.3.6 Prototype development, 2020–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 7 questions on Prototype development, as a list
- June 2025, Written paper, Q21.3 (4 marks): Innovation in the design. [4 marks]
- June 2024, Written paper, Q20.2 (4 marks): Analyse and evaluate the bus stops in terms of innovative features that could be added to improve user experience. [4 marks]
- June 2023, Written paper, Q21 (6 marks): Describe how prototypes help designers to ensure a product is fit for its intended purpose. Give examples in your answer. [6 marks]
- June 2022, Written paper, Q26 (4 marks): Explain the importance of evaluation when developing prototypes. Give specific examples in your answer. [4 marks]
- November 2021, Written paper, Q21.1 (4 marks): Analyse and evaluate how aesthetics are considered in the design of the modern vacuum cleaners shown in Figure 4. [4 marks]
- November 2020, Written paper, Q20.3 (4 marks): innovation [4 marks]
- November 2020, Written paper, Q23 (5 marks): Give five detailed specification points to help with the designing of a toy for use by a child between 3 and 5 years of age. [5 marks] 1 2 3 4 5
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