plumiSources and origins of materials: OCR GCSE Design and Technology questions
Every OCR GCSE Design and Technology exam question on 5.3 Sources and origins of materials, 2021–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.
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All 14 questions on Sources and origins of materials, as a list
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q3(c) (4 marks): The toothbrush has a replaceable head which extends the life of the toothbrush. Explain two other ways the toothbrush could be improved to be more sustainable.
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(a) (8 marks): Lifecycle assessments (LCA) are completed to ensure products are sustainable and minimise their environmental impact. (a)* Complete a lifecycle assessment (LCA)
- June 2025, Principles of Design and Technology, Q6(b) (4 marks): Describe two changes that could be made to the design or manufacture of your chosen product that could reduce its environmental impact. 1 2 [4]
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(f) (8 marks): These images show playground equipment. mast stainless steel chain sailing ship sailing ship (f)* Timber is often considered a sustainable choice of material. D
- June 2024, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(b) (8 marks): Describe how one of the raw material(s) in your chosen product is sourced and processed into a usable form. [8] Raw material(s):
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(c)(i) (1 mark): Give one reason why paper pulp is a good environmental choice. [1]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(d)(i) (2 marks): Give two reasons why upcycling is a growing trend. 1 2 [2]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q4(d)(ii) (2 marks): Explain the difference between upcycling and recycling. [2]
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(d)(i) (6 marks): Explain how one material and/or surface finish used in your chosen product will impact the environment. Consider all stages of your chosen product’s lifecycle.
- June 2023, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(d)(ii) (2 marks): Explain one way the design of your chosen product could be modified to reduce its environmental impact. [2] You should use the same product you chose for Questi
- June 2022, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(d) (6 marks): Explain how one of the materials/components used in your chosen product is sourced and converted into a usable form for manufacturing. Material/component: [6]
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(d) (6 marks): Explain three ways the packaging of the chocolates shown in Fig. 1 could be designed or manufactured in a more sustainable way. 1 2 3 [6]
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q1(f) (8 marks): Fig. 1 shows images of a box of chocolates. tray made from a thermo polymer box made from cardboard chocolate wrapped in aluminium foil Fig. 1 (f)* Many designe
- November 2021, Principles of Design and Technology, Q5(b)(ii) (2 marks): Describe two environmental factors the designer may have considered when selecting the specific material(s) used in your chosen product. 1 2 [2]
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