Controlled movement: OCR GCSE Design and Technology questions

Every OCR GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 6.3 Controlled movement, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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Principles of Design and Technology · J310/01

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Q2(f)
June 2025 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks6.3 Controlled movement
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Q3(a)
June 2025 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks6.3 Controlled movement
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Q3(b)
June 2023 · Principles of Design and Technology
1 mark6.3 Controlled movement
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Q4(a)
June 2023 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks6.3 Controlled movement
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Q3(a)(ii)
June 2022 · Principles of Design and Technology
3 marks6.3 Controlled movement
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Q3(b)
June 2022 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks6.3 Controlled movement
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Q3(c)
June 2022 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks6.3 Controlled movement
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Q4(a)(i)
November 2021 · Principles of Design and Technology
1 mark6.3 Controlled movement
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Q4(a)(ii)
November 2021 · Principles of Design and Technology
2 marks6.3 Controlled movement
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All 9 questions on Controlled movement, as a list

June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q2(f) (2 marks): The cord in the litter picker moves through a pulley mechanism when the trigger is pulled. Pulley wheel Cord Axle Describe the function of a pulley mechanism. [
June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(a) (2 marks): The crank and slider linkage shown below is used in the toothbrush to transfer motion. Complete the labels to show the types of motion shown. The slider uses mo
June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(b) (1 mark): The fan blades spin in a circular motion. Identify this type of motion. [1]
June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(a) (2 marks): Image A shows a wheelbarrow being used in the garden. A wheelbarrow uses a lever mechanism. Complete the labels on the diagram to show the Effort, Fulcrum and L
June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(a)(ii) (3 marks): The wind-up bath toy uses different motions to move in the water. The different motions are shown by the arrows on the diagrams below. Label the diagrams to ide
June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(b) (2 marks): Fig. 4 shows the clockwork mechanism used in the wind-up bath toy. Wind-up handle A Fig. 4 Identify the mechanism labelled A in Fig. 4 and describe how it works
June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(c) (2 marks): A cam and follower are part of the mechanism that moves the feet of the wind-up bath toy. Describe how a cam and follower works. You can use sketches and notes
November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): Identify the type of mechanism used in the garlic crusher. [1]
November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(a)(ii) (2 marks): Explain why mechanisms are commonly used in kitchen gadgets. [2]

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