plumiSelecting materials and components: OCR GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every OCR GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 5.2 Selecting materials and components, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 24 questions on Selecting materials and components, as a list
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(a)(i) (2 marks): Give two reasons why a thermopolymer is a suitable material for the frame. 1 2 [2]
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(a)(ii) (1 mark): The sunglasses case is made from a synthetic woven fabric. Give one reason why synthetic woven fabric is a suitable choice for the case. [1]
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): Image A shows some travel tickets. Explain one reason why card is a suitable material for travel tickets. [1]
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Describe two properties of aluminium alloy that make it a suitable material for the body of a luggage trolley. 1 2 [2]
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(c)(i) (1 mark): Give one reason why wooden food containers are popular. [1]
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(a) (4 marks): Describe two working properties of one of the materials used in your chosen product and how this property makes it suitable for the product. Name of material: 1
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(b) (2 marks): Material properties are an important consideration when selecting materials for a new product. Give two other considerations when selecting a material for a new
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(a)(ii) (2 marks): Give two properties of softwood that make it a suitable material for playground equipment. 1 2 [2]
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(b) (2 marks): The chains that help attach the mast to the sailing ship are made from stainless steel which is a ferrous metal. Give two reasons for using stainless steel for
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q2(c) (2 marks): The burger box is made from card because it can be recycled and printed on. State two other reasons why card is a good choice of material for manufacturers of f
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(a)(ii) (2 marks): Give two reasons why thermo polymers are a good choice for 3D printing. 1 2 [2]
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(b)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one benefit of using a woven fabric for sports wear. [2]
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(a) (4 marks): Describe how the working properties of the material(s) used in your chosen product make it suitable for use in the product. Describe two different properties. 1
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(a)(iii) (2 marks): Give two reasons why synthetic fabric is a suitable material for the suitcase. 1 2 [2]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(b)(i) (1 mark): Explain one reason why this material is suitable for use in garden plant pots. [1]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(c) (2 marks): Explain how the choice of material and/or surface finish used in your chosen product is suitable for an outdoor garden environment. [2]
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(a)(ii) (2 marks): Give two reasons why aluminium alloy is a suitable material for the frame and deck of the scooter. 1 2 [2]
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(b) (1 mark): The handlebars of the scooter are covered with a thermo polymer material. Give one reason why this is a suitable material for the handlebar covering. [1]
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q2(d)(ii) (1 mark): Give one reason why cardboard is a suitable material for this box. [1]
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): Give one reason why cotton is a suitable material for the uniform. [1]
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(a) (3 marks): The box is made from cardboard. Give three reasons why cardboard is a suitable material for the chocolate box. 1 2 3 [3]
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(b) (2 marks): Image B shows a saucepan. The body of the saucepan is made from a metal and the handle is made from a thermosetting polymer. Explain one reason why a thermosett
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(c)(ii) (2 marks): Give two reasons why the designer may have chosen to make the chopping board and utensils from wood. 1 2 [2]
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(b)(i) (2 marks): Choose one material used in your chosen product. Identify two properties of the material that make it suitable for the product. Material 1 2 [2]
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